Diran Peak Expedition – Conquer the 7,266 m Karakoram Giant

Autumn Season, Tours Spring Season, Tour Ascend the picturesque yet challenging Diran Peak for sweeping vistas of Rakaposhi and the Karakoram.

DAYS	ITINERARY	SEE LEVEL	RESIDENCE
01	Arriving in Pakistan, Islamabad	—	HOTEL
02	Flight to Gilgit, Overnight stay at Chilas (Depending on weather conditions)	—	HOTEL
03	Drive Chilas to Gilgit	—	HOTEL
04	Drive to Minapin	—	CAMP
05	Trek to Hapakun	—	CAMP
06	Trek to Tagaphari	—	CAMP
07	Tagaphari to Diran Peak Base Camp	—	CAMP
08/20	Trekking Period	—	CAMP
21	Trek down to Tagaphari	—	CAMP
22	Trek down to Minapin and drive to Hunza	—	CAMP
23	Sightseeing in Hunza	—	HOTEL
24	Drive to Besham via Karakoram Highway	—	HOTEL
25	Return to Islamabad	—	HOTEL
26	Islamabad	—	HOTEL
27	Flight Home	—	FLY OUT

Help with the Islamabad trekking permit application process (in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism).
Fee for a trekking permit (as per the rules of the Government of Pakistan).
A letter of invitation for a visa and any necessary supporting documentation.
Transfers by 4x4 Jeep: Skardu to Jhola to Skardu, then back via Hushe.
All government taxes are included in the domestic airfare (depending on availability) from Islamabad to Skardu to Islamabad.
If a flight is canceled, private road transportation will be arranged for two days between Islamabad and Skardu, with one night spent in transit.
Accommodations in hotels and guest houses in Skardu and Islamabad.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek prepared by our field kitchen.
15 kg of luggage per hiker (carried by a porter). Extra bags can be stored at the hotel/office in Skardu.
Sleeping arrangements include a toilet tent for small groups and mess/kitchen tents. Larger groups will have separate dining tents, mess tents, tables, and chairs.
Fuel, crockery, kitchenware, and communal equipment provided.
Pay and basic equipment for local staff including assistants, porters, cooks, and guides.
Experienced English-speaking trekking guide.
Sightseeing in Islamabad, including transport and English-speaking guide.
Bridge & campsite fees where applicable.
Gondogoro La rescue fee.
Insurance for field staff and low-altitude porters (excluding helicopter rescue).
Transportation at airports, toll taxes & parking fees.

Airport taxes, excess baggage fees, and international airfare.
Islamabad hotel stay not included in the itinerary.
Meals in Islamabad (apart from hotel breakfasts).
Charges for helicopter rescue and evacuation (customers must have travel insurance that covers this).
Room service, minibar, laundry, drinks, internet and phone bills, shopping, etc. — all personal expenses.
Liability insurance: customers are responsible for arranging their own health, travel, and accident insurance. (5K Adventure is not responsible for theft, illness, accidents, or loss of personal belongings.)
Tipping local staff and porters (at the discretion of the client).
Any unanticipated expenses due to landslides, natural disasters, political unrest, canceled flights, or other external circumstances.
Any service not specifically listed in the "What's Included" section.