Laila Peak Expedition
(6096M)

Laila Peak Expedition Overview

Laila Peak, rising to 6,096 meters in the stunning Hushe Valley, is considered one of the most visually striking snow-covered mountains in the world. It stands near the Gondogoro Glacier in the Karakoram Range, surrounded by a cluster of peaks of similar elevation that saw numerous ascents during the 1980s and 1990s. Although early attempts on Laila Peak were made without official permits and thus went unrecognized, the mountain’s beauty and challenge drew several accomplished climbers. The first known ascent was made unofficially by a team of four British mountaineers, including renowned alpinists Sean Smith, Mark Miller, and Simon Yates. Mark Miller successfully summited the peak in 1987 via the western side of the Gondogoro Glacier. Simon Yates, known for many high-altitude climbs, later documented his experience of climbing Laila Peak in his book The Flame of Adventure, where he shares personal insights and photographs from the expedition.

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Included Services

• Liaison with the Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for the permit process and the measurement of the liaison officer.
• The process of import and export permits from the Ministry of Tourism.
• Clearance of cargo prior to the team's arrival and its storage.
• Welcome reception and meeting at the Alpine Club of Pakistan in Islamabad.
• Hotel accommodation and meals as per the hotels listed in the itinerary.
• All meals during the trek and at base camp.
• All road transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Porterage of 75 kg per person for expedition equipment and high-altitude food to Base Camp, and 50 kg per person on return from Base Camp.
• Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent with tables, chairs, and camping ground fees.
• Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel, and related community gear.
• Wages and basic kit for the guide, Sardar, cook, and assistants.
• Insurance for our field staff and low-altitude porters (excluding helicopter rescue).
• Mail handling/forwarding to Base Camp.
• Reconfirmation of the air ticket.
• All expenses of the liaison officer.
• Pollution fee: $200
• CKNP fee: $68 per person.

Not Included

• International air ticket and airport taxes.
• Visa fee to Pakistan and personal insurance of the client.
• Cargo fee and customs charges for import and export.
• Sleeping bags, personal clothing, and climbing gear of any kind beyond base camp, including high-altitude food and oxygen.
• Room services, laundry, beverages, personal phone calls, and soft drinks.
• Medications, ground evacuations, and helicopter rescue charges (approximately $10,000), etc.
• Food above base camp for members and high-altitude porters.
• Porters and staff tips.
• Any other services not mentioned in the included services above.