Laila Peak registration is open for all seasons. We are offering Laila Peak for mountaineers, climbers and alpinists from around the world.
Including Laila Peak, we also offer other 6,000 to 6,500m peaks and few of them are given in the table below.
Highlights – Laila Peak Expedition
- Highlights
- Competitive prices for a six thousander peak in the wild mountains of Pakistan
- Field office and permanent staff for logistical arrangements to and from the mountain
- Itinerary based on our mountain guide’s indigenous knowledge and vast experience
- Spectacular mountain vistas during the expedition
- Apricot Tours is a fully licensed native adventure company
- Fixed departures are normally guided by our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC)
- Private groups are always one of our top priorities
- We cater to both guided expeditions and non-guided (alpine style) climbing
- We cater to both “base camp services” and “full board services”
- The following High Altitude Support available at extra cost
a. Personal Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) – will carry 20 kg of personal equipment between camps
Included
- Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
- Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
- All internal/domestic transport
- All domestic flights
- 50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
- All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D)
- Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
- Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
- Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)
- Experienced cook from Pakistan
- Kitchen staff
- Porters for all expedition supplies
- Solar power at base camp
- Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
- Note included
What’s not Included - International airfare
- Government Royalty Fee (revised in Sep 2025) based on the seasonal rates outlined below.
| Climbing Season | Royalty Fee (USD) per person | Government Notification | |||
| Spring/Summer (April – September) | USD 0 (Free) | View 2025 Document | |||
| Autumn (October – November) | USD 0 (Free) | ||||
| Winter (December – March) | USD 0 (Free) | ||||
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment
- Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others)
- Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy – mandatory
- Lodging and meals above base camp
- Any service above base camp
- Communication radio (walkie talkie)
- Weather reports
- Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad
- Pakistan visa fee
- Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total
- Meals in Islamabad
- Extra hotel nights after the climb
- Trip cancellation insurance
- All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)
- Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)
- Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.
Why should you register very early?
1. Team building: It takes time to formulate a good team. We go through all incoming applications and formulate the best team of mountaineers (on the basis of experience). Although our vet process is not very strict, our top priority is always the safety of fellow climbers. We will not accept all applications only to maximize the number of the mountaineers.
2. Logistics: Our climbing adventures involve a lot of logistics. This includes reserving/assigning high altitude porters, guides and other staff in advance. It also involves a lot of procurement (equipment, food etc). This is not possible during the last hours. During winters expeditions, most of the supplies are transported to base camps two to three months prior to the expedition because winters in the mountains of Pakistan are very harsh and it becomes almost impossible to for porters to walk through the trail with heavy supplies.
3. Permit: Pakistani government tourism laws require tour operators to submit applications for climbing (along with all documents e.g. passport copies, photos, CVs etc) at least 70 days prior to arrival in Pakistan.
4.Domestic Flights: We might not be able to get you on the domestic flight to Skardu if you do not pay your deposit on time. Domestic flight seats are sold very fast way ahead of time because there are only two flights to Skardu during peak season. This is a very serious concern.
5. Price changes: The given prices are early bird discount offers and are subject to change. There can be increases in price after January. Service providers including (but not limited) to hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season (May to September). Our prices will not change once you have paid the deposit so the price when you book is the price you will pay. Register yourselves early to avoid increase in holiday prices.
6. Pay less deposit: Given below is our deposit schedule for 2020 departures.
- 8 months before departure (deposit: 35%)
- 6 months before departure (deposit: 40%)
- 5 months before departure (deposit: 50%)
- 4 months before departure (full payment)
Note: The same deposit time frames above apply to 2021-22 departures.
Refund policy
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements, organizing logistics, procurement of equipment (e.g. oxygen sets) and supplies (including food), hiring of staff/sherpa etc.
Balance: All balances are due 120 days prior to arrival in Pakistan unless otherwise specified. Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their funds and their place on the expedition. For this expedition, there are no refunds for the deposit or balance payments. This includes but is not limited to, expeditions that conclude without a summit or progress towards a summit for participants due to route conditions, weather, insufficient manpower, or any other factor outside the control of Apricot Tours. Expedition leader has the final say on the expedition conclusion and will make all the best efforts for a happy return home.
Currency
All international climbers are charged in US Dollars (USD).
Other Notes
- Deposit should only be paid after filling out the registration form and confirmation/approval from Apricot Tours.
- Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Apricot Tours must follow a precise refund policy.
- Participants that choose to leave an active expedition for any reason are not entitled to any refunds
- Apricot Tours highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions
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Laila Peak Dificulty
Laila Peak Dificulty Laila Peak, situated in Pakistan, presents mountaineers with a formidable challenge due to its difficult terrain, steep slopes, and harsh snow conditions. The mountain’s terrain is characterized by jagged rock formations and icy ridges, demanding climbers to exhibit exceptional technical skills and agility. The slopes of Laila Peak are notoriously steep, making the ascent physically demanding and mentally challenging. The region experiences extreme weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, which further intensify the difficulty of the climb. Successfully conquering Laila Peak requires meticulous planning, physical fitness, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the ever-changing weather patterns in the region.
