Yala Peak Climbing
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- Activities
- Yala Peak Climbing
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- Max Elevation
- 5,500m at Yala Peak
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- Trip Duration
- 16 Days
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- Trip Grade
- Technical Adventure
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- Lodging
- Tea House + Camping Trek
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- Meals
- Full Board on Trek & BB Plan on City
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- Transportation
- Private vehicle
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- Communication
- Available
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- Group Size
- Minimum 2
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- Best Season
- Autumn and Spring
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- Per Day Walk
- Approx. 4 - 7 hours
Yala Peak Climbing Highlights :
- Peak Summit is at 5500m/18040ft.
- Hike up to Tsergo-Ri 4,985m/16350ft – Amazing view of breathtaking landscapes and stunning mountains.
- The expedition is less technical and low altitude climbing peak.
- Explore the traditional Bon-Buddhism culture and religion.
Yala Peak Introduction:
Yala Peak Climbing in Nepal (5500m) is located in the beautiful Langtang Valley. The Yala Mountaineering / Yala Expedition is considered one of the easiest trekking peaks in Nepal. Expedition to Yala Peak Tour is one of the Less technical and straightforward Climbing excursions for beginner climbers who want to gain real peak climbing experience.
From the Yala Peak Summit, stunning views of popular mountain Shishapangma 8046m, Langtang Lirung 7245m, Dorje Lakpa 6990m, Naya Kanga Peak 5844m, Gangchempo 6,387m, and many other snow-capped peaks can be seen.
Yala Peak Itinerary:
Cost and Itinerary start with a scenic Mountaineering drive from Kathmandu to Dunche – the starting point of our trek. We begin our Yala Peak Mountaineering trek from here passing through the dense forest of Rhododendron, Oaks, and Pines forest towards Kyangjin Gompa.
After spending a day for acclimatization at Kyangjin Gompa, we trailheads to Yala Base Camp. Once, we are at the Basecamp of Yala Summit, we quickly set up our camp and make necessary preparation for the climbing of the summit. Once Being properly acclimatized and fully equipped, we follow the trail led by our experienced climbing experts towards the summit of Yala Peak.
Once on the top of Yala, we are also rewarded with the stunning views of towering mountains within Langtang Valley including Langtang Lirung 7245m, Dorje Lakpa 6990m, Pemthang Karpo 6830m, Gangchenpo 6387m, and across the border in Tibet rises the huge mass of Shishapangma 8046m.
After achieving the Yala Mountaineering summit, we make a return journey back to the Base Camp of Yala Trek. From Yala Peak Base Camp, we descend all the down to Syabrubesi.
The adventurous experience of the Yala Peak Climbing Difficulty Tour ends with a scenic drive from Syabrubesi back to Kathmandu.
For more information about Yala Peak Climbing essential gears and equipment, please visit: Peak Climbing Gears and Equipment and Essential Tools & Gear for Trekking
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Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] and transfer to Hotel.
Our airport arrival and departure representative will be at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will be transferred to the hotel and our staff will help you until check-in procedure ends at Hotel. Either you can have rest at Hotel or visit NGT’s office. In the evening, join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition Team.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner. -
Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu
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Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan -
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche [1966m/6448ft] [7-8 hrs Drive]
After breakfast we will drive north from Kathmandu over the zigzag and hilly road that passes through a busy market town of Trishuli Bazaar and from there we continue the driving journey over a gravel road all the way to reach the starting point of the trek – Dhunche. Today’s drive offers good views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himalayan Ranges. Besides, you will get a brief glimpses of village life along the drive route.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 04: Trek from Dhunche to Thulo Syabru [2250m/7380ft] [4-5 hrs Trek]
We start our trek from Dhunche over a dusty motor road that heads towards Syabrubesi. We will reach a small village of Thulo Bharkhu which indicates the start of the trekking trail. From there we will follow the trail go gently climbs through Oaks and pines filled forest towards Barbal. Here on we will continue our trek walking along an easy undulating trail along the forest and with glimpses of Ganesh Himal and the beautiful Langtang valley. We head up to the ridge top of Thulo Syabru where the village is inhabited by Tamang ethnic community. Here we will visit a permit check post for our registration procedure.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 05: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Lama Hotel [2470m/8101ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
From Thulo Syabru, we will descend following the trail that drops down to Langtang Khola and from there turning east on the true left bank of the Langtang Khola, we continue to trek upstream with minor ups and downs towards Bamboo. From there we head for the crossing of a suspension bridge before crossing a couple of landslide areas and climb a switchback to reach Rimche. From Rimche our trail climbs a little before dropping to the village of Lama Hotel.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 06: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village [3330m/10922ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Leaving the Lama Hotel we will enter the dense forest filled with oaks, birch, hemlock and mountain bamboo where we will have an opportunity to spot wild monkeys and several species of birds. Our trail continues through the forest passing through alone teahouse at Gumnachok and from there climb steeply towards Ghoratabela. There is an army check post at Ghoratabela where trekking permits will be checked. From here we will trek through small settlements of Chyamki and Kangtangsa before making a short climb to reach Langtang village.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 07: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa [3870m/12693ft] [3-4 hrs Trek]
From Langtang village, we will head for an easy climb through two Bhotia hamlets – Mundu and Sindum with great views of Langtang Lirung, Ganchenpo, and Langshisa Ri. We will continue on a trail that climbs the terminal moraine of Lirung Glacier and descends down to the gompa and many teahouses of Kyangjin Gompa.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 08: Rest/Acclimatization day at Kyangjin Gompa. Hike to Tsergo-Ri [4,985m/16350ft] & back to Kyangjin Gompa.
