Gilgit-Baltistan Opens New Peaks and Trekking Routes in the Karakoram for 2025 Adventure Season
In a major move to attract adventure tourism, the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has made some high-altitude peaks and trekking trails accessible in the Karakoram range. Green Tourism Pakistan, the country’s official tourism promotional platform, shared the development. According to Green Tourism Pakistan, this is the first time that many of these peaks have been opened […]
Rock Climbing Guide: Bua Ghus, Aliabad – Hunza
Bua Ghus is a roadside sport climbing crag located in Aliabad, Hunza, near the Government Boys College on Madal Gan Road. It’s one of the most accessible climbing spots in the valley, with routes starting just a few steps from where you park. Ideal for both beginners and experienced climbers, Bua Ghus is gaining popularity […]
Col. Sher Khan, the Mountain Lion: A Forgotten Lead Climber
Col. Sher Khan’s (Retd) journey was not only defined by the conquest of summits but also by the fulfillment of a legacy—one that is etched in the grand shape of Rakaposhi. This mountain had determined his destiny long before he initially crossed its slopes. Sher Khan narrates; “I would like to say that Rakaposhi, my […]
Sirbaz Khan’s Return to Annapurna: A Symbol of Unfinished Dreams and Local Legacy
In the far reaches of the Himalayas, Pakistan’s famous mountaineer Sirbaz Khan is once again climbing on the steep slopes of Annapurna. His latest Instagram post from the foot of the gigantic 8,091-meter-high mountain not only marks a personal challenge but also signifies the hopes and dreams of an entire generation of Pakistani mountaineers and […]
Climbing Permits in Pakistan’s Karakoram-Himalaya Region
The court case concerning the hike in trek and mountaineering permit fees in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has put the region`s tourism industry on an unstable footing, Dawn News. Even though tour operators may have welcomed the court ruling that halted the significant fee increase with approval, the ensuing uncertainty has created a state of indecision for […]
The K2 Betrayal: When Hunza Tigers Missed the First Ascent of K2
The mountaineering community has overlooked the significant roles played by indigenous climbers, such as the Sherpas, Hunzokutz, and Baltis, during the Himalayan and Karakoram expeditions. Unlike many Western climbers who sought national prestige and global recognition in the race to be the first to summit, mountain communities in the Karakoram and Himalayas participated in early […]