Mountaineering/Trekking in Pakistan
The Northern Areas of Pakistan, which is endowed with most unique geographical feature in the world. It is here that the three great, lofty and spectacular mountain ranges, Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindukush meet. In an area of about 500 kms in width and 350 kms in depth, is found the most dense collection of some of the highest and precipitous peaks in the world, boasting more than 700 peaks above 6000 meters and more than 160 peaks above 7000 meters. These include five out of the total fourteen above 8000 meter high peaks on earth, namely the second highest rock pyramid - the K-2 (8611m), the Killer Mountain Nanga Parbat (8125 m), the Hidden Peak Gasherbrum-I (8068 m), Broad Peak (8047 m), and Gasherbrum-II (8035 m).
The Hindukush is also a mountain vastness containing hundred of peaks, many above 7000 meters including Trichmir (7708 m) which is the highest peak of the range. The western bastion of the Himalayas range is Nanga Parbat, once dreaded as the "Killer Mountain”, but climbed many times by various expeditions since first disasters.
This enormous mountains wealth makes Pakistan an important mountain country offering great opportunities for mountaineering and mountain related adventure activities. The area is aptly called a paradise for mountaineers, adventure seekers and nature lovers. The compelling charm of these high, challenging, endless sea of rugged rock and ice pinnacles lure large number of climbers and trekkers from all over the world to the Northern Areas of Pakistan, each year.
The best climbing season is from the mid of May to end of September each year. However, climbing is possible in winter season also.
You will be pleased to know that the 50% concession in royalty fee granted to climbing expeditions during 2002-2005 will now continue into 2006 also. The status of 6500m peaks as trekking peaks will also remain applicable during the year 2006.
We are very glad to inform that the Government of Pakistan in continuation of the ongoing Tourism friendly policy has decided that only 10% royalty fee taken for mountains situated in Chitral, Gilgit and Ghizer to attract the climbers, trekkers and adventure lovers to less-frequented areas. We assures you of more good news to follow in coming months and hopes that many of Climbers, Trekkers and adventure seekers from all over the world will take full advantage of these incentives during the year 2006. Wishing a great adventure season in 2006 !
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| General |
Pakistan is situated between latitude 24 and 37 degrees North and longitude 62 and 75 degrees East. The country borders Iran on the west, India in the east, Afghanistan in the northwest, China in the north and the Arabian Sea on the south. The great mountain ranges of the Karakoram, Himalayas and the Hindukush from Pakistan’s northern highlands of North West Frontier Province and the Northern Areas; Punjab province is a flat, alluvial plain with the major rivers dominating the upper region eventually joining the Indus River flowing south of the Arabian Sea; Sindh is bounded on the east by the Thar Desert and the Rann of Kutch and on the west by the Kithar range; the Balochistan Plateau is an arid tableland, encircled by the mountains.
Pakistan is one of the most interesting and fascinating place in Asia. It attracts the people for more than one aspects, the ancient culture, the World’s best mountain ranges, the historical places, more than that the graciousness of its people. You have many option of seeing Pakistan, starts from Karachi to Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar and heavenly valleys of Northern Areas. Pakistan offers world’s beauty of nature, archaeology and history. Pakistan is a place in which you could spend some days in peace of mind and away from it all. The richness of history and cultural heritage, varied landscape ranging from the warm sea beaches to deserts and alluvial plains, and the natural endowment of the high mountain ranges in the world, makes Pakistan a natural destination for tourist with varied interests. You may be wanting to learn from the treasures of the archaeological sites, relax on the warm beaches, enjoy the local traditions and hospitality, or the folk lore and dances, trek in the solitude of high mountains or are compelled to climb them; all can be found in one country – Pakistan, welcome to your destination. |
| Camping | Camping during trekking and climbing expeditions in Karakoram, Himalayas and Hinduskush mountain ranges of Pakistan. | | Fishing | Pakistan has numerous glacial lakes which are afmous for their scenic value, blue waters and trout fishing. prominent among these are Satpara Lake, Kachura lake, Phandarand Saif-ul-Maluk. The mighty Indus river is also famous for fishing. | | Hiking | Pakistan is paradise for trekkers. Most of the trekking routes lies in the northern mountains of the Karakoram, Hindukush and Himalayas. The most of treks, trekking season is between May to October. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan, has defined trekking as walking below 6500 m. It has designated three zones for trekking; open, restricted and closed. Foreigners may trek anywhere in open zone without open zone without a permit and services of approved mountain guide/agency. For trekking in restricted zone, foreigners must pay a fee of US$ 50 per person per trek to obtain a trekking permit from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad. It also requires hiring a licenced mountain guide through registered trekking agency in Pakistan; buy a personal insurance policy for the guide and porters and to attend the mandatory welcome and send-off meetings at the Ministry of Tourism Islamabad, on the beginning and end of trekking trip. No trekking is allowed in closed zones which are the areas near Pak-Afghan border and near the line of control with Indian-held Kashmir. | | Ice Climbing | The high mountains of North Pakistan have numerous ice climbing areas within easy access from the roads heads. | | Kayaking | The wild and roaring streams and rivers of the Nortg pakistan possess great potential for white and wild water sports. The rapids of these streams abd rivers provide the ultimate adventure and thrill in mountain water sports and lend themselves to canoeing, Kayaking and white water rafting. | | Mountain Biking | There are plenty ofopportunaties for cross country mountain bicycling in all the mounatin rabges of Pakistan. However, due to higher temperatures in the mountains except for the north Pakistan, this sport can only be undertaken during the winters. | | Mountaineering | The Northern Areas of Pakistan, which is endowed with most unique geographical feature in the world. It is here that the three great, lofty and spectacular mountain ranges, Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindukush meet. In an area of about 500 kms in width and 350 kms in depth, is found the most dense collection of some of the highest and precipitous peaks in the world, boasting more than 700 peaks above 6000 meters and more than 160 peaks above 7000 meters. These include five out of the total fourteen above 8000 meter
high peaks on earth, namely the second highest rock pyramid - the K-2 (8611m), the Killer Mountain Nanga Parbat (8125 m), the Hidden Peak Gasherbrum-I (8068 m), Broad Peak (8047 m), and Gasherbrum-II (8035 m).
The Hindukush is also a mountain vastness containing hundred of peaks, many above 7000 meters including Trichmir (7708 m) which is the highest peak of the range. The western bastion of the Himalayas range is Nanga Parbat, once dreaded as the "Killer Mountain”, but climbed many times by various expeditions since first disasters.
This enormous mountains wealth makes Pakistan an important mountain country offering great opportunities for mountaineering and mountain related adventure activities. The area is aptly called a paradise for mountaineers, adventure seekers and nature lovers. The compelling charm of these high, challenging, endless sea of rugged rock and ice pinnacles lure large number of climbers and trekkers from all over the world to the Northern Areas of Pakistan, each year. | | Rock Climbing | The high mountains of Northern Areas and Chitral boast excellent areas ranging from moderate to high altitude Rock Climbing through out its length and breadth. |
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| Targeted Activities |
Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Ice Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing |
| Season Availability: |
May to October
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| Altitude: |
3000-8611 meters |
| Camping: |
Allowed |
| Rescue Services: |
Mountain Rescue Services Present with Helicopter Evacuation |
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