Acclimatization is very crucial in higher altitudes. Today we will spend our day for acclimatization and make exploration around Kyangjin Gompa. We can make an adventurous hike to Tsergo-Ri at 4985 meters for magnificent views of Langtang Lirung and the surrounding high peaks.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 09: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Base Camp [4600m/15088ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
We will continue to follow the trail that goes over the glacier and ascends gradually all the way to the base camp. During our trek, we will have great views of Yala Peak, Langtang Lirung, and other surrounding high peaks. Once we reach the base camp, we will quickly set up our camps and make necessary checks on our health status and climbing gears for successful Yala Peak Climbing.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 10: Summit Yala Peak [5500m/18040ft] and back to Yala Base Camp [7-8 hrs Climb]
Today is the day for actually achieving the target summit of Yala Peak. Fully acclimatized and properly equipped we will make an early start, as strong winds afternoon can create obstacles making it impossible to climb. Following the footsteps and guidance of our experienced climbing experts, we head to the summit of Yala Peak. Once at the top we are rewarded with breathtaking views of Shishapangma, Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung, Ganchenpo, Naya Kanga Peak and several snow-topped high mountains. We will spend some quality time at the summit before following the same trail as for the return journey that heads back to the base camp.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 11: Trek from Yala Base Camp to Langtang Village [5-6 hrs Trek]
After having achieved the summit of Yala Peak, we will continue to retrace our steps and following the same trail that passes through Kangjin Gompa and then continue trekking until we arrive at the Langtang village.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 12: Trek from Langtang to Lama Hotel [5-6 hrs Trek]
Leaving Langtang village, we will continue to retrace our steps on the main trail towards Ghoratabela and from there, an easy downhill walks through the dense forest filled with oaks, birch, hemlock and Himalayan bamboos to reach Lama Hotel.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 13: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi [1467m/4811ft] [6-7 hrs Trek]
From Lama Hotel, we will continue to trek on the main trail that descends all the way down to reach Syabrubesi. Today is the final day of our trek with rather easy downward trekking that passes along several traditional villages and terraced farmlands, through a dense forest filled with rhododendron, oak and pine trees.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 14: Drive from Syabrubesi back to Kathmandu [7-8 hrs Drive]
We will drive from Syabrubesi along zigzag hilly roads back to Kathmandu. During our drive journey, we will have an opportunity to witness the daily activities of local people for survival while we drive along with several villages and towns.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch -
Day 15: Free day at Kathmandu
You would surely like to see as much of Kathmandu as possible. An early start is practical to visit the temples of Kathmandu. Also, walking around the shopping area of Thamel is worth spending quality time at Kathmandu. We will have a final meal together in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner -
Day 16: Transfer to International Airport for departure.
Our representative will drop you at the International Airport as per your flight schedule.
- 4 Nights stay in Kathmandu with BB Plan
- All ground transportation by the private vehicle including airport arrival and departure transfer
- Climbing and trekking permits for Yala Peak Climbing and Trekking inside Langtang National Park
- Tea House + Camping combined accommodation during the trek – as per itinerary
- All meals during trek & climb– Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Experienced trekking & climbing guide
- The required number of porters
- All necessary climbing gears
- Kitchen equipment and camping equipment during the climbing period
- General first aid kits
- Insurance, clothing and salary for staffs
- All government taxes and necessary paperwork
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Medical/personal high-risk insurance (suggest have rescue coverage policy as well)
- International airfares and departure tax.
- Personal climbing gears.
- Major meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Cost of personal expenses
- Tips
The given rates are per person with guaranteed departure schedules. If the given dates are not appropriate for you, please feel free to contact us for requesting a new dates, we will gladly personalize the itinerary and schedule of the trip that fits for you.
