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Welcome: Pakistan
Trekking
The northern areas of Pakistan
are blessed with some of the worlds most rugged and splendid mountain scenery.
This vast land of eternal snow is the abode of five of the worlds major 8, 000
meter peaks. K-2 pronounced as (Chogori) in Balti language is the jewel of the
Karakoram range. Towards the western Himalaya lies Nanga Parbat the worlds ninth
highest. Even today, these mountains are less well explored and mapped than
other comparable mountain regions, and many peaks over 6000 meters remain
unnamed and unclimbed. Not only does this region posses lofty mountains but some
of the worlds longest glaciers outside the polar region.
The Biafo and Hispar
together form one of the longest traverses with possibilities of climbing
innumerable peaks below 6500 meters. In no other part of the world is there such
a large number of high mountains in such a confined space. This form of trekking
is unique in itself unlike anything in the Americas, Europe or even elsewhere in
Asia. Not only does one encounter mountain scenery in absolute wilderness but as
you journey through valleys you come across some of the worlds rarest wildlife
species and assemblage of plants. The Markhor, Himalayan Ibex, Shapu and Snow
Leopard all survive in close proximity of these high mountain ranges. Trekking
in the karakoram, Western Himalaya and Hindu Kush is a once in a life time
adventure.
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