Diran facts for kids
Diran is a huge mountain in Pakistan, part of the Karakoram mountain range. It stands at 7,266 meters (about 23,839 feet) tall! This makes it one of the tallest mountains in the world, ranking as the 93rd highest.
About Diran Mountain
Diran is located in the beautiful Karakoram mountain range. This range is known for its many tall peaks. Diran might not be as famous as some other mountains, but it's still very impressive. Its height of 7,266 meters means it's one of the "seven-thousanders" – mountains over 7,000 meters high.
Climbing Diran
The first people to successfully reach the very top of Diran were Rainer Goeschl, Rudolph Pischinger, and Hanns Schell. They made their incredible climb in 1968. Even though reaching the top is not considered extremely difficult for experienced climbers, Diran can be quite dangerous. This is because avalanches (large slides of snow and ice) happen often on its slopes. Climbers need to be very careful and prepared for these risks.
Images for kids
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Reflection of Diran (left, 7,266m) and Rakaposhi (right, 7,788m, peak not visible) from Tagafari base camp
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Snow-capped Diran peak in Bagrote Valley, Gilgit
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Night view of Diran peak in Bagrote Valley, Gilgit
