Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Concordia, Karakoram

Concordia (4650 mt.) is the meeting point of the Baltoro glacier and the Godwin-Austin glacier right in the heart of Karakoram range of Baltistan region of Pakistan.

K2 from Concordia
Around Concordia are groups of some of the highest peaks, four of which are 8000 meters above including K2, Broad peak and Gasherbrum I and II. This place is the heaven for tourists who are not involved in climbing. This place provides spectacular views of these peaks and other lower peaks. It also provides short hikes to several important base camps: K2 (3 hours), Broad peak (2 hours) and the Gasherbrums ( 3 hours).
Visitors to this region are advised to carefully monitor their water intake with concern.

From top - Broad peak, Muztagh towers and Gasherbrum
Notable peaks of this area are:
K2, second highest in the world at 8,611m.
Gasherbrum I, 11th highest in the world at 8,080m.
Broad Peak, 12th highest in the world at 8,047m.
Gasherbrum II 13th highest in the world at 8,035m.
Gasherbrum III 7,952m.
Gasherbrum IV 17th highest in the world at 7,925m.
Masherbrum (K1), 22nd highest in the world at 7,821m.
Chogolisa 36th highest in the world at 7,665m.
Muztagh Tower 7,273m.
Snow Dome 7,160m.
Biarchedi, 6,781 m
Mitre Peak 6,010m.
K2 and broad peak from concordia

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