Mountain

Noshaq

Afghanistan · Wakhan Corridor

Noshaq is the highest mountain in Afghanistan and the country's defining high-altitude expedition objective.

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Noshaq is the highest mountain in Afghanistan and the country's defining high-altitude expedition objective.

Altitude, remoteness, changing snow conditions, and expedition logistics make Noshaq a serious climb that requires a capable support structure.

A long trekking line through the Afghan Wakhan focused on wide valleys, Pamir access, and remote mountain travel rather than one summit day.

The normal Afghanistan-side expedition approach and summit line for Noshaq from the upper Wakhan.

MountainNoshaq

Elevation7,492M

Challenge levelSevere

Best seasonVaries by route

Typical time6-12 hours

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