Overview – Laila Peak Expedition
Laila Peak Expedition registrations are now open. Laila Peak (6,096 meters) is a beautiful mountain close to Gondogoro Glacier in Hushe Valley of Gilgit Baltistan. It is famous for its spear like shape which attracts and compels a lot of climbers for the expedition to the summit. The northwest face of the peak has a slope of 45 degrees with a vertical height of 1500m.
Hushe valley is the only feasible gateway to the peak and the area where the peak is located comes under “restricted zone”, In Pakistan the peaks or mountains located on the borders of China, Afghanistan and India comes under restricted zones.
Laila Peak Expedition starts off with a briefing/debriefing by an official of the Ministry of Tourism of Pakistan. Then, the participants are transferred to Skardu Valley by flight, then, they drove to Hushe Valley on 4 x 4 Jeeps.
It is part of the mighty Karakorum Mountains in the north of Pakistan. The Karakoram Mountain Range is a massive chain of mountains across Pakistan and China that hosts one of the greatest mountains of the world, including K2, Gasherbrum and Nanga Parbat. It is 500km long and 200km wide and connects with Hindukush and Himalaya Mountains at few points.
The first successful Laila Peak Expedition was let by Simon Yates. He along with Sean Smith and Mark Miller reached the summit in 1980’s. The height of the peak has always been in controversy, claiming it to be 6200M, 6400M etc. The first expedition team claimed it to be 6300M. However, summitpost.org shows an altitude of 6096M, which has been accepted by many.
The best time for the Laila Peak Expedition starts from the month of June until September. The services of such a trip includes hotel booking; government permits because it is a peak higher than 7000m, domestic flights, chefs, tour guides, visa assistance, porters, camping equipment, daily food, kitchen equipment & tools etc.
Expedition Overview
The Laila Peak Expedition is ideal for every tough mountaineer to prepare for higher-altitude peaks. Laila Peak is a 6,000-meter peak in the Karakoram Mountain range of the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Laila Peak is the most beautiful mountain in the Karakoram range. From the summit, you can see all the major summits of the Karakoram range, including K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum.
For 40 Years, we have been organising climbing expeditions and trekking holidays in Pakistan for mountaineering enthusiasts from around the World. Trango Adventure operates a 25-35-day-long Laila Peak Expedition. We offer full boards and logistic services until the base camp. The duration of the expedition may be longer or shorter, depending on the client’s experience and available time.
The Laila Peak Expedition starts from Islamabad. Our representative will meet and greet you at Islamabad International Airport and transfer you to the group hotel. The rest of the day in Islamabad is at leisure to recover from the long journey. We will meet over dinner to give you a detailed briefing about the Laila Peak Expedition. After spending a night in Islamabad, you will take a breathtaking mountain view flight to Skardu, Baltistan, the next day. On route, you will first glimpse great Nanga Parbat, K2, and the other stunning Himalayan & Karakoram Peaks. After 45 minutes, you will arrive in Skardu, check into your hotel, and enjoy the rest of the afternoon meeting your porters or exploring the local Bazaar.
Skardu is the Capital City of Baltistan, the gateway to K2, Deosai Plateau, Mashebrum, Gasherbrum, Broad Peak, and many other famous Karakoram Peaks. Once, Baltistan was one of the biggest kingdoms of the Himalayas. The inhabitants of Baltistan speak the Balti language, a unique form of the Tibetan language. The English and Urdu languages are also widely spoken and understood.
In Skardu, trekkers and mountain climbers usually do their final purchasing and top-ups for their adventure journeys. The following day, you will drive along the Mighty Indus and then the Shyok River to the lush green Khaplu Valley towards Hushey. Hushe is a single-street traditional Balti village. Here, for the first time, you will sleep in a tent as there are no hotels. After spending your first night in the tent under the stars, the trekking part of your Laila Peak Expedition will begin. You will walk to Saicho, then to Laila Peak Base Camp.
We will set up our camps at the base camp of Laila Peak, and your non-guided climbing session of the expedition will begin from here onwards. We will camp at the Base Camp for the whole climbing duration. Our guide, Chef, and other staff will stay with you for the entire time. Our chefs will make healthy and nutritious food during the trek and climbing. We believe that good, nutritious food plays a vital role in outdoor sports. After the climbing period, you will follow the same itinerary back to Islamabad. You will spend one night in Islamabad, and then the following morning, we will transfer you to Islamabad International Airport for your flight back home.
We strongly believe that our experienced staff and four decades of expertise can make your “Laila Peak Expedition” successful.