The
name K2 is derived from the notation used by the Great Trigonometric Survey. In
the 1850s Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey of the Karakoram from Mount
Haramukh, some 130 miles to the south, and sketched the two most prominent
peaks, labeling them K1 and K2. It is famous as the Savage Mountain due to the
difficulty of ascent and the high fatality rate among those who climb it. Almost
every four people who have reached the K2 summit, one has died trying.
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Sunday 6 July 2014
Friday 20 June 2014
Wednesday 18 June 2014
The Mighty Indus River Runs Between Karakoram and Himalayas
Friday 13 June 2014
Sakardu Fort or Kharpochos
The king of Forts is
a fort in Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan that dates from
the 16th century CE. For construction of this Engineering Miracle of that age
goes to the famous ruler of Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Sher Khan Anchan (1560 – 1625
AD). A Beautiful ancient mosque is also present inside the fort. The fort and
its mosque are situated on the eastern face of the Khardong Hill around 1400 feet
above Skardu city. An amazing view from these monuments brings into vision the
entire valley, the Indus River and the scenic beauty of Skardu City.Photo Credit
Friday 30 May 2014
Saturday 24 May 2014
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Pasni
Pasni is a medium-sized town and known as a
fishing port in Gwadar District, Balochistan, Pakistan. Its population is approximately
33.000 and it is located on the Makran coast on Arabian Sea about 300 kilometers
from Karachi. Administratively, Pasni is the headquarters of the Pasni
sub-division of Gwadar district that includes Pasni and Ormara Tehsils as well
as Astola Island which lies 40 km ESE of Pasni, in the Arabian Sea.
Thursday 15 May 2014
Chogolisa is a mountain in the Karakoram region of Pakistan
Chogolisa is a mountain in the Karakoram region of
Pakistan. It lies near the Baltoro Glacier in the Concordia region which
is home to some of the highest peaks of the world. Chogolisa has
several peaks, the highest on the SW face (Chogolisa I) rises to 7,665
metres (25,148 ft). The second highest at 7,654 metres on the NE side
(Chogolisa II) is the one named Bride Peak.
Tuesday 6 May 2014
Baltoro Kangri
Baltoro Kangri (also famous as the Golden Throne) is a
mountain of the Karakoram mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Baltoro Kangri is the 82nd highest mountain in the world with an
elevation of 7,312 meters (23,990 ft). It lies to the south of the
Gasherbrums and east of Chogolisa Peak (7,665 m). The huge Baltoro
Glacier which is one of the largest glaciers outside polar regions
rises from the foot of Baltoro Kangri. In the north of Baltoro Kangri is
the Abruzzi Glacier.
Tuesday 8 April 2014
Uli Biaho Tower
It is a peak near Trango Towers and
Baltoro Glacier in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It consists of two
main peaks, Uli Biaho Tower (listed by Roskelley as 19,957 feet, and by
Kopold as 20,058 feet and Uli Biaho Peak (Kopold: 6417 m),
which were of 2006 was unclimbed.
Friday 4 April 2014
Hikers Dream “K2”
K2 is nicknamed the "Savage
Mountain" due to its severe weather. K2 is typically climbed in the warm
months like June, July and August. Moreover; K2 has never been climbed in
winter.Photo Credit
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