
Diran Peak Expedition
Diran peak 7266 m is called Minapin as well as Diran. It is situated in the Rakaposhi and Haramosh mountain region near the Minapin, Hinarchi and Baultar glaciers and is easily accessible because of the Karakoram Highway.
“Rising into the twilight thou white and shining peak draw me away from this turmoil and tell me you’re not meek” Liver Khan
Hidden Peak 8,080 m as translated by the natives means “Shining Wall”. Among the six Gasherburm Peaks in the Karakoram range Gasherbrum I is the highest. The Americans were the first to reach its the Autumn of 1958. It was first climbed by A. Kaufman and P. Schoening in 1958. Although the French had made an attempt as early as 1956, Hidden Peak was also the first eight thousand meter peak to be climbed in Alpine style. These days there are more than six different routes on Gasherbrun I with as many variations providing the able mountaineer with opportunities galore. The trek to the Base Camp starts at Skardu town through Shigar valley across the Baltoro glacier.
Transfer to hotel. Made necessary arrangements.
Briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Drive to Chilas. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Drive to Skardu. 8-10 hrs drive. Overnight at hotel.
Rest day and Final preparation for expedition.
Drive to Thongal 8-10 hrs.
Trek to Jhola, 7-8 hrs.
Trek to Bardumal – Paiju, 7-8 hrs.
Day free for rest.
Trek to Urdukas, 7-8 hrs.
Trek to Goro, 6-7 hrs.
Trek to Concordia, 4-5 hrs.
Trek to Hidden Peak Base Camp.
Reserved for Climbing
Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu. Overnight at Hotel.
Fly to Islamabad or Drive to Chilas (if flight are canceled). Overnight at hotel.
Please Note:
Diran peak 7266 m is called Minapin as well as Diran. It is situated in the Rakaposhi and Haramosh mountain region near the Minapin, Hinarchi and Baultar glaciers and is easily accessible because of the Karakoram Highway.
Great Trango Tower is one of the most spectacular granite towers in the world; a dream come true for ardent rock climbers. We climb a very straight forward and technically moderate route up the north face from our base camp on the Dunge Glacier.
Broad Peak 8051m is one of the huge mountains which towers above Concordia at the heart of the Karakoram range. It lies on the Pakistani/Chinese frontier between K2 and the Gasherbrum peaks and was first climbed by an Austrian group in 1957, which included Kurt Diemberger and Herman Buhl.