Gilgit

Gilgit (Urdu: گلگت) is a mountain town in the Gilgit-Baltistan. Travelers exploring the Pakistani Himalayas or en route to or from China are almost definitely going to spend at least one night here. This makes it a great base to further research your trip, meet up with potential travel partners, or simply take a break. It's also a launching pad for climbers to nearby Rakaposhi.

Get in

Gilgit is just off the Karakoram Highway between Chilas and Karimabad, and most people arrive by road. The main bus stand is on the KKH - Karakoram Highway, and requires a taxi ride or shared jeep to reach from town. There are booking agents in town for long distance buses along the KKH. The journey from Islamabad can take as long as 24 hours.
The best season to visit is from May to mid October. The local dialect is Shina, however, Urdu and English are also spoken and understood.
Gilgit Airport (IATA: GIL) is small and has 45 minute flights to/ from Islamabad on PIA [1]. Due to extreme weather changes, flight delay or cancellation is a normal occurance.

Get around

Private vehicles are normally used as local transport. Renting jeeps is also a common way of moving around. You can go to nearby cities on buses and by air.

Local People Local Dance at Gilgit Baltistan

Things to See

Gilgit Bridge: The bridge over the fast flowing Gilgit River, at the end of its traditional bazaar, is the largest suspension bridge in Asia (182 metres long and 2 metres wide) permitting enough room for one jeep ata time to cross.
Kargah Buddha Gilgiy: Located on a rock near Kargah Nullah (ravine), 10 km. from Gilgit town is a beautiful rock engraving of Buddha from 7th century A.D.
Monument of Taj Mughal: A victory monument of Taj Mughal, built 700 years ago, is 30 km. jeep drive from Gilgit town.
Sher Qilla Gilgit: It is 38 km. from Gilgit - Trekking route links with Naltar valley. Trout fishing can be enjoyed in Sher Qilla Nullah and a small lake.
Singal Gilgit: About 61 km from Gilgit - Trekking route links with Chilas and Kohistan valley.
Gahkuch Gilgit: Headquarter of Ghizer District - Ideal place for trekking, good fishing sports and duck shooting in season. It is the gateway to Iskoman Valley. Government rest house and private hotels are available (73 km from Gilgit). Archaeological sites in village and a near by village Hatoon.
Naltar Valley Gilgit: Two hours jeep drive from Gilgit link rod. Government Rest house, Private hotels and a Ski slope, lush green Alpine forest with small lakes and glaciers, trout fishing in lake. Trekking routes link with Iskoman, Chalt and Punial valley.
Kargah Gilgit
You can see the statue of Budha in Kargah. Visit to Chilyli Kargah.
Ghizer Gilgit
You can visit by jeep to Ghizar disdrict, Chilass city, Astor district, Hunza Valley, Skardu city and Ghanchy Gilgit from Gilgit. K-2, at 28,250 meters the world's 2nd Highest peak, Mashaburam, Gashaburam,
Rakaposhi and Nanga Parbat Gilgit (killer mountain) world's 6th highest peak.
Fairy Meadows Gilgit: You can also visit Fairy meadows

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Karakoram Air Safari

: PIA offers an amazing air journey from Islamabad to gilgit.

Mountaineering, Trekking & Hiking in Gilgit:

The Gilgit area is ideal for mountaineering, trekking and hiking. Permission for mountaineering and trekking  for restricted zone in gilgit is issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan , Pakistan Sports Complex, Kashmir Highway, Aabpara, Islamabad (Telephone: 92-51-9203509).
This area is no doubt Gilgit a heaven for trackkers and hikkers.

Fishing in Gilgit:

In Gilgit Fishing permits are issued by the Fisheries Department Of Gilgit and you can enjoy the famous Trouts from Icy water of the Gilgit region- best of the delicacies.

Flora & Fauna of Gilgit:

 If you are interested in CHERRY BLOSSOMS then Gilgit is the right place to visit. The Gilgit valley turns into different shades of pinks in spring starting March to April. Gilgit can be compared with cheery blossom festive cities of Japan without any doubt. Apart from them Gilgit is abundant in roses, lilies, pansies, willow, pine and fir trees. Trees of apples, apricots, peaches, plums mulberry, walnuts, persimen and fruits like grapes and pomagranate are seen every where from June to October in Giligit. Almond trees are a watch to delight - blossming in white and baby pink shades depending on sweet or bitter almond types to a lush green tree- in October ~ March is indeed a sight to remember. The Giligt area has its rich wild flora and fauna -which is not found in other parts of the country.

