Broad Peak Mountain: Location, Height, Karakoram Range

 

Broad Peak is one of the world's 14 eight-thousanders.

  • Height: 8,051 metres

  • Rank: 12th-highest mountain in the world

  • Mountain range: Karakoram

  • Region: Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, near the China-Pakistan border

  • Also known as Falchan Kangri.

  • First ascent: 1957, by an Austrian expedition.

Key Pointers

  • 8,051 m

  • 12th highest mountain

  • Karakoram

  • Near K2

  • Associated with Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan.