Rakaposhi and Diran Basecamp Traverse trek - Exploria.pk

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Duration

12D / 11N

Departs from

islamabad

Destinations Covered

Nagar Valley Hunza Valley

Overview

A moderate-grade traverse trek in Minapin Valley, Nagar District, visiting Rakaposhi Base Camp (7,788m) and Diran Peak Base Camp (7,266m) with views of the Karakoram range and a trek to Kacheli Lake at 4,000m, combining the culture of Hunza and Nagar valleys.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

What's Included

Included

Breakfast
airport transfers
Hotel accommodation
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Gilgit
Rakaposhi and Diran Basecamp Traverse trek
Location: Minapin Valley, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Duration: 4–6 days
Difficulty: Moderate (suitable for beginners with basic fitness)
Max Altitude: ~4,000m (Rakaposhi Basecamp)
Best Season: May to October
Closest views of some of the largest mountain peaks in the heart of Karakorams
Walk over the white glacier at the base camp
Breathtaking panoramic views of Hunza valley and Nagar from the hills of Rakaposhi
Hike through the majestic meadows on the way
Walk through water streams
See gigantic waterfall just before Hapakun campsite
Stay in the lush green Hapakun camp in the tents
Kacheli lake which is beautiful alpine lake

Not Included

Accommodation (Camps)Food (01 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner)Local english speaking guide01 supporting staffPersonal ExpensesGratuities/Tips
Itinerary
Day 1 - Receive at the Airport A representative from the company will receive you at Islamabad airport. You’ll be moved to the booked hotel shortly. Our guests may relax and recover from their lo
Day 2 - Fly to Gilgit Fly to Gilgit in the morning. The guide will receive you at Gilgit airport. An adventurous road trip to Hunza Valley through the Karakoram Highway. Stopover at the Rakaposhi
Day 3 - Hunza Valley This is a contingency day in Hunza Valley for Flight cancellation. You will have the morning time to explore Hunza Valley. You can visit the Historic Forts or explore the civ
Day 4: Gilgit / Hunza to Minapin Village Drive from Gilgit (2-3 hrs) or Hunza (1 hr) to Minapin (2,030m). Overnight in a guesthouse or homestay. Explore the village, interact with locals in the b
Day 5: Minapin to Hapakun Campsite The trek starts with a steep terrain, with the first starting hour being barren, offering a view of Minapin Valley and on the north side Nasirabad Village, as w
Day 6: Hapakun to Rakaposhi Basecamp (Taghafari) After having breakfast, we ascend to the Rakaposhi forest. The terrain is steep but lush green with juniper trees along the way; the trek is aroun
Day 7: Cross to Diran Basecamp/Kacheli(3970m) We start our trek by going down to the Rakaposhi glacier, enjoy the cool breeze and stunning view of up close view of Rakaposhi, the glacier is one o
Day 8: Kacheli Lake to Khuwat Meadows (3970m) Last day of the trek, probably the longest day as we move from Kacheli Lake towards the Khuwat meadows, we come across a lot of trees, the terrain is

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PKR 560,000/ person

≈ $2,000

What's Included

Included

Breakfast
airport transfers
Hotel accommodation
USD $ USA dollar
EUR € European Euro
Gilgit
Rakaposhi and Diran Basecamp Traverse trek
Location: Minapin Valley, Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Duration: 4–6 days
Difficulty: Moderate (suitable for beginners with basic fitness)
Max Altitude: ~4,000m (Rakaposhi Basecamp)
Best Season: May to October
Closest views of some of the largest mountain peaks in the heart of Karakorams
Walk over the white glacier at the base camp
Breathtaking panoramic views of Hunza valley and Nagar from the hills of Rakaposhi
Hike through the majestic meadows on the way
Walk through water streams
See gigantic waterfall just before Hapakun campsite
Stay in the lush green Hapakun camp in the tents
Kacheli lake which is beautiful alpine lake

Not Included

Accommodation (Camps)Food (01 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner)Local english speaking guide01 supporting staffPersonal ExpensesGratuities/Tips
Itinerary
Day 1 - Receive at the Airport A representative from the company will receive you at Islamabad airport. You’ll be moved to the booked hotel shortly. Our guests may relax and recover from their lo
Day 2 - Fly to Gilgit Fly to Gilgit in the morning. The guide will receive you at Gilgit airport. An adventurous road trip to Hunza Valley through the Karakoram Highway. Stopover at the Rakaposhi
Day 3 - Hunza Valley This is a contingency day in Hunza Valley for Flight cancellation. You will have the morning time to explore Hunza Valley. You can visit the Historic Forts or explore the civ
Day 4: Gilgit / Hunza to Minapin Village Drive from Gilgit (2-3 hrs) or Hunza (1 hr) to Minapin (2,030m). Overnight in a guesthouse or homestay. Explore the village, interact with locals in the b
Day 5: Minapin to Hapakun Campsite The trek starts with a steep terrain, with the first starting hour being barren, offering a view of Minapin Valley and on the north side Nasirabad Village, as w
Day 6: Hapakun to Rakaposhi Basecamp (Taghafari) After having breakfast, we ascend to the Rakaposhi forest. The terrain is steep but lush green with juniper trees along the way; the trek is aroun
Day 7: Cross to Diran Basecamp/Kacheli(3970m) We start our trek by going down to the Rakaposhi glacier, enjoy the cool breeze and stunning view of up close view of Rakaposhi, the glacier is one o
Day 8: Kacheli Lake to Khuwat Meadows (3970m) Last day of the trek, probably the longest day as we move from Kacheli Lake towards the Khuwat meadows, we come across a lot of trees, the terrain is

Rakaposhi and Diran Basecamp Traverse trek - Exploria.pk

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Rakaposhi and Diran Basecamp Traverse trek - Exploria.pk

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