Hispar Glacier

Hispar Glacier extends roughly 49 kilometers through the Karakoram range, displaying deep crevasses and massive ice formations throughout its length. The ice surface is marked by elevation changes and broad snow fields that spread between the mountain peaks.

The glacier was part of a historic ice route roughly one hundred years ago that connected the mountain regions of Nagar and Baltistan. This passage enabled trade and exchange between areas that were otherwise difficult to reach.

Local people watch how the glacier moves to understand when water will be available for their crops and streams. This observation connects them directly to the mountain's rhythm and shapes how they plan their growing seasons.

Visits require advanced mountaineering skills and specialized equipment for safety on the ice and in crevasses. Summer months offer the best opportunity, as conditions are more stable and routes are more accessible.

Where it meets the Biafo Glacier, it forms an ice corridor roughly 100 kilometers long, creating one of the longest glacial systems outside the polar regions. This connected expanse of ice is rare at this scale and makes the location geographically notable.

Location: Gilgit-Baltistan

GPS coordinates: 36.08333,75.26667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26