Climbing in Pakistan
If you have made it up till here, you must already be aware of the endless opportunities Pakistan offers to both aspiring as well as professional climbers.
Featured Peaks
Pakistan is home to five of the world's fourteen 8000-meter peaks and countless other climbing objectives.
K2
K-2 is located at the Northeastern border of Pakistan and its north face is located in the Chinese territory.
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Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest, but one of the most deadliest, mountain in the world.
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Broad Peak
Broad Peak stands at an altitude of 8,047m above sea level making it the 12th highest mountain on earth.
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Gasherbrum I
Gasherbrum I (K5) is the 11th highest mountain in the world and the third highest in Pakistan.
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Gasherbrum II
Gasherbrum II (K4) is the 13th highest mountain in the world and the fifth highest in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Explorer provides all on-ground services for any of the peaks for aspiring climbers. Alongside, we can also provide experienced High Altitude Porters/climbers from Skardu if required.
Peaks Below 6,500m
For this category, the chosen peak should be in the 'Open Areas' category which does not need trekking/climbing permits or even NOC. For peaks in the restricted areas need trekking/climbing permit and established procedure must be adopted to get such a permit.
PE provides all necessary approvals/permits and NOCs for climbing and trekking anywhere in Pakistan. Depending upon the chosen peak, we can further facilitate the expedition in regards to the requirements of climbing it.
Peaks Above 6,500m
For peaks above 6500m, the climbers and expeditions need a climbing permit and have to fulfill all the necessary paperwork before proceeding to the peak. This requires facilitation from a registered tour operator in Pakistan which takes care of the whole logistics of the expedition.
Minimum processing time: 30 days (advised to submit application at least 45 days in advance)
Climbing/Trekking Permit Requirements
- Deposit of prescribed royalty / environment fee
- Application to issue permit
- Mountaineering expedition members insurance / undertaking by tour operator assuring rescue operation funds
- Tourist guide / Liaison Officer insurance and porter & insurance
Climbing Permit Fee
Royalty fees for climbing expeditions in Pakistan.
| Height of Mountain (meters) | Royalty Fee for max 7-member Group (USD) | For each additional member (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 8,611 (K2) | 12,000 | 3,000 |
| 8,001 – 8,500 | 9,500 | 3,000 |
| 7,501 – 8,000 | 4,000 | 1,000 |
| 7,001 – 7,500 | 2,500 | 500 |
| 6,501 – 7,000 | 1,500 | 300 |
| Up to 6,500 | Free | Free |
Environment Fee
| Visitor's Category/Zone | Per person Environment Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Foreign Expedition in restricted zones (all peaks above 6,500m) | 200 |
| Foreign Expedition in open zones (all peaks above 6,500m) | 100 |
| Foreign Trekkers in restricted zones | 150 |
| Foreign Trekkers in open zones | 60 |
| Pakistan National Expeditions (all peaks) | Rs. 3,000 per person |
8000ers of Pakistan
Pakistan is home to five of the world's fourteen 8,000-meter peaks.
| World Rank | Rank (Pakistan) | Name | Height (m) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Godwin Austen - K2 (Chogori) | 8,611 | Karakoram |
| 9 | 2 | Nanga Parbat | 8,126 | Himalaya |
| 11 | 3 | Gasherbrum I (K5) | 8,080 | Karakoram |
| 12 | 4 | Broad Peak | 8,051 | Karakoram |
| 13 | 5 | Gasherbrum II (K4) | 8,035 | Karakoram |
7000ers of Pakistan
Pakistan boasts an incredible collection of 7,000-meter peaks across the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush.
| Name | Height (m) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Gasherbrum III (K3a) | 7,952 | Baltoro Muztagh |
| Gasherbrum IV (K3) | 7,925 | Baltoro Muztagh |
| Distaghil Sar | 7,885 | Shimshal |
| Kunyang Chhish | 7,852 | Shimshal |
| Masherbrum (K1) | 7,821 | Masherbrum Mountains |
| Batura I | 7,795 | Batura Muztagh |
| Kanjut Sar | 7,790 | Shimshal |
| Rakaposhi | 7,788 | Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains |
| Saltoro Kangri | 7,742 | Saltoro Mountains |
| Tirich Mir | 7,708 | Hindu Kush |
| Chogolisa I | 7,665 | Masherbrum Mountains |
| Shispare | 7,611 | Batura Muztagh |
| Trivor | 7,577 | Shimshal |
| Skyang Kangri | 7,545 | Baltoro Muztagh |
| Noshaq | 7,492 | Hindu Kush |
| Passu Sar | 7,476 | Batura Muztagh |
| Malubiting (W) | 7,458 | Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains |
| K12 | 7,428 | Saltoro Mountains |
| Sia Kangri | 7,422 | Baltoro Muztagh |
| Skil Brum | 7,420 | Baltoro Muztagh |
| Haramosh | 7,409 | Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains |
| Ultar Sar | 7,388 | Batura Muztagh |
| Saraghrar | 7,349 | Hindu Kush |
| Baintha Brakk (The Ogre) | 7,285 | Panmah Muztagh |
| Muztagh Tower | 7,273 | Baltoro Muztagh |
| Diran | 7,266 | Rakaposhi-Bagrote Mountains |
| Spantik (Golden Peak) | 7,027 | Spantik-Sosbun Mountains |
Trekking Peaks of Pakistan
Some of the famous trekking peaks in Pakistan. We would be happy to provide a customized itinerary for a climbing expedition to any of these peaks.
| Name | Height (m) | Range | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noukarsich | 6,496 | Karakoram | Hunza Valley |
| Honbrok | 6,459 | Karakoram | Hushe Valley |
| Ghamubar II | 6,432 | Hindu Raj | Ghamubar Glacier |
| Uli Biaho | 6,417 | Karakoram | Youno Shigar |
| Trango Towers | 6,363 | Karakoram | Baltoro Muztagh |
| Sarwali Peak | 6,326 | Karakoram | Azad Jammu & Kashmir |
| Namika Peak | 6,325 | Karakoram | Hushe & Shyok Valleys |
| Urdukas I | 6,320 | Karakoram | Baltoro Glacier |
| Sonia Peak | 6,310 | Karakoram | Shimshal |
| Shimshal Whitehorn | 6,303 | Karakoram | Shimshal |
| Hunza Peak | 6,270 | Karakoram | Hunza Valley |
| Crystel Peak | 6,252 | Karakoram | — |
| Laila Peak | 6,096 | Karakoram | Gondogoro Glacier |
| Bublimating (Ladyfinger) | 6,000 | Karakoram | Ultar Peak, Hunza Valley |
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