Rakaposhi base camp trek registrations are open now. Rakaposhi is 11th highest in Pakistan and ranking 27th in World located in Minapin and Ghulmet of Nagar valley. Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek is famous trek by its easy access. The possibility of options to climb this peak from all sides lured the first Dutch expedition in summer 1938. Similarly in 1947 Tilman launched from the Kunti glacier but could not summit it. In 1954 six climbers including few scientists decided to climb it through the southwest spur but due to worst condition of weather kept away from summit.In 1958 the British, Pakistan joint expedition tried to defeat and some extent succeeded after getting frost bitten feet
Rakaposhi, is one of the most magnificent peak found in the world today. It is situated Nagar valley, Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan and with a height of 7,788m/25,551ft it is easily climbable from all sides. The peak dominates the horizon and is constantly visible from the Karakorum Highway.It looks so beautiful that at first glance inspires charm and lures an onlooker to be in its abode. Accessing the peak is quite easy, which only adds to its attraction. The peak is surrounded by famous glaciers/valleys like Barpu, Biro, Bagrot and Pisan. In 1892, a large expedition of W.M. Conway, a British traveler and mountaineer explored the Barpu valley. The party also explored the nearby Bagrot valley. In order to visit the valley, Conway had to travel from Srinagar to Gilgit over Burzil pass. In those days this was the only identified and permissible route to enter the area.
Rakaposhi is a crown jewel of Nagar and Hunza Valley. It is present in Nagar Valley and every eye that falls upon Rakaposhi is stunned by the majestic views. Treks in these valleys, seldom on the itineraries of trekkers, are easily accessible by road with mostly simple trails and breathtaking vistas. These treks tend to be the simplest, and the hot favorite trek for the newcomers. Besides this trek, the visitors can enjoy a drive on the Karakorum highway surrounded by majestic mountains and lush green landscapes.
Karimabad is a charming high perched town offering spectacular views of the Hunza Valley. We have a full day here for rest, adaptation, and sightseeing. There will be some good walk along the water channels from where the fields of Hunza are watered. It will be the apricot season and everyone will be picking and drying the new crop. The whitewashed Baltit Castle, once ruling Mir’s estate, watches over the valley, and is now a museum. Altit Fort is even more dramatic, poised over a sheer drop to the Hunza River. Rakaposhi and Diran glacier.
Nagar valley is very beautiful and peaceful valley known for the lush green orchards, swift rivers, and snowy peaks. Rakaposhi trek will give you the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular surrounding valleys and take you closer to the enormous peak for an overnight camping experience. The excellent quick and simple trek from Minapin to Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek, also known as Taghaphari, is perfect for Karakoram trekking.
This trek is so easy and accessible and at the same time very enjoyable. It is 2-3 hours from Minapin village to Hapakun, 3-4 hours easy walk on easy trial than from Hapkun to Rakaposhi Base Camp. The Katchelly Glacier that takes 2-3 hours on the moraine has to be crossed for the Diran Base Camp. You can do a day trip to Diran Peak Base Camp or spend the night in the Diran Base Camp. From Diran Base Camp you can go for an excursion to Katachelly Lake for 2-3 hours, or from the base camp, you can go for a day’s walk to the Diran Peak advance camp or ABC camp. There are several peaks below 6500 m around Diran’s base camp, named trekking peaks to climb them these peaks are the Pheker Peak 5480 M, Mirshikar 5850 M, and Katchelly Peak 5800 M and you can also do skiing from those peaks as well. From Rakapsohi Base Camp you can enjoy very nice views of Hunza Valley and Ultar peak.
Islamabad and back to Islamabad
zuzanna –
Tour De Rakaposhi and Azafar Hussain, thank you for arranging an incredible and memorable Trekking to Rakaposhi Base Camp. From the trek in, to the comforts of base camp, time spent trekking and safely returning to Islamabad, your professional and exceptional service on and off the mountain totally exceeded my expectation. Moreover your experienced and committed team and office staff went beyond to ensure our safety and comfort. Thank you. I can’t wait to trek and climb with you again, hopefully soon !
Zuzanna
Poland
Michael –
I had a wonderful trekking experience to Rakaposhi basecamp under the guidance of Azafar and Ishaq. If you have more time, you should also consider some beautiful and under-explored trekking places nearby such as Kho and Charkin near Minapin, or Gappa and Daiter valleys near Bar. I explored many of these places with my favourite guide and friend Ishaq who works for Tour de Rakaposhi and is the most honest and helpful person I have ever met during my many trips to Pakistan. I can also very much recommend Azafar, the founder of this tour company who is very well-organised, reliable and always fair. The young men running Tour de Rakaposhi belong to the beautiful village of Minapin, a popular place among foreign tourists, and they are very knowledgeable about the wider region and well-connected to other parts of the country. You will be able to learn a lot from them on your travels and they can give you unique insights into the local culture and traditions. Most importantly, Tour de Rakaposhi will make sure that you have a very enjoyable trip.
Michael
Germany