Yala Peak Climbing

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Yala Peak, standing at 5,732 meters, is nestled within the Langtang Himal, located in the central part of Nepal and encompassed by the Langtang National Park. The Langtang region is renowned for its rich biodiversity, boasting diverse flora and fauna. Trekking through dense forests and traditional Tamang settlements, adventurers eventually arrive at the picturesque Kyanjing Gompa, nestled just below the towering Langtang Lirung (7,246 meters). Ideal for beginners with trekking experience, Yala Peak offers a fantastic introduction to mountaineering. Situated north of Kathmandu in the Langtang region, this 5,732-meter peak resides in a scenic valley adorned with lush grazing pastures and inhabited by indigenous Tamang communities. Climbing Yala Peak promises awe-inspiring vistas of Langtang Lirung (7,246 meters), Lenpo Gang (7,083 meters), Dorje Lakpa (6,990 meters), and the mighty Shishapangma (8,027 meters) on the Tibetan side. Regarded as one of Nepal's easiest peaks to climb, the ascent typically involves the use of ropes, ice axes, and crampons for the final 300-400 meters during late autumn to early spring.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu — Food Dinner Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 2: Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur — Food Breakfast Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 3: After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to bus station. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about nine hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 4: Trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five and half hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 2470 The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascends up to Bamboo passing through landslide. Thereafter, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 5: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3430 As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 6: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3870 The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here, there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 7: Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and we do some excursions in and around the area. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3870 This is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m.), directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 8: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Yala Base Camp takes about five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge The early part of the trail moves along the leveled path till Marku and then leaving Langtang Khola you trek ascent path all the way to Yak Kharka. The views you can enjoy until you reach Base Camp are of Ganchenpo, Naya Kang and others.Stay overnight at camp. Day Day 9: Trek from Yala Base Camp to summit Yala peak and back to Yala Base Camp. — Food BLD Accomodation camp Elevation 5732 Trek from Yala Base Camp to summit Yala peak (5732m.) and back to Yala Base Camp.Stay overnight at camp. Day Day 10: Trek from Yala Base Camp to Kyangjin Gompa which takes about four hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge You trek descent path all the way to Kyangjin Gompa. The views you can enjoy are of Ganchenpo, Naya Kang and others.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 11: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) it takes about six hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 2470 From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 12: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi via Sherpa Gaon takes about five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 1600 The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of mountains and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny through the different Sherpa and Tamang villages. The first half part of the trail is gradually down and then the trail does steeply descent to the Syabru Besi (1600m.). The main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 13: Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus, takes about nine hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 You drive through scenic foothills and ridge line vistas to Kathmandu. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is through gravel and bumpy road and then well paved road up to Kathmandu.Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 14: Departure — Food Breakfast As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

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