Sarwali Peak Explained

Sarwali Peak
Coordinates:35.1315°N 74.437°W
Map:Kashmir
Other Name:Dabbar Peak
Toshe Ri
Toshain-I
Elevation M:6,326
Elevation Ft:20,755

Sarwali Peak, also known as Dabbar Peak, Toshe Ri, and Toshain-I, is a mountain peak located at an altitude of in Neelum District of the Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located at the junction of the Neelam and Shounter valleys [1] on Toshain/Rupal Glacier towering in Rupal Valley of Nanga Parbat. It is the highest point in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.[2] [3]

Climbing history

There has been no documented successful ascent of the peak.The ridge line that forms Toshain walls houses Toshain II, Toshain III, Toshain IV and Toshain V (Shounter Peak),[4] which all are technical in nature and heavily glaciated.

In 2004, an expedition from the Kashmir Tourism Department abandoned their summit attempt after their team leader experienced altitude sickness.[5]

In 2009, German climbers Robert Koschitzki and Christian Walter reached Sarwali Peak's foresummit, 150m below the true summit. They had to turn back due to high avalanche danger.[6]

In 2015, a Pakistani expedition made an attempt on the peak, approaching from Sarwali Glacier. On 31 August, climbers Imran Junaidi, Khurram Rajpoot, and Usman Tariq began their summit push. After being sighted at 5,500m, the climbers lost contact with the remainder of their team. Despite search and rescue efforts, they could not be found.

15-August-2024 dead bodies of Imran, Usman, Khurram recovered. Mr Imran Arif going on siranwali peak he found these dead

On 29 June 2019, Simon Messner soloed the summit of Toshe III, locally known as Geshot.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sarwali Peak . dead . Pakistan Alpine Institute . 2015-06-21 . 2015-07-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150710131855/http://www.pakistanalpine.com/sarwali-peak/ .
  2. Web site: Public Sector Development Programme 2007-08 . Planning and Development Department . June 21, 2015.
  3. Web site: Khan . Muhammad Farooq . 6 February 2022 . Kashmir Valleys – a serene abode to nature lovers . 12 March 2023 . Associated Press of Pakistan.
  4. Web site: AAC Publications - Corrected history on Laila Peak/Toshain II; Schlagintweit Peak (5,971m), first ascent; Mamu Choti (ca 5,730m), possible first ascent; attempts on Toshain I and Peak 6,324m . 2023-03-12 . publications.americanalpineclub.org.
  5. Web site: AAC Publications - Nanga Parbat Range, Toshe Ri, South Side, Attempt and Tragedy . 2024-08-02 . publications.americanalpineclub.org.
  6. Web site: AAC Publications - Corrected history on Laila Peak/Toshain II; Schlagintweit Peak (5,971m), first ascent; Mamu Choti (ca 5,730m), possible first ascent; attempts on Toshain I and Peak 6,324m . 2024-08-02 . publications.americanalpineclub.org.
  7. Web site: 5 July 2019 . Simon Messner completes Solo Ascent of unclimbed Geshot Peak. . 12 March 2023 . Planet Mountain.