Check our assured departure schedules given below:
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5 Oct, 2023 | 20 Oct, 2023 | USD 1755 | GUARANTEED | Book Now! |
10 Oct, 2023 | 25 Oct, 2023 | USD 1755 | GUARANTEED | Book Now! |
16 Oct, 2023 | 31 Oct, 2023 | USD 1755 | GUARANTEED | Book Now! |
23 Oct, 2023 | 7 Nov, 2023 | USD 1755 | GUARANTEED | Book Now! |
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Yala Peak Climbing Difficulty
Yala Peak climbing is one of the easiest peaks climbing in Nepal. It is not easy only; it is one of the shortest period peaks climbing also. It is one of the less technical and straight forward trekking peaks as well.
Yala Peak (5500m) is a practical trekking peak located in the Langtang Region of Nepal. The peak climbing offers the picturesque and superb mountain views of Langtang Range, Manaslu, Naya Kang, Ganesh Himal Range, Dorje Lakpa, etc. This mountain Peak is quite closer to the Tibetan border. The trail of Yala Peak Climbing itinerary passes through the Langtang National Park. So, this peak climbing also covers stunning natural landscapes, prosperous natural recourses, and cultural entities.
Yala Peak climbing is a beautiful and brilliant Peak Climbing in Nepal. However, climbing a mountain peak is not an easy piece of cake. It involves some potential dangers too. High altitude, glaciers and icefall, snowdrift, crevasses, steep and snowy trails are very challenging to undertake. Therefore, you need to have a logistic preparation beforehand. We recommend you spend quite a long time for physical fitness and mental training.
Yala Peak Climbing Season
Peak Climbing in Nepal is a seasonal activity. Autumn and Spring are the best seasons for climbing most of the mountains in Nepal. Autumn Season (September, October & November) and Spring Season (March, April & May) are the perfect seasons for Climbing Yala Peak. During these months, the days will be sunny and warm in the Himalayas. The skies will be clear and the atmosphere of the Himalayas will be alluring. Thus, we can have great views of the mountains. Nevertheless, some adventure-seeking clients who don’t like hustle and bustle during the journey also can choose Winter Season (December, January, and February) months for this trip. Monsoon season (June, July, and August) will be a pretty difficult time for climbing in the Himalayas because of monsoon. During monsoon, the trails will be slippery, muddy and there will be landslides too.
Preparations for Yala Peak Climbing
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. Preparation is key to the success of any activity. Good preparations are must for the successful peak climbing. You need to consider several things before going for peak climbing. For the successful Yala Peak Climbing, your physique plays a vital role. So, you must prepare yourself before the climb. You would better join a mountaineering course for 4-6 months. Otherwise, you can join the gym and have aerobic training, cardio, stress endurance training, hiking training etc. You can also practice jogging, cycling, swimming, hiking etc. on a regular basis. Your previous experiences on mountaineering are also important. So, you must practice hiking to some smaller peaks. Similarly, you should be careful about your diet. You must include plenty of protein, carbohydrates, and minerals in your diet. A balanced diet is very important for physical fitness. Moreover, you must be mentally ready to cope up with the adverse situations in the mountain. The weather is unstable at high altitude and you should also spend a couple of days in a camp. Hygiene matters a lot for the success of the climb. In addition to all these, you must also go through Yala Peak Climbing Gears checklist and have enough collection of them.
Physical Fitness & Experience Required for Yala Peak Climbing
Yala Peak Climbing is a technical adventure activity in Nepal which requires previous trekking experience and technical skills about peak climbing gears to have a successful summit. The trip is very suitable for adventure motivated trekkers who have the ability to walk in snowy ridges and adventurous trails. Walking in high altitudes might attract high altitude sickness, a slow and steady walk would be the perfect solution. We suggest every trekker who is planning to come to Nepal for trekking and peak climbing adventure to do daily physical workout (jogging, hiking, cycling, gym, etc) prior to a couple of weeks. We recommend you to undertake Yala Peak only if you have undertaken other smaller peaks of the same region. Here is the list of the activities that must be done compulsorily before attempting any peak climbing in Nepal:
- Go for a run or hike to hills where you have to do ascents and descents.
- Once a week, do a long walk.
- Swim and cycle.
- You can also go up and down the stairs of a tall building.
- Eat healthy food.
- Keep on doing. If you can, do more yoga related to breathing.
Gears and equipment for Yala Peak Climbing
Climbers need several pairs of socks, including trekking, wool and liner socks. They also need lightweight hiking boots as well as plastic, lined climbing boots. These should be large to give feet more room and reduce the risk of frostbite. Here is the list of major and most essential climbing gears. Just have a look.
- Climbing Helmet: Choose a good quality climbing helmet. Make sure your warm cap fits under your helmet.
