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K2 is the second highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest. It is the highest point in Pakistan with a peak elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet). K2 lies in the northwestern Karakoram Range on the border between the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of China.
The name K2 is derived from the notation used by the Great Trigonometric Survey. British surveyor Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey of the Karakoram from Mount Haramukh in 1852. He sketched the two most prominent peaks, labeling them K1 and K2. The policy of the survey was to use local names for mountains wherever possible and K1 was found to be known locally as Masherbrum. However, he found that K2 did not have a known name.
It stands over 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) above much of the glacial valley bottoms at its base. The mountain is notable for its total height that makes it the world's second highest mountain. It is also remarkable because of the fact that it is a consistently steep pyramid, dropping quickly in almost all directions. The north side is the steepest side of K2 where it rises over 3,200 meters (10,500 ft) above the K2 Glacier in only 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) of horizontal distance. The mountain also achieves over 2,800 meters (9,200 ft) of vertical relief in less than 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) of horizontal distance in most directions.
Even though K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, it ranked only 22nd as the world's most prominent mountains. It has less independent stature compared to many other peaks which are far lower than K2. This is because it is part of the same extended area of uplift as Mount Everest.
K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the difficulty of ascent. It has the second-highest fatality rate (27%) among the mountains those are 8000 meters or above. For every four people who have reached the summit, one has died trying. It is more hazardous to reach K2 from the Chinese side; thus, it is mostly climbed from the Pakistani side.
The name K2 is derived from the notation used by the Great Trigonometric Survey. British surveyor Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey of the Karakoram from Mount Haramukh in 1852. He sketched the two most prominent peaks, labeling them K1 and K2. The policy of the survey was to use local names for mountains wherever possible and K1 was found to be known locally as Masherbrum. However, he found that K2 did not have a known name.
It stands over 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) above much of the glacial valley bottoms at its base. The mountain is notable for its total height that makes it the world's second highest mountain. It is also remarkable because of the fact that it is a consistently steep pyramid, dropping quickly in almost all directions. The north side is the steepest side of K2 where it rises over 3,200 meters (10,500 ft) above the K2 Glacier in only 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) of horizontal distance. The mountain also achieves over 2,800 meters (9,200 ft) of vertical relief in less than 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) of horizontal distance in most directions.
Even though K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, it ranked only 22nd as the world's most prominent mountains. It has less independent stature compared to many other peaks which are far lower than K2. This is because it is part of the same extended area of uplift as Mount Everest.
K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the difficulty of ascent. It has the second-highest fatality rate (27%) among the mountains those are 8000 meters or above. For every four people who have reached the summit, one has died trying. It is more hazardous to reach K2 from the Chinese side; thus, it is mostly climbed from the Pakistani side.
The Himalayas, also called Himalaya, is the highest mountain range in the world. It is home to some of the planet's highest peaks. The Himalayan mountain range has 9 out of 10 of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest. Because of the extreme height of the mountain range, the Himalaya is called the Third Pole.
Mount Everest is the highest peak of the Himalaya and is the world's highest peak with an elevation of 29,035 feet (8,850 meters). K2 is the second highest peak of the Himalayan mountain range and also the second highest peak on earth with an elevation of 28,251 feet (8,611 meters). Other famous peaks include Kailash, Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat, Annapurna, and Manasklu. The Himalayas includes more than 110 peaks rising to elevations of 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) or more above sea level.
The Himalayas in Asia separates the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The mountain range covers approximately 2,400 kilometers. It crosses five countries: Bhutan, India, Nepal, China, and Pakistan, with the first three countries having sovereignty over most of the range.
The Himalayan range is far-reaching and holds within it a diverse ecology. The higher regions of the Himalayas are snowbound throughout the year, in spite of their proximity to the tropics, and they form the sources of several large perennial rivers of Asia. Three of the world's major rivers, the Indus, the Ganges, and the Tsangpo-Brahmaputra all rise near Mount Kailash to cross and encircle the Himalayas.
Several places in the Himalaya are of religious significance in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Islam. A notable example of a religious site is Paro Taktsang, where Padmasambhava is said to have founded Buddhism in Bhutan.
The Himalayas features so many attractive points across the full 2,400 kilometers that it stretches. From some of the the highest peaks in the world to the expansive Pangong Tao lake and the Indo-Gangetic forest plain at the bottom of the range of the Terai belt, the Himalayas are, simply put, beautiful.
