Karakoram - Wikipedia
Karakoram is a 500-km-long range with the world's second-highest peak, K2, and many glaciers. It spans Pakistan, China, India, Afghanistan and Tajikistan and is part of the Trans-Himalayan mountain system.
Karakoram Range | Himalayas, Location, & Map | Britannica
2024年10月18日 · Learn about the Karakoram Range, a great mountain system in Asia with the second highest peak in the world, K2. Explore its physical features, glaciation, drainage, and geologic origin.
Karakoram Mountains - WorldAtlas
2021年7月5日 · Learn about the Karakoram Mountains, the world's second highest mountain range that stretches across India, Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. Discover its geology, glaciers, peaks, wildlife, and human history.
The road that's the 'Eighth World Wonder' - BBC
2023年9月3日 · The 1,300km Karakoram Highway cuts through some of the most astounding rock faces on the planet. It's a road trip of dreams, yet few have ever heard of it or how it came to be. Crisp mountain...
Karakoram Mountain Range – Home To K2 | Mountain IQ
2023年4月26日 · Learn about the Karakoram, the second highest mountain range in the world and home to K2, the Savage Mountain. Discover its subranges, glaciers, passes, wildlife and notable peaks.
Karakoram Range summary | Britannica
Karakoram Range, Mountain system, south-central Asia. Extending 300 mi (480 km) from eastern Afghanistan to the Kashmir region, it is one of the highest mountain systems in the world; its loftiest peak is K2, at 28,251 ft (8,611 m) the world’s second highest peak.
The Karakoram : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering - SummitPost
Learn about the Karakoram, one of the great ranges of Asia with the world's highest concentration of high peaks and glaciers. Find out how to visit, climb and explore this arid and inhospitable but stunning mountain region.
Karakoram Mountain Range: Majestic Peaks, Glaciers, and Legends
Learn about the Karakoram range, a part of the Himalayas with some of the highest peaks in the world, such as K2. Discover its location, nickname, glaciers, culture, and adventure activities.
Pakistan - Himalayas, Karakoram, Indus | Britannica
5 天之前 · Learn about the geography and history of the western Himalayan system and the Karakoram Range in Pakistan, which include some of the world's highest peaks and glaciers. Find out how the mountains affect the climate, rivers, and culture of the region.
Exploring the Karakoram Range: Adventure in Pakistan's Majestic Mountains
2024年8月20日 · Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Pakistan's Karakoram Range. From K2 to the Karakoram Highway, explore glaciers, mountains, and ancient Silk Road history in Gilgit-Baltistan. Learn about the region's culture, climate change, and why it's a top destination for adventure travelers.