3. Rakaposhi means "Snow Covered" in the local language.
Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountainous
range in our country .
It is situated in the in Gilgit Baltistan and it is 27th
highest of the world and 12 highest in pakistan .Total
height of Rakaposhi is 7,788 m
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5. People who climbed Rakaposhi
1892 Martan Convay explores the
south side of Rakaposhi. Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Bank and Tom Patey.
And both suffered minor frostbite during the ascent Another climber slipped and fell on the
descent and died during the night.
6. Southwest Spur/Ridge (first ascent route). Long, but not
exceedingly technical. Some tricky gendarmes
Has been repeated.
Northwest Ridge. Long, and more technically difficult than the
SW Spur/Ridge. Has been repeated.
North Spur (a.k.a. North Ridge). Shorter than the above two
routes, but much more technically difficult. Has been
repeated, including a semi-alpine-style (capsule style)
ascent.
7. Rakaposhi is notable for its exceptional rise over local terrain.
it rises 5,800 metres and only it rises 5,800 meters
horizontal distance from the Hunza River .
A tourist spot in the town of Ghulmat called "Zero Point of
Rakaposhi" is the closest convenient view point of the
mountain.
8. Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in the world today,
Pakistan the potential of hard currency income from tourism
is limited only by the amount of effort we put in.
For, our country is unique in the vast diversity the highest
mountains on the planet, to undiscovered pristine beaches to
the oldest civilization in the world, to vast deserts of shifting
sands, to 5000 years old forests, to historical monuments of
international significance and to a rich cultural heritage.
We have it all. It is only up to us to exploit these resources
with responsibility and imagination.Of tourism opportunities
that it offers.
9. Rakaposhi Tours was established in 1990 to do just this.
Although still a comparatively young entrant into the highly competitive tourism
industry.
The company has already carved out a place for itself amongst the industry
leaders.
The company is involved in both inbound and outbound tourism. Inbound
clients of the company originate from several countries all over the world
including UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, the Benelux countries,
Japan Taiwan, China and many more.
10. Rakaposhi Tours
Rakaposhi has done pioneering work in the field of tourism in the country,
opening up foreign exchange earnings possibilities
The company has successfully launched specialized tours for Military
enthusiasts, taking foreign groups to the sites of historic battles and to old
forts and other military installations.
11. Rakaposhi Tours
Rakaposhi is a professional company with an international network of agents
abroad and a highly qualified and motivated staff at home.
Tour guides of the company speak several languages including English, French,
Spanish, Chinese, German and Japanese.
The company is recognized internationally for its courteous and efficient
handling and its total dedication to making each and every visitor to Pakistan
feel like a State Guest.