Ultar Sar Basecamp
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Distance
- 11.7km
- Elevation gain
- 995 m
- Duration
- 5h
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
The journey
Ultar Sar Basecamp is an 11.7km hard out-and-back hike in Hunza & Nagar. It climbs 995 m and takes about 5h.
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Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 2,336 m.
Today
10°3°
Precipitation 7
Tomorrow
16°0°
Sun
19°4°
Mon
20°7°
Precipitation 0.5
Tue
19°7°
Precipitation 0.3
Expect roughly 6°C colder at the high point (3,328 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultar Sar Basecamp the same as climbing Ultar Sar?
No; reaching basecamp is a trekking objective, while summiting Ultar Sar requires serious technical mountaineering
Do you need climbing equipment to reach the basecamp?
The approach to basecamp is a trek, but climbing equipment is required if continuing toward the summit.
Where does the Ultar Sar approach begin?
The normal approach goes through the Hunza Valley toward Bathbakor and Ultar Nala
Can you see other major peaks from the trek?
Yes, the Hunza area provides views of major peaks including Ultar Sar, Ladyfinger and surrounding Karakoram mountains.
Why is Ultar Sar famous among mountaineers?
Its dramatic rise above Hunza and difficult technical climbing history have made it a notable Karakoram peak.
Has Ultar Sar been successfully climbed?
Yes, the first ascent was made in 1996 by Akito Yamazaki and Kiyoshi Matsuoka.
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