Nanga parvat

LAHORE – Pakistan’s woman climber Naila Kiani will embark on Tuesday on the awe-inspiring expedition to attempt 8,126-metre Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest mountain. “I will be leaving Islamabad today to climb the majestic Nanga Parbat. I know it is a challenging task but I feel myself fully prepared to conquer the peak,” Naila said. With a death probability of 21%, Nanga Parbat, which is located in Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, continues to claim its place in the top five most dangerous mountains in the world. Till now 85 of the climbers have died while attempting it. Last month, Naila etched her name in history when she first successfully scaled Mt Everest (8848m), the world’s tallest peak, and then Mount Lhotse (8,516m), the fourth-highest mountain in the world. Climbing Nanga Parbat will mean she will become Pakistan’s fastest woman to ascend seven peaks higher than 8,000 metres. A mother of two kids, Naila is a Dubai-based Pakistani banker and an amateur boxer. She first rose to prominence after images of her wedding shoot at K2 Base Camp in 2018 circulated on social media. She summited Gasherbrum-II (8,035m) in 2021, Gasherbrum-I (8,068m) and K2 (8611) in July 2022, and Annapurna (8,091m) in 2023. She climbed K2, the world’s second tallest peak shortly after Samina Baig, who was the first Pakistani woman to achieve the feat. KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and...

In September 2022 I got the opportunity to guide a trek to the highest mountain wall in the world: The Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat (8125m) in northern Pakistan. Nanga Parbat forms the westernmost point of the Himalayas and lies near the collision zone of the three highest mountain ranges in the world: Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindukush. The area is famous for its immense altitude differences in terrain. Within only a few kilometers, the Nanga Parbat massif rises to its summit at 8125m, more than 7000m above the nearby Indus valley. The area around the Nanga Parbat massif offers great potential for trekking and adventure tourism activities. While there is some domestic tourism at Fairy Meadows on the northern side, the regions in the south and east are almost untouched by foreign tourists. Our group in Tarshing with Nanga Parbat in the background A trek to the Rupal Valley on the South side of Nanga Parbat is not only rewarded by great mountain vistas but is also very culturally enriching. It is a relatively easy trek, with the highest point at 3600m, that can be done in three days from Tarshing to Tarshing. Our approach was along the Astor Valley, where an adventurous road had been built in the cliffs of a steep gorge. The road ends at the village of Tarshing. Tarshing is a beautiful, quiet village, and we started our trek here, observing the village life and watching the villagers working in the fields. Soon after the village, we crossed the Chongra Glacier, covered comple...

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It was the holy month of Ramadan, so Fairy Meadows, one of the most popular destinations in Pakistan, was practically empty, except for a few foreigners and their respective armed escorts, who had been assigned to protect them the previous day at Raikot Bridge. The day before had been a pretty long and exhausting journey, as I had to hitchhike several times, by then ascending a very dusty and exhausting trail. But finally, there I was, in a campsite located at 3,300 meters above sea level, having a cup of coffee with fresh milk, while observing in astonishment, a striking peak 8,125 meters high called Nanga Parbat. For more things to do, read my In this Fairy Meadows travel guide you will find: Introduction to Nanga Parbat Fairy Meadows trek Nanga Parbat Base Camp More information Travel insurance for Pakistan I recommend Get a Also don’t forget to read the best books about Pakistan! Introduction to Nanga Parbat However, despite having such a terrifying name, the Nanga Parbat Base Camp is surprisingly accessible for even inexperienced trekkers, as it is located only 4 hours away from Fairy Meadows, a campsite which is normally used as a base to organize treks to the base camp. Fairy Meadows is in a green lush plain from where you get striking views of Nanga Parbat, starting from a vast glacier which, gradually, ascends to the foot of that huge ice block. Raikot glacier and Nanga Parbat Nevertheless, due to its high accessibility, Fairy Meadows is also the most commercial s...

Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat Base Camp Guide for 2023 JUMP TO: Author: Sam Brilleman Keen for a perilous ride along one of the most dangerous roads on the planet? How about breathtaking views of the one of the world’s top ten biggest mountains? Well then perhaps Fairy Meadows should be on your radar — it’s hiking and adventure all wrapped up in one trip! Fairy Meadows is one of the most popular nature destinations in Pakistan, and rightly so. This beautiful alpine meadow is set with an impressive backdrop — the mighty Nanga Parbat — 9th highest mountain in the world. And it is Nanga Parbat that most people come to see. Standing tall at 8,126 metres Nanga Parbat is located in the north of Pakistan at the westernmost end of the Himalayas. It is the second highest mountain in Pakistan after K2. It is huge, majestic, and an impressive sight to behold close up. Nanga Parbat is known to be notoriously difficult and dangerous to climb. It has claimed the lives of many mountaineers over the years, leading to its nickname Killer Mountain. Fortunately for those of us who are more into hiking than mountaineering, it is relatively easy to get to the base camp on the northern side of Nanga Parbat. There you can soak in dramatic views of both the Raikot Glacier and Nanga Parbat’s northern face. In this guide I provide all the info you need for a trip to Fairy Meadows, as well as the day hike that takes you from Fairy Meadows to Nanga Parbat Base Camp. Many visitors stop at Fairy Meadows...

LAHORE - Pakistan’s woman climber Naila Kiani will embark today (Tuesday) on the awe-inspiring expedition to attempt 8,126-metre Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest mountain. “I will be leaving Islamabad today to climb the majestic Nanga Parbat. I know it is a challenging task but I feel myself fully prepared to conquer the peak,” Naila said. With a death probability of 21%, Nanga Parbat, which is located in Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, continues to claim its place in the top five most dangerous mountains in the world. Till now 85 of the climbers have died while attempting it. Last month, Naila etched her name in history when she first successfully scaled Mt Everest (8848m), the world’s tallest peak, and then Mount Lhotse (8,516m), the fourth-highest mountain in the world. Climbing Nanga Parbat will mean she will become Pakistan’s fastest woman to ascend seven peaks higher than 8,000 metres. A mother of two kids, Naila is a Dubai-based Pakistani banker and an amateur boxer. She first rose to prominence after images of her wedding shoot at K2 Base Camp in 2018 circulated on social media.