Noshaq

Noshaq is a mountain summit located on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan within the Hindu Kush range, reaching approximately 7,500 meters elevation. The peak features steep slopes, rocky ridges, and glaciated zones that define the harsh alpine terrain of the Wakhan region.

The peak was first successfully climbed in 1960 by a Japanese expedition led by Professor Yajiro Sakato via the West ridge route. The mountain remained largely inaccessible for decades until it was reopened for mountaineering expeditions in more recent times.

The reopening of Noshaq to mountaineers represents Afghanistan's commitment to preserving natural landmarks and developing mountain tourism opportunities.

Climbers should prepare for extreme altitude and highly variable weather conditions while planning expeditions during the summer months when conditions are most favorable. Access to the region demands careful preparation, and ascents should be undertaken with experienced local guides and complete high-quality mountaineering gear.

Two Polish mountaineers, Tadeusz Piotrowski and Andrzej Zawada, completed the first-ever winter climb above 7,000 meters globally on this peak in February 1973. This achievement marked a turning point in high-altitude mountaineering and proved that extreme winter expeditions at such heights were possible.

Location: Badakhshan Province

Location: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Elevation above the sea: 7,492 m

GPS coordinates: 36.43297,71.83026

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20