Diran Peak Expedition 7,266-M

Diran peak 7266m is a mountain in the Karakorum Range of the (Gilgit- Baltistan) Northern Areas of Pakistan. This pyramid shaped mountain lies in the East of Rakaposhi (7,788m).

Diran peak 7266m 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 Australian expedition in 1964 were unsuccessful.
Diran is a dangerous 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 EXPEDITION	Cost (USD)	Cost (EUR)
Diran Peak Expedition 30 Days) – ALL INCLUSIVE	US$ 3,395	€ 3,225
Diran Peak Expedition (34 Days) – ALL INCLUSIVE	US$ 3,580	€ 3,410

Diran Peak Expedition- Dates And Cost

Start Dates	End Dates	Deposit	Availability	Register
01-July	30-July	US$ 500	Available	Book Now
25-July	27-August	US$ 500	Available	Book Now

Detailed Itinerary Diran Peak Expedition

Day-01: Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Welcome at Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which includes famous Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, Pakistan monument, Damen Koh, Lok Versa, Museum, Rawalpindi old bazaar, Raja Bazaar.

Altitude: 540m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-02: Drive from Islamabad to Chilas

Drive to Naran 6-7 hours 239 km, after lunch continue drive to Chilas 3-4 hours 113.3 km via Babusar Pass 4,173 m.
Babusar Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,173 m (13,691 ft) above the sea level. The pass is the highest point in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. The pass connects the Kaghan Valley via the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakorum Highway. It’s one of the famous hair pinned roads in the world.

Altitude: 1,265m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-03: Drive from Chilas to Minapin

Drive to Minapin 6-7 hours. 200 km. En-route stop at junction point of three great mountain ranges meet, the Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush, at Thalichi for photography from Nanga Parbat 8,126 m and at Rakaposhi view point for photography and refreshment.

Altitude: 2,012m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-04: Trek from Minapin to Hapakun

Trek from Minapin village to Hapakun hours.
The trail begins behind the Minapin village, cross a bridge to the Minapin River’s true left bank. The step path gives wide views of the Minapin Glacier, and eventually of the entire Rakaposhi-Diran crest line.

Altitude: 2,804m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-05: Tagaphari and Diran Peak BC

Trek to Tagaphari (Rakaposhi base camp 3-4 hours), 3 km, after lunch continue trek to Diran Peak base camp.
Ascend a trail through forest with excellent views of Diran as you rise above the Minapin glacier. There is lush green Tagaphari meadow also summer huts with shepherds just overlooking the glacier’s supper ice fields.

Altitude: 3,650m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-06-27: Climbing days in Diran Peak BC

22 days in Diran Peak base camp for climbing.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-28: Trek from Diran Peak BC to Hapakun

Trek back to Rakaposhi base camp, after lunch continue trek down to Hapakun camp.

Altitude: 2,804m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-29: Hapakun to Minapin and Karimabad

Trek down to Minapin 4 hours and drive to Karimabad. After refreshment local visits in Karimabad.

Altitude: 2,500m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-30: Drive from Karimabad to Naran

Drive to Naran 355 km via Babusar Pass 4173 m. En-route stop at various viewpoints for photography and refreshment.