Range: Karakoram
Altitude: 6272m
Zone: Open
Duration: 26 Days
Best Time: May-End Sep.
Introduction:
Sakar Sar is situated in Chapursan valley of Gojal (Hunza). It lies on the border of Wakhan and Pakistan. Upto Sost you travel on the KKH. From Sost a jeep track will take you to village of Baba Gundi from where you start your trekking.There is a shrine of Baba Gundi saint in the village. According to the local legend a saint Baba Gundi came begging in the valley and received only some milk from an old woman. To punish the valley the Baba sent flood and mud slick destroying everything except the old woman. Pilgrims from allover northern Pakistan and Wakhan visit Baba Gundi’s shrine.
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