Tag: Gilgit–Baltistan

Diran

Diran Diran is a mountain in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. This majestic peak, part of the Karakoram range, boasts an elevation of 7,266 meters and is known for its daunting yet bewitching beauty. As a significant part of the Karakoram range, Diran stands as a testament to the geological grandeur that characterizes this …

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Muztagh Tower

Muztagh Tower (Mustagh Tower) Muztagh Tower, also known as Mustagh Tower, is a prominent peak in the Karakoram mountain range that straddles the borders of Gilgit–Baltistan, in Pakistan, and Xinjiang, in China. With an impressive height of 7,276 meters (23,871 feet), Muztagh Tower is renowned for its sheer beauty and technical climbing difficulty. Its name …

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K5 (Gasherbrum I)

K5 (Gasherbrum I, گاشر برم -1, 加舒尔布鲁木I峰, 加舒爾布魯木I峰, Jiāshūěrbùlǔmù I Fēng) Gasherbrum I, also known as K5, is situated on the border of Pakistan and China, and is a part of the majestic Baltoro Karakoram mountain range. The name ‘Gasherbrum’ translates to ‘beautiful mountain’ in the local language, and it is a fitting description for …

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Laila Peak (Hushe Valley)

Laila Peak (لیلی چوٹی) Laila Peak, located in the Hushe Valley of Pakistan, is one of the most visually stunning and notable peaks of the Karakoram range. The peak is known for its unique spear-like shape and its snowy exterior that emits a captivating allure. Nestled at an impressive altitude of 6,096 meters, it is …

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