Karakoram - Wikipedia
The Karakoram (/ ˌ k ɑːr ə ˈ k ɔːr əm, ˌ k ær-/) [1] is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the border of Pakistan, China, and India, with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Most of the Karakoram mountain range falls under the jurisdiction of Gilgit-Baltistan, which is
The Karakoram : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering - SummitPost
The Karakoram, meaning 'Black rock' in Turkic, is one of the great ranges of Asia. The Nepalese Himalaya may have the highest number of 8000m peaks but the Karakoram has the world’s highest concentration of high peaks and some of the largest glaciers outside the Arctic poles.
Karakoram Mountain
The Karakoram Mountain Range, also known as the Karakoram, is a prominent mountain range in Central Asia, spanning the borders of Pakistan, India, and China. It is part of the greater Himalayan mountain system and is home to some of the world's tallest peaks and glaciers.
The Karakoram Highway – Three Mighty Ranges Meet
2022年8月24日 · The world renowned three mighty mountain ranges, the Hindukush, the Himalayas, and the Karakoram meet at one legendary intersecting location near Juglot. With rich history, vast natural scenery, and the most epic mountains in the world, Karakoram Highway earns its place as one of the top tourist destinations in all of Pakistan.
Karakoram Mountain Range – Home To K2 | Mountain IQ
2023年4月26日 · Karakoram is the second highest mountain range in the world and is home to four of the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000m above sea level. It is also home to K2, the second highest peak in the world, after Mount Everest.
Karakoram Range | Himalayas, Location, & Map | Britannica
5 天之前 · Karakoram Range, great mountain system extending some 300 miles (500 km) from the easternmost extension of Afghanistan in a southeasterly direction along the watershed between Central and South Asia. Found there are the greatest concentration of high mountains in the world and the longest glaciers outside the high latitudes.
Karakoram Highway - China Exploration
The Karakul Lake or Karakuli Lake is located about 196 km south of Kashgar on the Karakoram Highway. The lake is at 3600 meters, the highest lake on the Pamir plateau. Karakul Lake is surrounded by some snow-covered mountains and three of the highest peaks are Muztagh Ata (7,546 m), Kongur Tagh (7,649 m) and Kongur Tiube (7,530 m).
Karakoram Mountain Ranges | A guide by Click Pakistan
Pakistan’s Karakoram range of mountains is the most heavily glaciated part of the world. It covers 28-50% of the area with many glaciers, making it exceptional. These are among the world’s most remote and highest-altitude glaciers. They’re the largest …
Central Karakoram National Park - Wikipedia
Central Karakoram National Park (Urdu: میانی قراقرم ملی باغ) is a national park located in Skardu district of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. It encompasses some of the world’s highest peaks and largest glaciers.
Snow Lake (Pakistan) - Wikipedia
Snow Lake or Lukpe Lawo is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. [1] It is not a lake , despite its name. Snow Lake is located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide.