Laila Peak Expedition
The Laila Peak Expedition invites daring adventurers to go on an incredible expedition amidst the splendor of the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Laila Peak's mesmerizing spear-like silhouette, perched amid the stunning Gondogoro Glacier in the Hushe Valley, entices climbers from all over the world to attempt this thrilling and difficult mountaineering accomplishment.
The northwest face has a magnificent 45-degree slope that soars vertically to a height of 1,500 meters. To handle the harsh terrain and unpredictable weather that lie, the climb requires a powerful combination of climbing expertise, physical endurance, and steadfast perseverance.
Trip Highlights
Highlights
- Competitive costs for a six-thousander peak in Pakistan's untamed highlands.
- Field office and permanent staff for logistical arrangements to and from the summit
- Our mountain guide's local expertise and considerable experience informed our itinerary
- Stunning mountain views during the expedition
- Silkroad Guide is a fully authorized indigenous adventure company
- Our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC) generally guides fixed departures.
- Private groups are always a key priority for us.
- We provide guided adventures as well as non-guided (alpine style) climbing.
- We provide "base camp services" as well as "full board services."
- The following are examples: High Altitude Support is provided at an additional cost.
- a. Personal Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) - will transport 20 kg of personal gear between camps
Itinerary
The Itinerary for Laila Peak Expedition is noticeable below
Day 02: Fly to Skardu, Karakoram
Today's GPS Data Altitude: 2,250 m
Participants will take a beautiful trip from Islamabad Airport to Skardu Airport this morning. If the clouds cooperate, you will be able to view Nanga Parbat. The day is free after arriving at Skardu. In the event of a flight cancellation, spend the night in Chilas.
Day 03: Rest Day/Sightseeing in Skardu
Today's GPS Data Altitude: 2,498 m
After breakfast, the participants will go to Skardu's Kharpocho Fort, which is positioned on a mountain. The Kharpocho Fort offers a spectacular view of the Indus River and Skardu town. Participants will also have the option of taking a tour of Sadpara Lake, followed by free time in Skardu Bazaar.
During the sightseeing, our personnel will take care of any further government paperwork that is required in Skardu. This can take up to two days. We have contingency days planned at the conclusion of the walk in case of delays.
Day 04: Drive to Hushe Village
Because of the quantity of Peaks and Climbers, Hushe Valley is the heart of climbing activities in the Karakoram range. We'll take our workers and supplies to Hushe Village. Skardu is a 5-7 hour jeep ride away. We will arrive in Khaplu, the valley's capital, after a two-and-a-half-hour trip from Skardu. We will go through the Gangche Valley, which will narrow as we get closer to the mountains. The tiny path will lead us to Hushe as we drive along the Shyok River. From Hushe village, our porters will join us. This is the final settlement before embarking on the Laila Peak Expedition.
Day 05: Trek to Saicho
Duration: 4-5 Hours
This is the first day of our climb to the base camp of Laila Peak; we leave Hushe Valley early in the morning and hike to Siacho camp. Siacho is a pasture region in Hushe village where we may discover herds of cattle and their keepers. Siacho is a great camping spot where we will camp beside the river and have a view of Drifitkhar Peak.
Day 06: Trek to Dalchangpa
Duration: 4-6 hours
The second day of the trekking excursion to Laila Peak. We will leave Saicho Camp early in the morning; the terrain will be significantly steeper today, and we will camp overnight at Dalchngpa in front of Mashabrum Peak.
Day 07: Trek to Laila Peak Base Camp
Duration: 4-6 hours
This is the most difficult trek day of the Laila peak adventure; we will ascend up the Gondogoro Glacier and walk for the following 5-6 hours on the glacier till we reach the Laila base camp. We will spend the next few days camping at Laila Peak base camp (4600m).
Day 08 -18: Ascent of Laila Peak
The climb will take 11 days for the participants.
Day 19: Trek Back to Saicho
On this day, the participants will continue hiking down. Because the descent will be a relatively easy hike, the climbing equipment, such as ropes and crampons, will be packed while descending. The rough and mountainous terrain will be carried over the lovely green landscapes of Hushe Valley.
