Koyo Zom

Koyo Zom rises to 6,872 meters in the Hindu Raj range, featuring steep ice fields and a distinct northwest face between Hindu Kush and Karakoram mountains.

The Austrian mountaineering team completed the first ascent of Koyo Zom in 1968, followed by British climbers who reached the summit through the eastern route in 1974.

The mountain stands near the intersection of three countries, serving as a natural boundary marker between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan in the Yarkhun Valley region.

Climbers planning to reach Koyo Zom require extensive high-altitude experience, specialized equipment, and several weeks of acclimatization before attempting the summit ascent.

The northwest face route, established in 2019 and named 'The Great Game', involves technical climbing through mixed terrain, chimneys, and ice fields at extreme altitudes.

Location: Chitral District

Elevation above the sea: 6,872 m

GPS coordinates: 36.73034,73.23963

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07