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Laila Peak Expedition 6,096m Pakistan 2020

Laila Peak Expedition 2020 registration is now open. Climbing Laila Peak mountain is considered one of the best mountaineering expedition in the world.

HIGHLIGHTS

Spectacular mountain vistas of Karakoram Mountains.
Spectacular Views of K2, Nanga Parbat and other peaks from the Flight to Skardu.
One of the world’s top Climbing and Mountaineering Adventure.
Experience the picturesque Hushey Valley in Pakistan.
Stunning wild and remote scenery from Hushe to Base Camp.
Explore the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Baltistan Valley Pakistan.

OVERVIEW:

Laila Peak Expedition is perfect for every tough mountaineer’s to prepare themselves for higher altitude Peaks. Laila Peak is a 6,000 Meter Peak in The Karakoram Mountain range of Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. Laila Peak is considered to be the most beautiful peak in the Karakoram Mountain range. From the summit you can see all the major summits of the Karakoram including K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums.

Since 40 Years we have been organising Expeditions for Mountaineering enthusiasts from around the World. Trango Adventures operates a 25-35 days long Laila Peak Expedition. We offer both full board or base camp logistic services. The duration may be longer or shorter depending on the clients experience and ability.

Laila Peak Expedition starts from Islamabad. Our Representative will Meet and Greet you at Islamabad international airport then transfer you to the hotel, resting day in Islamabad to recover from the journey. We will meet in the afternoon for a briefing about Laila Peak Expedition. Next day you will catch the spectacular mountains view flights to Skardu, Baltistan. On route you will have the first glimpse of the great Nanga Parbat, K2 and the other stunning Himalayan & Karakoram Mountain Peaks. After checking in to your Hotel, you will have a rest and preparation day in Skardu. Skardu is the Capital City of Baltistan and it is the getaway to the Mighty K2, Deosai Plato, Mashabrum, Gasherbrums and many other famous Karakoram Peaks. In Skardu, Trekkers and climber usually do their Finale purchasing and top ups for their journey. Following day you will drive along the Mighty Indus then Shyok River to the lush green Khaplu Valley towards Hushey. After spending your first night in the camp under the starry canvas, The trekking part of Laila Peak Expedition will will from Hushey and we enter into the heart of the Karakorum. We will be walking towards Saicho than to the Base Camp of the Laila Peak Base Camp. This will be the start point of the climbing season. We will camp at Laila Peak Base Camp for the Whole Climbing Duration. Our High Porter, 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 period. We believe that a good nutritious food play a vital role in out-door sports. After the Climbing Period we will follow the same Itinerary Back to Islamabad. After spending one night in Islamabad, You will be Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your flight back home.

We strongly believe that our experience staff and four decades of expertise can make your “Laila Peak Expedition” Successful.

BRIEF ITINERARY:

D-1

ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD - PAKISTAN :

D-2

SPECTACULAR FLIGHT TO SKARDU (2,230m):

D-3

SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION DAY,SKARDU:

D-4

DRIVE TO HUSHE (3,170m) 5-6 HOURS:

D-5

TREK TO SAICHO (3,330m) 4 HOURS:

D-6

TREK TO BASE CAMP (4,535m) 5 HOURS WALKING:

7-17

ACCLIMATISATION & CLIMBING PERIOD:

D-18

TREK TO SAICHO (3,330m) 5 HOURS:

D-19

TREK TO HUSHE, (3,170m) 4 HOURS:

D-20

DRIVE TO SKARDU VIA KHAPLU VALLEY, 6 HOURS:

D-21

FLY TO ISLAMABAD:

D-22

CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS, ISLAMABAD:

D-23

DEPARTURE DAY- FLY BACK HOME:

Additional information

Duration	23
Grade	Strenuous: Climbing, Mountaineering

Map of Laila Peak Expedition

INTRODUCTION:

Trango Adventure has a long track record of organising Laila Peak Expedition in Pakistan. We have had groups successfully Climbed Laila Peak on previous occasions. We designed our itinerary based on Over 40 Years of experience, which is the best in terms of acclimatization, safety and enjoyment.

It is our intention to keep to the day by day itinerary detailed below, although there might be some flexibility due to local conditions or other factors beyond our control. If this is the case the trek leader will do everything possible to work out the changes to the itinerary in order to minimize your inconvenience.

