{
"596822": {
"url": "/place/Tirich-Mir",
"shareUrl": "https://www.britannica.com/place/Tirich-Mir",
"title": "Tirich Mir",
"documentGroup": "TOPIC PAGINATED SMALL"
,"gaExtraDimensions": {"3":"false"}
}
}
Tirich Mir
mountain peak, Pakistan
Tirich Mir, highest peak (25,230 ft [7,690 m]) in the Hindu Kush mountain system, lying 155 mi (249 km) north of Peshāwar, Pak., in the North-West Frontier Province near Afghanistan. The Upper Tirich Glacier basin is formed by Tirich Mir East, Tirich Mir (the main summit), peaks to the west, and another group to the north; these peaks form a horseshoe-like semicircle. High precipices rise over the Lower Tirich Glacier and are considered avalanche threats by climbers. The first recorded ascent of Tirich Mir was made by Norwegians in July 1950.
Learn More in these related Britannica articles:
-
Hindu KushThe highest peak is Mount Tirich Mir, which rises near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to 25,230 feet (7,690 metres).… -
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: GeographyTirich Mir rises to 25,230 feet (7,690 metres) and is the highest peak of the northern Hindu Kush. To the south of the Hindu Raj lie the rugged basins of the Panjkora, Swat, and Kandia rivers. The Lesser Himalayas and the Sub-Himalayas are situated in… -
Chitral…region of lofty ranges (Tirich Mir; 25,230 feet [7,690 metres]), fertile valleys, and rich pine forests. It is drained by the Kunar River. Wheat, barley, corn (maize), and rice are the chief crops in the area, and walnuts, grapes, apricots, and mulberries are also grown. Pop. (1998 est.) 29,900.…
History at your fingertips
Tirich Mir
Additional Information
