Diran is situated between Rakaposhi & Haramosh Massif Diran Peak From Minapin glacierof Karakoram Range, one of the most beautiful mountain in Nagar valley with easy climb of its snow dome.
This peak has a reputation for its treacherous storms and avalanches. Sitting beside the Rakaposhi and Haramosh high peaks which surrounded by Minapin Barpu BoulterDrian View from Rakaposhi base camp glacier, it offers a panoramic view of the Hunza valley. Accessible from Gilgit on KKH to Minapin-Gutens-Hapakun-BC to the pasture land on a beautiful meadow with extraordinary views of the green land of Nagar valley, the down hill of villages gives the picturesque view of agricultural fields and orchard. Diran Peak View from Hunza Karimabad
In 1968 three members of Austrian Expedition climbed Diran. They found Hidden crevasses and high snow Domes on the Northwest ridge.
In 1964 another Austrian Expedition tried to get on the summit from Northwest face but couldn’t succeed, due to bad weather.
Technically it is known to be difficult because of ice walls and hidden crevasses and its soft snow fields. Approach Gilgit- Minapin – Hapakun. Gullies base camp Boulter Glacier.
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3 Hours Before Flight Time
Welcome to Islamabad Airport and transfer to Hotel, Afternoon proceed for City Tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which includes famous Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, Pakistan Monument, Dam ne Koh, Lok Virsa, Museum, Rawalpindi old Bazaar, Raja bazar.
Drive to Naran, after Lunch continue drive to Chilas via Babusar Pass.
Drive to Minapin, Enroute stop at Junction Point of three great Mountain ranges meet, the Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush, at Thalichi for Photography from Nanga Parbat and at Rakaposhi view Point for Photography and Refreshment.
The Trail begins behind the Minapin Village, cross a bridge to the Minapin Rivers True left bank. The Steep Path gives wide views of the Minapin Glacier, and eventually of the entire Rakaposhi-Diran crest line.
Ascend a trail through forest with excellent views of Diran as you rise above the Minapin Glacier. There is Lush Green Tagaphari Meadows also Summer huts with Shepherds just over looking the glaciers supper ice fields.
22 Days in Diran Peak BC for Climbing
Trek back to Rakaposhi BC, after Lunch continue trek down to Hapakun Camp
Trek down to Minapin 4 Hours and Drive to Karimabad After Refreshment local Visit in Karimabad.
Drive to Naran via Babusar. Enroute stop at Various viewpoints for Photography and Refreshment
Drive from Naran to Islamabad. Enroute visit Taxila Museum and Historical Sites.
Transfer to Islamabad Airport for Return Flight