Laila Peak Base Camp Trek
The Laila Peak Base Camp Trek is a 13-day trek from Hushe village up the Gondogoro Glacier to the foot of Laila Peak (approx. 6,096 m), one of the most beautiful spear-shaped mountains in the Karakoram.
- Duration13 Days
- DifficultyModerate to strenuous
- Max Altitudeapprox. 4,600 m
- Best SeasonJune – September
- Trekking Days6 Days
The Perfect Spear of the Karakoram
The Laila Peak Base Camp Trek follows the lower half of the famous Gondogoro La route, but from the south. From Hushe village we walk to the meadows of Saicho and up the Gondogoro Glacier to Dalsampa and Khuspang, the camps below Laila Peak. Its perfect snow spear rises above the glacier and is one of the most photographed peaks in Pakistan.
The trek is shorter and less committing than the Baltoro routes, yet the scenery is pure Karakoram: hanging glaciers, granite walls and views of the Masherbrum range. Nights at Dalsampa, a green pasture beside a small lake, are a highlight. Our team handles transport, camping, meals, porters and all permits.
Trip Highlights
- Close views of Laila Peak (approx. 6,096 m) above the Gondogoro Glacier
- Camp at Dalsampa, a green pasture with a small lake
- Walk up to Khuspang (approx. 4,600 m), the base of the Gondogoro La
- Views of the Masherbrum range and the Hushe Valley peaks
- Visit Khaplu Palace and the villages of the Hushe Valley
- Guide, cook, porters and all logistics handled by TGA
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Islamabad
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Evening welcome briefing.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Fly to Skardu (approx. 2,230 m)
Mountain flight to Skardu. If the flight is cancelled we drive along the Karakoram Highway (two days).
Overnight: HotelDay 3Drive to Khaplu (approx. 2,600 m)
About 3 hours to Khaplu, with an afternoon visit to Khaplu Palace.
Overnight: HotelDay 4Drive to Hushe (approx. 3,050 m)
Jeep ride up the Hushe Valley to Hushe village, below the south face of Masherbrum.
Overnight: CampDay 5Hushe to Saicho (approx. 3,300 m)
An easy walk along the Hushe River to the green campsite at Saicho, where the Gondogoro and Charakusa valleys meet. About 4 hours.
Overnight: CampDay 6Saicho to Dalsampa (approx. 4,100 m)
Climb beside the Gondogoro Glacier to the pasture of Dalsampa, with Laila Peak in full view. About 5–6 hours.
Overnight: CampDay 7Dalsampa to Khuspang (approx. 4,600 m)
Walk up the glacier to Khuspang, the camp below the Gondogoro La and the best view of Laila Peak. About 4–5 hours.
Overnight: CampDay 8Laila Peak Base Camp area, back to Dalsampa
Morning walk around the base of Laila Peak, then descend to Dalsampa. About 5–6 hours.
Overnight: CampDay 9Dalsampa to Saicho
Descend the moraine back to Saicho. About 4–5 hours.
Overnight: CampDay 10Saicho to Hushe, drive to Khaplu
Short walk to Hushe and a jeep to Khaplu for a hot shower.
Overnight: HotelDay 11Drive to Skardu
Return to Skardu along the Shyok and Indus rivers.
Overnight: HotelDay 12Fly to Islamabad
Flight back to Islamabad, or the road journey if flights are cancelled. Farewell dinner.
Overnight: HotelDay 13Depart
Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home.
Overnight: —Mountain itineraries can change with weather, flights and group pace. Your guide will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Islamabad
- Hotels in Islamabad, Skardu and Khaplu
- Domestic flights Islamabad–Skardu–Islamabad, or road transport if flights are cancelled
- Private vehicle and 4x4 jeeps Skardu–Khaplu–Hushe
- Any trekking permit required for the route
- All meals during the trek, cooked by our trekking cook
- Tents, mattresses, dining and kitchen tents on the trek
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Porters to carry your main luggage and camping gear
- Local fees and registration at checkpoints
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance with high-altitude rescue cover
- Personal trekking gear, clothing and sleeping bag
- Tips for guides, drivers, cooks and porters
- Extra nights or costs caused by flight cancellations, landslides or road closures
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Laila Peak Base Camp Trek?
The Laila Peak Base Camp Trek is one of the best ways to see the high Karakoram in under two weeks. The approach from Hushe is gentle, the campsites are green and sheltered, and Laila Peak is in view for most of the walk.
It is a good fit for fit trekkers who want more than a meadow walk but are not ready for the full Gondogoro La Trek. You can also combine it with the Masherbrum Base Camp Trek, which starts from the same village.
Add a few days in Skardu before or after the trek. Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide and our advice on travel insurance.
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Good to Know
Fitness
The Laila Peak Base Camp Trek is moderate to strenuous, with 4–6 hour walking days on trails and glacier moraine. You should be fit and used to hiking several days in a row.
Altitude
Khuspang sits at about 4,600 m. We climb gradually via Saicho and Dalsampa so that your body can adjust to the altitude.
Permits & Checkpoints
Foreigners register at checkpoints in Baltistan. Our team checks the current rules for the Hushe Valley and arranges any permit needed before you arrive.
When to Go
June to September is the season for the Laila Peak Base Camp Trek. See our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Trek
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