Diran
For other uses, see Diran (disambiguation).
| Diran | |
|---|---|
 Diran Peak from Rakaposhi Base Camp | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation |
7,266 m (23,839 ft) [1] Ranked 93rd |
| Prominence | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 36°07′N 74°40′E / 36.117°N 74.667°ECoordinates: 36°07′N 74°40′E / 36.117°N 74.667°E [1] |
| Geography | |
  Diran Location in Pakistan | |
| Location | Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Parent range | Karakoram |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1968 by Rainer Goschl, Rudolph Pischinger and Hanns Schell |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
Diran is a mountain in the Karakoram range in Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. This 7,266-metre (23,839 ft) pyramid shaped mountain lies to the east of Rakaposhi (7,788m).
Diran is the most dangerous mountain in Pakistan as it's snow is the cause of many events resulting in hundred of deaths.
Diran was first climbed in 1968 by three Austrians: Rainer Goeschl, Rudolph Pischinger and Hanns Schell. Earlier attempts by a German expedition in 1959 and an Austrian expedition in 1964 were unsuccessful.[2][3]
Reflection of Diran (left, 7,266m) and Rakaposhi (right, 7,788m, peak not visible) from Tagafari base camp.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Diran". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ↑ "The Mountains of Pakistan: Diran Peak". EverestNews.com. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ↑ http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196547601/Asia-Pakistan-Minapin-or-Diran
External links
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