Rakaposhi

Rakaposhi is a mountain located between Nagar and Bagrot valleys, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It is one of the world’s most renowned and visually stunning peaks. While it belongs to Nagar, the people of Hunza are fortunate to enjoy a spectacular and clear view of Rakaposhi from across the river in Karimabad, Hunza. This majestic mountain dominates the skyline and offers a postcard-perfect backdrop for travelers exploring northern Pakistan.

It is located about 100 km north of Gilgit city. The mountain is also part of the Rakaposhi-Haramush Mountains, a sub-range of the Karakoram range. It is the only peak on Earth that descends almost 6,000 meters directly and uninterruptedly from its summit to its base.

Rakaposhi is one of the most iconic peaks in Pakistan. It stands tall at 25,551 feet (7,788 meters) in the Nagar Valley, directly across from Hunza. Renowned for being one of the few mountains in the world that can be seen rising straight from the base to the summit in a single view.

This awe-inspiring mountain is also known as “Mother of Mist” or “Dumani” in the local language due to its constantly snow-covered peak. The best place to view Rakaposhi is from the Rakaposhi Viewpoint near the village of Ghulmet, located on the Karakoram Highway. Tourists often stop here to admire the majestic mountain up close, feeling as if they could reach out and touch its glistening snow-covered face.