Diran Peak. This page follows the same Blue Sky expedition-service format for the Minapin/Nagar Valley approach and a dedicated high-altitude climbing period.
Altitude7,266m
Duration35 Days
DifficultyStrenuous
SeasonJun–Sep
RouteMinapin Glacier Route
DepartureJune 2027
Expedition Overview
Diran Peak. This page follows the same Blue Sky expedition-service format for the Minapin/Nagar Valley approach and a dedicated high-altitude climbing period.
Expedition Highlights
• 7,266m Diran Peak
• Nagar Valley and Minapin approach
• Minapin Glacier environment
• High-altitude acclimatization period
• Panoramic Rakaposhi/Batura-region views
35 Days Itinerary
01–03 Islamabad to Minapin
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Arrival, briefing and Karakoram Highway journey.
04–05 Minapin Approach
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Trek through the valley toward the glacier.
06 Diran Base Camp
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Establish Base Camp and prepare climbing equipment.
07–27 Climbing & Acclimatization
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High-altitude rotations and summit-window attempts.
28–31 Descent
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Return through the Minapin approach.
32–34 Return to Islamabad
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Road journey with contingency time.
35 International Departure
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Airport transfer.
Full-Service Expedition Package
✓Ground transport and approach Jeep support
✓Scheduled transfers and baggage/porter logistics
✓City/approach accommodation
✓Full-board camping/Base Camp meals
✓Base Camp facilities
✓Sirdar, cooks, porters and Liaison Officer
✓Climbing permit support and government/park fees
✓Required taxes and expedition documentation
✓Staff wages, equipment and insurance: staff insurance, fair wages in line with regional porter welfare guidelines, and food and lodging for mountain staff and porters.
✓Certified guide: a licensed, government-registered English-speaking guide throughout the itinerary.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
✕Personal climbing gear
✕Sleeping bag, rucksack, clothing and footwear
✕HAPs/above-Base-Camp services where not specified
✕Tips, laundry, communication and beverages
✕City lunches and dinners
✕Rescue/evacuation and personal insurance
✕Islamabad lunch and dinner
Karakoram & Minapin Route Map
Expedition Gallery
Tour Review
★★★★★
"I highly recommend Blue Sky Treks as a tour operator for expeditions in Pakistan or Xinjiang, China. They provided excellent services—the staff were strong, reliable people, the food was of excellent quality, and transportation was safe and on time."
