Peaks

Gilgit-Baltistan is home to more than 20 beautiful peaks of Pakistan over 6,100 metres (20,000 ft), including K-2 the second highest mountain on Earth. There are many other well known peaks include Masherbrum (also known as K1), Broad Peak, Hidden Peak, Gasherbrum II, Gasherbrum IV, and Chogolisa, situated in Khaplu Valley.

Name of PeakPhotosHeightFirst known ascentLocation
1.K-2(28,250Ft)31 July 1954Karakoram
2. Nanga Parbat(26,660 Ft)3 July 1953Himalaya
3. Gasherbrum I(26,360Ft)7 July 1956Karakoram
4. Broad Peak(26,550Ft)9 June 1957Karakoram
5. Muztagh Tower(23,800Ft)6 August 1956Karakoram
6. Gasherbrum II(26,120Ft)4 July 1958Karakoram
7. Hidden Peak(26,470Ft)4 July 1957Karakoram
8. Khunyang Chhish(25,761 Ft)4 July 1971Karakoram
9. Masherbrum(25,659 Ft)4 August 1960Karakoram
10. Saltoro Kangri(25,400Ft)4 June 1962Karakoram
11. Chogolisa(25,148 Ft)4 August 1963Karakoram

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