Tallest Mountains in Pakistan
Pakistan is home to some of the most formidable terrain on Earth, containing five of the world’s 14 mountains over 8,000 meters. Most of these giants are located in the Karakoram range in the north, with the exception of Nanga Parbat, which anchors the western end of the Himalayas.
The following table lists the 20 tallest mountains in Pakistan. Note that many of these are among the most difficult and dangerous climbs in the world.
| Rank | Mountain Name | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K2 (Godwin-Austen) | 8,611 | 28,251 | Karakoram |
| 2 | Nanga Parbat | 8,126 | 26,660 | Himalaya |
| 3 | Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) | 8,080 | 26,509 | Karakoram |
| 4 | Broad Peak | 8,051 | 26,414 | Karakoram |
| 5 | Gasherbrum II | 8,035 | 26,362 | Karakoram |
| 6 | Gasherbrum III | 7,952 | 26,089 | Karakoram |
| 7 | Gasherbrum IV | 7,925 | 26,001 | Karakoram |
| 8 | Distaghil Sar | 7,885 | 25,869 | Karakoram |
| 9 | Kunyang Chhish | 7,852 | 25,761 | Karakoram |
| 10 | Masherbrum (K1) | 7,821 | 25,659 | Karakoram |
| 11 | Batura Sar | 7,795 | 25,574 | Karakoram |
| 12 | Rakaposhi | 7,788 | 25,551 | Karakoram |
| 13 | Batura II | 7,762 | 25,466 | Karakoram |
| 14 | Kanjut Sar | 7,760 | 25,459 | Karakoram |
| 15 | Saltoro Kangri | 7,742 | 25,400 | Karakoram |
| 16 | Batura III | 7,729 | 25,358 | Karakoram |
| 17 | Saser Kangri I | 7,672 | 25,171 | Karakoram |
| 18 | Chogolisa | 7,665 | 25,148 | Karakoram |
| 19 | Trivor | 7,577 | 24,859 | Karakoram |
| 20 | Skyang Kangri | 7,545 | 24,754 | Karakoram |