Sakar Sar

Sakar Sar reaches an elevation of 6,272 meters, standing as a prominent peak along the border between Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor and Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region.

The mountain remained unclimbed until August 13, 1999, when a Japanese expedition team of four climbers and two carriers successfully reached the summit.

The mountain stands near the Dilisang Pass, which served as a traditional trading route connecting Kyrgyz and Wakhi communities across the mountainous border.

The ascent requires a 26-day expedition starting from Sost, following the Karakoram Highway to Baba Gundi village before establishing multiple camps for acclimatization.

With 1,344 meters of prominence, Sakar Sar ranks as the twelfth most prominent peak in Badakhshan and the twentieth in Afghanistan.

Elevation above the sea: 6,272 m

GPS coordinates: 36.89835,74.24493

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:37