Rakaposhi (7788m)
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Rakaposhi (Räkapoşi) is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan. It is situated in the Nagar Valley approximately 100 km north of the city of Gilgit. Rakaposhi means "shining wall" in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Rakaposhi Peak. Rakapushi and Dumani ("Mother of Mist"). It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest and is said to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakaposhi
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Coordinates: 36°8'31"N 74°29'26"E
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- Tupopdan mountain ridge (highest point 6106 m) 59 km
- Palgad 70 km
- Mazeno Ridge 101 km
- Gangs Singy 117 km
- Kachh Gali Mountains 172 km
- Musa ka Musalla 188 km
- Beautiful Mountains 188 km
- Bungus Valley 200 km
- Shamshabari Range 202 km
- Ghulmet glacier 4.8 km
- Masot Glacier 5.1 km
- Biro Glacier 5.4 km
- Pisun Glacier 6.6 km
- Bagrote Valley 16 km
- Danyore Nala 16 km
- Nomal 21 km
- Nasirabad 23 km
- Nagar 2 25 km
- buddlas gulmat (shakir baig) 26 km