The Rakaposhi-Haramosh Range in the western Karakoram contains Diran. Although it has a reputation for avalanches, Diran, which appears as a gentle pyramid when seen from the Hunza Valley, is regarded as the second-easiest 7000-meter summit in the Karakoram after Spantik. The Hunza Valley is the location of the Karakoram Highway, which provides quick access to the mountain.

From Hunza, up the north face and west ridge, the first assault on Diran was made. Two climbers vanished at the summit of the peak. Before the peak was initially scaled by Austrians Rainer Goschl, Rudolf Pischinger, and Hanns Schell in 1968 using the north face route, two additional trips failed. Since then, a number of expeditions have attempted to climb this route, more have failed, and a good number have succeeded.

Climb Diran Peak with Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours:

Avalanches and unpredictably bad weather are risks that mountaineers who love extreme adventures take in order to reach the top of K2. The pyramid-shaped peak, which rises abruptly above the Karakorum Mountain range in Baltistan and is located high on the border between Pakistan and China, provides you with the chance to put your enthusiasm for and expertise in expeditions to the test.

Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours can assist you in turning your ambition of climbing Diran Peak into a reality. If, then Diran Peak is reachable:

• You are highly determined to climb the killer mountain
• You are ready to indulge in extreme adventures
• You are all prepared to face the wrath of nature
• You can risk going too far
• You want to indulge yourself in amazing experiences
• You are resolute to keep climbing in the face of all odds.

Equipment List

Equipment List We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. List 1 and 2 contain items and equipments that you must bring. The third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list.

1 – Must Bring Items:

• First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
• Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
• Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
• Mittens or gloves
• Gloves (Thermal)
• Headtorch with spare batteries
• Hiking boots
• Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated)
• Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers)
• Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
• Sunglasses
• Sunhat
• Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
• Warm hat
• Warm jacket (down)
• Water bottles 1 liter (x2)
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof over-trousers
• Antibacterial hand wash
• Shirts/T-shirts
• Socks
• Spare laces
• Underwear (normal and thermal)
• Trekking poles (highly recommended)
• Wash-bag and toiletries
• Walking socks (2/3 pairs)
• Baselayer – leggings (Thermal)
• Trekking Trousers
• Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves)
• Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below)

List 2 – Mountaineering Equipments:

• Crampons
• Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2.
• Ice axe
• Climbing harness
• Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2)
• Climbing helmet
• Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2)
• Sling (120 cm)

List 3 – Optional:

• Buff or scarf
• Small padlock (for locking your bag)
• Camera
• Insect repellant
• Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
• Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
• Liner (for sleeping bag)
• Travel clothes
• Bottle for Pee

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It is recommended that the itinerary once finalized not be changed so as to avoid delays and complications. However, if a client requests a change of itinerary for a confirmed booking, Skardu Expedition Treks and Tours will apply change fees. The number of tour days initially booked may be extended by the client and will be charged by Skardu Expedition Treks and Tours accordingly.

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