Friday, July 22, 2011

BIARCHEDI PEAK (PAKISTAN)



The Biarchedi peak is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. This mountain lies in Karakoram range with the Coordinates 35°42′11.32″N 76°24′36.86″E / 35.7031444°N 76.4102389°E / 35.7031444; 76.4102389. The altitude of Biarchedi peak is 6,781 m (22,247 ft).





Biarchedi Peak is a mountain peak on the south of the Baltoro Glacier. Near this peak is Godwin Austin Glacier. In its southwest is Masherbrum peak (7,806 m) and in its east is the Mitre Peak (6,010 m). In its northeast is the Biarchedi Glacier that flows north into the Baltoro Glacier.






The climb to Biarchedi Peak is difficult task due to snow and slop of the peak and storms often take place.



The Biarchedi peak can be approached via the important Balti town of Skardu. Skardu (2500 m.) is the capital of Baltistan and gateway to the high peaks of Northern Pakistan.



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