Record SL-688233 · Wikidata Q271700
Noshaq
Nowshak
No list classifications
Elevation
7,492
m
24,580 ft
Prominence
2,024 m
Isolation
18.9 km
Coordinates
36.4330° N,
71.8303° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaNoshaq, also called Noshakh or Nowshakh (Dari: نوشاخ, Nowshākh, lit. 'new horn'), is the highest mountain in Afghanistan and the second highest in the Hindu Kush mountain range after Tirich Mir at 7,492 m (24,580 ft). Lying on the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan, the north and west sides of the mountain are in Afghanistan whereas the south and eastern sides are in Pakistan. It is the westernmost 7,000 m (22,966 ft) peak in the world. The easiest access to Noshaq is from the village of Qazideh in the Wakhan District of Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan. Foreigners are required to have an Afghan visa, including a special permission letter from Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture.
First ascent
Date
17 Aug 1960
Toshiaki Sakai and Goro Iwatsubo
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darban Zom | 7,119 m | NE 46° | 2.3 km |
| Shingeik Zom | 7,290 m | E 89° | 3.4 km |