Where to go
Introduction of some of key tourist sites of this area is given
below
Rakaposhi and Pisan Glacier view point
This view point is located on the backside of Osho Thang guest house near the government
school. From this view point tourists can enjoy the beautiful view of Rakaposhi
mountain and Pisan Glacier and Karakorum Highway.
Old Settlement
A 500 year old settlement
know as Khan is located in Minapin village. Local community with the
support of IUCN Pakistan is working to convert some of these old houses as
heritage museum and craft display centre. This place can be visited accompanied
by the local guide.
Rakaposhi, Deran Base Camp and Kacheli Lake
Kacheli Lake lies about
3500m above sea level across the Minapin glacier. One can reach here from
Minapin village via Hapakun and Taghafari. It takes three hours from Minapin to
Hapakun camping site. Three more hours to Rakaposhi basecamp also known as
Taghafari. From Rakaposhi Basecamp its takes 3 hours to cross Minapin glacier
to reach Diran basecamp. Time depends on your route and it may take longer some
time. From Diran basecamp there is an uphill trek which takes two hours to
reach Kacheli Lake.
Beekichang Gothum
Beekichang Gotum is a famous Cricket ground at the base of
Rakaposhi along upper Pisan Glacier. A jeep trek starts from Pisan village and
it takes around 30 minutes to reach here by jeep. One can also do a hiking day
trip to enjoy panoramic view of Pisan Glacer and Rakaposhi
Miacher Minapin Kho
Miancher Kho is high elevation view point from where one can have a
magnificent views of high mountains of Hunza and Nagar. A jeep trek from
Minapine via Miacher village takes around 2 hours to reach this place. The last
portion of jeep trek is quite steep and only doable in good weather condition.
Israr Hussain, the owner of Ohso Thang Minapin has given place the name of
Bam-e-Duniya because of its high elevation and 360-degree view of mountains all
around.
When to Go
Minapin is surrounded by snow covered high Mountains and glaciers. The
best time to visit this area is from April to November if you want to trek,
climb or explore the valley. In summer the landscape become lush green and cool breeze from the
glaciers in the surrounding area keeps valley temperature very pleasant. Late October to mid-November is the best time
to experience the fall foliage, and mid-March to mid-April is the peak season
for seeing an explosion of blossoms.
In winter the whole valley is covered with snow. In the recent years, winter sports such as
Ice-hockey, ice-skating and ice-climbing has also become very popular among the
local youth.