
Laila Peak haramosh
Laila Peak (6,985m) â The Pinnacle of the Haramosh Range
Introduction
Laila Peak, soaring to 6,985 meters, is one of the most iconic and striking mountains in the Karakoram Range, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Known for its dramatic, needle-like summit and majestic spire, Laila Peak is a magnet for experienced climbers, adventure seekers, and mountain enthusiasts from around the world.
About Laila Peak
Laila Peak is renowned for its distinctive and challenging vertical face, earning it the nickname “The Angel of the Mountains” due to its elegant silhouette. Its challenging climbing routes and breathtaking vistas make it a premier destination for high-altitude mountaineering. The peak is part of the Haramosh Mountains, which are famous for their rugged terrain and pristine wilderness.
Climbing and Expedition Details
Climbing Laila Peak requires advanced technical skills, high-altitude acclimatization, and proper gear. The ascent typically involves glacier traversal, steep ice and rock climbing, and navigating crevassed terrains. Due to its technical difficulty, most expeditions are guided by experienced mountaineers and Sherpa support teams.
Routes and Difficulty:
- The North Face and the South Face are popular routes, each presenting unique technical challenges.
- The climb involves steep ice and mixed terrain, demanding proficiency in technical climbing and high-altitude endurance.
Best Time to Climb
The most favorable seasons for ascending Laila Peak are during late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to October). During these periods, weather conditions tend to be more stable, offering clearer skies and safer climbing windows.
Why Climb Laila Peak?
- Experience a world-class, technical high-altitude challenge
- Witness breathtaking panoramic views of the Karakoram Range
- Explore remote, untouched wilderness and glaciers
- Achieve a significant milestone in mountaineering
Preparation and Safety
Climbers should undertake extensive physical training and acclimatization before attempting Laila Peak. Proper equipment, experienced guides, and thorough planning are essential for safety and success. The rugged terrain and technical nature of the climb demand respect, preparation, and caution.
How to Plan Your Expedition
Our expert team offers comprehensive expedition planning, including permits, logistics, gear, and safety protocols. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or an experienced climber seeking a new challenge, we help tailor your journey to ensure a successful and memorable ascent.
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Day 01 (Islamabad Arrival)
- Greetings from Pakistan. Youâre going to the Islamabad International Airport today.
- After a friendly greeting at the airport, our representative will transport you to your Islamabad hotel.
- As a welcome beverage, the hotel will serve you tea or coffee. Take this chance to socialize with other trekkers.
- Take a nap to recuperate from your lengthy flight after the drink. We will get together over dinner to go over specifics regarding your trek to Laila Base Camp & Haramosh La.
- Transfer to hotel for overnight stay
 Day 02 (Islamabad â Skardu & Kachura) (7,316 ft.) (45 Minutes flight)
- Breakfast early in the morning
- Drop guests at Islamabad Airport
- Pick Guests from Skardu Airport
- Head towards Kachura to explore
- Shangrila Resort
- Kachura Valley
- Upper Kachura Lake
- Xoq Valley
- Return to Skardu
- Transfer to hotel for night stay
In Case of flight Cancellation we will head towards Skardu via Karakoram High way to reach Skardu (14-16 Hoursâ Drive)
Day 03 (Sight-seeing in Skardu)
- Breakfast early in the morning
- You will hike up to the ruins of the early 1700s Kharpocho Fort in the morning, which overlooks the town and offers a breathtaking view of the Indus River.
- This is the ideal spot, if you enjoy photography, to capture images of Skardu Town at dawn or dusk.
- Next, on foot, we will arrive at Organic Village, a tiny village where all of the crops are grown organically. You can explore during the afternoon.
- You will also take a Jeep tour to Satpara Lake
- Visit Local bazar
- Transfer to hotel for overnight stay
 Day 04 (Skardu â Arando)
- Breakfast early in the morning
- We are going to go early in the morning for Arando. The last village in the Shigar Valley before Laila Peak is Arando.
- Weâre going to take our staff and supplies and drive to Arando Village. From Skardu to Arando, a jeep ride takes five to seven hours.
- We will arrive to the Shigar valley, home of the planetâs second-highest peak (K2), after a thirty-minute journey from Skardu. Along the Shigar River, we will pass through the verdant farms of the Shigar Valley.
- As we continue toward the mountains, the valley become narrows around Arando
- Drive along Basha River until we will reach Arando.
- Transfer to camps for overnight stay
 Day 05 (Arandu â Chogo Brangsa)
- Breakfast early in the morning
- The first day of the Laila Peak Base Camp walk begins at Arando Village and travels through a verdant pasture area till reaching Chogo Brangsa.
- The walk follows a green trail that runs alongside the glacier. Chogo Brangsa, which translates to âHuge Lodge,â is a summer pasture.
- The hike from Arando hamlet to Chogo Brangsa would take six to eight hours.
- Along the route to Laila Peak, you may come across miners and herders. This dayâs Laila Peak Base Camp Trek will cover about 14 km overall with an elevation gain of 900m.
- Night stay at Chogo Brangsa Camp site
 Day 06 (Chogo Brangsa â Balocho)
- Breakfast early in the morning
- On this day of our journey to Laila Peak Base Camp, we set out early to trek along the glacierâs ridge.
