Mountains of Pakistan Above 7000 Meters

Pakistan is home to over 100 peaks above 7,000 meters, located primarily in the Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges. These magnificent mountains attract climbers from all over the world. Below is a list of notable peaks above 7,000 meters, detailing their height, first ascent, and climbing information.

Spantik (Golden Peak)

Height: 7,027 meters (23,054 ft)
Location: Nagar Valley, Karakoram Range
First Ascent: 1955 by Karl Kramer and team (Germany)
Popular Route: Southeast Ridge, approached from Arandu village

Tirich Mir

Height: 7,708 meters (25,289 ft)
Location: Chitral, Hindu Kush Range
First Ascent: 1950 by a Norwegian expedition led by Arne Næss
Popular Route: South Face from the Barum Glacier

Batura Sar

Height: 7,795 meters (25,574 ft)
Location: Upper Hunza (Gojal), Karakoram Range
First Ascent: 1976 by a Japanese expedition
Popular Route: South Ridge, via Batura Glacier

Ultar Sar

Height: 7,388 meters (24,239 ft)
Location: Karimabad, Hunza Valley
First Ascent: 1996 by a Japanese team
Popular Route: South Face via Ultar Glacier

Rakaposhi

Height: 7,788 meters (25,551 ft)
Location: Nagar and Hunza valleys, Karakoram Range
First Ascent: 1958 by a British-Pakistani expedition
Popular Route: Southwest Spur from Minapin

Diran Peak

Height: 7,266 meters (23,839 ft)
Location: Nagar Valley, Karakoram Range
First Ascent: 1968 by an Austrian team
Popular Route: North Face via Minapin Glacier

Kunjut Sar

Height: 7,760 meters (25,459 ft)
Location: Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram Range
First Ascent: Unclimbed (as of last reports)
Notes: One of the highest unclimbed peaks in Pakistan

Masherbrum (K1)

Height: 7,821 meters (25,659 ft)
Location: Baltistan, Karakoram Range
First Ascent: 1960 by a US-Pakistani expedition
Popular Route: Southeast Ridge

Trivor

Height: 7,577 meters (24,859 ft)
Location: Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram Range
First Ascent: 1960 by a British-American team
Popular Route: West Ridge

Momhil Sar

Height: 7,343 meters (24,091 ft)
Location: Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
First Ascent: 1965 by Hans Schell (Austria)
Popular Route: Western approach via Hispar Glacier

Kunyang Chhish

Height: 7,852 meters (25,761 ft)
Location: Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram Range
First Ascent: 1971 by a Polish team
Popular Route: Southwest Ridge

Passu Sar

Height: 7,478 meters (24,534 ft)
Location: Gojal, Hunza, Karakoram
First Ascent: 1994 by a Japanese team
Popular Route: Northeast Ridge

Conclusion

These peaks are a testament to Pakistan’s incredible natural heritage. From the Hindu Kush to the Karakoram, climbers continue to be drawn to these giants of the earth. With improved access and climbing infrastructure, these mountains can help position Pakistan as a world leader in adventure and mountaineering tourism.