It is located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas, Pakistan. The mountain is a popular destination for climbers, with many attempts at its summit. However, Broad Peak is considered a challenging climb due to its steep slopes and unstable weather conditions.

A. Trekking Fees Rise, Sparking Debate in Nepal
B.

* Trekking fees for foreigners have increased. * The new fees are $300 for the summer season, $200 for autumn, and $100 for winter. * The increase has been met with mixed reactions.

Each additional climber cost an extra $3,000. For 2025, Gilgit-Baltistan authorities have got rid of the collective fee and established an individual royalty of $5,000 per climber. A group of seven climbers that paid $12,000 this year will therefore pay $35,000 in 2025. That’s nearly a 200% increase. The revised fees and regulations are aimed at streamlining mountaineering operations in the region and are set to take effect immediately.