Minglig sar peak 6050m

Range:             Karakoram
Altitude:          Min: 600m – Max: 6050m
Zone:               Open
Duration:         20 days
Best Time:       June – September

Introduction:

Minglig Sar (6050m) is located in the Shimshal Valley in Hunza neighboring the Chinese southern most mountain range Kun Lun.  Shimshal Lake sits at the base of the mountain near the Shimshal Pass(4735m).

This exciting trip takes you through the Shimshal gorge in the proximity of Wakhan Corridor and high pasture lands of the mysterious Pamirs on the dividing line between South Asia and central Asia. You will see large herds of yaks, sheep, goats and some times ibex grazing on these high grass lands. Snow leopard often visits these pastures for a goat or yak meal.

Muztagh Tower 7273m

Base Camp Altitude:     4300m
Range:                           Karakoram
Duration:                    45-50 Days Approx.
Best Time:                    June – August

Introduction:

The 1881 treaty between Russia and China provided complete freedom of commerce between two countries. As a result,  Russian caravans started bringing goods into eastern Turkistan. British Empire was not lagging behind in the war of shadows.

Young husband was sent to Kashgar to take stock of the situation. On his way back to India in 1887, he chose to cross the Karakoram Range by Muztag East Pass5,422m which had never been crossed before by a European.

In 1947, R.C.F. Schomberg visited Sarpo Laggo Glacier and after crossing east Muztagh Pass, entered BaltoroMuztagh Tower From Baltoro Glacier On Trek From Goro II to Concordia Glacier. The first successful expedition reached to the summit of Muztagh Tower West on July 6, 1954 and North East Ridgeon July 7, 1954.

Paiyu peak 6660m

Range:            Karakoram
Altitude:             6660m
Zone:              Permitted
Duration:           41 Days
Best Time:        Mid May – End August

Introduction:

A small tree-lined stream passes through Paiyu, and tent platforms are carved out all over the hillside. Paiyu is often crowded and noisy. The tent platforms higher along the stream are quieter with good views.

Paiyu is the last source of wood. Despite kerosene and stoves, and signs urging porters not to cut wood, they do so in order to bake break for the coming days.

Sakar sar peak 6272m

Range:             Karakoram
Altitude:            6272m
Zone:                  Open
Duration:           26 Days
Best Time:       May-End Sep.

Introduction: 

Sakar Sar is situated in Chapursan valley of Gojal (Hunza). It lies on the border of Wakhan and Pakistan. Upto Sost you travel on the KKH. From Sost a jeep track will take you to village of Baba Gundi from where you start your trekking.There is a shrine of Baba Gundi saint in the village. According to the local legend a saint Baba Gundi came begging in the valley and received only some milk from an old woman. To punish the valley the Baba sent flood and mud slick destroying everything except the old woman. Pilgrims from allover northern Pakistan and Wakhan visit Baba Gundi’s shrine.

Mountains in Pakistan

Introduction: 

Pakistan is home to 108 peaks above 7,000 meters. And probably as many peaks above 6,000 m. There is no count of the peaks above 5,000 and 4,000 m. Five of the 14 highest independent peaks in the world (the eight-thousanders) are in Pakistan (four of which lie in the surroundings of Concordia; the confluence of Baltoro Glacier and Godwin Austen Glacier). Most of the highest peaks in Pakistan lie in the Karakoram mountain range (which lies almost entirely in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of  Pakistan, and is considered to be a part of the greater Himalayan range) but some peaks above 7,000 m are included in the Himalayan and Hindu Kushranges. The list is an incomplete list of mountains in Pakistan. There are many named and unnamed peaks in Pakistan that are currently not included in this list. The list also includes many peaks that are not usually classed as independent mountains, but instead are considered subpeaks of other mountains, due to having low topographic prominence.
Most of the highest mountains in Pakistan are located in the Karakoram range (the highest of which is K2, globally ranked 2nd, 8611m), some high mountains are in Himalaya (the highest of which is Nanga Parbat, globally ranked 9th, 8126 m) and Hindu Kush (the highest of which is Tirich Mir, globally ranked 33rd, 7708 m).

Shaigri peak 5690m

Range:             Karakoram

Altitude:              5690m

Zone:                    Open

Duration:            16 Days

Best Time:    June – September

Introduction:

Jeep drive through the narrow Astore gorge is unique, enroute enjoy great views of the beautiful southern panorama of Nanga Parbat. A two day trek from the road head village of Tarshing takes you to the beautiful camp of Shaigiri, where a climb of Shaigiri (5690m) provides magnificent views down the entire Rupal Valley.

Shipton spire peak 5910

Range:            Karakoram
Altitude:         5910m
Zone:               Open
Duration:        44 Days
Best Time:    June – September

Introduction:

Three miles across the Trango Glacier and just above the confluence of the North and South Hainabroq Glaciers was the elusive Shipton Spire. Shipton Spire stands two hours walk from Trango Towers Group on Upper Trango Glacier. It rises out of the massive glacial junction with it’s walls looking stunning and fierce.

Many climbers from around the world are attracted by these rock towers. The climbing is hard but the rock quality is superb. On its major route a 29 pitch, 4,400 ft. big-wall with the pitch rated 6c, 7b and 7b+ certainly offer best technical climb one can expect on a Karakoram granite tower.

Rock climbing Shipton spire peak