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Masherbrum (K1): River Shyok with Masherbrum in the distance

SKARDU · PEAK

Masherbrum (K1)

The first peak ever surveyed in the Karakoram, named K1, towering above the Hushe valley.

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ALTITUDE
7,821 m
BEST TIME
Viewed best Jun – Sep
FROM LAHORE
~985 km
Skardu area, ~22 h driving
FROM ISLAMABAD
~650 km
~18 h driving

Photos of Masherbrum (K1)

  • Masherbrum (K1): Sleeping under the shadows of K1 (Masherbrum) at Goro 1 campsite on the Baltoro Glacier
  • Masherbrum (K1): Masherbrum Mountains at noon
  • Masherbrum (K1): Masherbrum 2
  • Masherbrum (K1): River Shyok. Masherbrum in the distance

Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free licences. Open the map to see credits for each photo.

Visiting Masherbrum (K1)

When is the best time to visit Masherbrum (K1)?

Usually Viewed best Jun – Sep. Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.

How high is Masherbrum (K1)?

About 7,821 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.

How do I get to Masherbrum (K1) from Lahore?

By road: about 985 km to the Skardu area (around 22 hours of driving), which Billman splits over days with hotel stops. From Islamabad it is about 650 km.

Which Billman trip goes to Masherbrum (K1)?

Masherbrum (K1) is on or near our Skardu & Deosai trip (7 days, best April – October (Deosai June – September)). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.

Near Masherbrum (K1)

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