Overview
Yala Peak (5700m) is an ideal trekking peak in the beautiful Langtang region. The mountain near the Tibetan border is perfect for both amateurs and veteran climbers. The summit is an excellent viewpoint to observe the Himalayan vista of the area, including Shishapangma (8013m).
The trails of Yala peak climbing adventure from Nepal Eco Adventure pass through the stunning landscapes of the Langtang National Park. Yala Peak is a non-technical mountain which means beginner climbers can climb quickly. It can also be a practice ground for more challenging 7000m and 8000m peaks.
The Himalayan views of Tibet and Nepal from the summit remain unparalleled. Langtang region is widely known for its incredible flora and fauna. The trail passes through the forested trails with rhododendron and fir trees. Besides that, you will also pass through the cultural settlements of the different ethnic communities.
The Yala Peak summit provides you with the majestic vista of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Lenpo Gang, Sishapangma, and other snow-capped mountains. Our Yala Peak Climbing itinerary is ideal for those who have a short time on their schedule. Contact us at Nepal Eco Adventure to book this exciting trip and for more information about it. Happy travelling!
Highlights of the Trip
- Spectacular views of the Himalayas, including Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Lenpo Gang, Sishapangma, etc
- Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets views during the trek
- Beautiful trails with green vegetation, colorful hills, and forested trails
- Passing through the challenging green hills, narrow cliffs, steep icy paths, and others
- Climbing the beautiful Yala peak (5700m)
- Incredible hospitality of the local people
- Exploration of the Langtang region wildlife, including red panda, black bears, monkeys, etc
- Cultural exploration of the ethnic settlements of Langtang village
- Spiritual and religious experience in the Kyanjin monastery
Itinerary
Syabrubesi Altitude: 1860 meters
Drive Duration: 5-6 hours
Overnight: Syabrubesi
Our Yala Peak Climbing itinerary starts with a scenic drive to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu. The staff member from our team will contact you and pick you up at your location. You will then get transported to the beautiful starting point of our trek after having breakfast.
Then, our team will take you on a drive on the highway alongside the Trishuli River. The incredible scenery of the majestic mountains, including Mount Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and others, is quite enchanting.
The travelers will pass through the region’s beautiful landscapes to arrive at Syabru Besi. After arriving at the destination, we will explore the beautiful area and its surrounding landscapes. We will spend the night at Syabrubesi and prepare for the start of our trekking journey the next day.
Lama Hotel Altitude: 2380 meters
Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours
Overnight: Lama Hotel
The trek on this day takes you from the Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel through some of the challenging terrains. The trail passes through the landscapes alongside the Bhote Koshi river. There is also Langtang Khola along the route. You will proceed with the trek early to reach your destination of Syabrubesi before dark.
The trail begins on rugged and remote terrains to arrive at Lama Hotel. We will then visit the Guru Rinpoche Gompa along the route to continue the trek. We will then pass through the Langtang Khola on a stone-paved trail. After that, we will continue trekking alongside the suspension bridge to arrive at the Bamboo village. The village is famous for the Red Pandas, which is the highlight of this trek. The forested trail continues through the oak, fir, and pine trees.
The trail also allows you to observe wildlife along the route, including red panda, Himalayan Tahr, black bears, monkeys, and others. Trekkers will pass through the settlements of Rimche and others before arriving at the Lama Hotel, where you will stay overnight. You can also explore the region’s beautiful landscapes and enjoy the region’s atmosphere.
Langtang Village Altitude: 3500 meters
Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours
Overnight: Langtang Village
We will start our trek from Lama Hotel through the various challenging terrains to arrive at Langtang village. The trail then leads you to some of the region’s most beautiful landscapes. The course takes you through the forest with many rhododendrons and oak trees until you arrive at the Lantang Khola.
There are many maple and fir trees in the trails as well. The steep trail then takes you to a viewpoint where you can observe Mount Langtang Lirung (7244 meters). You will cross various suspension bridges to arrive at Ghora Tabela. Ghora Tabela trails have many mani walls, chortens, and prayer wheels before arriving at Langtang. Langtang village is a beautiful settlement in the landscapes of Langtang National Park.
