The Top 10 Attractions in the Karakorum Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Karakorum Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Karakorum Mountains is a region where 10
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Masherbrum (7,821 m)
Highlight • Summit
Masherbrum, formerly known as K1, is in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. At 7,821 m it rises between Baltistan in the south and the Baltoro Glacier in the north. Masherbrum is the highest …
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Karakoram Range
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The Karakorum is a mountain range in Central Asia that is up to 8,611 m high and includes the K2, the second highest mountain on earth, as well as three …
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Thalle La Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Thalle-La is a high mountain pass on a trekking route in the Karakoram Range at an altitude of 4,572 m. The Thalle-La is one of the few non-glaciated passes in …
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Karakoram Highway
Highlight • Trail
The Karakoram Highway (KKH), opened in 1984, is a 1,300 km national highway which extends from the Punjab province of Pakistan to the Khunjerab Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan, where it crosses …
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Hunza Valley
Highlight • Natural
The Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley in the northern part of the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, formed by the Hunza River at an elevation of about 2,400 m. The …
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Naltar Lakes
Highlight • Lake
There are three lakes in the upper Naltar Valley known as Naltar or Bashkiri Lakes at altitudes ranging from 3,050–3,150 m. The three lakes have different water colours: green due …
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Bauma-Harel Lungma Valley
Highlight (Segment) • Gorge
Bauma-harel Lungma (Valley) runs southwest to the Shigar Valley and joins the Shigar River at the fort. The valley is the entrance to the trek over the Thalle-La Pass and on to Khaplu on the Shyok River.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigar_Valley
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigar_Valley
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Bagrot Valley
Highlight • Gorge
Bagrot Valley is a valley in the Karakoram Mountain range east of the town Gilgit. Bagrot River flows down from the north and merges with the Gilgit River. Bagrot Valley …
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Karimabad
Highlight • Settlement
Karimabad, formerly known as Baltit, is the capital of Hunza District, in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan. The town is located on the west bank of the Hunza River. Karimabad …
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Pangong Lake
Highlight • Lake
Beautiful lake, at an altitude of 4,300 m. There are no real hiking trails, so you can easily walk along the lake.
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