Overview
Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) appears on the Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) official List of Peaks for Gilgit-Baltistan mountaineering permits. Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) is listed on the Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) official List of Peaks for Gilgit-Baltistan. District, destination, and coordinate fields remain empty until separately verified. No climbing routes or tourism claims are invented here. Catalog slug: golden-throne-se-baltoro-kangri-2. This article states only verified catalog facts; climbing routes and district assignments are omitted unless separately verified.
Readers researching Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) Gilgit-Baltistan or Karakoram mountaineering should treat this page as a catalog-backed identity record and follow Related Content for nearby places, districts, and permit guides.
Mountain tourism in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan permit list includes Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) as a discrete peak record for planning and compliance research.
Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) is listed at 7240 m, within the seven-thousand-metre class on the NADRA peaks table for Gilgit-Baltistan.
Location and Geographic Setting
The NADRA peaks table does not assign Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) to an administrative district. Gilgit-Baltistan is described regionally as a mountainous area bordering Afghanistan, China, and India. Without verified coordinates in the catalog, precise map placement for Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) is not shown here.
Mountain Landscape and Natural Environment
Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) is recorded as a peak on the government permit list. Karakoram-range peaks typically involve high-altitude snow, rock, and glacier environments with rapid weather changes; peak-specific terrain is not described in the NADRA excerpt.
Elevation and Physical Characteristics
Listed elevation: 7240 metres (2026-08-26 NADRA snapshot). Confirm against current official publications before expedition planning.
Among 104 NADRA-listed peaks in this catalog that state an elevation, 69 have a higher listed metre value than Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) (7240 m) and 34 have a lower listed value. Peaks within one hundred metres of the 7240 m listing (verified NADRA snapshot) include: Baltoro Kangri-I (7312 m); Baltoro Kangri-III (7265 m); Baltoro Kangri-V (7275 m); Chogolisa (7150 m); Diran/Minapin (7273 m); Golden Throne NE (Baltoro Kangri) (7180 m); Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) (7225 m); Hachindar Chish – N (7233 m); K-6 (7282 m); Kaberi Kangri (7241 m). This peak record uses catalog slug "golden-throne-se-baltoro-kangri-2" and reflects the government NADRA peaks export used by this project.
Historical and Geographic Significance
First-ascent history and alternative local names beyond the catalog title are withheld until verified editorial records exist. Inclusion on Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan peaks list indicates recognition within the national mountaineering permit framework.
Trekking and Mountaineering Context
Tourism Department FAQ material requires trekking and mountaineering registration, permits for restricted areas, and licensed guides and porters where mandated. Royalty schedules and zone boundaries change; use NADRA and Directorate of Tourist Services channels and the Applying for trekking and mountaineering permits guide on this site.
Registered tour operators appear on NADRA/DTS listings referenced in official FAQ answers. No specific expedition itinerary for Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) is described on this page.
Registering as a tour guide
The FAQ states the Directorate of Tourism GB functions as the Directorate of Tourist Services (DTS) GB and has started registering tour guides, tour operators, travel companies, hotels, motels, restaurants, guest houses, and related businesses. Application forms and fees are not invented here.
Applying for archaeological survey NOC
The FAQ instructs applicants to submit an application with Resume/CV to the Director Archaeology & Museums Gilgit-Baltistan and to submit a non-refundable NOC fee of Rs.10,000 as a bank draft/pay order in favour of that Director, then visit the Directorate near the Supreme Appellate Court, Jutial Gilgit, with the required documents.
Getting to Gilgit-Baltistan
The Tourism Department FAQ states Gilgit-Baltistan is accessible by air and by road, naming Gilgit Airport and Skardu International Airport. Road options include bus or private car from cities such as Islamabad or Lahore, daily buses operated by private companies and NATCO from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, and personal transport via the Karakoram Highway (KKH), Babusar Pass, and Shandur Pass. Schedules and fares are not invented here.
Regional regulations and planning references
Potential tourism investments
The FAQ lists potential tourism-sector investments including ski resorts, cable cars, camping pods, hotels and restaurants, and picnic points across Gilgit-Baltistan. Commercial feasibility claims are not invented here.
Visiting cultural sites
The FAQ states tourists must respect local customs and traditions at cultural sites and advises hiring a local guide to learn more about site history and significance.
Tour guide regulations
The FAQ states tour guides must obtain a tourism-department license, comply with safety standards, and possess knowledge of regional history, culture, and geography to provide accurate information to tourists.
Tourism sector acts and regulations
The FAQ lists regulations including the GB Hotel & Restaurant Act, 2020; GB Tour Guides Act, 2020; and GB Travel Agencies & Tour Operators Act, 2020, and notes the Directorate of Tourism GB functions as the Directorate of Tourist Services GB under those Acts and Rules.
Homestay regulations
The FAQ states homestays are regulated by the Tourism Department, homeowners must obtain a license before offering accommodation, and operators must follow department guidelines on guest safety and comfort.
NATCO and private bus access
The FAQ states various private companies and the Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) run daily buses from Rawalpindi and Islamabad to Gilgit and other districts. Timetables and fares are not invented here.
Best Time to Visit
The catalog does not state a climbing season for Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri). Prepare for cold conditions with warm clothing and sturdy footwear; timing should be set with licensed operators and official weather advisories.
How to Reach the Region
Access to Gilgit-Baltistan generally uses Gilgit Airport, Skardu International Airport, or road routes such as the Karakoram Highway. Approach details toward Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) are expedition-specific and absent from the NADRA table.
Travel Planning and Preparation
FAQ packing guidance covers warm clothes, sturdy shoes, sun protection, insect repellent, first-aid supplies, water, and energy bars. Porter and mule hire is regulated under Tourism Department/DTS guidelines cited in regional knowledge topics on this site.
Nearby Attractions
No place record explicitly links to Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) in the catalog. Valleys and viewpoints may have separate pages when sourced.
Responsible Tourism and Safety
Altitude illness, crevasse, avalanche, rockfall, and weather hazards apply in high mountains. Road advisories recommend experienced local drivers. Tourist Police: 1422 (within GB) and 05811-930055 (outside GB). Observe photography restrictions in border zones named in FAQ material.
Frequently Asked Questions
What elevation is listed for Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri)?
7240 metres on the NADRA List of Peaks catalog snapshot.
Is Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) on the official peaks list?
Yes — Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) is on the NADRA Gilgit-Baltistan peaks list included in this project’s mountain catalog.
Are routes listed here?
No. Route names and grades are omitted until verified records exist.
How should expeditions to Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) register?
Follow current NADRA and Tourism Department/DTS permit processes described in regional guide and knowledge articles; engage registered operators where required.
Conclusion
Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) is documented as an official Gilgit-Baltistan peak with government source attribution. Use Related Content for districts, places, and guides elsewhere on the site.
Source: List of Peaks (Gilgit-Baltistan) — https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/list-of-peaks/ (Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA)). Access date: 2026-08-26.