Boating and Gliding in Gilgit:

In Gilgit Baltistan Boating is a possibility in river Gilgit and river Indus. You can try your luck with rafting as well!
Camping Almost all hotels and Inns in Gilgit allows camping and provide basic facilities as well as security apart from very friendly and hospitable staff - ready to extend you help whenever needed.
Gliding People visit Gilgit for paragliding. There is a local association in gilgit for the sport as well.
Mountain Biking and Cycling. One can enjoy the most exciting and adventurous tracks on the famous Silk Route of Giligit. Moreover they can enjoy both the history and culture along with Buddhist sites that not many have ever seen before. This route allows you to enter China through Khunjrab. It is the same area which is the reason of spread of Buddhism from India to China and then to Korea and Japan.

Walking Tours

With the help of a guide or by yourself - area is safe as well as a treat to experience untouched beauty and a rendez-vous with the locals. One of the most hospitable, down-to-earth, modest and loving people.

Buy

There are banks around Gilgit town that change cash and travelers checks. Some shops accept the foreign currency as well. You can buy gem stones, antiques and Chinese goods - anything from silk to electronics in Gilgit.

Eat

In Gilgit You can try local fruits like apples, cherries, apricots and a variety of nuts rich in omega 5 like almonds, chestnuts, walnuts etc. Restaurants in Gilgit offer all sorts of Western breakfast to local ones - like salted tea and bread as well as Chinese food, Tanduries, and local dishes. In Gilgit region, people do not eat spicy food like the rest of the country. Local food consists of special baked breads (different varieties), handmade-noodle soups, salted meats, roasted meat, vegetables, fruits & dairy products. All the products are organic as they believe in traditional farming without the use of chemical fertilizers and sprays.

Drink

Most of the high end hotels in Gilgit have their own bars but at some areas they have their local alcohol too.

Sleep

Park Hotel Gilgit.

Madina Guest House Gilgit, NLI Chowk. Popular with foreigners. Has a restaurant with seating area in a courtyard. Prices as of May 2009 are 150 Rs for a 6 bed dorm / 330 Rs for a double with shared bath / 450 Rs for a double w/private bath Rs 200-600.
New Tourist Cottage in gilgit Also popular with foreigners. Private doubles with bath are Rs 320. Rooms are large and well maintained. Also has outdoor seating areas.=
Gilgit Motel
Park hotel, Airport Road (on main road from Jutial to main market). Quite spacious with good quality food, and best located as antique shops are situated nearby  Splurge
Gilgit serena hotel
previously part of Inter continental chain known as Rakaposhi Inn.***hotel

PTDC motel Gilgit

Contact

There are a handful of internet cafes along the main road. Fax and telex are also available.
The main post office (M-Sa 9AM-7PM, closed Sundays) is at Saddar Bazaar on the main road.

Stay safe

Gilgit is fairly stable and safe compared to other regions. Travelers - both local and foreign still visit the area and enjoy the breathtaking beauty and nature.Gilgit has one of the cheapest accommodation for visitors with a budget.

Azad Kashmir

Location:

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Azaad Jammu o- Kashmir, literally Free Jammu and Kashmir ; AJK) or Azad Kashmir (literally Free Kashmir) for short. Azad Kashmir is the southernmost political entity within the Pakistani-administered part of the former princely state of Kashmir and Jammu. Azad Kashmir borders the present-day Indian-controlled state of Jammu and Kashmir to the east (separated from it by the Line of Control), Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to the west, Gilgit–Baltistan to the north, and the Punjab province to the south. With its capital at Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir covers an area of 13,297 square kilometres (5,134 sq mi). Azad Kashmir has an estimated population of about four million.

Azad Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan together constitute the region referred to as Pakistan-administered Kashmir by the United Nations and other international organisations, and as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Cities:

Muzaffarabad - the capital of the state Azad Kashmir and close to the epicenter of the 2005 earthquake

Mirpur - is the second largest city of Azad Kashmir. Popular for its nearby Mangla view resort.

Dadyal - consists of more than 70 smaller villages.

