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Tirich Mir Climbing

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Elevation:	24,563 ft
GPS:	28.6135, 68.5547 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Ali Jaffri on Jan 11, 2009
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Access Issue: Restriced Zone Details

Access Issue: Permit required above 6500 meters. Details

The Pakistani definition of a mountain according to the Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad is a peak higher than 6500 meters, 21,450 feet. Therefore you dont need permits for peaks lower than that mark. Anything higher, or if you are hiking within 20 km of an international border you will need permits. For a permit, you need to either: 1. Licensed mountain guide OR 2. Pakistan Army Liason Officer (LO) to guide you along the way. The guide/LO has to be equipped with gear that will allow him to hike with you till the base camp of your peak.

Access Issue: Restriced Zone Details

Description

Tirich Mir is the largest of the Hindukush peaks and has seen very few ascents. The mountain can be accessed from one of three basecamps. Details of each one of these is provided in the route section.