Highest Mountain Ranges, Pakistan

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Deosai Plateau, a treeless wilderness at 13,000 feet.The Deosai Plateau, known as the highest plateau in the world, is located at the boundary of the Karakoram and the western Himalayas. Deosai Plains are a backwoods country at about 30 kilometres from Skardu. It is a beautiful summer pasture with greenery and countless species of Fiona flora. The view of the Karakorum Range from the top of the 4785 meter pass is legendary. Apart from fairies, this plateau is the habitat of the greatly threatened Himalayan Brown Bear and many other wild animals. Although few people will see a bear, quite a few are said to make their homes in the heart of the plateau. At an average elevation of 3500 metres, Deosai officially is a National Park and protected area for wildlife.

The Peak name is "laila" and people who have seen this peak believes that it is one of the most beautiful mountain peak located on this earth.The peak is above 6000 m and often treckers visit this area and the camps are made for the treckers.You can have a view of Lailaa peak on your way to" Boltoro Glacier" One of the longest in the world.Camping at the foothills of the peak is ideal.

"Trango Towers" are the heighest towers on this earth .Their height is above 6000 m standing just at the front of Baltoro Glacier.Their breathtaking views and height make climbers from all over the world to come on this roof of the world and many have lost their lives climbing this dangerous towers.

here is a pic of Tupopdan peaks, close to Passu village, Gojal, Northern Areas of Pakistan. Tupopdan - "sun drenched mountain" (translation of local name, if I remember), also know as Passu Cones, or Cathedral Peak - is very impressive moutain, which peaks looks like huge jaws ready to bite in the skyes

This lake which is situated in the northern areas of Pakistan is still undiscovered and unseen only few people know about it well.Although there is a famous resort of shangrilla stiuated very near to it but in the lower part of the valley and only some people come to the upper part So Shangrilla resort is also called "Lower Kachura"and this Lake is often called as "Upper Kachura Lake"

This lake which is situated in the northern areas of Pakistan is still undiscovered and unseen only few people know about it well.Although there is a famous resort of shangrilla stiuated very near to it but in the lower part of the valley and only some people come to the upper part So Shangrilla resort is also called "Lower Kachura"and this Lake is often called as "Upper Kachura Lake"

The majestic Himalyas, Korakorams and the Hindu-kush mountains in the Northern Areas are must see.......You will definitely fall in love with these areas and unique culture of friendly people living here. There are numerous treks which pass through lush green pastures, sprinkling streams, freezing glaciers etc.

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It is one of the magnificent peaks in the world and is situated near Gilgit town. Its height is 7,788m/25,551ft and is climbable from all sides. The peak dominates the horizon and is constantly visible from the Karakoram Highway. It looks so beautiful that the first-ever glance at it inspires charm and lures an onlooker to be in its abode. It is also one of the easily accessible peaks. Dumani /Rakaposhi which is the local name, the shining wall, Rakaposhi lies half way of Nagar from Gilgit town on the right edge of the Karakorum highway at the left bank of Nagar River. Famous glacier valleys, like, Biro, Barpu, Bagrot and Pissan surround the peak, it has 3 faces to climb, from South east face biro glacier Goglot Goh, valley from North West Pissan glacier from west Ghulmet face which is a long route to reach to the main summit.