Diran is a mountain in the Karakoram range in Gilgit-Baltistan. This 7,266 metres (23,839 ft) pyramid shaped mountain lies to the east of Rakaposhi (7,788m).

Diran was first climbed in 1968 by three Austrians: Rainer Goeschl, Rudolph Pischinger and Hanns Schell. Earlier attempts by a German expedition in 1959 and an Australian expedition in 1964 were unsuccessful.

Itinerary

  • Day 01: ISLAMABAD: Arrival at Islamabad.
  • Day 02: ISLAMABAD: Welcome reception or Briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
  • Day 03: ISLAMABAD – CHLIAS: Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas
  • Day 04: CHILAS – JUGLOT: Drive to Minapin village.
  • Day 05: MINAPIN: Preparations (porters hiring & local purchasing).
  • Day 06: MINAPIN – BASE CAMP: trek to base camp.
  • Day 07-33: Base Camp: days reserved for climbing Diran Peak.
  • Day 34: SKARDU – CHILAS: Drive to Chilas
  • Day 35: CHILAS – ISLAMABAD: Drive to Islamabad.
  • Day 36: ISLAMABAD: Debriefing/Farewell at Ministry of Tourism.
  • Day 37: FLY BACK:✈ Embark your international flight.