Rawalakot Rawalakot- Its Kashmir heaven on earth.

Islamgarh Azad Kashmir

Bhimber Azad Kashmir

Kotli Azad Kashmir

Bagh Azad Kashmir

Sudhnati Azad Kashmir

Neelum Azad Kashmir

Other destinations

In Azad Kashmir Neelum Valley is a scenic valley located 240kms from Muzaffarabad. It runs parallel to Kaghan valley and is separated by snow covered peaks. The neelum valley Azad Kashmir offers panoramic view of hills on both sides of the river, lush green forests, enchanting streams, high altitude lakes and attractive surroundings. It is also ideal for Mount tourism. A scenic road opens this valley to tourists up to Kel, 155 kilometres from Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir.

Buses ply daily on this route and accommodation facilities are also available in the rest houses at places of tourist attraction.

Jhelum Valley is another scenic valley located 59kms from Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir.

Palandri in Sudhnati: Baral is the village near Plandri is a a Beautiful Place in Azad Kashmir.There is a fort of Dogra (sikh) period.

Billan Nar is the another small, beautiful place of Azad Kashmir.

Niyarain sharif is a religious place of Azad Kashmir.

Transport: 

You can Use Local buses. Rent.A cars, Taxi etc from any city of Pakistan to Azad Kashmir

By plane

There are no direct flights to Azad Kashmir.

Islamabad International Airport [1] in Islamabad is currently scheduled to be expanded and modernized to meet future passenger needs, as the demand for air travel has increased dramatically. There are many airlines flying into and out of Islamabad, including Ariana Afghan Airlines, British Airways, and China Southern Airlines. When the Islamabad airport is used by local government officials and foreign diplomats, however, other travelers might find the airport temporarily closed to them for security reasons.

By land

Traveling by road to Azad Kashmir is itself an attraction as you come across the most beautiful scenes of winding rivers and hills. It takes about 4 to 5 hours from Islamabad to Muzaffarabad in a car or van. You also pass through the beauty of hills the Murree during the journey. This is the shortest route to this city.

Buses and MPVs leave from Islamabad, Pakistan approximately every 20 minutes for different destinations in Azad Kashmir.

Traditional Foods of Azad Kashmir: 

Kashmiris celebrate the first snowfall of the season by socializing over a goat barbecue. They relax in the cold crisp evenings with a cup of warm 'Kahwa'... a black tea brewed with cinnamon, cardamom and honey. Also a perennial favorite is the pink colored 'Nun Chai' made with a special salt. Rich and redolent with the flavor of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and saffron, Azad Kashmiri food is suitable for all palates.

Pakistan is mostly a dry country and Azad Kashmir is no exception. However, Azad Kashmiris, and especially 'Pahari' speakers, are known for their slow-steeped milk tea, known to non-Azad Kashmiris simply as "Kashmiri Chai." Azad Kashmiri chai is fairly sweet, with crushed almonds and a creamy pink complexion.

People And Culture:

Azad Jammu & Kashmir is a fascinating land of people, languages & culture. The texture of present population is composed of races claiming their descent from Semitic, Mongoloid, Aryans, Persians, Turks & Arabs. The people of districts Kotli, Mirpur & Bhimber are sturdy, simple, truthful and deeply attached to their land. The culture of this area resembles to that of the adjoining area of Punjab The people of districts Poonch, Bagh & Sudhanoti are adventure loving and there are numerous anecdotes of their matchless valor as well as inspiring sacrifices for freedom. While Muzaffarabad District has its own distinctive culture. The people of the State are intelligent ingenious, hardworking, dynamic & skillful.

Official Language: Urdu

Local Languages: Kashmiri, Urdu, Pahari, Gojri, Punjabi and Pushto.

Handicrafts:         Carpet, Namda Gubba, Patto, Silk Woolen Clothing, Woolen Shawls, Wood Carving, Papier Mashie:          Rugs.

Important Products Mushroom, Honey, Walnut, Apple, Cherry, Medicinal herbs & plants, Resin, Deodar,   Kall, Chir, Maple and Ash Timbers.

Wildlife:             Snow Leopard, Common Leopard, Brown Bear. Black Bear, lbex (Kel). Grey Goral (Mountain Goat), Musk Deer, lashmir Stag. Monal Pheasant, Western Tragopan. Snow Pheasant, Red-led Partridge (Chakor), Black Koklas Pheasant, Peacock, Eagle. Dusk markhor (Wild Goat).

