Ultar

Standing at 7,388 meters, Ultar rises over 5,300 meters above the Hunza River within a span of 9 kilometers in the Karakoram range.

Before 1996, more than fifteen climbing expeditions attempted to reach Ultar's summit without success, resulting in multiple casualties among mountaineers.

The mountain peak holds a place in regional stories as the residence of a fairy queen who lived in a mountain palace.

Climbing expeditions to Ultar require approximately 40 days, including acclimatization periods and proper climbing phases in temperatures suitable for ascent.

Two separate Japanese teams achieved the first successful ascents of Ultar in July 1996, establishing different routes to reach the summit.

Location: Gilgit-Baltistan

Elevation above the sea: 7,388 m

GPS coordinates: 36.40361,74.69434

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:03