Islamabad, 8 May, 2025: Pakistani climber Sajid Ali Sadpara has achieved a major milestone by successfully reaching the summit of Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-tallest mountain.
He completed the climb without relying on supplemental oxygen or support from porters; the peak, located in Nepal, stands at 8,167 meters.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed the news on Sunday, calling it a significant accomplishment in high-altitude mountaineering.
This latest success brings Sadpara’s total to nine climbs above 8,000 meters—each completed without the use of artificial aids.
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Sadpara led a four-member Pakistani expedition to Dhaulagiri. The group arrived at base camp on April 6, with the summit attempt officially beginning on May 4.
Prior to the final ascent, Sadpara completed a crucial acclimatisation round up to Camp 3.
The team launched their final summit push from Camp IV on the evening of May 5 at 6:15 pm.
They installed over 350 meters of rope to secure the challenging route and managed to reach the top, making them the first to summit Dhaulagiri during the Spring 2025 season.
At just 29, Sajid has continued to build on the legacy of his late father, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, a celebrated Pakistani mountaineer who died in 2021 during a winter expedition on K2.
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The younger Sadpara is steadily making a name for himself, demonstrating exceptional strength and resilience in some of the world’s harshest environments.
His previous ascents include iconic peaks such as Everest, K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, and both Gasherbrum I and II.
One of his most notable achievements was climbing both Gasherbrum peaks in just under four days, without the help of supplemental oxygen.
Meanwhile, other renowned Pakistani climbers—including Naila Kiani, Sirbaz Khan, and Wajidullah Nagri—are also in Nepal, each aiming to conquer some of the planet’s highest mountains, including Everest and Kanchenjunga.
