Central Karakoram National Park

Gilgit-Baltistan · established 1993

Mountains & glaciers

Pakistan's largest national park, covering the heart of the Karakoram with K2 and some of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.

What it protects

The park covers a vast landscape of giant peaks, glaciers and high valleys, including four of Pakistan's five 8,000-metre peaks. Wildlife includes the snow leopard, Himalayan ibex, markhor and brown bear.

People and the park

Many villages lie around the park, and their people depend on its pastures and water. Local communities take part in managing tourism and conservation, and many work as porters and guides on expeditions.

Visiting

Treks to K2 base camp and Concordia start from Askole, passing along the Baltoro Glacier. The park is a world-famous destination for climbers.