Local Dishes:      Rice, Aab Gosht, Tabak Maaz, Risytay, Gushtaba, Hareesa, Saag (Vegetable Dish)

Traditional Sports Tent pegging, Khabadi, Polo and Gatka.

Muzaffarabad:

Azad Kashmir

The capital of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir is situated at the confluence of the Jhelum & Neelum rivers. It is 138 kms from Rawalpindi and about 76 kms from Abbottabad. The present name of Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir  has been given to it after the name of Sultan Muzaffar Khan, a chief of Bomba Dynasty (1652). There are two forts in Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir, namely, Red & Black Fort, situated on the opposite sides of river Neelum of Azad Kashmir. The Neelum river streams through the town, joins river Jhelum at Domel and plays a dominant role in the micro climate of Muzaffarabad.Places of interest in and around Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir are: Pir Channasi, Shaheed Gali and Patika.

Rawalkot:

Rawalakot is a city in Azad Kashmir, and is the capital of Rawalakot District in Azad  Kashmir. It is in a saucer-shaped valley at an elevation of 1615 metres (5300 ft) in Azad  Kashmir.

Rawalkot Azad Kashmir Pakistan.

It is 76 kilometres (47 miles) from Kohala, It is linked with Rawalpindi and Islamabad via the neighbouring districts of Azad Pattan and Tain Dhalkot,and with Muzaffarabad Azad  Kashmir via Kohala and Sudhangali. The main tribe of Rawalakot is the Awan , shah , Mughal and Sudhan tribe.

Rounding villages include Tarar Khal, Topa Soon aka Soon Topa or just Topa, Kaimon, pakgali, Motialmara, Trar Dewan, Chare, Chuck, Tranni, Dahmni, Singola, Parat, Pothi Bala/Makwalan, Kharek, Dreak and Dhok, Banjosa, Hussainkot, Hurnamaira, Thorar, Rehara, Tain, Bhalgran, and Pachiot. Bagh District of Azad  Kashmir lies to the north and Sudhnuti District lies to the south of Rawalakot Azad  Kashmir. All of them are tourist spots of Azad  Kashmir. The road passing through (Jalooth)Paniola connects Rawalakot to Bagh And Muzaffarabad Azad  Kashmir. While towards the West are Murree, Islamabad and Rawalpindi regions of Pakistan.

Neelum Valley:

In Azad  Kashmir About 240 kilometers long picturesque Neelum Valley is situated to the North & North East of Muzaffarabad Azad  Kashmir. Running parallel to the Kaghan Valley, it is separated from it by snow covered peaks, some over 5000 meters above sea level. Excellent scenic beauty, panoramic view in Azad  Kashmir and  towering hills on both sides of the noisy Neelum river of Azad  Kashmir, lush green forests, enchanting streams, high altitude lakes and attractive surroundings make the Neelum valley Azad  Kashmir a dream come true. Places of interest in Neelum Valley are; Kundal Shahi, Kutton, Salkhala, Athmaqam, Karen, Dowarian, Sharda & Kel.

Jehlum Valley:

In Azad  Kashmir The curling river flows through from East to West between the high green mountains of the Jehlum  valley and joins the river Neelum at Domel near Muzaffarabad Azad  Kashmir. A 59 Km long metalled road runs along the river Jhelum from Muzaffarabad Azad  Kashmir to Chakothi, close to line of control (LOC). Places of interest in Jehlum Valley include: Garhi Dopatta, Chinari, Chakothi, Chikkar, Loon Bagia, Dungian & Danna whaic are a dream to be visited in Azad  Kashmir.

Poonch and Sudhnoti:

Places of interest in both of these districts of Azad  Kashmir are: Rawalakot, Paniola, Banjosa, Chottagala, Koyian, Ghorimar, Tatta Pani, Pullandri, Tararkhal, Aliabad etc These are also the most beautiful areas of Azad  Kashmir. 

