Nanga Parbat

Going by the stats, Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain if the world. It measures a staggering 8,126 metres 26,660 feet and stands tall in the Gilgit- Baltistan region of Pakistan. The historic Indus river flows nearby and it shares vicinity with the western end of the Karakoram range. The literal translation of its name means the Naked Mountain'. It is because of its exception that, despite being a Himalayan peak, it is not covered with snow. The steep walls and sharp edges don't gather much snow and it remains the highest rock and ice wall on earth. All the three parts of the mountain- Rupal, Rakhiot and Diamir has its own beauty and charm. However, the Rupal range stands out with its elevation and spectacular looks