Diran Peak Expedition

32 Days 31 Nights
Max Guests : 16
Wifi Available
Apr - Aug

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Air fares
3 Nights Hotel Accomodation
On Trip Transport
2 Meals / day

Price Excludes

Driver Service Fee
Guide Service Fee
Room Service Fees

Diran is a mountain in the Karakoram range in Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Diran Peak Base Camp Trek is famous by its easy access. This 7,266-metre (23,839 ft) pyramid shaped mountain lies to the east of Rakaposhi (7,788m). Diran is a dangerous mountain also called the third killer mountain in Pakistan as its snow faces are often laden with avalanche prone snow slopes and so far, causing many events resulting in dozens of deaths. Diran was first climbed in 1968 by three Austrians: Rainer Goeschl, Rudolph Pischinger and Hanns Schell. Earlier attempts by a German expedition in 1959 and an Austrian expedition in 1964 were unsuccessful.

Access Routes:

To commence this high-altitude journey, the typical approach starts in Gilgit, leading to Minapin through Hapaken and the Boulter Glacier. This picturesque journey offers breathtaking views of the Nagar Valley, adorned with lush agricultural fields and thriving orchards. Alternatively, the enchanting Karakoram Highway, which meanders through the Hunza Valley, provides a convenient route to the awe-inspiring realm of Diran Peak.

Climbing Challenges:

Conquering Diran is no small feat. The peak is renowned for its technical difficulties, including formidable ice walls, elusive hidden crevasses, and treacherous soft snowfields. It is further notorious for the unpredictability of its fierce storms and the perpetual risk of avalanches, making it a formidable undertaking for even the most seasoned climbers.

Join our Expedition:

Join our exclusive Diran Peak expeditions for an unforgettable high-altitude adventure in the heart of the Karakoram Range. Whether you prefer the challenges of a summer climb or the thrill of a winter ascent, we offer guided expeditions to this iconic peak. As part of our services, we provide a 60% peak fee discount for private groups, making your journey even more accessible. Contact us now for a personalized quote, comprehensive services, and a well-structured program to conquer Diran Peak or Minapin Peak. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore one of Pakistan’s most beautiful and formidable mountains.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Islamabad

You will be greeted by the team of Hunza Adventure Tours at Islamabad International airport. Then transfer you along with your luggage to a centrally located hotel in Islamabad. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
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Day 2 Islamabad – Chilas:

Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway en route we will stop at Shatial rock carving then further drive to Chilas arrival in Chilas check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chilas.

Day 3 Chilas – Mainpin

In the morning after breakfast drive to Gilgit and after lunch continue to Minapin for about 2-hrs, On the way (70km) the road gradually climbs approximately every 10-km difference of 100m. You will enjoy a spectacular view of mount Rakaposhi (7788m) having many habitantes and villages around its foothills, with its snow crown changing color with light. The route abounds with terraced fields, particularly apricot, apple, and walnut trees at most spectacular either in blossom or during autumn.
We will also stop at a place where continents collide, MKT, Main Karakoram Thrust. This is the collision of the Indo-Pak and the Eurasian plate located at the Chalt. The point of continental collision (MKT, Main Karakoram Thrust) is marked in these areas. The history of tectonic evolution has a very close relationship with different periods of organic movement caused by underthrusting of the Indo-Pakistan (Indian) plate toward the north below the Eurasian Plate. Due to this continental collision raise of Karakoram and the Himalayas took place, which is the highest as well as the youngest mountain ranges in the world. Indo-Pak plate is still subducting under the Eurasian plate. The mountain chain being squeezed upward as the Indo-Pak plate pushes against the Eurasia plate. The mountains are rising at an average rate of 7 mm per year. Arrival in Minapin Village 2000M and overnight in Minapin.

Day 4 Minapin – Hapakun:

Minapin to Hapakun 2800M (3 hours, 5.8 km and 800m Ascent) It takes a maximum of 3 hours to reach Hapakun (2800m) from Diran Guesthouse situated at Minapin village. Trek starts from the village along with a canal under shaded trees 15 minutes towards the Minapin River. The trail turns south into the canyon and crosses a footbridge over the river’s true left bank after 10 minutes. The trail continues through the juniper trees to a grassy-tiered meadow of Hapakun. From the meadow of Hapakun you can have a view of Hachindar and Maiun peaks above the Hunza river. Overnight Camping in Hapakun.

Day 5 Hapakun – Rakaposhi base camp:

Hapakun to Tagaphari 3300M (2-3 hours, 3km, 450m ascent). A steep trail continues from Hapakun to Tagaphari. The trail eases off and contours the rocky slope for 30 minutes to a verdant bowl where wildflowers and colorful songbirds thrive. Sweeping gently through the meadow, the trail enters scattered juniper stands and climbs switchbacks to the windy ridge top, where Diran, Rakaposhi, and their interconnecting ice wall finally come into full view. The trail thins and traverses a rocky cliff above the spectacularly broken Minapin 15 minutes to Tagaphari (3261m) Taga means muddy and Phari means pool in Burushaski Language. From Tagaphari you can catch the sunset on Diran and overnight in the tent.

Day 6 Rakaposhi Base Camp - Diran Base Camp

Day 07-27 20 days for acclimatization and climbing

Day 28 Base Camp – Minapin: One full day trek back to Minapin.

Day 29 Minapin – Besham: By coach drive back to Besham on KKH it will take 10 hours.

Day 30 Besham – Islamabad: Morning drive to Islamabad(275km), it will take 06 to 07 hours.