Yukshin Garden is listed at 6,500 metres on the Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) List of Peaks for Gilgit-Baltistan. That’s lower than almost every other peak with a listed elevation: of 104, only one sits lower and 102 sit higher. So it’s natural to wonder whether Yukshin Garden is a sensible first step into Himalayan-scale climbing.
It’s a fair question, and one worth asking early. The honest answer is that it depends, and this page explains on what. We stick to the facts in the NADRA snapshot dated 2026-08-26 and the existing page record. Where the record is silent, we tell you, so you know what to confirm before you commit.
The facts in brief
Yukshin Garden is a listed permit peak at 6,500 m, in the six-thousand-metre class. The NADRA table doesn’t give it a district, coordinates, named routes or grades. Its nearest neighbours by height are:
- Savoia Kangri: 6,550 m
- Kuk Sar Peak – IV: 6,566 m
- Makrong Chhish: 6,590 m
Don’t confuse these three names
The official list has more than one entry with a similar name. Each is a separate record with its own height:
| Entry | Listed height |
|---|---|
| Yukshin Garden | 6,500 m |
| Yukshin Garden Sar | 7,200 m |
| Yakshin Garden I | 7,400 m |
The gap between Yukshin Garden and Yakshin Garden I is 900 metres, which is a huge difference in difficulty and risk. When you apply for a permit, book an operator or buy insurance, use exactly the name you mean. If any document says “Yukshin Garden Sar” or “Yakshin Garden” when you intend to climb the 6,500 m entry, get it corrected before you travel.
“Lowest on the list” isn’t the same as “easy”
At 6,500 m, the air holds well under half the oxygen available at sea level. That’s higher than any summit in Europe or North America. Even the lowest entries on Gilgit-Baltistan’s list are serious mountains, with real risks:
- Altitude illness can affect fit, experienced climbers.
- Glaciers and crevasses are common in high Karakoram terrain.
- Avalanches and rockfall depend on slope, season and conditions.
- Weather can change quickly and strand a team.
The record doesn’t describe Yukshin Garden’s terrain, so you can’t assume it’s a walk-up. Ask a registered operator what the approach and upper slopes actually involve.
It also helps to remember why a peak ranks where it does. A low position on the list only reflects one number, the summit height. It says nothing about how steep, remote or technical the mountain is. Some lower peaks are harder to climb than taller neighbours, so judge Yukshin Garden on what you can verify, not on its rank.
A self-check before choosing Yukshin Garden
Run through these questions before deciding:
- Have you been above 5,000 m before? If not, consider a high trek first to see how you handle altitude.
- Can you use crampons, an ice axe and a rope? Practise these skills before the trip, not on the mountain.
- Are you comfortable with cold, long days and basic camps? Expedition life is tiring even without the climbing.
- Will you turn back if conditions or your health demand it? This is the most important skill of all.
If you can answer yes to most of these, Yukshin Garden’s height may suit a first serious expedition. If not, more preparation is the safer path.
How the permit process works
Yukshin Garden is on the official list, so the standard process applies:
- Find a registered tour operator. The regional guidance says they’re listed on NADRA/DTS listings.
- Follow our guide to applying for trekking and mountaineering permits.
- Read the trekking and mountaineering regulations, which cover registration and the rules on guides and porters.
- Check that any guide you hire is licensed. Our page on registering as a tour guide explains how licensing works.
Confirm fees with official channels. This page doesn’t quote royalties, because they change.
Five questions for your operator
When you contact a registered operator about Yukshin Garden, these questions will help you understand what you’re signing up for:
- Which approach do you use, and how many days does it take from the road head?
- What terrain should we expect on the upper mountain: snow, ice, rock or a mix?
- What skills must each team member have before the trip?
- How do you handle a team member who gets altitude illness?
- How do you make sure our permit names the 6,500 m Yukshin Garden entry, not Yukshin Garden Sar?
Good operators welcome detailed questions. If the answers are vague, ask again, or look elsewhere.
Getting your head ready
Physical fitness gets most of the attention, but mental preparation matters just as much on a first expedition. You may spend days in a tent waiting for the weather to clear, feel unwell as you acclimatize, or need to turn back within reach of the top. Talk through these scenarios with your team before you leave. Agreeing that turning around is a success, not a failure, takes pressure off everyone. It’s also the habit that keeps climbers coming home from bigger peaks later on.
