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	Rakaposhi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range.
		It is situated in the Nagar valley approximately 100 km north of the city of Gilgit.
		Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rakaposhi (636 words)

	Pakistan Photos, Rakaposhi, Karakorum, Views, Pictures Mon-Photo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram region of the Himalayas in Pakistan.
		Rakaposhi is also known as Rakaposhi Peak, Rakapushi and Dumani ("Mother of Mist").
		Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey of a Britain - Pakistan expedition.
	www.mon-photo.com /Asia/Pakistan_2/pages/Karakorum_10_jpg.htm (89 words)

	* Adventure Tours Pakistan - Expeditions - Rakaposhi *
		Subsequently in 1947, Tilman and his party attempted Rakaposhi peak from the Kunti glacier to a point at 6,200m/20,340ft on the south-west spur.
		The party was unable to reach the 2,000-foot snow slope popularly known as "The Monk's Head." Tilman and Gyr then climbed on to the north-west ridge of the mountain between north-west peak and the summit at about 6,096m/20,000ft.
		Another nearby peak is Rakaposhi (East-East) peak which has a height of 7,010m/23,000ft and was climbed in 1985 by an Austrian expedition which was led by Eduard Koblmuller.
	www.atp.com.pk /expeditions/rakaposhi.htm (812 words)

	Pakistan Travel Web > Destinations > Mountain Peaks > Rakaposhi
		Rakaposhi, is one of the most magnificent peak found in the world today.
		It is situated near the town of Gilgit and with a height of 7,788m/25,551ft it is easily climable from all sides.
		The party had originally thought, that, the height of this peak was 6,900m, but after the climb, from Diran peak's side, it placed put the height to 7,010m.
	www.travel.web.pk /destinations/mountain_peaks/rakaposhi.asp (868 words)

	RAKAPOSHI 2005 - history ENGLISH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The valley was the centre of the ancient kingdoms of Hunza and Nagar, and Rakaposhi with its
		Rakaposhi is an extremely wide mountain, nearly 20 km from east to west, and is the only peak on Earth that drops directly, uninterrupted, for almost 6000 m from the top to the base.
		Exploration of the West face of Rakaposhi was completed in 1954 by an expedition from Cambridge University, led by the Genevan Alfred Tissières, who after having abandoned the umpteenth attempt on the
	www.intraisass.it /rakaposhi/history_english.htm (877 words)

	Nanga Parbat
		Rakaposhi (dragons tail 7788m) seen from the north east above the village of Baltit.
		Northface of Rakaposhi (7788 m) seen from the Karakorum Highway in the Hunza valley.
		The Diran (7279 m), 20 km east of Rakaposhi forms the ridge to Malubiting (7459 m).
	www.bergdias.de /nanga/nan.htm (821 words)

	Rakaposhi - Peakware World Mountain Encyclcopedia
		Rakaposhi is the name of a high Karakoram mountain massif and the huge pyramid peak which tops this massif.
		The mountain dominates the Hunza Valley west of K2, its steep ice-covered peak towering above barren cliffs and terraces.
		Rakaposhi's climate is generally more favorable than that of the Himalayas, as it is located far enough west to be only minimally affected by the monsoon in July and August.
	www.peakware.com /peaks.html?pk=214 (114 words)

	Rakaposhi Pharmaceutical (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Rakaposhi pharmaceutical (Pvt.) Ltd was established with the main aim of providing quality medicine, at low cost to the suffering humanity of the world.
		Rakaposhi Pharmaceuticals is among the top ten fastest expanding organizations in Pakistan and has been given the international ISO-9002:2000 certification by UKAS.
		Rakaposhi has been qualified as excellent quality manufacturing unit with not a single substandard reporting.
	rakaposhipharma.com (253 words)

	Hunza valley Karakoram Explorers Nanga Parbat Hindukush K2 Trekking Gasherbrum in pakistan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		This is the best spot to view the famous peak of Rakaposhi that rises straight out of cultivated fields and reaches 7788 meters in the sky.
		When it correctly falls into the upper recess containing some powder, spark is produced which, traveling inward into the barrel, fires off the main charge.
		The valley is situated to the north of Gilgit and beyond small villages and fields, the valley leads to China in the east.
	www.hunza.com.pk (1827 words)

	Randy Johnson's Pakistan Photo Gallery -- Page 3 of 6
		Left: A view from Aliabad to The Rakaposhi mountain, 7790 meters (25,551 ft.).
		Left: View of the Rakaposhi at dawn from my room in Karimabad.
		Rakaposhi and Diran from the roof of Baltit Fort.
	www.ease.com /~randyj/pakfoto3.htm (625 words)

	Hunza Guides Pakistan(rakaposhi)
		umani /Rakaposhi which is the local name, the shining wall, Rakaposhi lies half way of Nagar from Gilgit town on the right edge of the Karakorum highway at the left bank of Nagar River.
		In 1938 it was explored by British India with a German man R Campbell Scord who have scaled a small peak of Rrakaposhi group 6858m that was first attempt of Rakaposhi group from Juglot Nala.
		It was 1954 the German Austrian climbers tried Mount Rakaposhi but they couldn’t find an easy route, in the same time another expedition from Cambridge University attempt a small peak ranging 6340m.
	www.hunzaguidespakistan.com /rakaposhi.htm (343 words)

