Rakaposhi
Rakaposhi () is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in the Gilgit-Baltistan territory of Pakistan. Geography. Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in the Gilgit-Baltistan territory of Pakistan. with its front side situated in the Bagrote valley, Nagar valley and danyor, about north of the city of Gilgit. It is ranked 27th-highest in the world. Rakaposhi is the only mountain in the world with more than 5,000 meters height between base camp and the summit; by contrast all of the other tallest mountains in the world have less than 5,000 meters from base  camp to top. The first successful recorded ascent by non-natives was in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Park. Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani ("Mother of Mist" or "Mother of Clouds"). The people of Nagar and Bagrot Valley have dedicated the Rakaposhi range mountain area as a community park. The Minister for Northern Areas inaugurated the park. The Rakaposhi mountain range is the home of endangered species such as Marco Polo sheep, snow leopard, brown bear, and wolves. Notable features. Rakaposhi is notable for its exceptional  rise over local terrain. On the north, it rises in only an 11.2 km (7 mi) horizontal distance from the Hunza-Nagar River. There are views of Rakaposhi from the Karakoram Highway on the route through Nagar. A tourist spot in the town of Gilgit (located in the bagrote valley ) called "Zero Point of Rakaposhi" is the closest view point of the mountain.Rakaposhi is the only mountain in the world which rises straight from beautifully cultivated fields to the height of 25,550 feet. From many places this wonderful spectacle can be viewed right from the base to the top . Climbing routes. The routes with successful summits so far have been (see the timeline as well): Attempts have also been made from the east side Bagrot Valley Hinearcha Glacier, the East Ridge, and the North Face.