Mount Everest is the highest peak of the Himalaya and is the world's highest peak with an elevation of 29,035 feet (8,850 meters). K2 is the second highest peak of the Himalayan mountain range and also the second highest peak on earth with an elevation of 28,251 feet (8,611 meters). Other famous peaks include Kailash, Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat, Annapurna, and Manasklu. The Himalayas includes more than 110 peaks rising to elevations of 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) or more above sea level.
The Himalayas in Asia separates the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The mountain range covers approximately 2,400 kilometers. It crosses five countries: Bhutan, India, Nepal, China, and Pakistan, with the first three countries having sovereignty over most of the range.
The Himalayan range is far-reaching and holds within it a diverse ecology. The higher regions of the Himalayas are snowbound throughout the year, in spite of their proximity to the tropics, and they form the sources of several large perennial rivers of Asia. Three of the world's major rivers, the Indus, the Ganges, and the Tsangpo-Brahmaputra all rise near Mount Kailash to cross and encircle the Himalayas.
Several places in the Himalaya are of religious significance in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Islam. A notable example of a religious site is Paro Taktsang, where Padmasambhava is said to have founded Buddhism in Bhutan.
The Himalayas features so many attractive points across the full 2,400 kilometers that it stretches. From some of the the highest peaks in the world to the expansive Pangong Tao lake and the Indo-Gangetic forest plain at the bottom of the range of the Terai belt, the Himalayas are, simply put, beautiful.
Pakistan is blessed with sights that are beautiful beyond words. It has become a tourists paradise as it
has an abundance of natural beauty. The northern area of Pakistan provide some of the breathtaking and picturesque places no where to be found on the world map. Some of the most beautiful valleys on earth lie in this part of the country. This area of Pakistan is known as "Paradise on Earth" because the charm of the beautiful valleys. Below are photos of 15 of the most beautiful valleys of Pakistan.
has an abundance of natural beauty. The northern area of Pakistan provide some of the breathtaking and picturesque places no where to be found on the world map. Some of the most beautiful valleys on earth lie in this part of the country. This area of Pakistan is known as "Paradise on Earth" because the charm of the beautiful valleys. Below are photos of 15 of the most beautiful valleys of Pakistan.
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| Kaghan Valley - Pakistan |
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| Kunar Valley - Pakistan |
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| Hunza Valley - Pakistan |
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| Kurram Valley - Pakistan |
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| Nagar Valley - Pakistan |
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| Leepa Valley - Pakistan |
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| Naltar Valley - Pakistan |
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| Naran Valley - Pakistan |
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| Rupal Valley - Pakistan |
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| Samahni Valley - Pakistan |
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| Shigar Valley - Pakistan |
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| Skardu Valley - Pakistan |
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| Soon Valley - Pakistan |
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| Yasin Valley - Pakistan |
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| Swat Valley - Pakistan |
Pakistan is blessed with sights that are incredibly beautiful. Mother
Nature has been very kind to Pakistan when it comes to natural beauty.
The Skardu Valley is one of the natural
wonders of Pakistan.
The 10km wide and 40km long Skardu Valley is located in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. With the nearby lakes and mountains, it is an important tourist location in Pakistan.
The Skardu Valley is a landscape of towering mountains, deep gorges, crashing waterfalls and quiet lakes. It is situated at the confluence of the River Shigar and and the River Indus. Perched at a height of 2286 meters, Skardu offers a cool and bracing climate.
The Skardu Valley is known as a mountaineers' paradise. It attracts a large number of trekkers and mountaineers from all parts of the world during the summer. Nowhere in the world does one find such a large collection of lofty peaks and huge glaciers.
The 10km wide and 40km long Skardu Valley is located in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. With the nearby lakes and mountains, it is an important tourist location in Pakistan.
The Skardu Valley is a landscape of towering mountains, deep gorges, crashing waterfalls and quiet lakes. It is situated at the confluence of the River Shigar and and the River Indus. Perched at a height of 2286 meters, Skardu offers a cool and bracing climate.
The Skardu Valley is known as a mountaineers' paradise. It attracts a large number of trekkers and mountaineers from all parts of the world during the summer. Nowhere in the world does one find such a large collection of lofty peaks and huge glaciers.
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