Terich Mir facts for kids
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Tirich Mir summit at night
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,708 m (25,289 ft) Ranked 33rd |
| Prominence | 3,908 m (12,822 ft) Ranked 30th |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Error {{native name}}: an IETF language tag as parameter {{{1}}} is required (help) |
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 Tirich Mir
Location in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tirich Mir
Location in Pakistan
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| Parent range | Hindu Kush |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | A. Næss, P. Kvernberg, H. Berg, and T. Streather in 1950 |
| Easiest route | glacier/snow/ice |
Tirich Mir is a giant mountain in Pakistan. It is the tallest mountain in the Hindu Kush mountain range. At 7,708 meters (about 25,289 feet) above sea level, it is also the highest peak in the world outside of the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges.
This amazing mountain is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It is the 33rd highest mountain in the world. You can easily see Tirich Mir from the town of Chitral nearby. It is the highest mountain in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In fact, it is the highest mountain in Pakistan, not counting the Gilgit Baltistan region.
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First Climbers
The first time anyone successfully climbed Tirich Mir was on July 21, 1950. A team from Norway made this historic climb. The climbers were Arne Næss, P. Kvernberg, H. Berg, and Tony Streather. Their adventure was even shown in a movie called Tirich Mir til topps.
Getting to the Mountain
The last village you will find in the Chitral District before reaching the mountain is called Tirich. This valley starts where the Tirich River meets the Torkhow River. It goes up to a place called Shagrom. Shagrom is the last place where people live all year round.
Beyond Shagrom, you will find summer pastures. Shepherds bring their animals here. These paths lead up to the lower Tirich glacier. Further up, seven smaller valleys meet at a place called Tirich Concordia. Here, many glaciers slide down and join together.
What Does the Name Mean?
People believe the name Tirich Mir means "King of Tirich." Tirich is the name of a side valley in the Mulkhow valley of Chitral. This valley leads right up to Tirich Mir.
Another idea for the name comes from the Wakhi language. In Wakhi, trich means shadow or darkness, and mir means king. So, Tirich Mir could mean "King of Darkness." It might have gotten this name because it casts very long shadows on the Wakhan side of the mountain.
Mountain Climate
The weather on Tirich Mir is very cold. A weather station at 4,245 meters (about 13,927 feet) above sea level shows this. This area has a Tundra or Alpine climate. This means it has moderately cold winters and cool summers. The temperatures are usually above freezing in summer.
The average temperature for the whole year is about -5.25°C (22.55°F). This is cold enough for the ground to be frozen all the time, which is called permafrost. In January, the coldest month, the average temperature is -17.5°C (0.5°F). In July and August, the warmest months, the average temperature is about 6.5°C (43.7°F).
The lowest temperatures can drop to -23°C (-9.4°F) in January. Even in July and August, the lowest temperatures can be around 0°C (32°F).
| Climate data for Tirich Mir (4,235 m asl) Averages (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −12 (10) |
−11 (12) |
−7 (19) |
−2 (28) |
3.0 (37.4) |
9.0 (48.2) |
13.0 (55.4) |
13.0 (55.4) |
9.0 (48.2) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−6 (21) |
−10 (14) |
−0.08 (31.86) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −17.5 (0.5) |
−16 (3) |
−12 (10) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
3.5 (38.3) |
6.5 (43.7) |
6.5 (43.7) |
3.0 (37.4) |
−4 (25) |
−10 (14) |
−15 (5) |
−5.25 (22.55) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −23 (−9) |
−21 (−6) |
−17 (1) |
−11 (12) |
−6 (21) |
−2 (28) |
0.0 (32.0) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−8 (18) |
−14 (7) |
−20 (−4) |
−10.4 (13.3) |
| Source: Meteoblue | |||||||||||||
Local Stories and Legends
The people who live near Tirich Mir have many interesting stories about it.
The Goddess Krumai
The Kalash people, who follow an ancient religion, believe this mountain is the home of a goddess named Krumai. She often appears as a wild goat. Krumai is also linked to childbirth.
One legend says that Krumai was bothering the other gods. So, a god named Imra chased her and threw her into a fast river. But Krumai was strong! She jumped up the river and ran up a cliff. Her hooves even shaped the cliff as she climbed. Then, she showed her true form and prepared a big feast for the other gods. After that, they welcomed her into their group of gods.
The Fairies of Tirich Mir
The Chitrali people, who are Muslim, have a different belief. They think Tirich Mir is a fortress where fairies live. They believe that no one should climb the mountain. If someone tries to climb it, it will bring death to them. These mountain fairies are known as "Bohtan Doyak," which means "the stone throwers."
See also
- Akhlan Terich
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- List of mountains in Pakistan
- List of highest mountains on Earth
- List of Ultras of the Karakoram and Hindu Kush
In Spanish: Tirich Mir para niños
