Distaghil Sar

Distaghil Sar rises to 7,885 meters with three distinct summits along its 3-kilometer ridge in the Karakoram mountain range.

The first successful climb occurred on June 9, 1960, when Austrian mountaineers Günther Stärker and Diether Marchart reached the summit via the southwest ridge.

The name originates from the Wakhi language of the Shimshal Valley inhabitants, translating to 'above the inner ranch' in their traditional dialect.

Access to the mountain requires extensive preparation, advanced mountaineering skills, and consideration of seasonal weather patterns affecting climbing conditions.

The mountain's top ridge maintains an elevation above 7,400 meters for three kilometers, featuring Northwest, Central, and Southeast peaks with different heights.

Location: Gilgit-Baltistan

Elevation above the sea: 7,885 m

GPS coordinates: 36.32474,75.18840

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:45