Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Mountains & Great Peaks of Pakistan

Nanga Parbat
Pakistan is home to many mighty mountains above 7,000 meters (22,970 ft). The World highest mountains Five (5) out of fourteen (14) peaks above 8,000 m are in Pakistan, four of which are at the head of Baltoro glacier in Karakoram near Concordia and one at the end of western Himalya range. These ranges covered 68 peaks over 7,000 m and hundreds others of over 6,000 meters.
The Northern Pakistan has some of the longest glaciers outside Polar region; Siachen (72 km), Hispar (61 km), Biafo (60 km), Baltoro (60 km) and Batura (64 km).


There are Following Famous Peaks
K-2
Most of the high peaks in Pakistan are in Karakoram range, the highest of which is K2 also known as Mount Godowin Austin. It  is the second-highest mountain on Earth after Mount Everest. With a peak elevation of 8,611  meters (28,251 ft).
 Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat  is the ninth highest mountain on Earth with gigantic height of 8126 m .

Gasherbrum-I 
Gasherbrum in local language means "Shining Wall". There are six Gasherbrum Peaks. Gasherbrum-I (8,068 m) is located in Karakorum Range and 11th highest peak in the world.

Broad Peak   
Gasherbrum-II
Broad Peak is the 12th  highest mountain on Earth with gigantic height of  8,047 m .
Gasherbrum-II
Gasherbrum-II (8,035 m) is also giant, dramatic peak that rises far above its surrounding terrain.
Tirich Mir
Hindu Kush range, highest peak is Tirich Mir (7,690 metres or 25,230 feet).