Where is Yukshin Garden?
The NADRA table doesn’t assign a district, and no verified coordinates are on record. Gilgit-Baltistan borders Afghanistan, China and India. Ask your operator for the approach valley, and check the location against your permit documents rather than an unverified map pin.
When to plan your trip
No climbing season is given for Yukshin Garden. Our overview of the best time to visit Gilgit-Baltistan explains the general seasonal patterns. Set your actual dates with your operator, check official weather advisories, and leave spare days for bad weather.
Getting there
Teams usually fly into Gilgit Airport or Skardu International Airport, or drive the Karakoram Highway. Babusar Pass and Shandur Pass are other road options. See getting to Gilgit-Baltistan for more. The final approach to Yukshin Garden isn’t recorded, so plan it with your operator.
What to pack for a 6,500 m peak
The regional FAQ packing list covers warm clothes, sturdy shoes, sun protection, insect repellent, first-aid supplies, water and energy bars. For a climb to 6,500 m, you’ll also need technical gear and high-altitude clothing. Start with our packing guide and agree the full list with your operator. If this is your first expedition, try on and test everything at home. Boots that pinch at home will be worse on a glacier.
Learning on a lower peak: getting the most from it
If Yukshin Garden is your first big objective, treat it as a learning expedition as well as a summit attempt. Keep a simple log covering how you felt each day, how you slept, what you ate and drank, and how your gear performed. Notice how long tasks take at altitude, such as melting snow, putting on boots or packing a tent. These notes are valuable if you later aim for a 7,000 m peak, and the list has many of them.
Ask your guide or more experienced teammates to explain their decisions as they make them: why they stop where they do, how they read the weather, when they rope up. You’ll learn more from that than from any book.
Base camp etiquette and the environment
Camping is allowed only in designated areas, and only with a tourism-department permit. Leave No Trace principles and proper waste disposal apply. See our camping regulations page for details.
Local customs matter too. Dress modestly, respect local traditions, and remove shoes before entering a mosque or a home. Always ask before photographing people, and follow the photography restrictions in border areas.
Staying safe
- Climb slowly and take acclimatization seriously.
- Agree on turnaround times as a team.
- Travel with experienced local drivers on mountain roads.
- Keep emergency numbers saved and written down.
The Tourist Police can be reached on 1422 within Gilgit-Baltistan, or 05811-930055 from outside GB.
What’s not on this page
We don’t include route names, grades, ascent history or business recommendations for Yukshin Garden, because none of them are in the verified record. If you find them elsewhere, check them carefully.
Frequently asked questions
How high is Yukshin Garden?
It’s listed at 6,500 metres on the NADRA List of Peaks, in the snapshot dated 2026-08-26.
Is Yukshin Garden the lowest peak on the list?
Nearly. Of the 104 peaks with a listed elevation, only one is lower, and 102 are higher.
Is Yukshin Garden the same as Yukshin Garden Sar?
No. Yukshin Garden Sar is a separate entry, listed at 7,200 m.
Is Yukshin Garden the same as Yakshin Garden I?
No. Yakshin Garden I is a separate entry, listed at 7,400 m.
Is Yukshin Garden a good first expedition peak?
It may suit climbers who already have high-altitude and basic glacier skills. Its listed height still makes it a serious objective, so discuss your experience with a registered operator.
Which peaks are closest in height?
Savoia Kangri (6,550 m), Kuk Sar Peak – IV (6,566 m) and Makrong Chhish (6,590 m).
Do I need a permit?
Yes. It’s an official listed peak, so the NADRA and Tourism Department/DTS processes apply.
Which district is Yukshin Garden in?
The NADRA table doesn’t say. Confirm with your operator and the permit authorities.
Are routes listed?
No. Routes and grades are left out until verified records exist.
Who should I call in an emergency?
Call the Tourist Police on 1422 within Gilgit-Baltistan, or 05811-930055 from outside GB.
Source
List of Peaks (Gilgit-Baltistan) · Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) · Accessed 2026-08-26