Yala Peak Climbing

Yala Peak Climbing

15Days
5520mMax altitude
HardDifficulty
$2,750per person

Overview

Yala Peak Climbing

Yala Peak Climbing is an easy climbing trip in the Langtang Region of Nepal. The breathtaking vistas of the mountains, including the Shisapagma, Dorje Lakapa, and Lantang Lirung, will be rewarded throughout the trek. It has drawn a lot of climbers recently due to its average height. 

Yala Peak Climbing Trip Overview:

The trek is a thrilling trip in and of itself. It can be physically demanding but doesn't call for any technical expertise. The journey allows you to get a close-up look at Tibetan and Himalayan lives and cultures. The turquoise lakes, enormous glaciers, and steep passes along the journey will astound you. 

Yala Peak Climbing entails trekking through the deep jungle and other traditional Langtang communities. The base camp of the peal is situated at a height of 4,500m. The base camp offers a magnificent view of the Tibetan side of Langtang Lirung, Lenpo Gang, Dorje Lakpa, and the enormous Sishapangma. The easy and comfortable peak climbing expedition is ideally suited for anyone with a reasonable level of physical condition and prior trekking experience.

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)
2nd Day: Sightseeing tour in the Kathmandu Valley
3rd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,450m/4,757ft) 8-9 hrs drive
4th Day: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,560m/8,399ft) 5-6 hrs walk
5th Day: Trek from the Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3,480m/11,417ft) 5-6 hrs walk
6th Day: Trek from the Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft) 3-4 hrs walk
7th Day: Acclimatization Day at Kyanjin Gompa
8th Day: Trek from Kyanjin Gumpa to Yala peak Base Camp(4,500m/14,764ft) 6-7 hrs walk
9th Day: Summiting the Yala Peak (5,500m/18,044ft) 7-8 hrs walk and return to the base camp
10th Day: Trek from Yala Peak Base Camp to Langtang Village (3,480m/11,417ft), a 4-5 hrs walk
11th Day: Trek from the Langtang village to Lama Hotel (2,560m/8,399ft) 5-6 hrs walk
12th Day: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1,450m/4,757ft) 5-6 hrs walk
13th Day: Drive back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft) 8-9 hrs drive
14th Day: Free day at Kathmandu
15th Day: Departure from Kathmandu

Duration15 days
DifficultyHard
Max altitude5520m
Start / EndKathmandu
AccommodationHotel & Tea house
Yala Peak Climbing

Best Season for this trip

Sep - Dec & March - May

Spring: Mar-May Monsoon: Jun-Aug Autumn: Sep-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb

Day by day

Unfold your journey

Yala Peak Climbing Route

Kathmandu → Kathmandu

Yala Peak Climbing route map
day
1

Arrive at Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft) and transfer to Hotel.

20 Minutes Hotel Kathmandu Welcome Dinner
On the day of your arrival, our representative will be waiting for you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be driven to the hotel where our personnel will assist you till you check in. You can roam around the place or rest in the hotel. We will have a welcome dinner program in the evening, which is put on by the Nepal Vision Treks and Expedition Team.
day
2

Sightseeing tour at the Kathmandu Valley

Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast
After breakfast, we'll begin our guided tour of the Kathmandu Valley's cultural world heritage sites, which will include stops at the Hindu Pashupatinath Temple, the largest Bouddhanath Stupa in the world, the monkey temple Swoyambhunath Stupa. We will also visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square to explore its surrounding temple, distinctive architectural features, and Kumari (living goddess) in the city's center. You'll also have a short discussion and introductions with our other trekking staff members before your adventure expedition in the evening.
day
3

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,450m/4,757ft) 8-9 hrs Drive

7-8 Hrs Tea House Syabrubesi 3 Meals
day
4

Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,560m/8,399ft) 5-6 hrs Trek

5-6 Hrs Tea House Lama Hotel 3 Meals
After breakfast, we will go out on foot at our own pace. The trail will climb steadily for two hours through the forest before leveling off for an hour as we approach Bamboo Village (1,850m/6,068ft). We will have a short break for lunch over here. Throughout the journey, bird life is visible along the well-stabilized pathways that lead upstream on this woodland path. Another draw for tourists is the bee hives that hang from cliffs. To get to the Lama Hotel, where we will spend the night, we will climb further steeply through the bamboo jungle from here.
day
5

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,480m/11,417ft) 5-6 hrs Trek

5 Hrs Tea House Langtang 3 Meals
After leaving the Lama Hotel, we'll enter a deep forest of hemlock, oak, birch, and mountain bamboo where we can see wild monkeys and several bird species. We will follow until a lone teahouse at Gumnachok. Our trail will continue through the forest before ascending sharply towards Ghoratabela. At Ghoratabela, there is an army checkpoint where trekking permits are examined. From this point, we will continue our hike past the hamlets of Chyamki and Kangtangsa before climbing a little distance to Langtang village.
day
6

Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft) 3-4 hrs Trek

4 Hrs Tea House Kenjing Gompa 3 Meals
From Langtang village, we will go to two Bhotia hamlets, Mundu and Sindum, for a short ascent that will reward us with stunning views of Langtang Lirung, Ganchenpo, and Langshisa Ri. We will continue on a path that ascends the Lirung Glacier's terminal moraine. The trail will descend to Kyangjin Gompa and numerous teahouses.
day
7

Rest/Acclimatization Day at Kyangjin Gompa. Hike to Tsergo-Ri (4,985m/16,354ft) & back to Kyangjin Gompa.

