Rakaposhi & Diran Base Camp Trek

Rakaposhi & Diran Base Camp Trek

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Overview

Rakaposhi peak (7788m) 27 th highest peak in the world, and Diran peak 7266 meters, are located in the Karakoram Range, and one of the most beautiful, easy and accessible to any other mountain peaks in the Karakoram. Rakaposhi peak is the only mountain on earth that plummets directly, uninterrupted, for almost 6,000 meters from the summit to its board base which measures almost 20 kilometers east to west. Starting in 1938, a number of attempts were made to conquer Rakaposhi. In 1958 the first successful ascent was made by a British- Pakistan expedition, with Mike Banks and Tom Patey (British Royal Navy) reaching the summit via its south- west ridge going around the prominent Monk’s Head. Captain Sher Khan Leader of the 1979 Pak- Polish international expedition was the first Pakistani to summit the mountain on 1 st of July 1979, traversing the most difficult north-west ridge. The lush and green meadows and ablation valleys around this mountain range offers a thrilling adventure for the nature lovers.

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Private Transport
Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
Specialized bilingual guide

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Tour Plan

Days	Program	Major Attractions	Mode of Travel	Travel Time
Day. 01	Arrive at Islamabad International Airport Meet, assist & transfer to the hotel	First impressions of Islamabad Meeting the Tour Guide Fine tune and discuss the wishes, and demands for the tour	Van	1hr
Day. 02	Early morning departure for Chilas Lunch at Besham (midway point between Rawalpindi and Gilgit city) Meals and overnight stay in hotel	Enjoy the scenic view of the Karakorum highway, Known as the eighth wonder of the world Enjoy your journey through Mansehra, Shinkiari, Battagram on Karakoram Highway (KKH) Enjoy the beauty of the great Indus River	Van/jeep	8-9 hrs
Day. 03	Departure for Hunza lunch at the Rakaposhi view point Explore the surrounding areas of Karimabad town Meals and overnight stay in hotel	Enjoy the unique Junction point of the three greatest Mountain Ranges Karakorum, Himalaya & Hindukush Baltit Fort (765years old ) Altit Fort (900 years old) Splendid beauty of Rakaposhi (7788m)	Van/Jeep Walk	6-7hrs 1-2hrs
Day. 04	Departure for Passu Lunch at Borith lake Meals and overnight stay in hotel	Enjoy the Impressive view of Passu Cathedral (6200m) and Passu glacier Expect an excellent view of Attabad lake Suspension Bridge	Van/Jeep Walk	2-3hrs 1-2hrs
Day. 05	Departure for Shimshal village Meals and overnight stay in Shimshal guest house	Enjoy Magnificent view of Dastagir Sar (7885m) along with Molongudi Glacier	Jeep	3-4hrs
Day. 06	Trek to Pastforzin (3,517 m) Meals and overnight stay in tent	Cross the Pamir River Walk along the valley slightly ascend Enjoy the impressive view the White Hon, Kurdopin Glacier	Walk	5-6hrs
Day. 07	Trek to Arbab Puerion (3,916 m) Meals and overnight stay in tent	Walk along the valley with an impressive view of Minglig Sar to the east and Adver Sar to the west Cross the Maidur River	Walk	5-6hrs
Day. 08	Trek to Shimshal Pass ( 4735 m) Camp at Pamir Lake Meals and overnight stay in tent	Nice view of the towering peaks, Minglig Sar (6050m) and Shisper Peak (7611m) Cross the footbridge and follow the stream	Walk	5-6hrs
Day. 09	Full day excursion at Shimshal Pass (4735 m) Meals and overnight stay in tent	Experience the lifestyle of shepherds herding their cattle’s in the valley	Walk	1-2hrs
Day. 10	Day free for climbing Meals and overnight stay in tent	Climb Minglig Sar (6050 m)	Walk	8-9hrs
Day. 11	Trek back to Arbab Puerion (3,916 m) Meals and overnight stay in tent	Walk along the valley with an impressive view of Minglig Sar to the east and Adver Sar to the west Cross the Maidur River	Walk	6-7 hrs
Day. 12	Trek to Maidur (4348m) Meals and overnight stay in tent	Follow the stream up and cross the (4570m) high ridge and continue to Maidur via Qachqar- e- Dur	Walk	4-5hrs
Day. 13	Trek to Shopodeen (4471m) Meals and overnight stay in tent	Climb the hill and continue to Rana Kuk Nice view of Dastagir Sar, Momhil Sar, Adver Sar, and Lupgar Sar	Walk	6-7hrs
Day. 14	Trek back to Shimshal ( 2,880 m) Meals and overnight stay in guest house	Enjoy the impressive view the White Hon, Kudopin Glacier Follow the stream and continue the right bank of Zardgarben River	Walk	4-5hrs
Day. 15	Departure for Passu Meals and overnight stay in hotel	Enjoy an Impressive view of Passu Cathedral (6200m) Passu & Batura Glaciers along with Passu Peak (7284m)and Shisper Peak (7611m)	Jeep	2-3hrs
Day. 16	Drive to Khunjerab Pass, border of Pakistan and China (4733m) Lunch at Sost Meals and overnight stay in hotel at Passu	Expect an excellent scenery on the pass Summer pasture and green ablation valley provides magnificent view of Kuk Sell Peak Experience seeing Himalayan Ibex and Golden Marmots in the valley	Van/Jeep	6-7hrs
Day. 17	Drive back to Gilgit Explore Gilgit, the capital town of Gilgit- Baltistan Meals and overnight stay in hotel	Visit of Gilgit Bazaar, NLI market, Buddha Rock Carving near Kargah stream Nice view of the old silk route	Van/Jeep	4-5hrs
Day. 18	Departure for Besham Meals and overnight stay in hotel	Enjoy the scenic view of the Karakorum highway, Known as the eighth wonder of the world Enjoy the scenic view of the great Indus River Visit Shatial rock carving	Van/Jeep	7-8hrs
Day. 19	Drive back to Islamabad Lunch at Abbottabad Meals and overnight stay in hotel	Enjoy your journey through Mansehra, Shinkiari, Battagram on Karakoram Highway (KKH)	Van/ Jeep	6-7hrs
Day. 20	Islamabad & Rawalpindi the two Twin cities Farewell dinner In the evening drive to the airport Fly back to your home destinations Dream your journey	Islamabad Parliament Road with its impressive government buildings Drive through “The Diplomatic Enclave” Shah Faisal Mosque Lal Masjid Mosque Pakistan Monument and Pakistan Monument Museum Rawalpindi City tour through “old” Rawalpindi Raja Bazaar	Van	1day