Pakistan · Trekking

12-Day Diran Peak and Rakaposhi Base Camps Trek in Nagar Valley

12 Days Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek to Diran Peak Base Camp for stunning views of Diran Peak (7,266 meters)
02 Reach Rakaposhi Base Camp beneath the magnificent Rakaposhi (7,788 meters)
03 Explore Nagar Valley, known for its vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and dramatic landscapes
04 Follow an accessible and relatively easy Karakoram trek ideal for beginners
05 Walk through serene meadows, lush pastures, glaciers, and panoramic mountain vistas

The Diran Peak and Rakaposhi Base Camps Trek is a thrilling yet approachable 12-day adventure in the breathtaking Nagar Valley of Pakistan's Karakoram region. This journey combines natural beauty, trekking, and cultural exploration, taking you through serene meadows, lush pastures, glaciers, and panoramic mountain landscapes. Enjoy stunning views of Diran Peak (7,266 meters) and the magnificent Rakaposhi (7,788 meters), two of the region's most beautiful high mountains. Short and relatively easy by Karakoram standards, this trek is an excellent introduction for beginners and adventure enthusiasts alike.

The Diran Peak and Rakaposhi Base Camps Trek is a thrilling yet approachable 12-day adventure in the breathtaking Nagar Valley of Pakistan's Karakoram region.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gilgit, Hunza, Chilas, Naran, Besham

Languages English, French, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Islamabad and Sightseeing

Arrive in Islamabad and stay at a hotel. Enjoy sightseeing around Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Day 02

Travel to Gilgit or Chilas

Fly to Gilgit or drive to a hotel in Chilas. If the flight is canceled, travel by road to Chilas via Naran, Kaghan, and Babusar Pass.
Flights to Gilgit always depend on weather conditions.
An alternative option is to travel by road to Chilas or Gilgit.

Day 03

Drive to Karimabad in Hunza

Continue to Karimabad and check in at your hotel. If the flight operates on time, your guide will pick you up from the airport and drive you to Hunza, with a visit to the Rakaposhi viewpoint along the way. After arrival in Karimabad, enjoy some free time.

Day 04

Trek from Minapin to Hapakun Camp

Trek to Hapakun Camp.

Day 05

Trek from Hapakun to Tagaphari Camp

Travel from Hapakun to Tagaphari Camp.

Day 06

Hike to Diran Base Camp

Hike from Tagaphari to Diran Base Camp.

Day 07

Head to Katchelli Lake Camp

Head to Katchelli Lake Camp.

Day 08

Trek Back to Tagaphari Camp

Trek back to Tagaphari Camp.

Day 09

Return to Minapin and Drive to Gilgit

Travel from Minapin and drive to your hotel in Gilgit.

Day 10

Drive to Naran

Drive to your hotel in Naran.

Day 11

Return to Islamabad

Head to your hotel in Islamabad.

Day 12

Departure from Pakistan

Leave Pakistan for your home country.

Where this trip takes you

Nagar Valley meadows, Diran Peak, Rakaposhi, Katchelli Lake Camp

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport/road transfers in an AC coach and four-wheel-drive jeep.
Hotel accommodation and two meals per day.
All meals during the trek.
Sleeping tents, mattresses, and kitchen, toilet, and mess tents with tables and stools.
Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, and related camping gear.
Services of an English-speaking Pakistani guide, cook, and low-altitude porters.
12.5 kg of personal baggage allowance during the trek.
Porterage at airports and hotels, toll taxes, parking fees, etc.
Insurance for field staff and porters/staff.

What's Not Included

International and domestic airfare and airport tax.
Excess baggage weight.
Sleeping bags and personal clothing/equipment.
Extras at hotels such as drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.
Members' travel insurance.
Insurance liability and other costs arising under force majeure conditions, medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage, etc.
COVID test and PCR report.

Know before you go

12 Days Diran Peak Base Camp Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek Pakistan
Diran Peak Base Camp Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek
Trek facts:
- Altitude: 4000 m
- Duration: 12-14 days
- Standard: easy trek
- Season: June-October
This trek is located in Nagar Valley, also known as the Minapin Trek, which has very easy access from the Karakoram Highway. This is one of the shortest and easiest treks leading to the base camps of Karakoram peaks above 7000 m, with sweeping views from Rakaposhi to Diran. The Minapin Glacier sweeps down from the 16 km-long fluted snowy ridge that connects Rakaposhi and Diran. The trek starts from the village of Minapin in Nagar Valley, which sits along the Minapin River bank above the confluence of the Hunza and Minapin rivers. This excellent short and easy trek to Rakaposhi Base Camp, also known as Taghaphari, is an ideal introduction to Karakoram trekking. It is one of the easiest treks in the Karakoram, with very easy access.