Laila Peak
Laila Peak is a 30.5 km trek in the Hushe Valley region of northern Pakistan with around 2,697 m of elevation gain.
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Distance
- 30.5km
- Elevation gain
- 2,462 m
- Duration
- 12h
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
The journey
Laila Peak is a 30.5km expert-level hike in Hushe Valley. It climbs 2,462 m and takes about 12h.
Laila Peak is a 30.5 km trek in the Hushe Valley region of northern Pakistan with around 2,697 m of elevation gain.
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Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 3,130 m.
Today
9°-1°
Precipitation 3.4
Tomorrow
9°1°
Precipitation 0.4
Sat
11°-6°
Sun
11°-3°
Mon
12°1°
Precipitation 0.2
Expect roughly 16°C colder at the high point (5,573 m), before wind chill. Mountain weather turns faster than any forecast.
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
What unique physical feature defines Laila Peak's visual layout?
The peak is world-famous for its striking, near-perfect spear-like shape and steep 45-degree northwest face.
Who completed the first officially recorded ascent of the peak?
A British team consisting of Simon Yates, Sean Smith, and Mark Miller made history by climbing it in 1987.
Where exactly does the trekking route begin for original Laila Peak?
The journey officially kicks off from Hushe Village, the outermost settlement in the Ghanche District.
Has anyone ever successfully skied down this extreme face?
Legendary skiers Fredrik Ericsson and Jörgen Aamot attempted the historic descent in 2005, skiing down large portions of the slope.
What is the approximate elevation of this primary peak?
It stands at roughly 6,096 meters (20,000 feet) above sea level in the Karakoram range
How many Laila Peaks exist in Pakistan, and which one is considered the original?
There are three distinct mountains named Laila Peak in northern Pakistan, but the Hushe Valley Laila Peak is considered the "original" and most iconic due to its world-famous, razor-sharp spear shape.
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