Momhil Sar Explained

Momhil Sar
Other Name:Mumhail Sar
Elevation M:7414
Elevation Ref:[1]
Ranked 64th
Prominence M:980
Listing:List of mountains in Pakistan
Range:Karakoram
Parent Peak:Trivor
Location:Shimshal, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Native Name:Urdu: {{nq|مومہل سر
Map:Pakistan#Gilgit Baltistan
Label Position:left
Coordinates:36.3194°N 75.0351°W
First Ascent:1964[2]

Momhil Sar (ur|{{nq|مومہل سر), or Mumhail Sar as pronounced in Wakhi is at 7414m (24,324feet) above sea level, is the 64th highest mountain peak in the world. Mumhail Sar in Wakhi means the mountain that overlooks or is above Grandmother's cattle pen or paddock. It is situated in Shimshal Valley the Hispar Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram range, a few kilometres to the north-west of its parent peak Trivor.

A group from the Styrian High-touring Section of the Austrian Alpine Association, led by, made the first ascent on June 29, 1964. Initially they attempted to climb the southeast ridge but were unsuccessful so a few days later they returned to Camp 3 and crossed the southeast wall of Momhil Sar,, Hanns Schell,, and then reached the summit via the south ridge.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 18695. Momhil Sar, Pakistan. 12 December 2019.
  2. Asia, Pakistan, Momhil Sar . American Alpine Journal . American Alpine Club . 1965 . 12 December 2019.
  3. Momhil Sar (24,090 feet) . Himalayan Journal. 1966. Horst . Schindlbacher .
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    . 107-114 . 9 September 2024 .