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Overview
Diran Peak is one of the most beautiful and photogenic peaks in the Karakoram Range, known for its snow-covered pyramid shape and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.The first successful ascent of Diran Peak was made in 1968 by an Austrian expedition led by Rainer Goeschl. The team included Rudolf Pischinger and Hanns Schell, both experienced mountaineers.
The Austrian team climbed the peak via the Minapin Glacier and South Ridge, which is now considered the "standard" route. Their success is notable given the challenging terrain, crevasse hazards, and unpredictable weather conditions typical of the Karakoram region.
Expedition Facts
Expedition Name: Diran peak
Expedition Code: ATP-XP-14
Expedition Zone: Open Zone
Approach route: Islamabad-Gilgit-Minapin-Diran Base camp.
Expedition Grade: Extremely Hard
Duration: 25 Days
Average Daily walk: 5-6 hours
Trekking days (in & out): 12
Hotel Nights: 08
Best Time: May to September
Visa Category: Tourist
Visa Sub Category: Tourist
Permit Requirement: A mountaineering permit is required as the expedition falls in the Open zone.
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Expedition locations on map
Itinerary
Day 1. Islamabad
Arrival Islamabad, after short rest visit Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasDrive to Chilas via Besham (12 hours) or Babusar Pass (10 hours). 1265m, Hotel
Day 3. Chilas–GilgitDrive to Joglot (4 hours). 1500m, Hotel
Day 4. Gilgit–Minapin Village2-3 hours drive from Gilgit to Minapin Village in Nagar Valley. 2000m, Hotel
Day 5. Minapin–TagafriTrek to Tagafri base camp. 3800m, Tents
Day 6. Tagafri–Diran base camp5-6 hours trek along the Minapin Glacier. 3600m, Tents
Day 7. AcclimatisationShort hike around Base Camp for acclimatisation. 4000m, Tents
Day 8-18. ClimbingClimbing. Tents
Day 19. Diran BCRecovery day and celebration at Base Camp. 4000m, Tents
Day 20. Diran BC–Minapin Village5-6 hours trek back to Minapin Village. 2000m, Tents
Day 21. Minapin–Gilgit3-4 hour drive to Gilgit. 1500m, Hotel
Day 22. Gilgit–IslamabadFlight to Islamabad or drive to Naran/Besham. Hotel
Days 23. Naran–IslamabadDrive to Islamabad. Hotel
Day 24. IslamabadFree day in Islamabad. Hotel
Day 25. Hotel–AirportDeparture from Islamabad
Note: The option of taking a flight to Gilgit after arrival in Islamabad on day 1 is possible depending upon the arrival time of international flight.
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