Highest peak of Himalaya in Pakistan?

  1. Rakaposhi
  2. Nanga Parbat
  3. K-2
  4. Broad Peak

Explanation of Highest peak of Himalaya in Pakistan:

Nanga Parbat is the westernmost peak of the Himalayas, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It stands at 8,126 meters (26,660 feet) above sea level.. It is the 9th highest mountain in the world. Since it lies within the Himalayan mountain range, it is the highest Himalayan peak in Pakistan.

K2 is the highest peak in Pakistan and the 2nd highest in the world. with a height of 8611 m above sea level. But it lies in the Karakoram range, not the Himalayas. So it’s not the highest Himalayan peak in Pakistan

Rakaposhi ,with the height of 7788 m , is located in the Karakoram range (Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan). It is lower than Nanga Parbat and not in himalayas.

Broad Peak, with the height of 8,051 m, is also a part of the Karakoram range, near K2. Not in Himalayas.

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