The Karakoram (/ ˌ k ɑːr ə ˈ k ɔːr əm, ˌ k ær-/) [1] is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the border of Pakistan, China, and India, with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

Dec 13, 2024 · Karakoram Range, great mountain system extending some 300 miles (500 km) from the easternmost extension of Afghanistan in a southeasterly direction along the watershed between Central and South Asia. The average elevation of …

Jul 5, 2021 · The Karakoram Mountain range forms the northwestern extension of the greater Himalayan Mountain system and is the world’s 2 nd highest mountain range that covers a total area of about 207,000 sq. km.

Karakoram Range, Mountain system, south-central Asia. Extending 300 mi (480 km) from eastern Afghanistan to the Kashmir region, it is one of the highest mountain systems in the world; its loftiest peak is K2, at 28,251 ft (8,611 m) the world’s second highest peak.

Apr 26, 2023 · Karakoram is the second highest mountain range in the world and is home to four of the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000m above sea level. It is also home to K2, the second highest peak in the world, after Mount Everest.

The Karakoram Range, one of the world’s most majestic mountain systems, stretches across the borders of Pakistan, India, and China, forming part of the Greater Himalayan system. Known for its towering peaks, massive glaciers, and rugged terrain, the Karakoram Range is a dream destination for mountaineers, trekkers, geographers, and adventure ...

The range is about 500 km (311 mi) long and it covers a tract about 48 km (30 mi) broad. Karakoram separates the State of Kashmir from China, and South-central Asian States. It also protects Kashmir from the extreme cold winds of Siberia.

The range covers roughly 207,000 sq km (80,000 sq miles), extending into India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and Tajikistan. Four peaks exceed 7,900 m (26,000 ft), with the tallest being K2 at 8,611 m (28,251 ft), making it the second-highest mountain globally.