High-altitude photograph of K2 and surrounding jagged peaks and glaciers within the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan. Mountain Range Peaks

Mountain Range Peaks: Highest Summits, Major Ranges and How They Are Measured

Discover the world’s highest mountain range peaks, from Everest and K2 to Pakistan’s Karakoram giants, and learn how peak height is measured.

Composite graphic featuring a portrait of Nirmal Purja next to an illustrated snowy mountain avalanche and climbers on Broad Peak.

Nirmal Purja and 9 Other Climbers Killed in Broad Peak Avalanche in Pakistan

Nirmal Purja and 9 other climbers died in the Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan on July 30, 2026. See the full victim list and latest recovery updates.

Scenic view comparing Karakoram and Himalayas for India vs Pakistan trekking.

India vs Pakistan Trekking: Which Northern Frontier is Better?

Two countries. One mountain spine. A decision that will define your next expedition. The Himalayas and Karakoram do not respect the border that splits them. On one…

Majestic Trango Towers in Pakistan known as the vertical kingdom with snow-capped granite peaks.

Trango Towers Pakistan: Inside the Vertical Kingdom of the Karakoram

Few mountains on Earth command the same level of respect as the Trango Towers Pakistan is famous for. Rising dramatically above the Baltoro Glacier in the heart…

The sharp pyramid peak of Shispare Sar mountain towering over Hunza Valley during a clear day

Shispare Sar: The Complete Guide to Hunza’s 7,611m Karakoram Giant

Towering above the Hunza Valley, Shispare Sar is one of the most spectacular mountains in Pakistan. Rising to 7,611 meters (24,970 feet), this magnificent peak dominates the western Karakoram skyline

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Lost in the Beauty: A Traveller’s Encounter with Burzil Pass

Pakistan isn’t just a country; it’s a breathtaking landscape painted on Earth’s canvas. Towering mountains pierce the sky, vast deserts stretch as far as the eye can…

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Harmonies of the Heart: The Bilchar Dobani Story

Pakistan has many places to explore, and these places include some of the peaks that are famous for their high altitude and beautiful sceneries. Among the many…

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Sia Kangri Ascending the Celestial Apex

After returning from Baltoro, I was curious to visit other neighbouring peaks. I started again with Sia Kangri, the 63rd-highest mountain in the world and the 25th-highest…

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Baltoro Kangri Peak: A Towering Majesty of Karakoram

Baltoro Kangri Peak, known as Golden Throne, is in Gilgit Baltistan. It is the 82nd-highest mountain in the world, with a height of 7,312 meters (23,990 ft)….