The
Minapin glacier sweeps down from the 16th km – long
fluted snowy ridge that connects Rakaposhi (7788M) and Diran
(7265 M). Minapin village in Upper Nagar sits along the Minapin
River’s true right (east) bank above the confluence
of the Minapin and Hunza rivers.
The excellent short trek from Minapin village
to Rakaposhi Base camp known locally as Taga Phari is an ideal
introduction to Karakoram trekking. Easily accessible from
the KKH, the trek follows a good trail offers sweeping vistas
of Rakaposhi and Diran an is the stander route to the base
camp of both peaks.
Trekkers in top physical condition visit
Taga phari on day hike from Minapin village but most trekkers
find that dividing the 1250M accent in to two days lets them
enjoy the trek’s many pleasures.