Adventure travel requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last-minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. The ability to work in team is an important aspect of all of our trips. Detailed Itinerary

DETAILED ITINERARY:

D-1

ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD,PAKISTAN :

Most of the international flights arrives at Islamabad International Airport in the mornings. Your Guide will meet and greet you at the airport, then you will be transfer to the hotel. Rest of the days is free to recover from your journey. Later in the day, when everyone has arrived, we will have a group briefing about Laila Peak Expedition. Depending on the time available to us, there may be an option to do some sightseeing in Islamabad, A purpose-built City in 1961 as the new capital of Pakistan.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel
MEALS
BLD

D-2

SPECTACULAR FLIGHT TO SKARDU (2,230m):

In case of flight cancellation we will Drive on KKH to Chilas, Isb to chilas, 461km. 8-9 H-Drive

Today you will travel to Islamabad Airport to take a spectacular flight (weather permitting) across the mountains to Skardu, the Capital of Baltisan. It’s a 45 minute flight which offers Spectacular Mountains views of Himalaya & Karakoram mountain range, you can also enjoy the breathtaking views of world’s 9th highest peak, Nanga Parbat (8,126m), if weather is clear then we might be able to see K2 and Gondogoro Pass as well. Check in to the Hotel, res of the day will be spent visiting the local Bazars, historical forts, scenic lakes or visiting ancient rock inscriptions, one of which is of 8th century Manthal Lord Buddha Rock that shows traces of Buddhist monks and pilgrims who had influence in the area before Islam.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel
MEALS
BLD

D-3

SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION DAY,SKARDU:

In the morning we will have to do our Briefing at the Ministry of tourism Pakistan office. After the briefing we will have some free time to meet our Porters, Chef, High Altitude Porter and Drivers. Depending on how much time we have left, you might want to visit the remains of Kharpocho Fort (builded early 1700), which overlooks the town and has a great view of the Indus River. If you are into photography then this is a perfect location to take photos of Skaradu Town at sunrise or sunset. (we can arrange this for you). You can also walk to a small village, called Organic village, which grows all its crops organically. The afternoon is free to explore.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel
MEALS
BLD

D-4

DRIVE TO HUSHE (3,170m) 6 HOURS:

Today we continue our journey by jeep on a spectacular road beside the River Indus to the village of Hushe. We make a reasonably early start from Skardu, crossing the Indus and Shyok River to begin an exciting 4-hour jeep ride up to Hushe, through Khapulu and a number of small and picturesque villages in the lower Hushe Valley. En route we must cross a number of ‘nullahs’ or small tributary valleys. These nullahs are fed by meltwaters from the glaciers high above the valley and can become impassable by the afternoon as the hot sun goes to work. Our early start from Skardu means that we should not have any problems in this respect. Hushe is the highest village in the area at 3,050 metres and we set up our camp in a field just below the village with the huge bulk of Masherbrum (7,821m) dominating the valley to the north.

ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
MEALS
BLD

D-5

TREK TO SAICHO (3,3300m) 5 HOURS:

Today will be our first walking day of Laila Peak Expedition. After organising all the equipment and supplies our porters load up for the journey ahead towards our next camp Saicho. It will be a smooth trek until Saicho, easy walk with the pleasant view of Masherbrum Peak (7,821m) . We will reach at Saicho campsite around lunch time, afternoon free for exploration around campsite, dinner, and overnight in camp.

ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
MEALS
BLD

D-6

TREK TO BASE CAMP (4,535m) 4 HOURS:

After breakfast at Saicho, we start our trek towards Laila Peak BC.(4.535m) almost (5-6 hrs) trek until Laila Peak Base Camp. We establish our Camp just close to Gondogoro Glacier, from here you can see Masherbrum Peak( 7821m) dinner and overnight in camp.

ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
MEALS
BLD

7-17

ACCLIMATISATION & CLIMBING PERIOD:

20 days reserve for Acclimatisation and climbing, Laila Peak can be climb in few days from an advanced base camp at (5,765m) on the east side of the Gondogoro Glacier, with approximately 1.500m ascent, climbing is mid-grade with an inclination of 55 degrees. The lower section of the climb is mixed giving way progressively more ice towards the summit. During the climbing period of Laila Peak Expedition our staff will be at base camp to help and assist you. Our excellent chef will make the most nutritious food which you will need throughout the Climbing session. We believe that food plays a vital role in climbing trips.

ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
MEALS
BLD

D-18

TREK TO SAICHO (3,3300m) 4 HOURS:

After the climbing period of Laila Peak expedition, you will pack all your gears and clean the campsite so you can start defending towards Saicho.

ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
MEALS
BLD

D-19

TREK TO HUSHE, (3,170m) 4 HOURS:

We have an early start ahead of a short and enjoyable final walk back to Hushe, where we are welcomed once again by villagers young and old. This walk to Hushe can be done in about three hours and on completion we can celebrate our success with the porters and hand out their tips as a token of our appreciation for their hard work throughout the trip. We also often give any spare kit that we no longer wish by way of thanks.

ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
MEALS
BLD

D-20

DRIVE TO SKARDU VIA KHAPLU VALLEY, 6 HOURS:

Time to say Good Bye to our Porters and other staff today. Most of our porter are from Hushe village so they will stay here. Our jeeps will be waiting for us so we will set off on the drive down the valley to Khaplu. From Khaplu our journey becomes considerably smoother and much faster as we now drive on the tarmac road first following the Shyock to a confluence with the Indus, then along this major river back to Skardu. Arriving in the Balti capital, we check into our hotel and enjoy our first hot shower in weeks. Tonight we will enjoy the comfort of a real bed.

ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL
MEALS
BLD

D-21

FLY TO ISLAMABAD:

If the weather is clear then will take the flight to Islamabad. Skardu airport is a 40 minute drive from the hotel along a good road lined with poplar trees. Boarding our plane we have an exciting flight out of the valley, once again passing by Nanga Parbat before turning south for Islamabad. Arriving in the Pakistani capital after a period in the mountains is always a strange experience and it takes a little time to get used to the hustle and bustle and especially the traffic. Our private bus will be waiting at the airport to transfer us to the group hotel and once we have settled in it will be time to take lunch (unless we have experienced unusual flight delays). After lunch the rest of the day is free for independent sightseeing or to relax at the hotel. Your Guide will advise you on the possibilities for sightseeing. Shopping for hand-made Iranian & Afghan rugs is a usually popular option. This evening we come together again for a celebratory meal at the hotel or in a local restaurant.

In Case of Flight cancellation we will drive down the Karakoram Highway. We will arrive in Chillas late afternoon.

ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL
MEALS
BLD

D-22

CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS,ISLAMABAD:

If driving down the Karakoram Highway we will arrive in Islamabad late afternoon. If we managed to fly the day before then we will spend today sightseeing in Islamabad. In the evening we will have a final group meal.

Skardu is a ‘weather dependent’ airport which means the planes will only fly here if the visibility allows line of sight to the runway by the pilot on the approach. Fortunately the weather is mostly clear in the Karakoram but local weather conditions can bring cloud and rain from time to time. If we cannot fly we will travel down to Islamabad by road along the spectacular Karakoram Highway. If we flew up to Skardu this will be an added bonus as it is a fantastic travel experience in its own right. The drive down the Indus River to Islamabad takes two days so this is an important contingency day to allow for this. If we have flown to Islamabad this will be a further day for sightseeing in the capital and your leader will advise the group on the options available for today.

ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL
MEALS
BLD

D-23

DEPARTURE DAY- FLY BACK HOME:

After Breakfast you will be Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for the flight back home. End of “Laila Peak Expedition”.

LAILA PEAK EXPEDITION DATE & PRICES 2020

Private Groups – Chose your own Dates

Expedition Starts and Finish in Islamabad

BEST SEASON	TYPE	PRICE (USD)	DEPOSIT
MAR-APR-MAY	FULL BOARD	USD $3,500	USD $7o0
JUN-JUL-AUG	FULL BOARD	USD $3,500	USD $700

Laila Peak Expedition prices are for per person, group discounts are available so please contact us before booking. Fully inclusive Prices, which includes Domestic flights, all transportation and accommodations, Meals, Mountain Guide, Porters and other staff, Till and at the BASS CAMP. International flights from most cities of the world arrives in Islamabad in the morning, Return flights will depart from Islamabad International airport on the last day of the itinerary.

Please be aware that there are a lot of paper works needs to be done to get the permit to climb a mountain in Pakistan so we recommend you to book as early as possible, especially during peak times.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – NO SURCHARGE GUARANTEE:

The price of our holidays can change depending on a variety of factors but unlike some other tour operators, Trango adventure have undertaken to guarantee the price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any tour price increases, Trango Adventure is a Government licensed Company and we are bonded to follow the strict Regulation set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.

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Climbing A Mountain In Pakistan.

