The mountains in Pakistan are some of the tallest in the world. Compare Pakistan's mountains with the highest mountains in North America, South America and Europe

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For anything to do with mountains, there is no better place than Pakistan. It enjoys the unique advantage of having within its Northern Areas the confluence of three mighty mountain ranges. These are Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Karakoram. There are 120 peaks, some un-climbed and unnamed with an average height of 21,490 feet. These include some of the highest in the world like the K-2 (28,250 feet) next only to the Everest, Nanga Parbat (26,660 feet) and Gasherbrum-I (26,470 feet). The area has been a magnet for mountaineers from all over the world since 19th century. Everyday more and more mountaineering expeditions come to Pakistan.

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Northern Areas of Pakistan is extremely complex, covering the convergence of four major mountain ranges: Pamirs, Hindu Kush, Karakorum , and Great Himalayas.  The diverse range of environments, everything from temperate to alpine to desert to volcanic, go hand-in-hand with the people that live there. The land is as rugged, as high, and as varied as anywhere on Earth, and the people a mesmerising mix of ancient tribes.  KJTI aims to expose you to this environment in an interactive way that gives you a real insight into the land and the people without disturbing their gentle equilibrium.

Stay with Kalash people who have lived in isolation for more than a millennium. Walk and ride with guides who have an expert knowledge of the mountain passes and ancient dust tracks which connect their secluded homeland with the outside world. 

Experience the cultural diversity of Central Asia.  Visit the crossing at Khunjerab Pass, one of the highest borders in the world, between Pakistan and China. Travel from North to South, encountering a huge variety of lifestyles ranging from those that are thousands of years old right up to the current day. 

Enter the inner sanctum on expedition to K2, the second highest 8,611m monster peak. Travel either on foot, including a walk along the length of the world’s longest glacier, or by helicopter, taking in one of the most breathtaking (literally!) views in the world. Ascend almost a vertical mile in six days and camp on the stunning 58 km long Baltaro Glacier. The Holy Grail is Concordia, surrounded by giants and providing an awe-inspiring view of K2. Return through Gondogoro La at 5,400m, the ice-strewn terrain of the majestic Karakorum. Surprisingly, no specialised equipment is required and, besides commitment, no specific skills are necessary to undertake these two dramatic weeks of trekking.

Little visited and little understood, North Pakistan is unparalleled in its beauty and is a readily accessible destination for all - old and young alike – who truly wish to have the experience of a life time.

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