The Baltoro glacier (commonly misspelt as Baltora) is located in the Karakoram ranges of the Himalayas. It is one of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions and is in Pakistan-administered territory. The Karakoram range contains several of the world's highest peaks including K2, which is near the Baltoro glacier. It is not in the Pamir plateau, Shivalik range, or the Alps.