Tirich
Tirich, commonly referred to as Tirich Mir, is the highest mountain in the Hindu Kush range and in the Tirich Massif. It rises to 7,708 meters (25,289 feet) above sea level and is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan. The peak is part of the remote alpine region of northern Pakistan and lies among glaciers and rugged high-altitude terrain.
Geography and significance: Tirich Mir forms a dominant landmark in the Hindu Kush and is surrounded by
Climbing history: The first recorded ascent of Tirich Mir occurred in 1950, achieved by a mountaineering expedition.
Etymology and naming: The name Tirich Mir is commonly used in mountaineering literature and maps; local linguistic
See also: Hindu Kush, Chitral Valley, Tirich Glacier, List of highest mountains.