According to the local people in Hushe, Laila peak has been climbed only twice, a total of only seven people have summited. It was climbed in winter for the first time by Spanish mountaineers Alex Txikon and José Fernandez, in February 2013. The height of the Laila peak in Hushe Valley is controversial. Some believe it to be 6200 metres whereas some mention it as 6614 metres.
In a Japanese mountaineering map by Tsuneo Miyamori (published in 2003), the height of Laila Peak is mentioned as 6096 metres. The mountain lies in a restricted zone. The village of Hushe is the gateway to the mountain, in the Masherbrum Valley below but the Gondogoro and Chogolisa valleys are restricted. In order for non Pakistani citizens to visit these valleys a permit must be purchased from the Ministry of Tourism ($50 per person), and a licensed guide is required for the duration.
Itinerary
Note: Itinerary (can be shortened or extended depending on time, weather and physical condition)
Days | Destinations / Day by day itinerary | Accommodation | |
01 | Arrive at Islamabad afternoon welfare meeting with Alpine Club | Hotel | |
02 | Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway 11-12hrs | Hotel | |
03 | Rest day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu 8-9hrs 290km | Hotel | |
04 | Drive to Hushe Valley | Camp | |
05 | Trek to Saitcho. | Camp | |
06 | Trek to Trek to Laila Peak Base camp. | Camp | |
07 / 24 |
17 days for climbing | Camp | |
25 | Trek down to Saitcho | Camp | |
26 | Trek back to Hushe | Camp | |
27 | Drive back to Skardu | Hotel | |
28 | Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas 8-9hrs | Hotel | |
29 | Farewell meeting with alpine club of or drive form Chilas to Islamabad | Hotel | |
30 | Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight |
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
Best Time For Climbing | Duration of Expedition | Group size | Expedition package |
June to September Every Year | 30 Days ISB-ISB | 05-07-12 Climbers | Depends on group Size |
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Services
Services included in the Package
• Climbing permit process.
• Royalty of the Peak.
• Additional royalty fee per additional member above 7Pax.
• Environmental Fee
• Liaison officer/Guide daily wages and insurance
• Liaison officer /Guide equipment
• Staff: Guide, cook, assistant cook and kitchen Boy
• Cooking Equipment Complete brand new kitchen utensils (crockery)
• Camping Food: During trekking and at base camp.
• Porters: Required porters their wages, food, equipment, transport, and insurance.
• Accommodation with B/L/D(except in Islamabad)
• Transportation Islamabad to Islamabad
• Camping Equipment such as sleeping tent, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, mattress, chairs, tables table lamps etc
• Member's personal baggage 75KGs per person way up to base camp and 50KGs per person way back after Expedition.
• Arrange welfare meeting with Alpine Club
• Cargo equipment storege.
• Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
• International flights tickets re-confirmation
• Fess: (Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)