The Baltoro Muztagh (, ) is a subrange within the Karakoram mountain range. It spans across the Baltistan region of Gilgit-Baltistan, which is the northernmost political entity of Pakistan, and extends into Xinjiang, China. The crest of this range also serves as part of the Pakistan-China border.
The range is home to K2 which has an elevation of above sea level, which is also the second highest mountain in the world. Additionally, it is home to three other eight-thousander peaks, all located on the north and east sides of the Baltoro Glacier.
Selected peaks of the Baltoro Muztagh Below is a list of peaks in the Baltoro Muztagh that exceed 7,000 meters (22,970 feet) in elevation and possess a topographic prominence of over 500 meters (1,640 feet), a commonly used criterion for considering peaks of this stature as independent.
Height (m)Height (ft)CoordinatesProminence (m)Parent mountainFirst ascentAscents (attempts)K28,61128,2514,017Mount Everest195445 (44)Gasherbrum I8,08026,5092,155K2195831 (16)Broad Peak8,05126,4141,701Gasherbrum I195739 (19)Gasherbrum II8,03426,3621,523Gasherbrum I195654 (12)Gasherbrum III7,95226,089461Gasherbrum II1975 Gasherbrum IV7,93226,024725Gasherbrum III19584 (11)Skyang Kangri7,54524,7541,060K219761 (2)Sia Kangri7,42224,350640Gasherbrum I19346 (0)Skil Brum7,41024,3111,152K219572 (1)Chongtar Kangri7,31523,9991,300Skil Brum19941 (1)Muztagh Tower7,27623,8711,710Skil Brum19564 (2)Gasherbrum V7,14723,448654Gasherbrum IV2014
Lower summits There are a number of lower summits near the tongue of the Baltoro Glacier which are striking rock towers, and are famous for their aesthetic, difficult climbing. These include:
Great Trango, 6,286 m Trango (Nameless) Tower, 6,239 m Uli Biaho Tower, 6,109 m Paiju Peak, 6,610 m
See also
List of highest mountains List of mountains in Pakistan
Sources Jerzy Wala, Orographical Sketch Map of the Karakoram, Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research, Zurich, 1990.
External links Northern Pakistan detailed placemarks in Google Earth