Mountains in Pakistan

Pakistan is host to both the Himalayas and the Karakorum. Naga Parbat is the highest peak in the Himalayan range, Karakaorum dominates the scene with 60 peaks above 7,000m (22,960ft).

The Himalayan range in Pakistan is full of green rolling hills, very benign and beautiful; the Karakorum on the other hand has a very harsh and unforgiving terrain.Karakorum means 'black gravel' in Turkic. The mountains and the surrounding area indeed rocky, inhospitable and menacing. Yet, every year people from all over the world come to Pakistan Northern areas to visit these giant mountains.

The highlight of the K2 trek is Concordia; the confluence of three glaciers, four 8K peaks and multiple large mountains. Our goal is not to reach K2 base camp but to cross the Gondogoro-la pass; the pass crosses over Baltoro glacier and is a short cut that takes you to Hushe instead of turning back. The pass was closed last year due to cravesses, this year is suppose to be easy. Lets see.