Overview
Laila Peak is one of the most scenic and awe-inspiring treks in the Karakoram region of Pakistan. Located in the stunning Hushe Valley of Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan, this trek offers a close-up view of the iconic Laila Peak (6,096m) — famous for its unique, needle-shaped summit.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Islamabad | 540 m | HOTEL |
| 02 | Islamabad – Skardu | 2,280 m | HOTEL |
| 03 | Skardu – Hushe | 3,050 m | GUEST HOUSE |
| 04 | Hushe – Saitcho | 3,400 m | CAMP |
| 05 | Saitcho – Laila Peak Basecamp | 4,200 m | CAMP |
| 06 | Rest/Explore at Laila Peak Basecamp | 4,200 m | CAMP |
| 07 | Basecamp – Saitcho | 3,400 m | CAMP |
| 08 | Saitcho – Hushe | 3,050 m | GUEST HOUSE |
| 09 | Hushe – Skardu | 2,280 m | HOTEL |
| 10 | Skardu – Islamabad | 540 m | HOTEL |
| 11 | Free Day / Reserve Day in Islamabad | 540 m | HOTEL |
Services Included
- Comprehensive airport pickup and drop-off services.
- Round-trip airfare between Islamabad and Skardu.
- Transportation, including briefings, debriefings, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Skardu, Askoli, Hushe, and Skardu.
- Three nights of accommodation in Islamabad, featuring twin-bed rooms with bed and breakfast provided.
- Three nights of full board accommodation in a Skardu hotel.
- Two nights of full board accommodation in a Chilas hotel.
- Coverage for local staff, encompassing wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Support from low porters to transport expedition and trekking equipment, as well as food supplies.
- Allowance for 75 kg of equipment per climbing member on the ascent.
- Allowance for 50 kg of equipment per climbing member on the descent.
- Provision of all trekking and base camp meals.
- Supply of comfortable member tents, mess tents, kitchen tents, storage tents, office tents, shower tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and kitchen utensils.
- Assistance with reconfirming international flight tickets.
- Coverage of all camping fees, road taxes, and bridge crossing fees.
- Supply of low porters' equipment.
- Documentation and climbing permit.
- Management fees for CKNP West.
- Royalty fees and additional member fees.
- Kit allowance, food, and flight fare for the liaison officer.
- Availability of an electric generator/solar system at the base camp.
- Heating system at the base camp.
Services Not Included
- International flight tickets for members.
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, currently at US$15,000).
- Climbing gear for members.
- Personal insurance for members.
- High-altitude tents.
- High-altitude food.
- High-altitude porters.
- Sleeping bags and personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor, soft drinks, room service, gratuities for personal services, and items of a purely personal nature.
- Charges for custom clearing (import and export of equipment).
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinders.
- Any unforeseen expenses, including roadblocks and additional hotel stays if members stay more days at the Base Camp. Extra expenses will be charged according to the number of additional days.
- Trekking members and climbing members will remain together. If any member splits during the trip, extra expenses will be charged at the normal price.
