Overview
Karun Koh appears on the Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) official List of Peaks for Gilgit-Baltistan mountaineering permits. Karun Koh 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: karun-koh. This article states only verified catalog facts; climbing routes and district assignments are omitted unless separately verified.
Readers researching Karun Koh 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 Karun Koh as a discrete peak record for planning and compliance research.
Karun Koh is listed at 7168 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 Karun Koh 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 Karun Koh is not shown here.
Mountain Landscape and Natural Environment
Karun Koh 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: 7168 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, 78 have a higher listed metre value than Karun Koh (7168 m) and 25 have a lower listed value. Peaks within one hundred metres of the 7168 m listing (verified NADRA snapshot) include: Baltoro Kangri-III (7265 m); Bularang Sar (7120 m); Chogolisa (7150 m); Gasherbrum-V (7133 m); Ghenta Sar (7090 m); Golden Throne NE (Baltoro Kangri) (7180 m); Golden Throne NW (Baltoro Kangri) (7115 m); Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) (7225 m); Golden Throne SE (Baltoro Kangri) (7240 m); Hachindar Chish (7080 m). This peak record uses catalog slug "karun-koh" 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 Karun Koh is described on this page.
Hiring a tour operator
The Tourism Department FAQ states registered tour operators with DTS Islamabad are listed via NADRA/DTS (visa.nadra.gov.pk/list-of-tour-operators), and operators registered with Tourism Department/DTS Gilgit-Baltistan are listed on the official Tourism Department website. Operators may provide porters and guides for trekking or expedition activity.
Obtaining DTS licenses
The Tourism Department DTS page directs applicants seeking licenses for hotels, motels, tour guides, tour operators, or travel agencies to https://www.dtsgb.gog.pk/. Process steps beyond that official referral are not invented here.
Contacting PPP Authority for investment
The FAQ states the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan established a Public Private Partnership Authority within the Planning and Development Department GB for one-window investor facilitation, and publishes contact number 05811-920214 for more information.
Regional regulations and planning references
Camping regulations
The FAQ states camping is allowed in designated camping areas, requires a tourism-department permit before setting up tents, and mandates Leave No Trace principles and proper waste disposal.
Tour operator regulations
The FAQ states tour operators must obtain a tourism-department license, comply with safety standards, provide trained and licensed guides, and follow department guidelines.
Visitor customs and dress
The FAQ describes Gilgit-Baltistan as culturally diverse and advises respecting local culture, dressing modestly, and removing shoes before entering a mosque or a local house.
National park visit regulations
The FAQ states visitors to national parks must obtain a permit from the Wildlife Department and must follow park rules such as not littering and not disturbing wildlife.
Road approaches via KKH, Babusar, and Shandur
The FAQ states personal transport approaches include the Karakoram Highway (KKH), Babusar Pass, and Shandur Pass. Current seasonal closures and road-condition bulletins are not invented here.
Travel safety guidance
The FAQ describes Gilgit-Baltistan as considered a safe destination for tourists, recommends checking travel advisories and taking precautions, and advises hiring a local guide or joining a reputable tour operator. Crime statistics are not invented here.
Best Time to Visit
The catalog does not state a climbing season for Karun Koh. 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 Karun Koh 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 Karun Koh 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 Karun Koh?
7168 metres on the NADRA List of Peaks catalog snapshot.
Is Karun Koh on the official peaks list?
Yes — Karun Koh 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 Karun Koh register?
Follow current NADRA and Tourism Department/DTS permit processes described in regional guide and knowledge articles; engage registered operators where required.
Conclusion
Karun Koh 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.