After lunch, the hikers will proceed to the edge of the Gondogoro Glacier, where they will find a track that will lead them to a magnificent valley of rhubarb and grass.
There are two routes to the destination at the valley's end. Our guide, with the help of local porters, will choose the most popular treks.
When the two pathways intersect, the journey becomes much easier. The members will visit stone cottages built by herdsmen and local inhabitants. The participants will see the signs of the villages in the vicinity on this day and will be able to breathe easily due to the large trees and lower altitude. Camp will be put up at Saicho (3,350m), a sand and grassy area along the flowing glacier water steams.
Day 20: Trek Back to Hushe Village and drive to Skardu
Today's GPS Data Altitude: 2,498 meters.
Distance: 20 kilometers hike + 127 kilometers drive
Time required: 5-7 hours hiking + 6 hours driving
On this day, participants must hike down the river stream of glacier-melted water from the Charakusa, Ailling, Masherbrum, and Gondogoro Glaciers for only 3-4 hours. The participants will begin to notice signs of dwellings, shelters, fields, and people living.
The participants will see the Hushe village's two-story shelters, where the ground floor is for cattle and the first floor is for the family to live. Participants can explore the picturesque hushe valley and connect with the locals after setting up their camp.
This would be the Gondogoro La Trek's final camping day.
When the participants arrive at Hushe, they will depart towards Skardu town, and the route will take them through many magnificent scenes of the Hushe Valley's various little villages. To reach the other side, the participants will traverse a suspension bridge spanning the Shyok River (which flows from Ladakh, India).
Traditional rafts constructed of goat skin and filled with air were used to traverse the river in the past. The suspension bridge that is now used to traverse was erected in the 1990s. The participants will arrive in Khaplu after crossing the bridge.
The road from Khaplu to Skardu becomes smoother, and the option to take is the paved road along the Shayok River, which leads to the Indus River's confluence. Participants will arrive in Skardu in 4 hours after traveling along the Indus River. The participants can use the amenities that they did not have for the previous two weeks. The first item on the list would be a hot shower, followed by a satisfying supper.
Day 21: Skardu contingency day/rest
This day is set aside for any potential delays throughout the walk. We do not want any of our visitors to miss a domestic flight owing to delays. These delays can be caused by a variety of circumstances, including (but not limited to) road construction. This time can be spent sightseeing in Skardu
Day 22: Flight to Islamabad
On this day, the participants will fly from Skardu Airport to Islamabad Airport. You will have a pleasant time relaxing at the Islamabad Hotel.
Domestic flights are occasionally canceled due to weather conditions. If your flight is canceled, you will drive to Chilas for the night. A vehicle takes eight to 10 hours.
Day 23: Fly back to your Home Country
Meals for this day included: Breakfast
Our personnel will transport all of our customers to the airport at their scheduled departure times. All of our partner hotels have a 12 pm check-out time.
Holiday Overview
Access to the peak is only possible via the Hushe Valley, which serves as the sole practical doorway to this spectacular mountain. The site, however, sits under a "restricted zone" in Pakistan, necessitating extensive planning and cooperation to obtain the appropriate permits and authorization for the expedition.
The Laila Peak Expedition allows you to become one with the enormous Karakoram Mountains, a revered series that features some of the world's most spectacular peaks, including K2, Gasherbrum, and Nanga Parbat. The Karakoram Range weaves its spectacular tapestry over 500 kilometers in length and 200 km in width, linking with the Hindukush and Himalayan Mountains at critical spots.
The history of Laila Peak is as intriguing as its attractiveness, with Simon Yates leading the first successful expedition in the 1980s. The team's heroic ascent, accompanied by Sean Smith and Mark Miller, added to the mountain's legendary stature. The exact height of the summit has been disputed, with several claims, but an approved measurement of 6,096 meters is universally acknowledged by the mountaineering world.
The Laila Peak Expedition promises an unforgettable trip full of moments of amazement and difficulty. Climbers ascend through an ice and rock landscape, met by stunning panoramas and the sense of accomplishment that comes with overcoming nature's tests. This excursion is more than just an adrenaline rush; it is an opportunity for self-discovery and personal improvement. Each step closer to the summit exemplifies the unwavering human spirit and the unbreakable determination to conquer the unknown.
