Laila Peak (Rupal Valley)
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Laila Peak is a major prominence at the southwestern terminus of the Rupal Valley
. The peak soars 5971 metres (19,590 ft) above sea level and some 7,500 feet above the Rupal Valley floor. To its north lies the Rupal Glacier
and to its east lies 5,642m Rupal Peak
. To the north of the Rupal Glacier
stands the Nanga Parbat
massif, one of largest in the world. Nanga Parbat itself soars 8126 m (26,660 ft) above sea level. About its flanks stand numerous notable peaks including Rakhiot Peak
, Chongra Peak
, Shaigiri
and Mazeno Peak.
Rupal Valley
The Rupal Valley is located in the Astore District of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. It lies just south of 8,126 meter Nanga Parbat and is popular for treks to the mountain's Rupal Face, one of highest mountain faces in the world. Rupal Village is located in the valley at...
. The peak soars 5971 metres (19,590 ft) above sea level and some 7,500 feet above the Rupal Valley floor. To its north lies the Rupal Glacier
Rupal Glacier
Rupal Glacier or Tashain Glacier is a glacier in the Great Himalaya subrange of Himalayas. It starts north of an unnamed high peak and flows northeastward, north of Laila Peak and south of Nanga Parbat's many peaks. The meltwater from the glacier forms Rupal River.-External links:*...
and to its east lies 5,642m Rupal Peak
Rupal Peak
Rupal Peak is a lofty mountain in Pakistan's western Himalaya. The peak is located just south of Nanga Parbat on the Rupal Valley and is sometimes climbed by mountaineers as they acclimatize for higher local peaks. Despite its unique beauty, steep north face and impressive height, Rupal is greatly...
. To the north of the Rupal Glacier
Rupal Glacier
Rupal Glacier or Tashain Glacier is a glacier in the Great Himalaya subrange of Himalayas. It starts north of an unnamed high peak and flows northeastward, north of Laila Peak and south of Nanga Parbat's many peaks. The meltwater from the glacier forms Rupal River.-External links:*...
stands the Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain on Earth, the second highest mountain in Pakistan and among the eight-thousanders with a summit elevation of 8,126 meters...
massif, one of largest in the world. Nanga Parbat itself soars 8126 m (26,660 ft) above sea level. About its flanks stand numerous notable peaks including Rakhiot Peak
Rakhiot Peak
Rakhiot Peak is a peak in the Himalaya range of the Northern Areas of Pakistan.It is one of the many subsidiary summits of the core of Nanga Parbat.-Location:It lies just south of the Indus River, in the Diamir District of the Northern Areas of Pakistan...
, Chongra Peak
Chongra Peak
Chongra Peak is a peak in the Himalaya range of the Northern Areas of Pakistan.It is one of the many subsidiary summits of the Nanga Parbat massif.The peak lies just south of the Indus River, in the Northern Areas of Pakistan...
, Shaigiri
Shaigiri
Shaigiri is a lofty mountain in Pakistan's western Himalaya. The peak rises precipitously from the south end of the Rupal Valley, soaring above sea level and some 6,500 feet above the valley floor. To its east stands Rupal Peak, to its west, the iceflows of Rupal Glacier...
and Mazeno Peak.
Source
- Coordinates located using maps in Pakistan Trekking Guide, by Isobel and Ben Shaw, printed 1993.