Laila Peak (Hushe Valley)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Laila Peak (Hushe Valley)?6,096 meters (approximately 20,000 feet), based on a 2003 Japanese mountaineering map
2. What is the location?Hushe Valley, Karakoram mountain range, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
3. What is the northwest face gradient?Approximately 45 degrees, with over 1,500 vertical meters
4. What is Laila Peak and where is it located?Laila Peak is a tall, spear‑shaped mountain in Pakistan's Hushe Valley, part of the Karakoram range.
5. How tall is Laila Peak?It rises about 6,096 meters, which is roughly 20,000 feet.

Karakoram: A major mountain range in Central and South Asia, known for its high peaks and challenging terrain.
Hushe Valley: A remote valley in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, serving as a gateway to several major peaks.
Morphology: The study of the form and structure of organisms or geological features.
Alpine Climate: The climate found at high altitudes, characterized by cold temperatures, strong winds, and significant precipitation.