Despite its impressive height and unique pyramid shape, Shaigiri is greatly overshadowed by its giant neighbor to the north, the 8,126-metre Nanga Parbat.

Though the peak itself is seldom climbed, its northern base camp (11,989 ft; 3,654 m) is a summer destination for travelers, mountaineers and local herdsmen.

From Shaigiri's base, Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face and the eastern end of the Mazeno Wall are visible.

Shaigiri is accessible via the Astore Valley, which opens to the great Indus River south of Gilgit.

Most treks to Shaigiri, the Mazeno Pass and Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face are staged from the remote village of Tarashing, which is reached by jeep from Astore.