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Lesser Karakoram
International
> Asia
> Pakistan
Access Issue: Permit required above 6500 meters.
Details
The Pakistani definition of a mountain according to the Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad is a peak higher than 6500 meters, 21,450 feet. Therefore you dont need permits for peaks lower than that mark. Anything higher, or if you are hiking within 20 km of an international border you will need permits. For a permit, you need to either: 1. Licensed mountain guide OR 2. Pakistan Army Liason Officer (LO) to guide you along the way. The guide/LO has to be equipped with gear that will allow him to hike with you till the base camp of your peak.
Description
This area is along the margins on the Indus in Hunza and Baltistan and includes peaks like Haramosh, Rakaposhi, Diran, Malubiting, Spantik, and others.
Getting There
I will provide information on Haramosh, Rakaposhi , Spantik and Diran in the routes section