The settlement of the village has many flat-roofed houses with stone walls. There are many vast barley fields, buckwheat, and potato fields. Trekkers can explore the beautiful scenery and then rest for the night after arriving at Langtang. We will stay and relax at the teahouse at night.
Kyanjin Gompa Altitude: 3800 meters
Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours
Overnight: Kyanjin Gompa
The trail on this day takes you through the region’s beautiful landscapes. This includes narrow cliffs to arrive at the Kyanjin Gompa from Langtang village. The course also passes through Buddhist heritages, including chortens, mani walls, and prayer flags.
You will ascend the steep hill on a cliff that takes you through the challenging terrains before arriving at the Mundu. The village settlement remains located at the height of around 3442 meters. From Mundu village, you will trek through the various settlements, streams, and wooden bridges to arrive at the Kyanjin Gompa.
From there, you will start your trek passing through the beautiful terrains observing the dramatic icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung. You will have your snacks and explore the religiously significant Kyangjing Gompa. It has beautiful surroundings to explore before spending the night at a tea house.
You will continue your acclimatization on this trekking day. The acclimatization process is essential at every high-altitude trek. It will provide you with the necessary adaptability to the high-altitude trails. There is less air pressure and oxygen in these conditions.
Hence, you will be able to adapt to this destination quite early, so you will have a great time on the trails. Hence, it is essential to tackle these conditions with proper rest and acclimatization at various routes. The preparation for your climb of the spectacular Yala peak is also crucial, which you will do on this trekking day.
You can explore the beautiful region, including the monastery and its spiritual landscapes. You can experience religious prayer and the evening chants in the monastery. There is also an old cheese factory where you can stop to taste delicious dairy products.
Besides that, you can also hike to nearby hills to get the best views of the Langtang Lirung glaciers. There is also an opportunity for trekkers to climb the Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri trekking peaks. Langshisa Kharka is another ideal destination for a side trip. Finally, you will return to your lodge in the Kyanjin gompa and rest overnight.
Yala Peak Base Camp Altitude: 4500 meters
Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours
Overnight: Yala Peak Base Camp
We will start your trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Yala Base Camp on this day. You will cross various challenges before arriving at this beautiful base camp. The beautiful trails provide you with incredible opportunities for adventure. There are multiple trails you need to travel to reach the Yala Base Camp located at an altitude of 4500 meters.
You will get majestic views of the snow-clad mountains, including the Ganchenpo, Tserko Ri, Naya Kanga, and the Yala peak. The Yala Base Camp provides you with the best views of the entire Himalayan vista of the region. You will also require to train well for the summit climb, which you will undertake with the help of your guide. You will rest and camp overnight at the Yala Base Camp.
Yala Peak summit Altitude: 5732 meters
Climb duration: 6 hrs
Overnight: Yala Peak Base Camp
This day is the most important one as you will climb the summit of Yala Peak on this day. You need to face various challenges in this climb at Yala Peak. You will then continue your ascent to Yala Peak, passing through the different sections using mountaineering equipment.
You will get ecstatic views of the Langtang region’s mountains and other natural diversities. This trip takes around six hours for climbing and returning from the summit. The top of the summit has some incredible views of Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma, Ganchenko, Naya Kang, and others. We will explore the beautiful region and take as many pictures as you want and then return to the base camp.
Yala Peak Base Camp Altitude: 4500 meters
Trekking Duration: 3-4 hours
Overnight: Langtang village
The trail on this day of the trek takes you back to the village of Langtang from the Yala peak. The descending path is relatively easy as you pass through the beautiful trails of the region. The course is quite incredible as you will pass through the region’s settlements before finally arriving at the Langtang village. You will explore the area and then rest for the night at a teahouse in Langtang village.
