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Paiju
Pakistan · 6635 m
Reviewed routes
No reviewed route is included. Missing route information does not establish safe or legal access.
About this mountain
Paiju
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Competent sources reviewed report 6610-6660 m; the recorded 6635 m value is retained.
6635
Sources and 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 2026-11-07
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 and 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 2026-11-07
Conservation
Use designated camps, follow permit conditions, practise Leave No Trace and carry out waste as directed.
Sources and 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 2026-11-07
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 and scope
Hazard orientation only; conditions and route feasibility require current professional assessment
- Paiju Peak, South Pillar, Via 2T — American Alpine Club Publications · checked 2026-11-07
- Central Karakorum National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Centre; submitted by Government of Pakistan · checked 2026-11-07