Shaigiri
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Shaigiri is a lofty mountain in Pakistan
's western Himalaya. The peak rises precipitously from the south end of the Rupal Valley
, soaring 5584 metres (18,320 ft) above sea level and some 6,500 feet above the valley floor. To its east stands Rupal Peak
, to its west, the iceflows of Rupal Glacier
. Despite its impressive height and unique pyramid shape, Shaigiri is greatly overshadowed by its giant neighbor to the north, 26,667 foot Nanga Parbat
. Though the peak itself is seldom climbed, its northern base camp (11,989 ft/3,655 m) is a summer destination for intrepid travelers, mountaineers and local herdsmen. The peak is highly visible from most of the Rupal Valley. From Shaigiri's base one can experience breathtaking views of Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face and the eastern end of the mighty Mazeno Wall.
Shaigiri is accessible via the Astore Valley
, which opens to the great Indus River
south of Gilgit
. Most treks to Shaigiri, the Mazeno Pass and Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face are staged from the remote village of Tarashing, which is reached by jeep from Astore
. Astore can be reached by bus or jeep from Gilgit
, a major town on the Karakorum Highway. It is considered a great attraction to mountain loving tourists. There are very few places in the world compared to this one.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
's western Himalaya. The peak rises precipitously from the south end of the Rupal Valley
Rupal Valley
The Rupal Valley is located in the Astore District of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. It lies just south of 8,126 meter Nanga Parbat and is popular for treks to the mountain's Rupal Face, one of highest mountain faces in the world. Rupal Village is located in the valley at...
, soaring 5584 metres (18,320 ft) above sea level and some 6,500 feet above the valley floor. To its east stands Rupal Peak
Rupal Peak
Rupal Peak is a lofty mountain in Pakistan's western Himalaya. The peak is located just south of Nanga Parbat on the Rupal Valley and is sometimes climbed by mountaineers as they acclimatize for higher local peaks. Despite its unique beauty, steep north face and impressive height, Rupal is greatly...
, to its west, the iceflows of Rupal Glacier
Rupal Glacier
Rupal Glacier or Tashain Glacier is a glacier in the Great Himalaya subrange of Himalayas. It starts north of an unnamed high peak and flows northeastward, north of Laila Peak and south of Nanga Parbat's many peaks. The meltwater from the glacier forms Rupal River.-External links:*...
. Despite its impressive height and unique pyramid shape, Shaigiri is greatly overshadowed by its giant neighbor to the north, 26,667 foot Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain on Earth, the second highest mountain in Pakistan and among the eight-thousanders with a summit elevation of 8,126 meters...
. Though the peak itself is seldom climbed, its northern base camp (11,989 ft/3,655 m) is a summer destination for intrepid travelers, mountaineers and local herdsmen. The peak is highly visible from most of the Rupal Valley. From Shaigiri's base one can experience breathtaking views of Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face and the eastern end of the mighty Mazeno Wall.
Shaigiri is accessible via the Astore Valley
Astore Valley
Astore Valley is now located in Astore District in the autonomous Pakistani regions of Gilgit-Baltistan,previously in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley, adjoining the eastern side of mountain Nanga Parbat, is about long, having area of .The entrance of the valley is located...
, which opens to the great Indus River
Indus River
The Indus River is a major river which flows through Pakistan. It also has courses through China and India.Originating in the Tibetan plateau of western China in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar in Tibet Autonomous Region, the river runs a course through the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir and...
south of Gilgit
Gilgit
Gilgit is a city in northern PakistanGilgit may refer to other terms related with the area of the city:* Gilgit River* Gilgit Valley* Gilgit District* Gilgit Agency * Gilgit Airport...
. Most treks to Shaigiri, the Mazeno Pass and Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face are staged from the remote village of Tarashing, which is reached by jeep from Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
. Astore can be reached by bus or jeep from Gilgit
Gilgit
Gilgit is a city in northern PakistanGilgit may refer to other terms related with the area of the city:* Gilgit River* Gilgit Valley* Gilgit District* Gilgit Agency * Gilgit Airport...
, a major town on the Karakorum Highway. It is considered a great attraction to mountain loving tourists. There are very few places in the world compared to this one.