Nanga Parbat Viewpoint (Talechi)
Nanga Parbat Viewpoint
A classic roadside lookout on the Karakoram Highway for gazing at Nanga Parbat, the 8,126-meter "Killer Mountain."
Nanga Parbat stands at 8,126 meters, the ninth-highest mountain in the world, and it has earned the nickname "Killer Mountain" because of its high climbing fatality rate. From the viewpoint near Talechi on the Karakoram Highway, you can look across the Indus valley at its massive snowy summit, and on clear days the entire snow face is visible. The viewpoint is beside the road, with a small tea stall, and it is free. It's about 50 km from Gilgit and can be combined with the Junction of Three Mountains in a single day trip. For a closer look, you'll need to stay at Fairy Meadows.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Junction of Three Mountains
- Bagrot Valley
- Chinese Memorial Cemetery (Danyor)
- Danyor Suspension Bridge
- Chinar Bagh
- Gilgit Bazaar
- Kargah Buddha
- Naltar Valley & Lakes