Pumari Chhish

Pumari Chhish is a mountain summit in the Karakoram range reaching 7,492 meters with steep rock walls and snow-covered slopes. The peak features dramatic vertical rock formations that contrast sharply with fields of ice and snow.

The mountain was first successfully summited in 1979 by a Japanese team that climbed the north ridge route. This achievement opened the peak to further mountaineering interest in the region.

The peak sits in a region where local communities have long adapted to high-altitude living and seasonal mountain cycles. Visitors notice this connection to the land in how people navigate and understand this challenging terrain.

Climbing this peak demands strong technical skills, official mountaineering permits, and high-quality alpine equipment. Weather windows are narrow and conditions at altitude can shift rapidly.

The east face holds one of the most demanding routes with a 1,600-meter (5,250 ft) vertical rock wall topped by snow formations. This route was established recently and appeals to climbers seeking extreme technical challenges.

Location: Gilgit-Baltistan

Elevation above the sea: 7,492 m

GPS coordinates: 36.22640,75.25932

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42