Tallest Mountains in Pakistan

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.

RankMountain NameElevation (m)Elevation (ft)Range
1K2 (Godwin-Austen)8,61128,251Karakoram
2Nanga Parbat8,12626,660Himalaya
3Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak)8,08026,509Karakoram
4Broad Peak8,05126,414Karakoram
5Gasherbrum II8,03526,362Karakoram
6Gasherbrum III7,95226,089Karakoram
7Gasherbrum IV7,92526,001Karakoram
8Distaghil Sar7,88525,869Karakoram
9Kunyang Chhish7,85225,761Karakoram
10Masherbrum (K1)7,82125,659Karakoram
11Batura Sar7,79525,574Karakoram
12Rakaposhi7,78825,551Karakoram
13Batura II7,76225,466Karakoram
14Kanjut Sar7,76025,459Karakoram
15Saltoro Kangri7,74225,400Karakoram
16Batura III7,72925,358Karakoram
17Saser Kangri I7,67225,171Karakoram
18Chogolisa7,66525,148Karakoram
19Trivor7,57724,859Karakoram
20Skyang Kangri7,54524,754Karakoram