Langtang Altitude: 3500 meters
Trekking Duration: 3-4 hours
Overnight: Bamboo
On this day of the trek, you will retrace the steps you took earlier to arrive at the settlement of Bamboo. The trail then leads you to the village of various settlements as you trek from Langtang village. There are forest trails in the region with many bamboo forests. The courses also take you to the diverse natural terrains of the area.
After trekking for a few hours, we will arrive at the beautiful village settlement of Bamboo. We will explore the village and other accommodations of the region and take incredible pictures. We will then stay for the night at the Bamboo teahouse.
Bamboo Altitude: 4500 meters
Trekking Duration: 3-4 hours
Overnight: Syabrubesi
Trekkers will start their trek from the settlement of Bamboo to Syabrubesi. The tour will then take you to the beautiful landscapes of the region. These include various natural terrains that will enchant travelers. After trekking through forested trails for a few hours, you will arrive at Syabrubesi.
Syabrubesi Altitude: 1860 meters
Drive Duration: 6-7 hours
On this day of the Yala Peak Climbing journey, you will take a drive from the endpoint of Syabrubesi to Kathmandu, where the trip ends.
What is Included
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek with Fresh fruits after dinner.
- Trekking lodge (Tea House) accommodations during the trek.
- Langtang National park permit and Peak permit.
- Two nights tent accommodation above Kynjin Gompa. Hygienic meals( Breakfast ,Lunch Dinner) with tea and coffee, seasonal fruit or cane fruits.
- Camping tent and climbing rope provided.
- Bus to Syabrubesi and back to Kathmandu.
- A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly , English speaking well trained, Government license holder trekking guide and climbing Sherpa, with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance.
- Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (1porter= two people). with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation and insurance.
- Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel insurance company).
- Use of sleeping bag, down Jacket and walking Poles (if you don’t have your own, To be return after trip completed). Using these 3 items you pay $10 USD each as maintenance and washing charge
- Nepal Eco Adventure T-shirt cap cap and duffel bag.
- Government taxes and official expenses.
- Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.
- Luggage storage available for items not needed during the trek.
- Assistant guide group size above 6+ person.
What is Excluded
- Meals and hotel whilst you are in Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee $50 USD for 30 days visa on arrival.
- Your Travel and medical insurance( Recommended)
- International airfare.
- Your personal expenses.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek (i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the Tea Houses)
- Desserts Sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
- Battery charging and hot shower on the tea houses.
- Personal climbing equipment can be hired $300 USD per person.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
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Packing List for Yala Peak Climbing
Best Time for the Yala Peak Climbing
The best time for the peak climbing adventure in the Himalayas is the beautiful Spring and Autumn season. The seasons are perfect for walking in the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas. The trails remain dry with occasional rainfall that does not threaten trekkers or poses challenges.
There are no such challenges, including heavy rain, snowfall, slippery leech-infested trails, landslides, avalanches, etc. Trekkers will generally have a safe and comfortable experience in these seasons.
Spring
Spring is an excellent time for Yala peak climbing in these high-altitude trails in the region. The weather and climate are primary reasons why you should take this beautiful climb. The weather remains stable and calm with minimal rainfall. This allows you to go on a complete adventure without any hassle. Flowers bloom along the trails coloring the hills pink and red this season.
Wild animals also start to remain active this season, coming out of hibernation. Aromatic fragrant smells of herbs follow you throughout the trekking journey. There are excellent conditions in the day and chilly at night, making it perfect for a trekking adventure. Hence, it would be best to take this climb in the spring season for these reasons.
Autumn
Autumn is another ideal season for trekking and climbing in the Himalayan terrains. You will love traversing through the beautiful trail in perfect weather. Clear skies provide incredibly outstanding views of the silver snow clad mountains.
Trekkers will also get moderate temperatures in the daytime with occasional rainfall since it is post-monsoon. One significant aspect of trekking this season is celebrating local festivities like the Dashain and Tihar with the locals. Hence you will get unlimited cultural and natural exploration opportunities in the region.
