It is the second-highest mountain on Earth, only after Mount Everest. It has a peak elevation of 8,611 m [28,251 feet]!!!
K2 has never been climbed in winter.
Sunday, 26 June 2011
K2 Second Highest Mountain
It is the second-highest mountain on Earth, only after Mount Everest. It has a peak elevation of 8,611 m [28,251 feet]!!!
K2 has never been climbed in winter.
Kalam Valley Swat Pakistan
It is a valley along the upper reaches of the Swat River in Swat, Pakistan.
Kalam Valley is known for its waterfalls, lakes and lush green hills, and is a 270 km drive from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
In Kalam the Ushu and Utrot rivers join to form the Swat River. Here, the metalled road ends and shingle road leads to the Ushu and Utrot valleys.
Rakhiot Peak Diamir Pakistan
It lies just south of the Indus River, in the Diamir District of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Not far to the north is the western end of the Karakoram range.
Ninth Highest Mountain on Earth
It is the ninth highest mountain on Earth and among the eight-thousanders with a summit elevation of 8,126 meters (26,660 ft). It is also an immense, dramatic peak that rises far above its surrounding terrain.
Laila Peak Pakistan
It has a distinctive spear-like shape. One of the most beautiful & scenic snow covered mountain of the world.
The Laila peak has been climbed only twice.
Baltoro Glacier and Concordia Base Camp
This is the view from Concordia towards the valley of the Baltoro Glacier at dawn. On the left [Paiju peaks], middle ,[Trango towers] & on the right [Grand Cathedra].
It offers the region's best place to camp for mountain enthusiasts not involved in climbing.
Concordia [junction of glaciers] is one of the most spectacular places on Earth.
Mysterious Mountains Hunza Valley and River
Mysterious mountains stand like a wall between Hunza river and valley.
Photographed by: Ishtiaq Ahmed.
Mother of Mist Nagar Valley
Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani [Mother of Mist]. It is situated in the Nagar valley.
Shangrila Heaven on Earth
Also known as "Heaven on Earth", is nestled amongst some of the world's highest peaks.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Photographed by: Sheraz
Flowers of Autumns on Karamber Lake
Karambar Pass marks the boundary between the Chitral and Ishkoman Districts of Pakistan. The Karmabar Lake is almost 3 km long approx and it is 4300 meters above sea level. The flowers of autumns are worth seeing on this lake.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
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