Machai Sar
Pakistani mountain
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Machai Sar (مچائی سر) is the highest peak of Torghar District, it has an elevation of 9,817 feet (2,992 m).[1]
The district had formerly been known as "Kala Dhaka" or "Black Mountain", following on from the creation of the district of Torghar and a wave of militant activity the government of Pakistan had decided to build a police outpost on the peak[2]. The police post is now one of the ten posts in the district of Toghar[3] and covers an area of 4 kanals.[4]
Machai Sar, which is also known as tourist spot,[5] is prone to cold weather and natural hazards during winter months according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority.[6]
In January 2022 after snowfall of between 3-4 feet, Machai Sar was isolated as roads connecting it to surrounding areas were closed due to landslides,[7] the Machaisar Road being 20km in length.[8] The peak can be seen from the Agror Valley and other areas - during colonial rule Machai Sar marked the boundary where British rule did not extend.[9]