I provide information on 3 different ways to hike Rakaposhi and beyond to Diran Base Camp. I explain when to visit and where to stay, and provide a detailed trail description. From here onward your Non guided Rakaposhi (7788m) Expedition will start.
Stage 3 – Rakaposhi View Ridge to Base Camp.
Rakaposhi Base camp Trek Nagar Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in Northern Pakistan. It only takes about fifteen minutes to reach via an obvious but slightly sketchy trail.
This trek route is located in the region of Minapin Village in the Nagar Valley of Northern Areas Gilgit-Baltistan.
The excellent short and easy trek from Minapin to Rakaposhi Base Camp trek, also known Taghaphari is ideal introduction of Karakoram trekking.
This is a complete guide to hiking Rakaposhi Base Camp, Pakistan. Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek (Diran Base camp included) We organize Rakaposhi base camp trek starting and ending in Islamabad for foreign tourists. Rakaposhi base camp is quite close to the ridge, and at roughly the same altitude (3,500 m). Rakaposhi peak is a mountain in the Karakoram Range that stretches up to 7788m. Rakaposhi & Diran Base Camp. We drive to Hunza Valley and then visit Rakaposhi base camp, staying in tents. This is the easiest trek in the Karakarom and very easy access.
This trek has very easy access from Karakorum Highway (KKH). When I was there in May, the area that is normally used as the base camp was still covered in snow. Above these the route climbs below the top of the Nun's head then descends 60m onto a broad snow terrace below Rakaposhi's main summit pyramid.
The Rakaposhi base camp is one of the most epic camping spots you have ever been to. Rakaposhi Trek is situated in the middle of Nagar Valley Nagar District and Danyore and Bagrote valley approximately 100 km (62 mi) north of the capital city Gilgit of the semi autonomous Gilgit-Baltistan region of Northern Pakistan. Above base camp there are a number of gendarmes on the ridge however these can be bypassed on the right. It is 2-3 hrs from Minapin Village to Hapakun, on easy trial then from Hapkun to Rakposhi Base Camp is also 3-4 hrs easy walk.
During the climbing period our staff will be at base camp to help and assist you. Rakaposhi Base Camp There are numerous trekking options in Hunza Region and a trekking to trip to Rakaposhi base camp would be a moderate options for beginners and novice trekkers.
Details; Itinerary; Location; Photos; Trekking; ARRIVAL LOCATION: Islamabad: DEPARTURE LOCATION: Islamabad: BEST SEASON: May to November: ALTITUDE MAXIMUM: 3000m to 4000m: Rakaposhi peak 7788meters high above sea level located in the Karakoram range,is one of the most beautiful and easy accessible to any other mountain peaks in Karakoram this beautiful … This is traversed to a col from where the summit can be ascended to via the Southwest Spur.