k2 and nanga parbat is back bone of gilgit baltistan

 K2 and Nanga Parbat are two of the most renowned peaks in the world, both located in Gilgit baltistan.

K2

K2, standing at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), is the second-highest mountain globally, surpassed only by Mount Everest. Situated in the Baltistan region of Gilgit-Baltistan, K2 is part of the Karakoram Range. Its nickname, "Savage Mountain," reflects its extreme difficulty and high fatality rate among climbers. Unlike Everest, K2 has no commercial climbing routes, making it a more isolated and challenging ascent.

Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat, at 8,126 meters (26,660 feet), is the ninth-highest mountain in the world. Located in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, it marks the western anchor of the Himalayan Range. The name "Nanga Parbat" translates to "Naked Mountain" in Urdu, while its local name,  means "King of the Mountains." The peak is notoriously known as the "Killer Mountain" due to its high number of climber fatalities, 




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