Gasherbrum II (also known as K4) is the 13th highest mountain on Earth, located on the border of Pakistan-China. Gasherbrum II is the third highest peak of the Gasherbrum massif, located in the Karakoram range of the Himalaya.
The standard route is via the SW ridge as it is relatively free of objective hazards such as ice falls and avalanches. A typical expedition lasts 7 to 8 weeks with climbing permits costing about $7,500 USD for five climbers.
Gasherbrum II was first climbed on July 8, 1956 by Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch
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Chitta Katha Lake
Chitta Katha Lake, Located high above the Neelum Valley this fascinating lake is located at a high ground at 13,500 ft approximately.The region is remoteless and its surroundings are calm and peaceful.This lake is located in Neelum Valley, Ajk(Azad Kashmir) Pakistan.
Chitta Katha Lake is only accessable in the months of July and August. Common route followed by the tourists is through kel. there is a road from Kel to Shounter Valley. it is better to reach the village Utli Domel at night and stay there. you should proceed forward early
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Hunza Valley
The Hunza Valley (Urdu: ہنزہ) is a mountainous valley in Gilgit in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The Hunza valley is situated to the north of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 metres (8,200 ft). The territory of Hunza is about 7,900 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi). Karimabad (formerly called Baltit) is the main town, which is also a very popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains like Ultar Sar, Rakaposhi, Bojahagur Duanasir II, Ghenta Peak, Hunza Peak,
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Broad Peak
Broad Peak (originally named K3), known locally as Faichan Kangri, is the 12th highest mountain on Earth at 8047 meters. The literal translation of "Broad Peak" to Phalchan Kangri is not accepted among the Baltis.
Broad Peak is part of the Gasherbrum massif on the border of Pakistan-China. It is located about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from K2. Broad Peak was originally named K3 right after the naming of K2 but on closer inspection by a later party, it was discovered that the summit was over 1½ kilometres (1 mile) long,
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Kas Chanatar Valley
Kas Chanatar is a valley located next to the city of Bhimber in Azad Kashmir near the border of the Pakistani Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. On either sides of the valley, villages are scattered in evenly spread basis. The relatively low lying foothills of the Himalayan ranges have been carved out by local residents of the region for agricultural purposes to grow crops such as corn and wheat. Most of the villagers in this region rely on their home grown produce to survive. Most of the people living in
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