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GILGIT-BALTISTAN · PAKISTAN · ASIA
Paiju
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ELEVATION6,635 m
PROMINENCENot verified
TYPEPeak
COUNTRYPakistan
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AT A GLANCE
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MOUNTAIN KNOWLEDGE
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Updated 7 November 2026. Explore the sources with each section, and check current local advice before travel.
About this mountain
- Name
Paiju
- Location
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
- About these measurements
Competent sources reviewed report 6610-6660 m; the recorded 6635 m value is retained.
- Elevation (m)
6635
Sources & scope
Name spelling and nearby campsite bind the recorded feature; elevation variance is disclosed
- K-2 ↗Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology & Museums Department · checked 07/11/2026
Permits & local services
Mountaineering plans require current registration and permit confirmation; official guidance calls for route documentation, insurance, fees and licensed support in restricted areas.
Sources & scope
Administrative planning only; no permit outcome or cost is guaranteed
- Frequently Asked Questions: trekking and mountaineering permits ↗Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology & Museums Department · checked 07/11/2026
Conservation
Use designated camps, follow permit conditions, practise Leave No Trace and carry out waste as directed.
Sources & scope
Official regional camping and environmental conduct applicable to the approach
- Frequently Asked Questions: trekking and mountaineering permits ↗Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology & Museums Department · checked 07/11/2026
Safety & conditions
Paiju is a serious technical alpine objective. Exact-feature reports document sustained terrain, stone and ice fall, snow slopes and serac exposure; current conditions require professional evaluation.
Sources & scope
Hazard orientation only; conditions and route feasibility require current professional assessment
- Paiju Peak, South Pillar, Via 2T ↗American Alpine Club Publications · checked 07/11/2026
- Central Karakorum National Park ↗UNESCO World Heritage Centre; submitted by Government of Pakistan · checked 07/11/2026
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Nature & wildlife
A sourced species list is not available for Paiju yet.
PLANNING COVERAGE
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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