Godwin-Austen Glacier, Deosai National Park

Name: Godwin-Austen Glacier
Address: Deosai National Park, Pakistan

#6 among attractions in Deosai National Park

Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Godwin-Austen Glacier is a glacier in the Karakoram range and is close to K2, the second tallest peak on Earth, in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan.It is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan. Its confluence with the Baltoro Glacier is called Concordia and is a popular trekking destination as it provides views of four of the five eight-thousanders in the region. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°48'35"N, 76°31'26"E

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Deosai National Park Pakistan

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Godwin-Austen Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karakoram, Gasherbrum IV, Baltoro Muztagh, Gasherbrum V.

5.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Karakoram
131 min walk • The Karakoram is a mountain range in Kashmir spanning the borders of Pakistan, China, and India, with the northwest extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
6.3 miSE
Massive peak and mountaineering challenge
Gasherbrum IV
161 min walk • Gasherbrum IV, surveyed as K3, is the 17th highest mountain on Earth and the 6th highest in Pakistan. It is one of the peaks in the Gasherbrum massif.
5.1 miN
Natural attraction, Natural feature
Baltoro Muztagh, Deosai National Park
130 min walk • The Baltoro Muztagh is a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range, in Baltistan region of the Gilgit-Baltistan, northernmost political entity of Pakistan; and in Xinjiang, China. The crest of the range forms part of the Pakistan-China border.
7.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Gasherbrum V, Deosai National Park
189 min walk • Gasherbrum V is a mountain in the Gasherbrum massif, located in the Karakoram range of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan.
3.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Angel Sar, Deosai National Park
85 min walk • Angel Sar or Angel Peak is a mountain in Karakoram range of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan, near K2, the second highest mountain on Earth.
5.1 miN
Locality
Central Karakoram National Park, Deosai National Park
130 min walk • Central Karakoram National Park is a national park located in Skardu district of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. It encompasses some of the world’s highest peaks and largest glaciers.
5.1 miN
Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Mustagh Pass, Deosai National Park
130 min walk • The Mustagh Pass or Muztagh Pass is a mountain pass across the Baltoro Muztagh range in the Karakorams which includes K2, the world's second highest mountain. The crest of the Baltoro Muztagh marks the present border between Pakistani and Chinese territory.