7-8 Hrs Tea House Kenjing Gompa 3 Hrs
In higher altitudes, acclimatization is absolutely essential. We'll spend a day getting acclimated and exploring the area around Kyangjin Gompa. We will undertake a strenuous walk to Tsergo-Ri at a height of 4,985 meters for stunning views of Langtang Lirung and the high peaks around.
day
8

Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Base Camp (4,500m/14,764ft) 5-6 hrs Trek

5-6 Hrs Tent Yala Base Camp 3 Meals
We will move on with the track that crosses the glacier and will gradually climb to the base camp. We will get fantastic views of Yala Peak, Langtang Lirung, and other nearby high peaks while on our hike. As soon as we get to the base camp, we will swiftly erect our camps and perform any necessary checks on our health and climbing equipment in order to successfully ascend Yala Peak.
day
9

Summit Yala Peak [5,500m/18,044ft] and back to Yala Base Camp 7-8 hrs Climb

8 Hrs Tent Yala Base Camp # Meals
We will finally reach Yala Peak, our intended summit. After being fully prepared and acclimatized, we will set out early because strong afternoon winds can present difficulties that will make climbing impossible. We will go to Yala Peak by following our knowledgeable climbing expert's lead and advice. From the point, you'll get awe-inspiring vistas of Shishapangma, Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung, Ganchenpo, Naya Kanga Peak, and numerous other snow-capped high mountains await us once we reach the summit. We will spend some time at the peak before returning to the base camp using the same route we used to ascend.
day
10

Trek from Yala Base Camp to Langtang Village (3,480m/11,417 ft) 5-6 hrs Trek

6 Hrs Tea House Langtang 3 Meals
We will retrace our steps after ascending Yala Peak. We will use the same route that passes via Kangjin Gompa before carrying on hiking till we reach Langtang hamlet.
day
11

Trek from Langtang to Lama Hotel (2,560m/8,399 ft) 5-6 hrs Trek

5-6 Hrs Tea House Lama Hotel 3 Meals
After leaving Langtang Village, we'll continue on the main trail in the direction of Ghoratabela. From there, it will be a short downhill hike through a forested area populated with oak, birch, hemlock, and Himalayan bamboo before we arrive at Lama Hotel.
day
12

Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1,450m/4,757 ft) 6-7 hrs Trek

5 Hrs Tea House Syafrubesi 3 Meals
We will continue our trip from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi on the main trail, which drops all the way down. Our journey for the day will end with a rather simple downward climb through a forested area dotted with rhododendron, oak, pine trees, various traditional villages, and terraced farmlands.
day
13

Drive from Syabrubesi back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft) 8-9 hrs Drive

6-7 Hrs Hotel Kathmandu 3 Meals
From Syabrubesi, we'll take the winding, hilly roads back to Kathmandu. As we travel through numerous villages and towns, we will get some chance to observe how locals go about their everyday lives in order to survive.
day
14

Free day at Kathmandu

Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast
You will undoubtedly want to take in as much of Kathmandu as you can. It is practical to have an early start to tour the Kathmandu temples. Additionally, spending time in Kathmandu by strolling through Thamel's retail district is worthwhile. In the evening, we'll share our last meal together.
day
15

Departure from Kathmandu

20 Minutes Breakfast
On the last day of the trip, you will be free to do any last-minute shopping for gifts or souvenirs for your loved ones before your departure flight or drive. You can also choose to start any further adventures or activities you may have reserved with us. If you are leaving, you will be taken to the international airport to catch your aircraft to your next stop.

Yala Peak Climbing Altitude Chart

Metres above sea level

Yala Peak Climbing altitude chart

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Trip includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
  • Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
  • Travel cost to and from Kathmandu to the destination
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
  • Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
  • Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
  • All necessary paper works, entry fees, permits & TIMS card
  • Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
  • First aid exclusive medical kit bag
  • All government and local taxes

Trip excludes

  • Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner apart from treks and except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Travel and rescue insurance

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FAQ’s

What travelers often ask

How high is Yala Peak?
The Yala Peak has an altitude of 5,500m/18,044ft. The peak is also considered a trekking peak by the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
How hard is the Yala Peak climb?
Yala Peak is a trekking peak in the Langtang Region of Nepal that has been classified as a ‘Grade F’ peak on the Alipine grading system which means that it is facile or easy. This can vary by a point or so depending on the weather and snow conditions.
Can you climb Yala Peak without a guide?
As Yala Peak is considered one of the easiest peaks in Nepal, any physically fit person who knows about climbing and trekking can complete the trek easily without a guide.
How many days are needed for the Yala Peak Climb?
The Yala Peak Climb can be completed within 15 days.

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