Pakistan's 8000-Metre Peaks
Five of the world's fourteen 8000 m peaks stand in Pakistan: K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II. Four are in the Karakoram around the Baltoro Glacier; Nanga Parbat stands alone at the western end of the Himalaya.
Climbing
Our 8000 m expedition programme is a K2 expedition, published at 51 days with climbing days at base camp. For other 8000 m peaks, discuss your plans with the team; Gasherbrum III (7,952 m) is our published 7000 m expedition.
Seeing them on foot
- K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums: the K2 base camp trek and the Great Karakoram Traverse via Concordia.
- Nanga Parbat: the Fairy Meadows trek to its base camp, and the Mazeno Pass trek from the Astore side over the Mazeno Pass to Diamir base camp.
Programmes that reach or view these peaks
| Programme | Days | Highest point | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour | 12 | 3,300 m | Mid-May to End of November |
| Nanga parbat Mazeno Pass Trek | 17 | 5390 m | June to End-August |
| K2 Base Camp Trek | 18 | 5,150 m (K2 Base Camp) | Late June to Early September |
| Great Karakoram Traverse | 32 | 5500m | Mid-June to End-August |
| Gasherbrum III Expedition | 40 | 7,952 m | Mid-May to End-August |
| K2 Expedition | 51 | 8611 m | Mid-May to End-August |