Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan/China

Broad Peak

Trip Guide & 3D Map

Karakoram · Difficulty, season, and access — then explore the 3D terrain

Planning snapshot

Broad Peak is a 26,414 ft summit in the Karakoram (Pakistan/China). PeakAtlas rates it expedition (High-altitude expedition); best season is Jun–Aug. Permit required. Typical staging is Skardu (125 mi). Limited lodging data is mapped from OpenStreetMap for this region — stage in the listed town rather than expecting a full hotel directory. Use the 3D map and trip checklist before you go.

Elevation
26,414 ft
Prominence
5,610 ft
Difficulty tier
Expedition
Best season
Jun–Aug
Permits
Permit required
Staging
Skardu · 125 mi
Mapped lodging
Limited / none mapped
Listed trails
2

As of 2026-07-31 · Figures come from the PeakAtlas3D catalog: surveyed elevations and prominence, curated difficulty tiers, best-season windows, permit notes, staging-town distances, trail lists, and OpenStreetMap lodging near each summit. Not live weather, quotas, or prices.

How hard is Broad Peak, and what do you need before you go?

Broad Peak is listed as High-altitude expedition with a best season of Jun–Aug. Use the difficulty, permit, and staging details below before you commit to a date.

Difficulty
High-altitude expedition
Best season
Jun–Aug
Access / staging
Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

How tall is Broad Peak, and where is it?

Elevation
26,414 ft
Prominence
5,610 ft
Mountain range
Karakoram
Difficulty
High-altitude expedition

What makes Broad Peak notable?

A long summit ridge opposite K2 in the Karakoram.

A long Karakoram ridge peak beside K2, climbed via a classic snow-and-ice West Ridge style route.

After you check trip readiness for Broad Peak, explore the summit on PeakAtlas3D’s interactive 3D topographic map in the Karakoram, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan/China.

Closest places

  • Skardu — Gilgit-Baltistan via Karakoram Hwy
  • ہوشے — Pakistan/China
  • 岑岭县 سېنلىڭ — Pakistan/China

Notable trails & routes

  • West Ridge
  • Normal Route