Climbing – Pakistan Travel Blog

How to Obtain a Climbing Permit in Pakistan?

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:51:17 +0000

There are two types of permits issued by Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat (a government organization designated for this job) to foreign tourists for climbing and trekking trails located in restricted areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. The two types of permits are given below. Climbing Permit Trekking Permit Note: No trekking permit is required from Gilgit-Baltistan Council to visit […]

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Things to Know About Altitude Sickness (AMS) in Pakistan’s mountains

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:31:18 +0000

The Northern Areas of Pakistan have a history of tourism and mountaineering. K2 , Broad Peak, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II are five of the 14 peaks in the world over 8,000 meters and are all internationally renowned mountaineering challenges. Most of the highest mountains in Pakistan are located in the Karakoram range, […]

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12 Best Pakistan Travel Guide Books of All Time

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 15:01:44 +0000

1: Pakistan Traveller Budget version – by Tim Blight Dare to take the road less traveled with the world’s most comprehensive travel guidebook to Pakistan! Discover this intriguing and diverse country with the second edition of this fully researched, up-to-date travel guide. From the atmospheric streets of Lahore’s frenetic Walled City to the isolated forts […]

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List of Peaks for Climbing in Pakistan

Wed, 27 May 2020 00:01:10 +0000

Hundreds of peaks/mountains including famous ones and unnamed/unclimbed peaks are offered for climbing and mountaineering to different countries around the world. Pakistan is home to five eight thousander peaks out of world’s 14. Known as the land of mountains, Pakistan is home to more than 70 seven-thousanders and hundreds of six-thousander peaks. For an idea, […]

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List of Restricted/Prohibited/ Border Areas in Pakistan

Tue, 26 May 2020 18:05:59 +0000

The following areas are restricted/prohibited/border areas for Foreign Nationals in Pakistan. Visiting these areas requires special permissions including permits, No-Objection Certificates from different state institutions. For more information, contact your local Pakistani tour operator (e.g. Apricot Tours) to guide you more on this subject. 1. Some Areas of Azad Kashmir A belt of 10 miles […]

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Climbing Rules & Regulations of Pakistan

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:56:00 +0000

Climbing rules and regulations are relevant to both climbers and tour operators since they set the outline for the adventure activity. The application for climbing in Pakistan can only be made through a government approved tour operator (examples: , etc.). However for the purpose of information, you can find the complete rules and regulations below. […]

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