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Distaghil Sar has a Lunoo score of 7.8/10. This score is based on AI-powered analysis of category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, and recency.

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Distaghil Sar

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Mountain Asia Remote Pakistan Karakoram 7000er

description Distaghil Sar Overview

Distaghil Sar is a major peak located in the Hispar Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram mountains in northern Pakistan. It reaches an elevation of 7,884 meters, making it the highest summit within its specific subrange. The mountain features a long, jagged ridge line with several distinct peaks and is characterized by heavy glaciation. It was first successfully summited in 1960 by an Austrian expedition led by Wolfgang Gansser, who reached the top via the southwest ridge.

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Distaghil Sar ranks #102 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Wildspitze, ahead of Ortler.

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How high is Distaghil Sar and what mountain range is it in?

Distaghil Sar has an elevation of 7,884 meters, making it the highest summit in the Hispar Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram mountains. It is located in northern Pakistan, in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Has Distaghil Sar been successfully climbed?

Distaghil Sar was first summited in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian expedition. It remains a rarely climbed peak due to its remote location, long approach, and technically demanding terrain along its jagged ridge line.

Where is Distaghil Sar located relative to other major Karakoram peaks?

Distaghil Sar sits in the Hispar Muztagh subrange, north of the Hispar Glacier and west of the Shimshal Valley. It is separated from the better-known peaks of the Baltoro Muztagh, such as K2, by a considerable distance and lies in the western Karakoram.

What makes Distaghil Sar's ridge notable for mountaineers?

Distaghil Sar features a long, jagged ridge line with several subsidiary peaks along its length, presenting sustained technical climbing at extreme altitude. The combination of corniced ridges, steep ice, and unpredictable Karakoram weather makes any attempt on the mountain a serious undertaking.

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