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Pakistan has the greatest concentration of the highest peaks
of the world. It has 05 peaks over 8,000 metres including
the world’s second highest, K-2 (Chogori, 8611 m), 29
peaks of over 7,500 metres and 121 of over 7,000 metres. Hundreds
of peaks are still lying un-climbed. This, is a great challenge
for the mountaineers and mountain climbers the world over.
All peaks/routes for mountaineering have been designated as
open zone or restricted zone. Permits for climbing peaks in
open zone, are issued by the Ministry of Tourism, within 24
hours of the receipt of application. However, for peaks/routes
in restricted zone, permit is issued within 14 days form the
date of receipt of the application in Ministry of Tourism,
Government of Pakistan (Operation Section) Pakistan Sports
Complex, Shahrah-e-Kashmir, near Aabpara, Islamabad. Tel:+92-51-9203509
Fax:+92-51-9202347). Pakistani Liaison Officer would accompany
all mountaineering expeditions. The Government of Pakistan
has fixed following rate or royalty for climbing peaks in
Pakistan.
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