- We only have to cross the glacier in a few places where there is a chance of falling stone.
- The trail that follows the Galcier up to Balocho Camp makes up the remainder of the hike.
- Walking from Chogo Brangsa to Balocho will take you five to seven hours, covering a distance of about 13 to 14 miles and an elevation gain of 700 meters.
- We will spend the night at Balocho camp site.
 Day 07 (Balocho â Laila Peak Base Camp)
- Breakfast early in the morning
- Trek to Laila Base Camp.
- We will cross Chogo Lungma Glacier.
- Night stay at Laila Peak base camp
 Day 08 to 25 Climbing Days
- Breakfast early in the morning
- Trek to Sharing.
- We will Pass Haramosh Glacier.
- Night stay at Sharing Camp site
 Day 26 (Sharing â Haramosh Pass)
- Breakfast early in the morning
- Trek to Haramosh Pass after breakfast.
- We must use caution when walking on the glacier today as avalanches could occur.
- Following a little ascent to the right Rakaposhi, we will get a clear view of Laila Peak and Haramosh 7409 meters.
- Night stay in camps
 Day 27 (Haramosh Pass â Kutwal Lake)
- Breakfast early in the morning
- Trek to Kutwal Lake after breakfast.
- We will need a rope to go down the steep snow slope
- Night stay at Kutwal Lake
 Day 28 (Kutwal Lake â Sassi)
- Breakfast in the morning
- Start walk toward Kutwal Village
- Arrive at the campsite of Kutwal village at 5:30 p.m
- Dinner and overnight stay at Kutwal village camp site.
 Day 29 (Kutwal Village â Skardu)
- Breakfast in the morning
- Trek back to Haramosh Jeep Spot
- Jeep ride to Sasi Village
- Drive to Skardu
- Reaches Skardu
- Transfer to Hotel for overnight stay
 Day 30 (Skardu â Islamabad) (45 Minutes flight)
- Breakfast at early in the morning
- Drop Guests at Skardu Airport
- Reaches Islamabad
 OR
- In the event that inclement weather forces the cancellation of the flight, you will proceed from Juglot Skardu Road till you reach Juglot and from Juglot till Hazara Motorway, you will move by Karakoram Highway to Islamabad via road.
- With Nanga Parbat (8,126 meters), the ninth-highest mountain in the world, as your backdrop, you can travel with an amazing view.
- After a while, continue on the Karakoram Highway and pass through the Kaghan Valley and Babusar Pass (4,067 meters) to reach Mansehra City.
- Rejoining the Karakoram Highway from Mansehra, you will travel through the historically significant and culturally rich cities of Hassan Abdal, Taxila, and Abbottabad before arriving in Islamabad.
- It will be late afternoon when you arrive.
 Day 31 (Spare Day in Islamabad)
- Breakfast at early in the morning
- You have the entire day to explore the green capital city of Islamabad if you were able to catch a flight there yesterday.
- See the Islamabad Monument, Parliament Square, and the Faisal Mosque before traveling to the nearby city of Rawalpindi.
- The historical and traditional city of Rawalpindi will introduce you to the flavors of southern Pakistan. Situated on the Pothohar Plateau, which is well-known for its long history of Buddhism, particularly in the nearby town of Taxila.
- Enjoy a local Pakistani curry at the Magnificent Food Streets for your final meal in Pakistan after a full day of sightseeing.
- Transfer to hotel for overnight stay
 Day 32 (Departure | Fly Back Home)
- Breakfast at early in the morning
- You will be taken to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home after breakfast âLaila Base Camp & Haramosh La Trekâ has ended.
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$5000 P/P
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The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
â Base camp lodging (single supplement)
â A complete base camp with a dining tent, restrooms, showers, and solar power
â All domestic/internal transportation
â Every domestic flight
â 50 kilograms (110 pounds) of personal baggage
â All meals (B, L, D) while on the trek and at base camp
â Group satellite phones and emergency devices with a set calling fee
â  Arrival and departure nights of two nights each in an Islamabad hotel (bed and breakfast only)
â Guides, cooks, kitchen workers, assistants, porters, etc. are covered by staff insurance.
â Pakistani cook with experience
â Porters for all expedition supplies
â Kitchen staff
â Base camp solar power
â Generator of electricity (backup for high-voltage equipment)
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
Χ International airfare
Χ Fees for permits and royalties are based on the number of people
Χ Personal gear for climbing, dressing, and sleeping
Χ Equipment for group climbing, including rope, ice axes, snow bars, EPI gas, and other items
Χ Insurance coverage for mountain rescue and evacuation is required.
Χ Food and lodging above base camp
Χ Any assistance beyond base camp
Χ Talking radio (walkie-talkie)
Χ Climate reports
Χ Cargo of personal items to/from Islamabad
Χ The visa cost for Pakistan
Χ $250 total in tips/gratuities for the staff, cook, and assistant(s).
Χ In Islamabad, meals
Χ Additional hotel stays following the ascent
Χ Trip cancellation insurance
Χ All costs incurred in the event of an early wind-up or summit (additional hotel stays, hotel meals, and evacuation)
Χ Charges incurred as a result of delays that are beyond Karakoram Trailsâ control (for cause majeure)
Χ Personal correspondence between Pakistan and the home country by phone, fax, and email.
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