Mount Nanga Parbat Expedition
Type: High Altitude Adventure
Difficulty: Hard - Extreme
Duration: 44 nights / 45 days
Nanga Parbat, also known as the "Killer Mountain," is the ninth highest mountain in the world, located in Pakistan. Known for its isolation and towering height of 8,126 metres (26,660 ft) above sea level, it is surrounded by the rivers Indus and Astore. The mountain is made up of three distinct faces, each offering its own unique challenges to climbers.
The Rakhiot (Ra Kot) face is overlooked by the north and south silver crags and silver plateau, making it a challenging climb for even the most experienced mountaineers. The Diamir face is rocky in the beginning and presents its own obstacles to climbers. But the Rupal face is considered the most daunting, as it is the highest precipice in the world. Standing at the base of this face, the sheer size and scale of the mountain is truly awe-inspiring.
The ice wall of Mount Nanga Parbat is the highest in the world, and the climb is not for the faint of heart. Many mountaineers have lost their lives attempting to summit the mountain, which is why it has earned the nickname "Killer Mountain." But for those who are up for the challenge, the rewards are well worth it. The view from the summit is truly breathtaking, and the sense of accomplishment is unmatched.
The first successful ascent of Nanga Parbat was made on July 3, 1953, via the East Ridge (Rakhiot Flank) by Hermann Buhl, a member of the German-Austrian Expedition Team. Buhl was the first climber to summit Mt. Nanga Parbat above 8,000 metres alone and without the use of oxygen. For our expedition, we will be following the easiest and safest route, the Kinshofer route, via the Westerly Diamir face.
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