12 Days Rakaposhi and Diran Peak Trekking
12 Days Rakaposhi and Diran Peak Trekking
About this trek
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
12 days
For ages 18 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experience local guides
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Experience the shortest and easiest treks in the Karakoram with Rakaposhi and Diran Peak Trekking. This excellent, short trek from Minapin to the base camps offers striking views, green meadows, icy v...
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Highlights
Views of Rakaposhi (7,788m) and Diran Peak (7,266m)- Trek through alpine meadows and glacier moraines
- Cross the Katchelly Glacier to Diran Base Camp
- Visit Baltit and Altit forts in Hunza
- Sunset photography at Duiker Viewpoint
- Experience local Balti hospitality and culture
- Sweeping views of Minapin Glacier
- Lush green pastures and juniper forests
What's Included
Liaison with Ministry of Tourism for climbing permit processHotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, ChilasAll meals during the trek and at B.C. as per itineraryPorterage of 75 kg per person to B.C., 50 kg on returnRoad transfers between airport/hotel as per itinerarySleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen, toilet tentKitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuelWages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook, assistantsItinerary
Your Guide will meet and welcome you at the airport, and then you will be moved to the hotel.
Drive for Chilas utilizing Babusar Top, Kaghan Valley, lodging at Chilas.
You will proceed along the Indus and Hunza Stream to Minapin. You will appreciate a marvelous perspective on Mount Rakaposhi. Minapin is a little, comfortable town and the beginning stage for both Rakaposhi and Diran Peaks.
A lofty path proceeds from Hapakun to Tagaphari. Moving delicately through the glade, the path leads to the breezy edge top, where Diran, Rakaposhi, and their interconnecting ice divider at long last come into full view.
Trek to Rakaposhi BC. A narrow field between the lateral moraine and Rakaposhi is generally referred to as Rakaposhi Base Camp.
Trek to the Basecamp is an awesome walk. You will walk 3 hours to reach the foot of Diran (7270m). From Diran, journeying south-east up the valley towards the Icy mass carries you to the Ice sheet, close underneath Diran.
Descend to Hapakun for about 2 hrs for an overnight stay in camp.
Early in the morning, drive to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, after lunch visit Baltit and Altit forts, walk-in village, and explore the area. Evening drive to Duiker Viewpoint for sunset photography.
We will drive back to Gilgit, and then drive to Chilas via KKH
10 to 12-hour drive to reach Islamabad
Helpful answers
This trek leads to the base camps of two majestic Karakoram giants — Rakaposhi (7,788 m) and Diran Peak (7,266 m) — via alpine meadows and glacier moraines in the Hunza and Nagar Valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
This is considered one of the easier Himalayan/Karakoram treks in Pakistan — easy to moderate — suitable for fit walkers with basic multi-day trekking experience.
The ideal trekking season is May to September when snow has melted, mountain views are clear, and the pastures are lush.
Rakaposhi Base Camp (also called Tagaphari) sits around 3,200–3,300 m and Diran Base Camp is around 3,700 m — relatively moderate for the Karakoram.
Yes — this trek is widely regarded as one of the easiest Karakoram base camp treks, making it suitable for trekkers with good fitness and basic multi-day hiking experience.
What to know
- Trek runs from May to September season
- Mild altitude effects possible above 3,000m
- Mobile coverage limited at higher camps
- Fixed camping sites with access to clean water
- Start trekking in morning to avoid sunburn
- Gradual ascent helps with acclimatisation
- Stay hydrated and communicate symptoms to guide
- People without basic multi-day trekking experience
- Those with severe altitude sensitivity
- Travelers outside May-September season
- Good trekking boots
- Layered clothing for variable temperatures
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, SPF)
- Water bottle
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp
- Warm sleeping bag for camping
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