Three Chogolisa entries sit within twenty metres of each other on the official list, and the one on this page carries a slash in its name. Chogolisa-I SW/E appears on the Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) List of Peaks for Gilgit-Baltistan, snapshot dated 2026-08-26, at 7,674 metres. Of the 104 rows that give a height, 22 are listed higher and 81 lower, which places it firmly in the upper part of the seven-thousand-metre class.
That cluster of similar names is the reason this guide exists. Before anyone books flights or signs with an operator, the team has to be certain which record it is talking about. A wrong suffix on a permit application is the kind of small slip that costs weeks. So the focus here is practical reading: what the name tells you, what it does not, and how to keep your paperwork consistent from the first email to the final debrief. Getting the suffix right on the form is easier than fixing it after you’ve booked.
What the official row says
- Name as listed: Chogolisa-I SW/E
- Height: 7,674 m
- Listed higher: 22 entries
- Listed lower: 81 entries
- District, route, grade, coordinates: not given
The row is short. It names a peak and a height, nothing more. Everything else on this page is planning advice, not a description of terrain.
The Chogolisa rows side by side
| Entry | Height | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chogolisa-I SW/E | 7,674 m | — |
| Chogolisa I | 7,665 m | 9 m lower |
| Chogolisa-II NE | 7,654 m | 20 m lower |
| Chogolisa | 7,150 m | 524 m lower |
| Chogolisa W | see its page | — |
Nine metres separate this row from Chogolisa I. Twenty separate it from Chogolisa-II NE. Numbers that close invite people to treat the rows as interchangeable, and the list never says they are. It keeps them as separate lines, and so should you.
What a slash might mean, and why you shouldn’t guess
“SW/E” reads like compass shorthand, perhaps two directions or two faces. It might be that. It might be a historical label carried over from an older survey. The list doesn’t explain, and we won’t pretend to. The safe habit is simple: copy the name exactly, slash included, wherever it has to appear. Don’t expand it to “Southwest and East” on one form and shorten it to “SW” on another. Clerks match strings, not intentions.
Other close neighbours by height
The live page records several peaks within a hundred metres of 7,674 m: Batura – II at 7,762 m, Kanjut Sar – I at 7,760 m, Saltoro Kangri – I at 7,742 m, Batura – III at 7,729 m, Trivor/Peak-8 at 7,720 m, Batura – IV at 7,594 m and Shishpar Sar at 7,611 m. Height proximity says nothing about geography. Some of these share a name stem with each other; none share one with Chogolisa.
Build a single source of truth for the name
Before the first message goes out, create one short text file for the expedition. Put the exact listed name in it, the listed height, the snapshot date and a link to this page. Every time someone writes to an operator, a ministry office or an insurer, they paste from that file rather than typing from memory. It sounds fussy. It removes a whole category of error.
Add a line noting the near-identical rows, too. When someone on the team later says “Chogolisa I,” the file reminds everyone that there are two records with that numeral and a slash separates them.
Checking your operator understands the same peak
When you approach a licensed company through the steps in hiring a tour operator, ask them to write back the peak name and height they plan to apply for. If their reply says 7,665 m, you are talking about different rows. Sort that out by email, in writing, before any deposit changes hands. A good operator will welcome the check; one that waves it away has told you something useful.
Permits: matching the record exactly
Mountaineering permission in Gilgit-Baltistan runs through the official process described in applying for trekking and mountaineering permits, and the wider rules are summarised in trekking and mountaineering regulations. For a row like this one, the key task is consistency. The name on the application, on the operator’s paperwork and on your insurance letter should be identical, character for character. If an official asks which Chogolisa you mean, have the listed height ready; it’s the quickest way to point at a single line.
We can’t tell you fees, processing times or whether a liaison officer is required for this specific row. Those come from the authority at the time you apply.
Insurance letters that name the right mountain
Insurers often want the objective written into the policy or a cover letter. Give them the exact name and the 7,674 m figure. If the policy only says “Chogolisa,” ask whether that is enough or whether they need the full listed form. Ambiguity here becomes a problem only at the worst moment, when a claim is being assessed after an evacuation.
