Pakistani Team Conquers Tirich Mir via Uncharted Route

A team of five climbers hailing from Shimshal Valley in Gilgit Baltistan has successfully scaled Tirich Mir (7,708 meters), the highest peak in the Hindu Kush range. This remarkable achievement was accomplished via a new and technically challenging route.

The groundbreaking ascent occurred on August 1, 2025, under the guidance of celebrated mountaineer Abdul Joshi, recognized as ‘The Pathfinder.’

This expedition formed part of Joshi’s ‘Summit for Climate Change’ initiative, designed to highlight the environmental consequences of climate change in high-altitude and glacial environments.

The team included Abdul Joshi, Hameed Ullah, Faryad Karim, Mansoor Karim, and Nisar Ahmed, all from the mountain village of Shimshal in Hunza.

Their successful climb marks the first time a Pakistani team has summited Tirich Mir using a previously unclimbed route, signifying a milestone in the nation’s mountaineering history.

Beyond their physical accomplishment, the climbers gathered essential climate and environmental information from the remote region to aid ongoing research and shape policies concerning climate resilience in mountainous zones.

Tirich Mir, situated in the Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is known as one of the most challenging peaks in the area.

The successful summit achieved by a local Pakistani team via an unexplored route represents a notable achievement in both adventure and environmental advocacy.