Hindu Kush

Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan
Region: Western Asia / Northern Pakistan
Glaciated wall and remote peaks in the Hindu Kush range.
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Range Overview & Geology

An 800-kilometre mountain range stretching through Chitral in northwestern Pakistan into central Afghanistan. Dominated by the isolated giant Tirich Mir at 7,708 meters, renowned for complex alpine topography, steep glaciated walls, and ancient mountain valleys.

Documented Peaks in Hindu Kush

The sharp snowy crown of Tirich Mir overlooking Chitral.
7,708 m
PK
First Ascent: July 21, 1950

Tirich Mir

Tirich Mir is the crowning summit of the Hindu Kush range at 7,708 meters (25,289 ft). Located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, it rises with astounding sheer verticality above the Chitral valley and remains one of the most culturally revered peaks in Central Asian lore.

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Documented Sources & Archival Citations

  • Mountains of the Hindu Kush(Norwegian Alpine Journal)
    Accessed/Documented: 2026