Bagh and Kotli:

In Azad  Kashmir the District Bagh, is rich in variegated natural beauty. Bagh, Dheerkot, Sudhan gali, Hanse Chowki, Neela Butt, Las Danna, Mahmood Gali, Suddhan Gali, Kahuta, Havaily and Ganga Choti are the main attractions in bagh Azad  Kashmir. Kotli is located at a distance of 141 kms from Rawalpindi/ Islamabad via Sehnsa, Holar and Kahuta. It is linked with Mirpur Azad  Kashmir by two metalloid roads, one via Rajdhani (90 kms) and the other via Charhoi. It is also directly linked with Rawalakot Azad  Kashmir via Trarkhal (82 kms). Places of interest are; Teenda, Hajiabad, Khoiratta, Fatehpur Azad  Kashmir, Karela Majhan etc.

Mangla Dam:

It is Azad  Kashmir in which the World’s third largest earth-filled dam was completed in 1967 on the River Jehlum of Azad  Kashmir. It is situated 115 km south-east of Islamabad. After travelling for 101 km on G.T. Road, we have to travel turn left from Dina to cover remaining 14 km. The Mangla dam of Azad  Kashmir is 3,353 m long, 116 m high above the river bed and 3,140 m wide at its crest. Mangla Dam Azad  Kashmir is designed to store 5.88 MAF water and has a minimum power generation capacity of 600 megawatts. There is an old Gakkhar Fort on the dam to have a panoramic view of the lake. 

For permits to visit to dam, please contact PRO, WAPDA, Mangla Azad  Kashmir.
(Tel:0544-639005) or Member (Power) WAPDA House, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore 

(Tel: 042-9202226, 9202211 Fax: 042-9202485).

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Nanga Parbat Pakistan

NANGA PARBAT

Nanga Parbat The Killer Mountain.
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Nanga Parbat (also known as Nanga parbat Peak or Diamar) is the ninth highest mountain on Earth and the second highest in Pakistan.Nanga Parbat is the western anchor of the Himalayas, and is the westernmost eight-thousander. It lies just south of the Indus River, in the Diamar District of the Northern Areas of Pakistan.

Nanga Parbat means "Naked Mountain". Nanga Parbat was one of the deadliest of the eight-thousanders in the first half of the twentieth century; since that time it has been less so, though still an extremely serious climb. It is also an immense, dramatic peak, with great local relief.Nanga Parbat has tremendous vertical relief over local terrain in all directions. To the south, Nanga Parbat boasts what is often referred to as the highest mountain face in the world: the Rupal Face rises an incredible 4600 m (15,000 feet) above its base. To the north, the complex, somewhat more gently sloped Rakhiot Flank rises 7000 m (22,966 feet) from the Indus River valley to the summit in just 27 km, one of the 10 greatest elevation gains in so short a distance on Earth.The core of Nanga Parbat is a long ridge trending southwest-northeast. The southwestern portion of this main ridge is known as the Mazeno Ridge, and has a number of subsidiary peaks. In the other direction, the main ridge starts as the East Ridge before turning northeast at Rakhiot Peak (7070m). The south/southeast side of the mountain is dominated by the Rupal Face, noted above. The north/northwest side of the mountain, leading to the Indus, is more complex. It is split into the Diamar (west) face and the Rakhiot (north) face by a long ridge. There are a number of subsidiary summits, including the North Peak (7816m) some 3km north of the main summit.

LOCATION

A sattelite view of Nanga Parbat.
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Nanga Parbat forms the western anchor of the Himalayan Range and is the westernmost eight-thousander. It lies just south of the Indus River in the Diamer District of Gilgit–Baltistan in Pakistan. Not far to the north is the western end of the Karakoram range.

NOTABLE FEATURES

Nanga Parbat has tremendous vertical relief over local terrain in all directions.
To the south, Nanga Parbat boasts what is often referred to as the highest mountain face in the world: the Rupal Face rises 4,600 m (15,090 ft) above its base. To the north, the complex, somewhat more gently sloped Rakhiot Flank rises 7,000 m (22,966 ft) from the Indus River valley to the summit in just 25 km (16 mi), one of the 10 greatest elevation gains in so short a distance on Earth.[citation needed]

A beautiful Cloudy view of the
Killer Mountain.
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Nanga Parbat is one of only two peaks on Earth that rank in the top twenty of both the highest mountains in the world, and the most prominent peaks in the world, ranking ninth and fourteenth respectively. The other being Mount Everest, which is first on both lists.

