Gasherbrum II lies at the head of the Baltoro Glacier amongst the greatest concentration of high mountains in the world. It was first climbed by S. Larche, F.Moravee and H. Willenpart in 1956. This shining mountain is generally considered the easiest of the eight-thousanders. The Austrians were the first to make its summit back in 1956. All the existing five routes to the peak begin in the Gasherbrum Valley.

Nanga Parbat utranslated would mean "Naked Mountain" It is the awe-inspiring pillar that makes up the extreme western corner of the Great Himalaya. It was first climbed by H. Buhl in 1953. Of its three Faces: Raikot Face, Diamir Face and Rupal Face: the latter is the most impressive on account of the sheer size of this rock and ice wall. On the other hand, the North Face slopes down to an amazing 7,000m to Indus has leading to the formation of its own highly unpredictable micro-climate. Though technically the climb does not pose too many a problem the wantom weather condition could delay matters.

In 1982 a British reconnaissance bestowed the name Broad Peak to what was hitherto known as Flachen Kangri. The peak has two summits, the broad topped middle summit and the main summit. It was first climbed by H. Buhl, K. Diemberger, M. Schmuck and F. Wintersteller in 1957. The Austrians were the first ascensionists on Broad Peak in 1957, the route they followed on the west face is a steep broad ridge connecting the base camp to a saddle between the central and higher south summit. Our route approach to the base camp is from the Skardu town, which is connected to Islamabad both by air and land. The last village on the trek to the Baltoro glacier is Askole. The base camp is about six or seven days away.