On the other hand, off-season climbs are pretty challenging. There are various challenges, including heavy rainfall, snowfall landslides, and avalanches, that will threaten trekkers. Hence many people decide to tour in the peak season. However, if you love challenges, you can climb in the off-season as well. But you must ensure that you remain safe with proper packing, training, and preparation.
Difficulty of the Yala Peak Climbing
The trek and climb in high-altitude conditions is always tricky. Yala Peak is a non technical trekking peak but it has some sets of challenges. The expedition has various challenges, including altitude sickness, accommodations, trails, etc. Altitude sickness is a massive problem in high-altitude conditions. There is less oxygen and air pressure in these high-altitude conditions. This factor makes this trek quite challenging among other walks in the region.
There are various ways you can tackle altitude sickness, including proper acclimatization. Acclimatization is a process that will help you with the challenging conditions. There are various acclimatization points in the trek that will help you with this process. Besides that, you can also ask your guides to help you set up these acclimatization points.
There are different other ways to tackle altitude sickness, including hydrating regularly. Dehydration is the primary factor in altitude sickness. Hence, you should drink at least 3-4 liters of water during your trek. There are challenging trails that move up and down in this trek. You will need to cross diverse different remote landscapes during this trek.
The courses then lead you to beautiful landscapes that provide incredible adventure. Trekkers will have to trek for 5-6 hrs for multiple days to arrive at their destination. The trek will be pretty tricky for beginner trekkers who have not trekked in such high-altitude conditions before. Hence, they will need to train well before this trek to have a great time in the region. Besides, the summit of Yala peak is not technical so you can climb the mountain with ease and comfort.
The trek also takes you to remote regions where you must stay in local tea houses. These accommodation facilities have basic facilities that are not ideal compared to fancy accommodations in the cities. You will have to manage in basic rooms with minimal facilities like bed, mattress, clean sheets, and others. There are other toiletries that you will need to bring on your own. Hence, these are the various difficulties you need to tackle along these trails.
Trekking Route
The Yala Peak Climbing starts with a drive from the capital city of Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. The trek journey to Yala Peak base camp starts from Syabrubesi. The beautiful trail passes through some of the most spectacular regions to arrive at Lama Hotel.
The next day you will begin trekking from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village, where you stay for a night. The trail then leads to Kyanjin Gomba, where you will rest and acclimatize before trekking to Yala Base Camp. We will camp at the base campsite to climb the mountain early in the morning.
Then, you will summit Yala Peak and return to the Base Camp. The view of the mountain peaks across Nepal and Tibet looks stunning. Finally, you will return from the base camp to Langtang village and trek back to Bamboo before arriving at Syabrubesi. Our trek ends as we take a private vehicle from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu.
Food and Accommodations
You will get to stay in local tea houses with basic facilities of meals and accommodations. Various local stays will provide you with a warm meal and stay on the trail. These local stays are not fancy but provide you with enough facilities to remain comfortable during your trekking journey. There are toilet facilities generally located outside of these teahouses and you need to carry your toiletries with you.
You will get a room with basic facilities like a bed, mattresses, clean sheets, pillows, and blankets in this house. However, it would be best to get yourself a sleeping blanket bag to get extra warmth in freezing conditions. One pro tip is to book all your accommodations in advance to avoid facing hassles during peak seasons. If no beds are available, you will have to share your room with others or sleep in the common hall.
Meals generally include Nepalese dishes of “Dal Bhaat” for dinner. You will get coffee and other hot beverages alongside bread, toast, eggs, porridges, etc. Various other meals like noodles, Garlic soup, dumplings, etc., are also available. You can also have multiple tea varieties, including mint tea, rhododendron tea, lemon tea, etc.
You must also carry various snacks like chocolates, protein bars, etc., to munch on while trekking. This allows you to get energy during the trek alongside large quantities of water to stay hydrated during the walk. Hence, these are food and accommodation facilities during your Yala Peak Climbing adventure.
