Masherbrum peak is the highest peak of the Masherbrum Mountains,subrange of the Karakoram range.It is also famous as K1.This peak is located in the Ghanche district Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan.It is worlds 22nd highest peak and 9th highest peak in Pakistan.
Elevation of this peak is 7821m.
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| Masherbrum Peak (K1) [Image by Sara Iqbal] |
Meaning of Masherbrum is not clear.It may also come from masha (queen or lady) so it means queen of peaks.
First ascents of this peak are George Bell and Willi Unsoeld.
Brief information about Masherbrum journey:
Altitude of Base camp: 4000 m
Location: Ghanche district Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan
Range: Karakorm range
Duration: 60 days
Best time: June-August
A Planned route for Masherbrum journey:
Day 1: Islamabad Pakistan
Day 2: Towards Baltistan (By air or by road)
Day 3: Baltistan-Hushe
Day 4: Hushe-Dalchampa
Day 5: Dalchampa-Musherbrum BC
Day 6-23: Climbing Days
Day 24: Musherbrum Bc-Hushe
Day 25: Hushe-Baltistan
Day 26: Free day you can travel inside Baltistan
Day 27: Baltistan-Islamabad
Day 28: Towards home land
Tourism in Baltistan:
Baltistan is famous for high peaks lush medows,green landscapes and glaciers.The famous K2 is located in this region.Tourists all around the world visit this region every summer's.There are many tourism spots in Baltistan.People of Baltistan are friendly and hardworking.This region is one of the best tourism spot for climbing,rocking,and camping in the world.
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