Kathmandu, July 26: Nine climbers reached the top of Nanga Parbat (8,125 metres) on July 10, 2024. The mountaineers conquered the ninth highest peak in the world with Seven Summit Treks, a prominent Nepal-based adventure operator.
The expedition team included Ngima Wangdak Sherpa, a climbing guide at SST. Two of the climbers– Israfil Ashurli from Azerbaijan and Vadim Druelle from France–achieved this feat without supplemental oxygen.
The summiteers include:
- Nadhira Al Harthy (Oman)
- Vibeke Andrea Sefland (Norway)
- Thomas Ntavarinos (Greece)
- Israfil Ashurli (No 02) (Azerbaijan)
- Vadim Druelle (No 02) (France)
- Pasang Sherpa (Nepal)
- Ngima Wangdak Sherpa (Nepal)
- Ngima Dorchi Sherpa (Nepal)
- Phubadhile Sherpa (Nepal)
Nanga Parbat
Located in Pakistan, Nanga Parbat is the ninth-highest mountain in the world and the second-highest in Pakistan. Standing at 8,126 metres above sea level, the mountain is known by various names including “Nanga Parbat,” (Naked Mountain) in Urdu, and “Diamir,” which means “King of the Mountains.”
The mountain was first climbed on July 3, 1953, by Austrian climber Hermann Buhl. He did this solo ascent without supplemental oxygen. The mountain is known for its difficult and dangerous climbing routes with a high fatality rate, earning it the nickname “Killer Mountain.”
The peak has been the focus of numerous expeditions and climbing attempts, with varying degrees of success. Despite its challenges, it continues to attract climbers from around the world who seek to conquer its formidable slopes. The mountain’s breathtaking beauty and formidable nature make it a prominent feature in the world of high-altitude mountaineering.