	Travel the Globe with Desi Connection
		It was in the narrow galleys and shady basements of the bazaar, looking for hiking boots, hats, sleeping bags and knapsacks that it finally hit me where I am headed.
		Rakaposhi Base Camp, those three words were echoing in my head as I bargained with a pathan about the price of shoes.
		Batura and Rakaposhi filled one bus, while the rest went off to Hunza and fairy meadows.
	www.desiconnection.com /travel/RakaPoshi1.htm (1188 words)

	Baltoro - Ghondhogoro - La - Trek (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The narrow path then traverses across slop, which drops away steeply down to the glacier before descending to Tagafari, a narrow field between the lateral moraine and Rakaposhi.
		If this is as far as you intend to go, it is well worth spending a day here to explore and take in the scenery.
		From Tagafari, it is possible to cross the Minapin glacier to Kachelly, a summer pasture with superb views of Rakaposhi.
	www15.brinkster.com /mairapakistan/trek12.asp (323 words)

	Rakaposhi Base Camp
		Explore the Hunza valley, visit the 700 years old Baltit and Altit Forts, old villages and traditional houses of Altit and the 800 years old wooden Mosques and watching towers at Ganesh, the 4th century Ad Rock Carvings on the ancient Silk Road.
		Morning drive to Minapin village in Nagar valley, through the scenic mountain villages and a brief stop at the Rakaposhi viewpoint to have the magnificent view of the Rakaposhi, continue drive to Minapin.meals and overnight at hotel.
		An easy walk along the minapin glacier takes you through the green slopes of the meadows and a very spectacular view from the green flat ground on the banks of minapin glacier.
	www.shamsalpine.com /rakaposhi.htm (914 words)

	K2climb.net - K2 and Karakorum by climbers, news
		Rakaposhi's NW side, surrounded by a blanket of broken ice.
		The team found no way way through the seracs and crevasses up to the NW Spur of Rakaposhi, their original goal.
		The team, consisting of Italian climbers plus American Carlos Buhler, definitely found no light to show them the way through the seracs and crevasses up to the NW Spur of Rakaposhi, their original goal.
	www.k2climb.net /news.php?id=596 (1007 words)

	RAKAPOSHI & THE KINGDOM OF HUNZA
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	www.exodus.co.uk /holidays/thr.html (112 words)

	Northern Areas of Pakistan Photo Gallery by Waqas Usman at pbase.com
		These are the photos from my 2002 trip to Gilgit, Rakaposhi (7,788 m, Karakoram, #27 in the world and #12 in Pakistan), Skardu, Satpara Lake, Kachura Lake, Shangrila Lake and Deosai Plains.
		First of all accept my congratulations on visiting these most beautiful parts of Pakistan.All the pics you have taken are beautiful.Specially the visit to Rakaposhi basecamp pics are the most beautiful.
		But I find one thing short in your galleries and it is that you have not given the information regarding these places, the distance between different places and the number of days required to reach each point and return as well as the number of days in camping and jeep expenditures etc.
	www.pbase.com /waqas/northern_areas_of_pakistan (932 words)

	Explorersweb - the pioneers checkpoint
		The expedition’s original goal was Rakaposhi’s NW Spur, but the broken glacier at the base of the mountain prevented the climbers from reaching the wall.
		“However, from an exploratory point of view, I consider our decision to leave Rakaposhi’s BC for an unknown glacier, a great act of courage.
		To change a running expedition is like changing the course of a river.” Alberto also mentions the strong individuality of the team-members as a characteristic factor during the expedition.
	www.explorersweb.com /news.php?id=661 (934 words)

	Trekking in Hunza and Rakaposhi Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The trip begins in Islamabad from where we will proceed towards Hunza.
		The first sight of the towering Rakaposhi (7788 m.) takes one's breath away.
		The views get better and better as we approach Karimabad; the capital of this unbelievable beautiful valley.
	www.concordiaexpeditions.com /rushlake_trip.htm (988 words)

	stock.xchng - Panorama - Rakaposhi and Diran (photo by waqas_u)
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		Rakaposhi stands at 7,788m (25,550 feet) and is the 27th highest mountain of the world.
		Rakaposhi World's Highest Peaks Mountains mountain peak Pakistan Northern Areas travel trekking trek
	www.sxc.hu /photo/418172 (161 words)

	Rakaposhi & the Hunza Valley - Photo From Exodus Holidays
		Rakaposhi & the Hunza Valley - Photo From Exodus Holidays
		You may visit this location on the following exodus holidays to Pakistan:
		Strenuous trekking from the delightful Hunza Valley high into the mighty Karakorum
	www.exodus.co.uk /picfiles/ahxh.html (53 words)

	To Rakaposhi and Back Photo Gallery by Waqas Usman at pbase.com
		To Rakaposhi and Back Photo Gallery by Waqas Usman at pbase.com
		all galleries >> Northern Areas of Pakistan >> To Rakaposhi and Back
		It's very interesting travelling by Internet, but some day I hope to visit this places, for, more than seeing, also feeling and smelling all the marvels of this pictures, and eating in the airplane-restaurant (I have never seen nothing like this)!
	www.pbase.com /waqas/rakaposhi (93 words)

	Himalaya Trek & Tour, Rakaposhi, Deosai Plateau, Peaks in Pakistan
		Himalaya Trek and Tour, Rakaposhi, Deosai Plateau, Peaks in Pakistan
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