Sajid Ali Sadpara, a renowned mountaineer from Pakistan, has made history once again—this time by scaling Dhaulagiri, the seventh-highest mountain in the world, without the use of supplemental oxygen or external assistance. The peak, which towers at 8,167 meters in the Himalayas of Nepal, is known for its steep ridges and harsh weather, making this achievement a rare and courageous feat.
Announced on May 11, 2025, the successful summit was supported logistically by Seven Summit Treks, a prominent climbing outfitter based in Nepal. Sadpara took to social media shortly after his climb, sharing a proud moment with a photo of himself at the peak, holding Pakistan’s flag high against the backdrop of snow-capped ranges.
This is not just a personal victory for Sadpara, but a continuation of Pakistan’s growing legacy in the world of high-altitude mountaineering. The Gilgit-Baltistan region, his homeland, is home to iconic peaks like K2 and Nanga Parbat and has long produced elite climbers. Sadpara’s success adds to that heritage and reaffirms Pakistan’s place on the global climbing map.
