LAILA PEAK EXPEDITION

Day-01              Islamabad.

Arrival at Islamabad, and Sightseeing in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Day-02            Islamabad-Chilas (480km)

Early breakfast and proceed to Chilas (480km). Dinner and overnight in Chilas.

Day-03                   Chilas-Skardu. (2300m)

After breakfast, we drive to Skardu (6-7 hrs). En route, we make our lunch at Stak Nala. Afternoon visit the local bazaar, evening back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day-04                       Skardu. (2300m)

Final preparation day at Skardu, afternoon free to relax or visit the local market, explore Skardu and its surroundings.

Day-05                 Skardu-Hushe (3048m)

Drive to Hushe Valley (5-7h) via Siachen Road until Khaplu for lunch, then drive to Hushe.

Day-06                  Hushe-Saicho. (3330m)

Smooth trek until Saicho for 4-5 hours with a pleasant view of Masherbrum Peak (7821m). Afternoon free for exploration around the campsite, dinner, and overnight in the Camp.

Day-07                  Saicho- Laila Peak BC (3500-4535m)

After breakfast, we trek towards Laila Base Camp(4.535m) for a 5-6-hour trek.  We establish our Camp just close to the Gondogoro Glacier. Will have our dinner and overnight in Camp.

Day-08- 22                 Acclimatization & Climbing.

Fifteen days reserve for Acclimatization and climbing. The mountain can be climbed in a few days from an advanced base camp at (5765m) on the east side of the Gondogoro Glacier, with approximately 1500m ascent. climbing is mid-grade with an inclination of 55 degrees.

Day-23                   Laila BC-Saicho. (3330m)

Today we have an easy walk until Saicho (3-5hrs). On the way, we will stop for lunch, further  Trek to Saicho, afternoon free for relaxing, dinner, and overnight in the Camp.

Day-24                     Saicho-Machulo (2728m)

After breakfast, trek to Hushe along the east bank of the river, an easy walk until Hushe (4-5hrs). Visit Hushe village, explore local culture, and travel down to Machulu. Machulu is a Village at 1 1-hour drive from Hushe. We will take a hot shower and channel walk in Machulu town. Later, dinner and overnight in the Hotel.

Day 25 Machulu-Skardu. (2300m)

After breakfast, we drive by 4WD Jeeps to Skardu, via Saling, and the Khaplu valley. Lunch stop at Gole, proceed to Skardu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, dinner, and overnight in the hotel.

Day-26                    Skardu-Islamabad-Chilas.

1. a) Fly to Islamabad. (flight is subject to weather), Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, visit Pakistan’s alpine club for debriefing, and afternoon free for shopping or just relaxing. Evening back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
2. b) In case of cancellation of flight (7-8 hrs), drive to Chilas on Skardu road along the bank of the Indus River. En route, we will make a lunch stop at Stak Nala, upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Chilas.

Day-27.                       Chilas-Islamabad.

Drive from Chilas to Islamabad. (480km) for a 12-13-hour drive.

Day-28.                     Fly Homeland.

Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for the homeland flight. End of services.

Services Included:

• Liaison with Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for climbing permit process, providing the appointed Liaison officer’s measurements for his prescribed kit.
• Process of import/export permit from the ministry of tourism.
• Clearance of cargo before arrival of the team and its storage.
• Assistance upon arrival/departure.
• Official Briefing/Debriefing.
• Hotel accommodation in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Chilas.
• All meals during trek and at B.C. as per itinerary.
• Porterage of 75 kg per person of expedition equipment and high altitude food etc. to the B.C. and 50 kg per person on return from B.C.
• Road transfers between airport/hotel and within the city as per itinerary.
• Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen, and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees.
• Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel, and related community gear.
• Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, cook, and assistant(s).
• Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).
• Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes, and parking fees, etc.
• Mail handling/forwarding to B.C./overseas except for postage charges.
• Reconfirmation of air tickets.
• Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s), and any other crew as per requirement. (Wages and kit to be arranged by the team).

Services not Included:

• International & domestic airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges.
• High altitude porters/any crew above B.C.
• Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not use, it is now US$15000/-
• High altitude tents, sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind beyond base camp, including high altitude food and oxygen.
• Medications, ground evacuations, and helicopter rescue charges of any kind.
• Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills, and items of personal nature.
• Insurance liability of member (s) and other under force majeure conditions.
• Climbing Permit, Pollution and Environmental fee, or any other payment required to be paid to Pakistan’s Government.
• Clearing agent charges.
• Members any climbing gears
• 4. Member personal insurance
• 5. High altitude tent
• 6. High altitude food
• 7. High altitude porter
• Any other service not mentioned in the above list