Nagar Valley: Minapin, Hopar and the Rakaposhi Side
Nagar is the valley across the Hunza River from Hunza, rising to Rakaposhi and Diran on one side and the Hopar glaciers on the other.
About Nagar Valley
Minapin is the start of the walk to the Rakaposhi base camp, and Hopar is the start of the Rush Lake trek across the Barpu Glacier pastures. Both are short drives from Karimabad.
Several of our tours make a jeep excursion to Hopar or Nagar to see the glacier, without any trekking.
Trips that include Nagar Valley
Every published programme whose day-by-day itinerary mentions this destination, with its length and season:
| Programme | Days | Best time | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour | 14 | Mid-May to September | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Rush Lake Trek & Hunza Tour | 15 | Mid-May to End-August | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Autumn Tour in Gilgit-Baltistan | 15 | Mid-October to End-October | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Cherry Blossom Tour | 15 | Mid-March to End- March | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Honeymoon Tour to Naran, Kaghan & Hunza | 10 | Mid-June to End-October | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Karakorum Highway Biking tour | 14 | Mid-June to End-September | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
What the itineraries do in Nagar Valley
Itinerary days that mention this destination, quoted from the programmes:
Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour
02: Islamabad to Gilgit (By Air in case of flight has operated)
Early morning breakfast and transfer to Airport fly to Gilgit (flights are subject to weather) and then onward drive for Minapin Nagar, if unable to fly we will depart for Chilas by road. Overnight stay at Chilas.
Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour
03: Chilas to Minapin Nagar (in case of no flight)
In case the flight has operated, we will visit Gilgit Bazaar and after lunch, we will drive to Minapin. In case of no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Minapin. Overnight stay in hotel at Minapin
Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour
04: Mianpin to Hapakun
After breakfast, Trek to Hapakun. Today, we will leave the last inhabited village of Minapin. We will rely on our local team for the remaining portion of our journey, who will carry our food and equipment and sustain our Trek. (Tent)
Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour
05: Hapakun to Tagaphari( Rakaposhi Base Camp)
After breakfast, trek to Tagaphari (Rakaposhi base camp). Walk along the beautiful green meadows to Taghaphary, the second Summer pasture and green ablation valley, which provides magnificent views of Rakaposhi, Diran Peak, and Minapin glacier. Trek (Tent)
Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour
06: Rest day at Rakaposhi Base Camp
Full day excursion to Diran peak base camp, walk through the Minapin Glacier and explore the area, after lunch at Diran base camp trek back Through the same glacier to taghaphari. (Tent)
Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour
08: Hapakun to Minapin (Nagar)
After breakfast, we will trek back to Minapin Nagar. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and overnight stay in Nagar.
Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour
09: Minapin to Karimabad Hunza
Early in the morning, drive to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza, after lunch visit Baltit and Altit forts, walk in the village, and explore the area. The evening goes to Duiker Viewpoint for sunset photography. On Arrival, Transfer to hotel, overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza
04: Karimabad to Barpu Giram
Early morning breakfast and drive to Hopar Village and Trek Barpu Giram across Barpu Glacier. (Tent)
Planning notes
- The Rakaposhi and Diran base camp trek starts at Minapin; the Rush Lake trek starts near Hopar.
- Tours include Nagar as a day excursion from Karimabad.
- Seasons for the Nagar treks run from mid-May; see the table above.