LAYOUT OF NANGA PARBAT

Layout Of Nanga Parbat

Map of Northeren Areas of Pakistan
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The core of Nanga Parbat is a long ridge trending southwest–northeast. The ridge is an enormous bulk of ice and rock. It has three faces, Diamir face, Rakhiot and Rupal. The southwestern portion of this main ridge is known as the Mazeno Wall, and has a number of subsidiary peaks. In the other direction, the main ridge arcs northeast at Rakhiot Peak (7,070 m / 23,196 ft). The south/southeast side of the mountain is dominated by the massive Rupal Face, noted above. The north/northwest side of the mountain, leading to the Indus, is more complex. It is split into the Diamir (west) face and the Rakhiot (north) face by a long ridge. There are a number of subsidiary summits, including North Peak (7,816 m / 25,643 ft) some 3 km north of the main summit. Near the base of the Rupal Face is a beautiful glacial lake called Latbo, above a seasonal shepherds' village of the same name.

Climbing History OF NANGA PARBAT

Climbing attempts started very early on Nanga Parbat. In 1895 Albert F. Mummery led an expedition to the peak, and reached almost 7000 m on the Diamar (West) Face, but Mummery and two Gurkha companions later died reconnoitering the Raikot Face.
Six German expeditions attempted the peak in the 1930s, but none succeeded, and dozens of climbers died in storms and avalanches. However, an altitude of about 7700 m was reached on the East Ridge, attained via the Rakhiot Face.

Nanga Parbat Climbers

Nanga Parbat was first climbed on July 3, 1953 by Austrian climber Hermann Buhl, a member of a German-Austrian team. By the time of this expedition, 31 people had already died trying to make the first ascent. The final push for the summit was dramatic: Buhl continued alone, after his companions had turned back, and spent a night standing up on the descent. Buhl is the only mountaineer to have made the first ascent of an eight-thousander solo (at least at the summit) and without oxygen.
The second ascent of Nanga Parbat was via the Diamar Face, in 1962, by Germans Toni Kinshofer, S. Löw, and A. Mannhardt. This route is now the "standard route" on the mountain. The Kinshofer route does not ascend the middle of the Diamar Face, which is threatened by avalanches from massive hanging glaciers. Instead it climbs a buttress on the left side of the face.
In 1970 Reinhold and Günther Messner reached the summit via a direct route on the huge, difficult Rupal Face; this was the third ascent of the mountain. Their descent was epic: they were unable to descend their ascent route, and instead made the first traverse of the mountain, going down the Diamar Face. Unfortunately Günther was killed in an avalanche on the Diamar. (Messner's account of this incident was disputed, and cast a further shadow over this achievement. However, in 2005 Günther's remains were found on the Diamar Face, corroborating Reinhold's story.)
In 1978 Reinhold Messner returned to the Diamar Face and achieved the first completely solo ascent (i.e. always solo above Base Camp) of an 8000m peak.

A group of  Mountaineers.
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In 1984 the French climber Lilliane Barrard became the first woman to climb Nanga Parbat, along with her husband Maurice Barrard.
Among other ascents of the peak, the 1985 ascent by Jerzy Kukuczka et al stands out. They climbed a bold line up the Southeast Pillar (or Polish Spur) on the right-hand side of the Rupal Face.
Recently some well-known climbers have been attempting very quick ascents of the Rupal Face. In particular, late summer of 2005 was a busy time on the face. In August, Pakistani military helicopters rescued renowned Slovenian mountaineer Tomaž Humar, who was stuck under a narrow ice ledge at 5900 metres for six days. It is believed to be one of the few successful rescues carried out at such high altitude. In September, Vince Anderson and noted alpinist Steve House did an extremely lightweight, fast ascent of a new, direct route on the face, earning high praise from the climbing community.
On the 17th or 18th of July 2006, José Antonio Delgado Sucre, an elite high altitude climber from Venezuela, died a few days after making the summit, where he was caught by bad weather for 6 straight days and was not able to make his way down. He was the only Venezuelan climber, and one of the few Latin Americans, to have summitted five eight-thousanders.

Fairy Meadow side view of Nanga Parbat.
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This Image Show the Toughness of Nanga Parbat.
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A view of Summit of Nanga Parbat.
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A really Heart Touching View of Nanga Parbat.
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Nanga Parbat.  Click image to view full size.

Climbers on their way.
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View Of Summit of The killer Mountain.
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