Rakaposhi
is one of the most magnificent and easily climbable peaks
in Pakistan. With the height of 7,788 metres, Rakaposhi is
a delight to ascend for a mountaineer. The peak is situated
near Gilgit and one can see the majestic peak from the Karakoram
Highway. Its beauty and easy ascendance attracts a number
of adventure lovers to its scenic heights.
Mountaineers can scale the peak from all
the sides. The Rakaposhi Peak is surrounded by beautiful valleys
and glaciers, which add to the beauty of the mountaineering
experience. So far a number of expeditions have been made
to ascend the Rakaposhi Peak.
Rakaposhi is 11th highest in Pakistan and
ranking 27th in World. The possibility of options to climb
this peak from all sides lured the first Dutch expedition
in summer 1938. Similarly in 1947 Tilman launched from the
Kunti glicier but could not summit it. In 1954 six climbers
including few scientists decided to climb it through the southwest
spur but due to worst condition of weather kept away from
summit. In 1958 the British, Pakistan joint expedition tried
to defeat and some extent succeeded after getting frost bitten
feet.
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Names : Rakaposh
Peak, Rakapushi, Dumani (Mother of Mist)
