This trek is located in Nagar Valley also known as Minapin Trek, has very easy access from the Karakoram Highway. This is one of the shortest and easiest treks leading to above 7000M Karakoram peaks base camp with sweeping views from Rakaposhi to Diran. The Minapin Glacier sweep down from the 16km long fluted snowy ridge that connects the Rakaposhi and Diran. This treks starts from the village of Minapin in Nagar Valley that sits along the Minapin River bank above the confluence of the Hunza and Minipan rivers. The excellent short and easy trek from Minapin to Rakaposhi Base Camp trek, also known Taghaphari is ideal introduction of Karakoram trekking. This is the easiest trek in the Karakorum with very easy access.
Itinerary:
Day 01 | Arrive Islamabad, Welcome reception. |
Day 02 | Drive to Karimabad |
Day 03 | Drive to Minapin, overnight camping |
Day 04 | Drive to Taghafari, overnight camping |
Day 05 | Trek to Diran Peak base camp |
Day 06-07 | Climbing Diran Peak |
Day 08 | Trek back to Taghafari |
Day 09 | Trek back to Minapin |
Day 10 | Drive to Karimabad |
Day 11 | Drive to Chilas, |
Day 12 | Drive to Islamabad |