Muztagh Ata

Muztagh Ata, also spelled as Muztagata, meaning : “Father of Ice Mountain”, is one of the biggest glaciers in China. It is 7546 meters above sea level. It is located in Aktu county of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture  on the Karakorum Highway next to Karakul Lake.

Muztahg Ata lies south of Kunlun Mountain, Pamir plateau is to the west, KunLun Mountain & Tian Shan Mountains are to the north. Muztahg Ata is near Konger nine peaks. Among Konger nine peaks, the highest peak is 7719m above sea level. It is a wild landscape for those interested  in trekking.

Muztagh Ata

The first person to climb Muztagh Ata was the Swedish explorer Sven Hedin in 1894. He attempted to reach the summit by riding yaks and was accompanied by local Kirgiz guides. Unfortunately, they didn’t reach the summit. Attempts in 1900, 1904 and 1947 by other experience and famous climbers were also unsuccessful. In 1956, a group of Soviet and Chinese climbers successfully made it to the summit by using the west ridge. Today, there are several  routes which climbers use to reach the summit.

Muztagh Ata

Two types of tours can be arranged at and around Muztagh Ata. Professional climbing tours to Muztagh Ata can be arranged with mountaineering associations. We can arrange trekking around the Karakul Lake and Muztagh Ata. The best time to climb the Muztagh Ata is between late June and late August. Going earlier or later may result deep snow or fresh snow, and icy slopes.