Nanga Parbat is the ninth-highest mountain in the world, with a summit elevation of 8,126 meters (26,660 feet) above sea level. It is located in the western Himalayas in Pakistan and is known as the "Killer Mountain" due to its difficult climbing routes and high fatality rate among climbers. Nanga Parbat means "Naked Mountain" in Hindi/Urdu and is with reference to the south face's exposed rock buttresses. The north face is equally intimidating. In contrast to the south face’s steep rock and ice, a broad barrier of seracs that extend the width of the mountain guards the snowy north face. Most attempts nowadays are via the Westerly Diamir face, which is generally considered to be the easiest and safest with the Kinshofer Route, the normal route.

In 1953, German climber Hermann Buhl made the first successful ascent of Nanga Parbat, climbing alone and without supplemental oxygen. His climb was considered a major achievement in the climbing world and solidified Nanga Parbat's reputation as a challenging and dangerous mountain to climb.

Climbers before the Second World War were convinced that the only way to climb the mountain was from the north via a long arc extending over Rakhiot Peak (7010m), between the two summits of Silberzacken and finally to the summit of Nanga Parbat thereby avoiding a more direct ascent of the north face. The route was dangerously prone to avalanches and exposed to bad weather. 31 people died attempting to climb the mountain leading to it acquiring the infamous name of the “Killer Mountain''. Nanga Parbat is considered one of the most challenging and dangerous mountains to climb, with a high fatality rate. Many climbing routes are steep, exposed, and prone to avalanches and rockfalls. The mountain is also known for unpredictable and severe weather, which can make climbing even more difficult.

The 14 Peaks Expedition, Nanga Parbat expedition will begin in the third week of June starting in Islamabad, and further driving to Chilas. The Vertical height gain from the Base camp to the summit is over 4000m. on which we will aim to place three camps to support your ascent and acclimatization. We will do a frequent rotation to each camp for the best acclimatization. The basecamp is normally set at (4,100m/ 13,451ft), Camp I at (4,600m/15,092ft), Camp II at (5,900m/19,357ft), Camp III (6,750m/22,146ft), Camp IV (7,200m/23,622ft) and Summit (8,125m/26,657ft).