Diran Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek

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The valley of Nagar is normally considered part of Hunza but as a matter of fact it is entirely a different valley. Nagar Valley is bigger than Hunza Valley, both in population and area.The Rakaposhi, Diran, Golden are located in Nagar Valley but nevertheless

Hunza Valley is internationally more popular than Nagar.

This trek is located in Nagar Valley and is also known as Minapin trek, has very easy access along the Karakoram Highway. This is one of the easiest treks leading to 7000m Karakoram peaks with fascinating views of Rakaposhi and Diran. The Minapin Glacier sweep down from the 16km long fluted ridge that connects Rakaposhi and Diran. The trek starts from the village of Minapin in Nagar Valley that sits along the Minapin River bank above the confluence of Hunza and Minapin Rivers. This excellent short and easy trek from Minapin to Rakaposhi Base Camp, also know Taghaphari is an ideal introduction for trekking in Nagar Valley.

Fact Sheet
Altitude	4114m
Best Season	June to September
Distance of Trek
Trek Standard
Start Trek
Finish TREK
Camp
Hotel
Duration	14
Zone	Open
Range	Karakorum/Himalaya
Mode of Travel

Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Gilgit or Drive to Chilas in case of fligh cancellation
Day 03: Drive to Minapin
Day 04: Trek to Hapakun
Day 05: Trek to Tagaphari
Day 06: Trek to Diran Basecamp
Day 07: Free Day
Day 08: Trek down to Minapin and drive to Hunza
Day 09: Free day
Day 10: Drive to Gilgit
Day 11: Fly to Islamabad or dirve to Besham
Day 12: Free day or complete road journery
Day 14: Fly to next destination

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