Rakhiot Peak

Rakhiot Peak rises to an elevation of 7,070 meters above sea level, forming part of the Nanga Parbat massif in the Himalayas mountain range.

The first successful climb to the summit occurred on July 16, 1932, when Austrian Peter Aschenbrenner and German Herbert Kunigk reached the peak.

The peak stands within the mountainous region of Gilgit-Baltistan, where local communities maintain strong connections to their high-altitude environment.

Climbing expeditions to Rakhiot Peak require extensive preparation, mountaineering permits, and consideration of weather patterns that affect the ascent conditions.

The southern face of Rakhiot Peak extends 4,600 meters from its base, making it part of the tallest mountain face on Earth.

Location: Gilgit-Baltistan

Elevation above the sea: 7,070 m

GPS coordinates: 35.25859,74.63748

Latest update: March 19, 2025 02:32