Laila Peak Expedition - 6096 m
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Laila Peak Expedition 6,096m "
Laila Peak Expedition is ideal for every tough mountaineer to prepare themselves for higher altitude Peaks. Laila Peak is a 6,000 Meters Peak, in The Karakoram Mountain range of Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. Laila Peak is the most beautiful mountain in the Karakoram range. From the summit, you can see all the major summits of the Karakoram range including, K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum.
Laila Peak Expedition starts from Islamabad. Our representative will meet and greet you at Islamabad International Airport, and then transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day in Islamabad is at leisure to recover from the journey. We will meet over dinner to give you a detailed briefing about the Laila Peak Expedition. After spending a night in Islamabad, you will take a breathtaking mountain view flight to Skardu, Baltistan the next day. On route, you will first glimpse great Nanga Parbat, K2, and the other stunning Himalayan & Karakoram Peaks. After 45 minutes, you will arrive in Skardu, check into your hotel, and enjoy the rest of the afternoon meeting your porters or exploring the local Bazaar.
Skardu is the Capital City of Baltistan, the getaway to K2, Deosai Plato, Mashebrum, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak, and many other famous Karakoram Peaks. Once, Baltistan was one of the biggest kingdoms of the Himalayas. The inhabitants of Baltistan speak the Balti language, a unique form of Tibetan language. English and Urdu languages are also widely spoken and understood.
In Skardu, trekkers and mountain climbers usually do their final purchasing and top-ups for their adventure journeys. The following day, you will drive along the Mighty Indus then Shyok River to the lush green Khaplu Valley towards Hushey. Hushe is a single-street traditional Balti village. Here, for the first time, you will sleep in a tent as there are no hotels. After spending your first night in the tent under the stars, the trekking part of your Laila Peak Expedition will begin. You will walk to Saicho, then to Laila Peak Base Camp
Highlights
- Laila Peak expedition provides a unique Karakoram range climbing experience Breathtaking view of K2, Nanga Parbat, and other peaks from the flight to Skardu Explore the culture and traditions of the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Baltistan Experience the picturesque Hushey Valley in Pakistan Spectacular mountain vistas of the Karakoram range
Package Includes
- Airport Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off service in our own vehicle.
- Transportation: Includes all travel throughout the trip.
- Meals and Accommodation: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee/tea, and family-friendly hotel stays.
- Permits and Paperwork: All necessary permits and documentation.
- In any emergency situation where helicopter assistance is needed, the company will arrange it however the client has to pay the charges.
Package Excludes
- International Airfare and Insuarance
- Services not mentioned or not promised by us.
- Tips for local guides and support staff
- Any extra charges in case of flight cancellation
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary ( 23 days )
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Day 1
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD - PAKISTAN
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Day 2
SPECTACULAR FLIGHT TO SKARDU (2,230m)
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Day 3
SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION DAY, SKARDU
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Day 4
DRIVE TO HUSHE (3,170m) 5-6 HOURS
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Day 5
TREK TO SAICHO (3,330m) 4 HOURS
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Day 6
TREK TO BASE CAMP (4,535m) 5 HOURS WALKING
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Day 7-17
ACCLIMATISATION & CLIMBING PERIOD
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Day 18
TREK BACK TO SAICHO (3,330m) 5 HOURS
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Day 19
TREK BACK TO HUSHE, (3,170m) 4 HOURS
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Day 20
DRIVE BACK TO SKARDU VIA KHAPLU VALLEY, 6 HOURS
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Day 21
FLY BACK TO ISLAMABAD
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Day 12
CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS, ISLAMABAD
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Day 23
DEPARTURE DAY- FLY BACK HOME