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 For
anything to do with
mountains, there is
no better place than
Pakistan. The lofty
mountain ranges of
Karakoram, Hindukush
and Himalayas offer
great opportunities
for mountaineering
and trekking, which
are unparalleled in
the world. A large
number of climbers
and trekkers visit
these high mountains
each year.
There are 120 peaks,
some unclimbed and
unamed with an
average height of
21,490 feet. These
include some of the
highest in the world
like the K-2 (28,250
feet) next only to
the Everest, Nanga
Parbat (26,660 feet)
and Gasherbrum-I
(26,470 feet). The
area has been a
magnet for
mountaineers from
all over the world
since 19th century.
Everyday more and
more mountaineering
expeditions come to
Pakistan.
Rock Climbing
Pakistan is well
known for high
altitude climbing
but not many people
come for Rock
climbing. Pakistan
in fact has equal
opportunity for Rock
climbing as well.
The Trango Towers in
Baltoro area are
well known all over
the world. Besides
Trango Towers,
Kondus valley in
Khaplu area come
become paradise for
rock climbers.
There are numerous
untouched rock faces
in the Karakoram,
Himalaya and
Kindukush ranges of
Pakistan which are
ideal for rock
climbers.
Ice Climbing
The high mountains
of Northern Areas
and Chitral have
numerous ice
climbing areas
within easy access
from the road heads.
Primarily, a winter
sports, it is
another mountain
sports which is
gaining prominence
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