Chogolisa
Mountain High Himalayan peak in Karakoram range
Chogolisa is a remote Karakoram peak that attracts technical mountaineers to its glaciated ridges and high-altitude routes. Expeditions require experience with complex ice and rock climbing on steep faces.
Chogolisa is a high mountain in the Karakoram range of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, noted for its steep ridges and prominent glacier-fed faces. It is one of the region’s significant seven-thousand-metre peaks and a landmark for mountaineers in the upper Hunza area.
Chogolisa has a history of exploratory climbs during the 20th century and has been the objective of several notable expeditions; it remains less frequently climbed than the region’s most famous summits due to its technical demands and objective hazards.
The peak stands in the Karakoram within Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, among the high peaks that overlook the upper Hunza and Shigar valleys and is approached from regional glacier basins.
- Elevation and climbing character: A high Karakoram peak rising above 7,600 metres and known for steep ridges and technical climbing challenges.
How to Get to Chogolisa #
Access to the region begins in Skardu or Gilgit; most expeditions fly to Skardu or drive the Karakoram Highway then proceed overland to Askole and the Baltoro Glacier. From Askole, treks of several days reach high base camp areas; Chogolisa approaches require extensive expedition planning.
Tips for Visiting Chogolisa #
- Only attempt expeditions with experienced high‑altitude guides and proper acclimatization - Chogolisa is a serious Himalayan peak.
- Check current climbing route information and permit requirements through Pakistan's mountaineering authorities.
- Weather windows are short; coordinate logistics around established expedition schedules (June-August main season).
Best Time to Visit Chogolisa #
Climbers typically approach during the Himalayan summer (June-August); expeditions require careful planning, permits and experienced teams.
Weather & Climate near Chogolisa #
Chogolisa's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -38°C to -4°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -26°C and lows of -38°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -34°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -30°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -35°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
