Rakaposhi: Mother of Mist

Rakaposhi

One of the greatest manifestations of mountain splendor, there also stands a famous peak of Rakaposhi in Hunza valley. The Rakaposhi at the south-western corner of Karakoram. It is dominating the skyline for immense stretches. The mountain is extremely wide almost 20km from East to West. It is the only one peak on Earth which falls constant for 6000m from the summit to the base. Rakaposhi also had known the Pk 27/42L and Dumani (Mother of Mist). The centered place of peak in Hunza valley attracts many climbers but rather few attempted the summit. That is the reason for the fame of Rakaposhi who visit this area. All routes to Rakaposhi tops are long and difficult. The Western routes are lengthy, northern routes are lofty and technically complicated, and southern and eastern routes are hazardously plain due to storm risk. After six futile missions the peak was first climbed via SW spur in 1985 by British-Pakistani forces Himalayan Expedition. Six camps and high altitude porters made the journey successful.

It is one of the superb peaks in the world. The peak governs the sphere that’s why constantly clear from the Karakorum highway even, the first glance of the mountain is so attractive and amazing that it charms the dwelling. It is surrounded with the famous glacier valleys, like, Biro, Barpu, Bagrot and Pissan.

Rakaposhi

The clear weather can transform quickly into a heavy rain so often the ascents weather can be harsh and life threatening at times. The Karakoram receives a high level of rainfall in the winter which makes climbing very dense and dangerous. So the climber only can make the summer ascent.

For itneray the domestic travelers they just have to take flights to Islamabad. Islamabad is the closest international center with flights arriving from all around the world. So for international one first take cheap flights to Pakistan and move your journey toward Gilgit the largest town in the Northern Areas served by regular transportation services.