Ultar Sar Expedition

The Ultar Sar Expedition, a quest to conquer the magnificent Ultar Sar, also known as Ultar Peak, promises to be a mountaineering journey unlike any other. This rugged peak is located in the Batura Muztagh sub-range of the Karakoram Mountains, rising to a stunning height of 7,388 metres (24,239 ft).

Ultar Sar stands out from other peaks because it has two summits, Ultar I and Ultar II, each of which presents climbers with a difficult vertical ascent. Ten kilometres to the northeast, in Pakistan’s gorgeous Hunza Valley, the peak is located close to the charming settlement of Karimabad. Ultar Sar is well-known in the area for its spectacular panoramic views of the entire Hunza-Nagar Valley and its steep vertical ascent.

Ultar Sar shares its domain with the spectacular Shispare (7,611 metres) and the beautiful Hunza Peak (6,270 metres) and is surrounded by outstanding neighbours, including the renowned Lady Finger Peak, popularly known as “Bubli Mo Tin.” In addition to the mountain being encircled by glaciers like Attabad, Ultar, Hassan Abad, and Batura, the Hunza River runs beautifully close.

Ultar Sar rose to renown in the 1990s after being mistakenly dubbed the world’s tallest unclimbed independent peak, leading to a flurry of ascent attempts. However, despite perhaps 15 attempts throughout the 1980s and 1990s, nobody was able to reach this difficult apex.

When Akito Yamazaki and Kiyoshi Matsuoka, two members of the Japanese Alpine Club, successfully climbed Ultar Sar’s summit via Bathbakor Base Camp in 1996, the tale of triumph finally came to pass. This amazing accomplishment began a new chapter in the mountain’s history.

With tourists pouring into the Hunza and Nagar Valley region in recent years, Ultar Sar Base Camp has grown to be a well-liked location for trekking and hiking aficionados.

It takes a strong person to climb Ultar Sar. This physically challenging summit features dangerous crevasses, jagged ridges, overhanging boulders, and variable weather. It is a test only fit for elite mountaineers who have a great deal of experience and competence.

Avalanches frequently occur on the mountain, and the dangers were cruelly highlighted in July 2018 when an avalanche struck three international climbers who were stuck at Ultar Peak’s 19,000-foot elevation. Two mountaineers were successfully rescued after a risky rescue attempt led by the Pakistan Army Aviation, while the third mountaineer perished due to the severe conditions brought on by the avalanche.

Join the Ultar Sar Expedition to test your mettle against one of Karakoram’s most technically challenging and breathtaking peaks. You’ll be surrounded by the stunning landscapes of this region, where danger and adventure coexist, but the exhilaration of the climb is unsurpassed.

Highlights

• Competitive rates for a peak in Pakistan’s untamed mountains that is part of the 7,000-meter club
• For logistical arrangements to and from the summit, a field office and permanent staff are needed.
• Itinerary based on the extensive knowledge and experience of our mountain guide
• Breathtaking mountain views throughout the expedition
•  Karakoram Trails is a fully authorized indigenous adventure company
• Our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC) typically guides fixed departures.
• Private groups are always a key priority for us.
• Both guided adventures and unguided (alpine-style) climbing are catered to by our company.
• Both “base camp services” and “full board services” are what we offer.
• Sherpas from Nepal can be hired promptly (at least six months before arrival in Pakistan).
• The following High-Altitude Assistance is chargeable.
• a. High Altitude Porter (HAP) from Pakistan, who will transport 20 kg of personal gear between camps
  b. A Nepalese private sherpa, or personal guide/porter, will accompany you on your journey, carry up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of personal gear, meltwater, cook, and be there for you at all times.
  c. Personal equipment transportation service: Sherpas transport up to 10 kg (22 lbs) of personal items between camps and up and down the mountain.