Sakar Sar Peak

Sakar Sar Peak Overview

Sakar Sar is situated in Chapursan valley of Gojal (Hunza). It lies on the border of Wakhan and Pakistan. Upto Sost we travel on the KKH. From Sost a jeep track will take us to village of Baba Gundi from where we start our trekking.
 
There is a shrine of Baba Gundi saint in the village. According to the local legend a saint Baba Gundi came begging in the valley and received only some milk from an old woman. To punish the valley the Baba sent flood and mud slick destroying everything except the old woman. Pilgrims from allover northern Pakistan and Wakhan visit Baba Gundi’s shrine.

Sakar Sar Peak Itinerary

Day 01:Islamabad

Arrival Islamabad. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02:Besham

Drive to Besham. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03:Gilgit

Drive to Gilgit. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04:Sost

Drive to Sost. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05:Baba Gundi

Drive to Baba Gundi by jeep. Overnight at camp.

Day 06:Sakarsar

Trek to Sakarsar BC. Overnight at camp.

Day 07-21:Climbing

15 days for acclimatization and climbing.

Day 22:Baba Gundi

Trek back to Baba Gundi. Overnight at camp.

Day 23:Sost - Karimabad

Drive to Sost and then to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel.

Day 24:Besham

Drive to Besham and overnight at hotel.

Day 25:Islamabad

Drive to Islamabad and overnight at hotel.

Day 26:Islamabad

Fly out. Transfer to airport for your return flight home.