Pakistan occupies about 880,000 square kilometers of land, it is stretch from the Arabian sea to the high mountains of the Central Asia. Pakistan is a country of contrasts: expansive dusty plains to the high snowy peaks of the Karakoram and the Himalaya in Gilgit Baltistan. Here the world three Great mightiest mountain ranges meet: the Karakoram, the Handukush and the Himalayas. This region is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking mountains. The five of the fourteen highest peaks of the world are here, the mountains of the mountain K2 (8,611), the Magnificent Nanga Parbat (8,126), Hidden Peak(8080 ), Broad Peak (8,047 ), and Gasherbrum II ((8035m ). Gilgit Baltistan (northern areas) has also the largest Glaciers outside the polar glaciers.The scope for Climbing a Mountain in Pakistan is virtually unlimited. Climbing Holidays will depend on what type of climbing you would like to do, how much experience you have, Which season you would like to go, How many days you have available, etc. We have been organizing Expeditions in the Karakoram since 40 years so we have the expertise to help you organizing your next Climbing trip. Our expert Advisers will be happy to assist you. In Pakistan, we have to apply for climbing permits for many Peaks, so if you a know which mountain you want to climb then please let us know in good time so we can arrange this for you.

Climbing & Trekking Permit

Once you have decided which mountain you want to climb we can start the preparations and apply for the necessary permits. A climbing permit is required to climb peaks which are above 6500 meters, a trekking permit is required for some areas, one of them is the Central Karakoram National Park area(CKNP). We have extensive details of all peaks, permit fees, rules and regulations regarding climbing in Pakistan. We will take care of everything so you can focus on your Climbing.

Royalty Fees

At the beginning of each year the Gilgit-Baltistan Council publishes the official royalty fees for the upcoming summer and winter climbing season. This notification is publicly available and makes a distinction in terms of mountain, trekking and waste disposal fees for various areas and the two seasons. We have to apply for the Permits that’s why we need a deposit from you. The royalty fees for the permits are paid to the Gilgit-Baltistan Government and they are not refundable. For more information about the royalty fees please check our Blog and news section.

Government Clearance

All particulars with regard to your Laila Peak expedition, including the details of all members must be sent to us so that we can get the government clearance for the approval of your climbing permit. Additional members can still be added or changed at a later date if needed but it is best to send everything well in advance to prevent any delays at the start of your expedition. We currently advise to apply not later than 3 months in advance as unfortunately we have noticed that the time for clearance is taking longer each year.

Helicopter Rescue Bond

Each expedition has to obtain a helicopter rescue bond of US$10,000/- from Askari Aviation www.askariaviation.comin order to be allowed to commence the expedition. If these rescue services are not used, the bond will be refunded after the end of the expedition minus the administration charges from Askari Aviation. We are able to assist with these arrangements if needed.

Environment

All expeditions are required to submit an environmental undertaking which states that they will take their garbage with them after the end of the expedition. A separate environment waste management fee is charged to each expedition member for maintenance of the mountain environs which is non refundable.

Expedition Cargo & Climbing Gear

We will take care of all the formalities to clear your expedition cargo & safely store it before your arrival. Any charges which incur at clearance (during export or import) of your equipment will not be paid by us. All non-consumable equipment that you bring in will be duty-free if you take it back with you. You are not allowed to trade in it. The consumable goods are similarly duty free as long as they are used for the purpose they have been brought in for. The unconsumed materials have to be re-exported. We have a selection of well-maintained climbing materials which we are renting out to expeditions and items for sale like different variations of climbing rope and gas canisters.

Base Camp Staff & High Altitude Porters

During the Laila Peak Expedition, there will be a complete kitchen team to take care of you at Laila Peak base camp. The number of staff depends on the number of climbers. However, for our normal expeditions ranging from 10-15 members, we provide one head-cook, one assistant-cook and one or two helpers who take care of base camp services. We are also able to arrange experienced high altitude porters to assist you during your climb, kindly inquire well in advance so that we can hire the best High Altitude Porters for you.

Cancellation

In case you have to cancel your expedition plans or want to postpone your trip, the royalty fee will be forfeited ( if apply). It cannot be carried forward to a future trip or be re-funded. The royalty is refunded if the government cancels a permit for some reason. Cost related to our services will be (partially) refunded based on our Terms & Conditions.

What is Included.

Liaison with Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad for climbing permit process, providing measurements of the appointed Liaison officer for his prescribed kit.
Process of import/export permit from 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 and Skardu.
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 BC.
Road transfers between airport/hotel and within 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 fee etc.
Mail handling/forwarding to BC/overseas except postage charges.
confirmation of air tickets.
Hiring of HAPs, mail runner(s) and any other crew as per requirement.
The team arranges the wages and kit.

