Laila Peak Expedition

Day 1 – 🏙 Arrival in Islamabad

You’ll land in Pakistan’s vibrant capital and be whisked to your hotel. This day is all about settling in, syncing your gear, and easing into expedition mode in the lowlands at ~500 m.

Day 2 – ✈ Flight or Drive to Chilas (via Skardu)

Your choice: a scenic 1-hour flight to Skardu or a dramatic 10–12-hour drive to Chilas (~2,250 m). Both routes immerse you in the building tension of Karakoram landscapes.

Day 3 – ⛰ Transfer to Skardu (2,300 m)

Use this “reserve day” to buffer for any delays or weather, then continue to Skardu (approx. 2,300 m), where your climbing preparations truly begin.

Day 4 – 🔧 Final Gear & Logistics in Skardu

Today’s dedicated to hiring porters, checking gear, and finalizing planning—ensuring you’re technically and physically ready before heading into the high mountains.

Day 5 – 🚙 Drive to Hushe Valley (~3,050 m)

A rugged 7- to 8-hour jeep journey delivers you into the heart of Hushe Valley, where dramatic peaks like Masherbrum welcome your arrival. Accommodation transitions to local lodge or camp.

Day 6 – 🥾 Trek to Saicho (~3,600 m)

A steady 5–6-hour climb takes you to Saicho camp. Alpine air, glacial views, and the rhythm of trekking carry you higher and deeper into the Karakoram.

Day 7 – 🥾 Trek to Laila Peak Base Camp (~4,600 m)

Another 5–6 hours of trekking brings you to the Base Camp nestled beside the Gondogoro Glacier—your launchpad into high camps and the needle-sharp ascent ahead.

Day 8 – 🏔 Acclimatization at Base Camp

Rest and acclimatize in your tents at 4,600 m—vital preparation before beginning technical climbs, ensuring your body adjusts to the rarefied Karakoram heights.

Days 9–14 – ⛰ Climbing Phase

These six days are dedicated to the push: setting high camps, rotating climbs, and summit attempts on the extremely steep slopes of Laila Peak. Every hour counts toward conquering this iconic challenge.

Day 15 – 🏕 Return to Base Camp

After your summit bid, descend safely back to Base Camp. Reflect on the achievement while recuperating in your tented mountain camp.

Day 16 – 🥾 Trek to Saicho (~3,600 m)

Retrace your steps down to Saicho—a descending trek that rewards your legs and spirit with familiar vistas and warming familiarity.

Day 17 – 🥾 Trek to Hushe Valley (~3,050 m)

Another 5–6 hours brings you back to Hushe. Celebrate with local villagers, pause to honor the porters’ efforts, and savor the descent.

Day 18 – 🚙 Return Drive to Skardu (~2,228 m)

Climb back into the vehicles and journey through valleys to Skardu, transitioning from remote wilderness back toward civilization.

Day 19 – ✈ Flight or Overland to Islamabad

Return via air or road—either a swift flight or a day’s drive through diverse terrain, arriving back in Islamabad (~1,265 m).

Day 20 – 🚗 Drive to Islamabad (~500 m)

A long overland return brings you to lower altitudes. Time to rest, reflect, and recover in familiar surroundings.

Day 21 – 🏙 Free Day in Islamabad

Your final day is yours—unpack, catch up on rest, or quietly savor your feat through introspective reflection of your journey’s triumph.

Day 22 – ✈ Departure

Transfer from hotel to Islamabad International Airport for your departure or onward travel—returning home with memories etched in high-altitude glory.