Noshaq Peak Expedition
The Noshaq Peak Expedition is a dangerous and awe-inspiring expedition to the spectacular Noshaq Peak, which is located in the enormous Hindu Kush Range near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Noshaq Peak, at a height of 7,492 meters (24,580 feet), is the second-highest peak in the Hindu Kush after Tirich Mir.
Adventurers will begin on an exciting 11-hour road journey from Islamabad or a short 40-minute flight to reach this tough trek through the gorgeous Chitral District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The trip can also be reached from QaziDeh, Afghanistan, providing a unique cross-border component to the adventure.
Trip Highlights
Highlights
- Competitive costs for a seven-thousander peak in Pakistan's untamed highlands.
- Field office and permanent staff for logistical arrangements to and from the summit
- Our mountain guide's local expertise and considerable experience informed our itinerary
- Stunning mountain views during the expedition
- Silkroad Guide is a fully authorized indigenous adventure company
- Our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC) generally guides fixed departures.
- Private groups are always a key priority for us.
- We provide guided adventures as well as non-guided (alpine style) climbing.
- We provide "base camp services" as well as "full board services."
- The following are examples: High Altitude Support is provided at an additional cost.
- a. Personal Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) - will transport 20 kg of personal gear between camps
- b. Nepalese Private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) - Carries up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of your personal kit, climbs with you, melts water, cooks, and will be with you at all times.
- c. Personal equipment transportation – Sherpas transport up to 10kg (22 lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps.
Holiday Overview
The conquest of Noshaq Peak is littered with remarkable exploits, including the first ascent in 1960 by a Japanese team led by Prof. Sakato. A notable winter achievement is the "First Winter Climb of any 7000m peak" by a Polish Expedition in 1973, which is the only winter climb of Noshaq mountain to date.
Hanifa Yousifi became the first female climber to complete the Noshaq Peak expedition in 2018, breaking records and achieving new milestones, while Afghanistan celebrated its inaugural expedition to the summit in 2009.
Aside from its mountaineering achievements, the Hindu Kush Range in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is a spectacular 800-kilometer-long spectacle. It combines seamlessly with the Himalayas and Karakoram peaks as it crosses the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, presenting a landscape of incomparable grandeur.
Climbers on the Noshaq Peak Expedition will be treated to breathtaking views of some of the world's greatest mountains and glaciers. The adventure offers not only a thrilling adventure but also a profound connection with nature's grandeur, leaving participants with lasting memories and a sense of accomplishment that will last long after they return.
The Noshaq Peak Expedition appeals with its allure of adventure, exploration, and triumph against nature's tremendous heights to those looking for a true test of their climbing skills and an opportunity to immerse themselves in the raw grandeur of the Hindu Kush.
