Top Famous Pakistan Mountains

MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS IN PAKISTAN 

The Mountains of the Subcontinent

Northern Mountain Range

In the north of the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayan mountain ranges extend from west to east, with a length of about 2430 km. It consists of four major mountain ranges. Some of them come from Pakistan and the rest from India, China and Afghanistan.

Sub-Himalayan or Shawalak hills

This mountain range lies to the east of the Indus River and is the southern branch of the Himalayas, which stretches from east to west. It has an elevation of about 900 km. It is also called the Shawalak mountain range. Its famous hills are the Pubi Hills, south of Hazara and Murree. Most of their western lineage in Pakistan is located in India.

The mountain range of the Himalayas

To the north of the Shawalak Mountains and parallel to them, this mountain range stretches from east to west. Pir Panjal is the highest mountain range in the range. The famous health places of this series are Murree, Ayubia, and Nathia Gali etc. There are a lot of people here. People come from far and wide to enjoy these places and enjoy the fun and relaxing scenery.

The range of this range is from 1800 meters to 4600 meters. This small part of the Himalayas is in Pakistan and the rest is in the north of India.

The Himalayas are a mountain range

Three is one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. It has an average elevation of about 6,500 meters, which is covered with snow all year round. The beautiful valley of Kashmir is located between Pir Panjal and the Himalayas. In this regard, there are many glaciers that add to its beauty, the melting of which forms rivers. The famous peak of this range is Nanga Parbat which is about 8126 meters high.

 Karakoram mountain range

To the north of the Himalayas, the range extends from west to east along the Karakoram-China border. The range has an average elevation of about 7,000 meters and is the second highest peak in the world, also known as Kogodon Austin or K-Two. Its height is 8611 meters. The Shahraham or Karakoram Highway of Pakistan passes through this chain and goes to China through Dara Khanjrab.

Kohistan Hindu Kush

Kohistan Hindu Kush is located in northwestern Pakistan. Most of these mountains are in Afghanistan. Their highest peak is Trich Mir. Its height is about 7690 meters. Some mountain ranges in the south of the northwestern mountains also come into existence in Pakistan.

The Mountains of Swat and Chitral

There are small mountain ranges in the south of Kohistan Hindu Kush. The height of these mountains is from 3000 to 5000 meters. Between these mountains is the valley of Lawari which connects Chitral and Peshawar. And in winter, the valley is closed due to snowfall. This mountain range is very beautiful. 

There are also some rivers flowing here which are Swat and Chitral rivers. These rivers make these mountains more beautiful and attractive. People come here in large numbers to enjoy.