Overview
Masherbrum appears on the Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) official List of Peaks for Gilgit-Baltistan mountaineering permits. Masherbrum is listed on the Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) official List of Peaks for Gilgit-Baltistan.
Mountain tourism in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan permit list includes Masherbrum as a discrete peak record for planning and compliance research.
Masherbrum is listed at 7170 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 Masherbrum 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 Masherbrum is not shown here.
Mountain Landscape and Natural Environment
Masherbrum 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: 7170 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, 77 have a higher listed metre value than Masherbrum (7170 m) and 26 have a lower listed value. Peaks within one hundred metres of the 7170 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).
Historical and Geographic Significance
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 Masherbrum is described on this page.
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/.
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.
Contacting Tourist Police
The Tourism Department FAQ instructs travelers to dial 1422 to reach Tourist Police within Gilgit-Baltistan jurisdiction, and 05811-930055 from outside GB, for help and facilitation.
Regional regulations and planning references
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.
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.
Taxi and transport regulations
The FAQ states taxi and transport services must obtain a license from the Excise & Taxation Department Gilgit-Baltistan, comply with safety standards, and that drivers must hold a valid driving license and follow traffic rules.
Best Time to Visit
The catalog does not state a climbing season for Masherbrum. 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 Masherbrum 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 Masherbrum 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 Masherbrum?
7170 metres on the NADRA List of Peaks catalog snapshot.
Is Masherbrum on the official peaks list?
Yes — Masherbrum 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 Masherbrum register?
Follow current NADRA and Tourism Department/DTS permit processes described in regional guide and knowledge articles; engage registered operators where required.
Conclusion
Masherbrum 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.