With 8 of the 10 highest summits in the world being in Pakistan, this country has a lot to offer to all mountain lovers. From simple hikes to months long trekking with a mule, to rock climbing, you will have plenty to do. Just think about sitting at 3000m high and looking at a range of peaks in front of you that can be between 5000 and 8000 meters high! There are 3 main areas in the northern territory of Pakistan : Gilgit, Skardu, and Chitral all connected by air. You can get to this three cities by land from Islamabad and Peshawar. To get between those three cities by land depends on the road and weather conditions.