Getting to the region
Most international teams arrive through Islamabad and continue north by air or road. Our getting to Gilgit-Baltistan guide covers the options, and Skardu International Airport access explains the airport side. Since this row gives no district, don’t assume which town is your trailhead base. Let your operator confirm it once the peak is agreed.
Choosing a season
The list carries no season advice. General patterns for the region are in best time to visit Gilgit-Baltistan. Treat those as a starting point for conversation with your operator, not a promise about conditions on any specific face.
Packing the paperwork as carefully as the gear
Most teams pack crampons twice and passports once. For a peak with a tricky name, bring printed copies of the permit, the insurance letter and the operator agreement, each showing the same listed name. Keep one set in a dry bag on your person and one with a teammate. Our packing for Gilgit-Baltistan checklist covers the physical kit.
Safety: names matter in an emergency, too
If something goes wrong, the people coordinating help need to know where you are. A name that could match two rows is not a location. Carry coordinates for your camps as your operator supplies them, and make sure your emergency contact at home has the same details. The Gilgit-Baltistan Tourist Police can be reached on 1422 inside the region and 05811-930055 from outside.
Camping and photography rules
Wherever your base turns out to be, the camping regulations apply, and some areas carry photography restrictions. Read both before you set off; they are easy to overlook while concentrating on the climb.
Guides and local staff
If you will work with a registered local guide, the process they follow is outlined in registering as a tour guide. Asking to see that registration is reasonable and normal.
A five-minute name audit before departure
A week before you fly, gather every document that mentions the objective: the permit, the operator contract, the insurance schedule, the itinerary you left with family, and any sponsor or club letters. Lay them out together, on a table or a shared screen, and read the peak name aloud from each one. You are listening for drift. One says “Chogolisa I,” another “Chogolisa SW,” a third has the right name but 7,665 m written beside it. Fix each mismatch at the source, then file the corrected version.
It takes five minutes and it is far cheaper than discovering the problem at a checkpoint, where you may have no signal and no way of reaching the person who wrote the document. Teams who climb together often find the audit doubles as a useful moment to agree who holds which originals.
When you publish afterwards
Teams that climb or attempt a peak like this often write it up. Use the full listed name in the title of any report, and mention the neighbouring Chogolisa rows so readers don’t merge them. The next team will thank you for the clarity.
Frequently asked questions
What height does the official list give for Chogolisa-I SW/E?
7,674 metres, according to the NADRA List of Peaks for Gilgit-Baltistan, snapshot dated 2026-08-26.
Is it the same peak as Chogolisa I?
The list keeps them as separate rows: Chogolisa I is recorded at 7,665 m, nine metres lower. Treat them as different records unless an official source says otherwise.
What does “SW/E” stand for?
The list doesn’t explain it. Copy it exactly as written rather than expanding or abbreviating it.
How does this peak rank on the list?
Twenty-two of the 104 rows with a height are listed higher and 81 are listed lower.
Does the list give a district or route?
No. There is no district, route, grade or coordinate information in the row.
How do I make sure my operator is applying for the right row?
Ask them to confirm the name and the 7,674 m height in writing before you pay anything.
Which other Chogolisa entries are on the list?
Chogolisa-II NE at 7,654 m, Chogolisa at 7,150 m and Chogolisa W, plus Chogolisa I at 7,665 m.
Where do I start the permit process?
With our guide to applying for trekking and mountaineering permits, then confirm current requirements with the authority and your operator.
Should my insurance policy name the peak?
Ideally yes, using the full listed name and height, so there is no doubt during a claim.
Who should I call in an emergency?
The Gilgit-Baltistan Tourist Police on 1422 inside the region, or 05811-930055 from outside.
Source
Name, height and rank count come from NADRA’s Gilgit-Baltistan List of Peaks (Pakistan Online Visa System), snapshot 2026-08-26, and our live page. No district, route, grade or coordinates are listed for this row.