Laila Peak Basecamp Trek

Overview

Trek through Hushe Valley and the Gondogoro Glacier to the base of iconic, spear-shaped Laila Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram.

Highlights

• Close views of Laila Peak’s famous northwest face
• Hushe Valley villages and Balti culture
• Saicho and Gondogoro Glacier camps
• Views toward Masherbrum, K6 and K7

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Islamabad

   Airport reception, hotel transfer and trek briefing.

2. Day 2

   Fly to Skardu

   Weather-dependent mountain flight or Karakoram Highway contingency journey.

3. Day 3

   Skardu preparation

   Equipment checks, permits and final local purchases.

4. Day 4

   Drive to Hushe

   Travel through Khaplu into the upper Hushe Valley.

5. Day 5

   Trek to Saicho

   Follow the Hushe River to the shaded campsite at Saicho.

6. Day 6

   Gondogoro Glacier camp

   Continue into alpine terrain toward the Gondogoro Glacier.

7. Day 7

   Laila Peak Base Camp

   Reach the viewpoint and camp below Laila Peak’s dramatic pyramid.

8. Day 8

   Exploration and reserve day

   Use the day for photography, acclimatization or weather flexibility.

9. Day 9

   Return toward Saicho

   Retrace the glacier approach to lower camp.

10. Day 10

    Trek to Hushe

    Descend to Hushe village and guesthouse.

11. Day 11

    Drive to Skardu

    Return through Khaplu to Skardu.

12. Day 12

    Fly to Islamabad

    Fly when operating or begin the overland contingency route.

13. Day 13

    Islamabad reserve day

    Weather buffer and debriefing.

14. Day 14

    Departure

    Airport transfer for the flight home.