Nanga Parbat , locally known as Diamer (دیامر), is the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres (26,660 ft) above sea level. Located in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan region, Pakistan. Nanga Parbat is the western anchor of the Himalayas. The name Nanga Parbat is derived from the Sanskrit which together mean "Naked Mountain". The mountain is locally known by its Tibetan name Diamer or Deo Mir, meaning "huge mountain".
Nanga Parbat is one of the 14 eight-thousanders. An immense, dramatic peak rising far above its surrounding terrain, Nanga Parbat is known to be a difficult and challenging climb.
Hundreds of mountain climbers or mountaineer visit to Nanga Parbat each year. This is also called "Killer mountain" because of highest ratio of deaths of mountaineers.
