Yala Peak

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Climbing a mountain doesn't happen accidentally but requires intention to do it. So, if you are the one with such intention but never tried any peak climbs then, Yala peak is perfect for you. It is a “trekking peak” in the Langtang Region of Nepal that doesn't require any type of prior experience and technical training. It is classed as Grade F (facile/easy) on the Alpine Grading system although this can vary by a point or so depending on the snow conditions. The summit of Yala peak is located at 5,500 m (18,000 ft) above sea level and gives surprisingly good views of Shishapangma, including the Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, and Dorje Lakpa, if you are lucky enough with the weather. The trek to Yala Peak begins in Syabrubesi and follows the Langtang Valley trekking route. The trek is a moderate one and takes about 7-8 days to complete. Along the way, trekkers will pass through beautiful forests, traditional villages, and high altitude grazing lands. The Langtang region is home to the Tamang people who have a rich cultural heritage. Trekking to Yala Peak offers an opportunity to interact with the locals and experience their unique culture and way of life. The best time to climb Yala Peak is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons when the weather is dry and clear. Overall, Yala Peak is a great choice for climbers who are looking for an achievable climb. With the help of experienced guides and proper preparation, you can summit Yala Peak and create memories that will last a lifetime.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu — Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from the company and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the city and preparing for the trek. Our Guide will brief you about the trek over dinner. Day Day 2: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,500 m / 4,920 ft) and Trek to Domen (1,653m / 5,400ft) — Kathmandu - Syabrubesi - Domen In the morning, you will take a scenic 125 km drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, the starting point of the trek. The journey takes about 5-6 hours and offers stunning views of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal Range. You will also see the Nepalese countryside and farm lives. We will hike 2 hours to a place called Domen. Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles Trekking Time: 2-3 hours Ascend: 153 m / 502 ft Descend: 0 m / 0 ft Day Day 3: Trek from Domen to Lama Hotel (2,560m/8,398 ft) — Domen - Bamboo - Lama Hotel The trek begins with a gradual ascent through forests of oak and rhododendron, passing through small villages and crossing several streams. You will reach the village of Lama Hotel by late afternoon, where you will spend the night. Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles Trekking Time: 5-6 hours Ascend: 907 m / 2,976 ft Descend: 93 m / 305 ft Day Day 4: Trek to Langtang Village — Lama Hotel - Ghodatabela - Langtang Village Today, you will continue your ascent through forests and cross the Langtang River. You will pass through the villages of Ghoda Tabela and Thangshyap, before finally reaching Langtang village, where you will spend the night. Distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles Trekking Time: 3-4 hours Ascend: 640 m / 2,100 ft Descend: 20 m / 66 ft Day Day 5: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa — Langtang Village - Kyanjin Gompa The trail today will take you through stunning mountain scenery, with views of snow-capped peaks and glaciers. You will reach Kyanjin Gompa, a small monastery and settlement, by late afternoon. Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles Trekking Time: 4-5 hours Ascend: 730 m / 2,395 ft Descend: 70 m / 230 ft Day Day 6: Kyanjin Gompa to Tserko Ri to Kyanjin Gompa (4,770m/15,649.61ft) — Kyanjin Gompa - Tserko Ri - Kyanjin Gompa Today you will hike to Kyanjin Ri which is located just behind the Kyanjin Gompa village. You will descend back to Kyanjin Gompa after enjoying Mt. Langtang and village view. Trekking distance: 5-6 km/3-4 miles Trekking time: 5 hours Total ascent: 300m/984ft Total descent: 300m/984ft Day Day 7: Rest Day — Today is a rest as well as acclimatization day after a long trek. You relax and enjoy the village. Hike around the village trying new dishes or communicate with locals and have fun. Day Day 8: Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Kharka Base Camp (4,750m/15,584ft) — Kyanjin Gompa - Yala Kharka Base Camp Today’s trek lasts for six hours and goes through lateral moraine with gradual incline. You’ll camp at the base camp for the night. Trekking distance: 10-12 km/6-7 miles Trekking time: 6 hours Total ascent: 250m/820ft Total descent: 250m/820ft Day Day 9: Yala Kharka Base Camp to Yala Peak to Kyanjin Gompa (5,500m/18,044.62ft) — Yala Kharka Base Camp - Yala Peak to Kyanjin Gompa - Yala Kharka Base Camp The climb to Yala peak starts early in the morning around at 4:00 am. It will be necessary to be roped up, wear crampons, and use a walking axe for the final 700 meters. Shishapangma, Dorje Lakpa, Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri, Langtang Lirung, and many other Tibetan mountains may be seen from Yala Peak, which has a summit elevation of 5500 meters. After reaching the summit, we'll return to Base Camp. Trekking distance: 8-10 km/5-6 miles Trekking time: 8-10 hours Total ascent: 750m/2,460ft Total descent: 750m/2,460ft Day Day 10: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,808.39ft) — Kyanjin Gompa - Langtang Village - Ghodatabela - Lama Hotel After breakfast on this day, we have a long hike. You will retrace your steps down the valley to Lama Hotel and spend the night there. Distance: 19 km / 11.8 miles Trekking Time: 6-7 hours Ascend: 70 m / 230 ft Descend: 1,310 m / 4,298 ft Day Day 11: Trek back to Syabrubesi (1,500 m/4,920ft) — Lama Hotel - Bamboo - Domen - Syafrubeshi The final day of the trek involves a relatively easy downhill walk back to Syabrubesi. You can celebrate the end of the trek with your fellow trekkers and enjoy a well-deserved rest. We can also drive back to Kathmandu on this day if we reach Syafrubeshi earlier. Distance: 27 km / 16.7 miles Trekking Time: 6-8 hours Ascend: 1,100 m / 3600 ft Descend: 1,400 m / 4,600 ft Day Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu — Syafrubeshi - Dhunche - Trishuli - Galchhi - Kathmandu In the morning, you will take a drive back to Kathmandu, where you can relax and enjoy the rest of your time in Kathmandu. You may get some souvenirs for family and friends in the evening. Day Day 13: Departure from Nepal — If you have an evening departure, you may go for a massage and visit the city and temples and shop for the souvenir. You will be dropped at the airport by our representatives for your onward journey or return back home.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu — Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from the company and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the city and preparing for the trek. Our Guide will brief you about the trek over dinner.+