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Laila Peak, Mountain summit in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

The northwest face of Laila Peak extends over 1500 vertical meters with a 45-degree slope reaching an elevation of 6096 meters.

Spanish mountaineers Alex Txikon and José Fernandez completed the first winter ascent of Laila Peak in February 2013, marking a milestone in climbing history.

The mountain stands near Hushe village, where local inhabitants maintain records of successful climbs and serve as guides for mountaineering expeditions.

Climbing permits, local guides, and accident insurance are mandatory requirements for all expeditions to Laila Peak due to its location in a restricted zone.

Different measurements of Laila Peak's height exist in various sources, ranging from 6096 meters to 6614 meters according to different mountaineering maps.

Location: Gilgit-Baltistan

Elevation above the sea: 6,069 m

GPS coordinates: 35.59391,76.41260

Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:37

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