What’s not included

International, airport tax, excess baggage charges.
High altitude porters/any crew above BC.
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 fee requirement by Government of Pakistan.
Clearing agent charges.

MEAL PLANN

Fully-inclusive of all meals throughout the trip, from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on last Day.

ACCOMMODATION

During the Laila Peak Expedition, you will spend 2-3 nights in Islamabad at a good standard hotel. The group will also have a night in a tourist standard hotel in Skardu before and after the trekking. Accommodation at each of these hotels is twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. Whilst on trek there will be a share base camping in 2-person tents. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same-sex. It is possible to hire a single tent while on trek for an additional cost. Please note single tent hire does not include single rooms in hotels. For the hotel nights, single rooms are available for a supplementary cost. Additional hotel nights in Islamabad are also available. For hotel prices and single supplement costs please contact our Advisers. Hotels rooms are subject to availability and prices may vary.

INTERNAL FLIGHT

SKARDU FLIGHT

Skardu is a weather-dependent airport. Since the valley is completely surrounded by high mountains, planes can only land here in good visibility and this means flights to and from Skardu are never guaranteed. The planes do fly more often than not, but cancellations can and do occur and in these circumstances we will travel by road. If we did not do this groups would risk being stranded in Islamabad and you should beware of companies that say they will only fly to Skardu as this may mean you have no possibility of trekking. See our ‘Important Note’ about travel on the Karakoram Highway for more details.

Health & Vaccinations

You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specific require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is discretionary for this trip. Malaria exists in the area around Islamabad. However, incidences of urban transmission of malaria are extremely low. In Skardu and in the mountains there is no malaria risk. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transmitted for more than 12 hrs through an airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.

Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

INSURANCE

We highly recommend that you have adequate travel insurance for your trip with Trango Adventure Pakistan. We recognise the complexity and variety of choice in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your own preferred insurer or have annual multi trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.

Trango Adventure do not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is Highly recommended that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your holiday.

It is strongly recommended that suitable cancellation insurance is purchased at the time of booking as all deposits (Royalty Fees) for Expedition are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Suggested insurance companies include:

Expeditions or Treks

HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC Tel: +1-800 605 2282
Travelex Insurance Services Tel: +1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Snowcard Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
The B.M.C. Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
World Nomads (up to 6000m)
Insure for Less (Australians only)

Treks only:

Campbell Irvine Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
Rothwell & Towler Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
J S Insurance Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500

Group Leader & Support Staff

The group will be led by an experienced Mountain Guide. During the trek the group will be accompanied by a full support crew, assistant Guide a cook and kitchen crew, as well as porters to carry all equipment and personal trek bags.

Altitude.

This holiday involves going to very high altitude. During the course of your trip you will be spending at least one night above 4000 metres and/or trekking to 5000 metres or above. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatize successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude on our website which can be viewed via the link below. Unless you have previous experience of trekking above 4,000 metres you should consult one of our trekking experts before embarking on this holiday.

Climate

From mid June to August, we can expect to encounter temperatures as high as 30°C at Skardu and 25°C at Hushe and Askole. In June and early July there will be a good covering of snow on the slopes leading to and from the Gondoro la and we may also encounter snow on the upper part of the Baltoro. Above 4000 metres snow can fall at any time of the year. At any time of the season the night-time temperature above 4000 metres are likely to drop to freezing or below and at our highest camps may reach minus 10 or 15°C. The weather is generally good throughout the summer season, with clear skies and little rain or snow. However, weather in mountainous areas is difficult to predict, and short-lived storms can occur at any time of the year.

Books

Trekking in Pakistan. Isobel Shaw.
Karakoram Highway. King.
In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods. Galen Rowell.
K2 Triumph and Tragedy. Jim Curran.

Passport & Visas.

A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to countries outside the EU. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.

VISA PAKISTAN.

All nationalities require a visa. The visa fee is approximately $150 and you must apply for it prior to departure. To obtain a visa for Pakistan you will require a letter of introduction from an approved agency which will be provided by Trango Adventure. For some treks you will also be required to submit a copy of the group ‘Restricted Area’ permit which will be provided by Trango. Visa applications can be made ONLINE in person at the Pakistan consulate/Embassy in your home country. Please visit our Blog & News section for more information.

Equipment List

We will send you a detailed list of items close to your Holiday departure. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. Anything not required on the trek can be left at the group hotel in Islamabad or Skardu. Please note that your mountaineering equipment will be packed into additional, communal kitbags at the start of the trekking.

If you would like to more about “Laila Peak Expedition” then Please contact our advisers at info@trangoadventure.com