Pakistan Mountains
For anything to do with mountains, there is no better place than Pakistan.
It enjoys the unique advantage of having within its Northern Areas the
confluence of three mighty mountain ranges. These are Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Karakoram. There are 120 peaks, some
unclimbed and unamed with an average height of 21,490 feet. These include
some of the highest in the world like the K-2 (28,250 feet) next only to the
Everest, Nanga Parbat (26,660 feet) and Gasherbrum-I
(26,470 feet). The area has been a magnet for mountaineers from all over the
world since 19th century. Everyday more and more mountaineering expeditions
come to Pakistan.
The mountains in Pakistan
are some of the tallest in the world. Compare Pakistan's
mountains with the highest mountains in North America, South America and Europe.:
Northern Areas of Pakistan is extremely complex, covering the
convergence of four major mountain ranges: Pamirs, Hindu Kush,
Karakorum
, and Great
Himalayas. The diverse range of environments, everything from temperate
to alpine to desert to volcanic, go hand-in-hand with the people that live
there. The land is as rugged, as high, and as varied as anywhere on Earth,
and the people a mesmerising mix of ancient tribes. KJTI aims to expose
you to this environment in an interactive way that gives you a real insight
into the land and the people without disturbing their gentle equilibrium.
Discover North Pakistan, Asia’s best
kept secret. Cross the Himalayas, the Karakorum
and the Hindu Kush. See the highest
concentration of 8,000m+ peaks on Earth, crowned by K2
the second highest in the world. Explore thousands of kilometres of jeep
treks and footpaths. Share experiences with the truly isolated, diverse and
hospitable peoples of the region. People who can trace their history
back to Alexander and Genghis. And see Polo where it was invented - at
12,000ft.
Stay with Kalash people who have lived in isolation for more than a
millennium. Walk and ride with the guides who have an expert knowledge of the
mountain passes and ancient dust tracks that connect their secluded homeland
with the outside world. Experience the cultural diversity of Central Asia, Kashgar in
China
, after crossing one of the highest
border in the world between
Pakistan
and
China
and see the Pamirs, the fourth highest mountain range!
Enter the inner sanctum: expedition to K2,
the second highest 8,611m monster peak either on foot, including walking the length
of the world’s longest glacier, or by helicopter, taking in one of the most
breathtaking (literally!) views in the world. Ascend nearly a vertical mile
in six days and camp on the breathtaking 58 km long Baltaro Glacier. The Holy
Grail Concordia surrounded by giants is providing an awe-inspiring view of K2. Return through Gondogoro La, 5,400m ice-strewn
terrain of the stunning Karakorum.
Surprisingly, no special equipment is required, and, besides commitment, no
specific skills are necessary for two dramatic weeks of trekking.
Little visited and little understood, North Pakistan is unparalleled
and surprisingly accessible destination for old and young who really wanted
to have experience of a life time.
K2 Concordia Expedition is a 14 days
trek. KJTI offers the following options for K2
expedition with Jeep Treks:
The Paramount Tour
:Jeep Tek, Polo
Match, 14 days K2 Trek and 7 days China Tour
The
Grand Tour :Jeep trek and 14
days
K2
trek
The
K2 and Concordia Trek : Limited Jeep
Trek and 14 days
K2
Trek
All these tours include Jeep trek to the
foothills of Nanga Parbat and one night
camping on Deosai at over 4,000 meters.
Adventure Travel in North Pakistan
http://www.kjti.co.uk/
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