Rakaposhi & Diran Peak Base Camp Trek
"Stand before the 6,000m sheer vertical face of Rakaposhi (7,788m)"
Expedition Overview & Trail Summary
Located in the Nagar Valley, this breathtaking trek takes you to Tagafari—the base camp of Rakaposhi (7,788m)—where the snow-covered mountain rises an unbroken 6,000 meters above the valley floor, creating the steepest single uninterrupted rise on Planet Earth.
Key Route Highlights
Expedition Visual Gallery
Arrival Islamabad
Airport greeting and hotel transfer.
Fly to Gilgit & Drive to Minapin
Scenic flight and drive to Minapin village in Nagar.
Trek Minapin to Hapakun
Ascend through juniper forests to Hapakun meadow.
Trek Hapakun to Tagafari (Rakaposhi BC)
Walk along the crest of lateral moraine to Tagafari directly beneath Rakaposhi.
Excursion to Diran Peak Base Camp
Cross the Minapin glacier to Diran Base Camp at 3,900m.
Tagafari to Minapin & Drive to Hunza
Descend to Minapin, drive to Karimabad.
Hunza Valley Cultural Tour
Visit Baltit Fort, Passu Cones, and Hussaini Bridge.
Drive Hunza to Naran / Besham
Overland scenic return drive.
Drive to Islamabad
Reach Islamabad, farewell dinner.
International Departure
Airport transfer for flight home.
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