- Climbing Boots: High altitude, Insulated stiff-soled climbing boots.
- Crampons: C2 crampons that fit the climbing boots.
- Climbing Harness: Good quality climbing harness.
- Ascending device or Jumar
- Descending or belay device
- Tape sling: UIAA tested 220cm open tape sling or 2 x 120 cm closed tape sling
- Carabiners: 2 x lockable carabiners. 2 x non-locking carabiners
- Prusik loop: Best quality prusik loop
- Ice axe: An ice axe with a wrist strap for climbing
For other information regarding the gears/equipment and clothing, we suggest you go through Yala Peak Climbing Gear checklist. You can also get detail information about such gears in our website. Just have a look.
Permit and Cost for Yala Peak Climbing
Yala Peak Climbing is an adventure that cannot be undertaken without a climbing permit. You need to acquire a permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association to attempt any peak above 5000 meters. The climb without having a permit will be illegal. For climbing Yala Peak, you need to have Langtang National Park Entry Permit which costs NPR 3000 per person, TIMS Card Permit (Trekking Information Management System) is must which costs USD 10 per person and all government tax.
Accommodations during Yala Peak Climbing
It is mostly a teahouse and camping expedition. At a reasonable Yala Peak Climbing Cost, Sophisticated hotels and resorts from normal tourist standard category to five-star categories are available in Kathmandu for your accommodation, where you can choose your suitable one. During the entire trekking (apart from the climbing period of Yala Peak) there is the availability of tea house/lodges. And during the climbing period for a couple of days, we need to set up a tent camp for our accommodations. So we will provide all tea house accommodation at available places and camping accommodation at the places where tea house/lodges are not available. Accommodation can be Single, Double, Triple or twin sharing basis as per your requirement.
Meals during Yala Peak Climbing
Yala Peak Climbing Expeditions are inclusive for all meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) including the entire trekking and climbing period, apart from the BB plan during the stay in Kathmandu. We will have Dinner and Breakfast in the same teahouse/Camp where we spent overnight and Lunch will be en-route of trekking towards next destination since we have to leave our accommodation after breakfast to continue the trek. You can enjoy the taste of varieties of cuisines; Nepali food, Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Italian etc by choosing in the menu. During the camping period, while we are in Yala Peak Base Camp and High Camp, our kitchen team will prepare hygienic foods to serve you. There might not be several choices of foods during the camp as in the tea houses and restaurants; you have to understand that our crew have to carry all camping gears and kitchen equipments from available places but we are sure we will provide as much services and facilities as we can do to make your adventure holiday awesome.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is the effect of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at the high altitude. It is the negative health effect of high altitude due to the rapid exposure to low amount of oxygen at high elevation. The common symptoms of Altitude sickness include headaches, vomiting, tiredness, trouble sleeping and dizziness.
Altitude Sickness generally referred as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) occurs only above 2500m. The main reason of altitude sickness is rapid ascent and decreasing amount of oxygen at the high altitude. There are mainly three types of altitude sickness: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema.
Altitude Sickness can become a medical emergency if ignored. The best way to prevent altitude sickness is to travel to high altitude slowly. It normally doesn’t take long for your body to adjust into a changed altitude. At the higher altitudes, the air pressure and oxygen level is comparatively lower. Our body takes time to adjust to such change. We suggest you to keep you hydrated, not to smoke or drink alcoholic substance, eat hygienic food, sleep low, take it easy, use Diamox tablets etc. to prevent yourself from Altitude Sickness.
Is Nepal Safe?
No doubt, Nepal is safe for trekking, hiking and mountaineering. The trekking trails are improvised and maintained as well. In many technical sections, ropes have been fixed.
The stains of the devastating earthquake have also been healing up and the decade long armed insurgency has also come to an end along with the implementation of the new constitution.
Tourist Help Desk and Tourism Information Centre have been established at the prominent tourist destinations. Moreover, you will receive a respectable welcome everywhere you go. The Nepali people are simple and kind to you and pay a wonderful hostage to you.
Don’t worry; Nepal is a safe country to visit.
Tips for Yala Peak Climbing
- Be prepared well.
- Pack sufficient, don’t include unessential, and don’t miss the basics.
- Be ready to cope up with the unfamiliar weather pattern and respect the weather
- Choose the easier route: simply the one from South Col.
- Be aware of the altitude sickness
- Quickly pass the any Icefall and other treacherous areas
- Keep sufficient spare oxygen cylinders
- Use ropes
- Drink Plenty
- Be familiar with your gears and alpine, medicines
Final Say
Yala Peak Climbing is one of the easier trekking peaks. However, the peak could be a technical climbing depending upon the snow condition. As we have already described above, climbing the Yala Peak requires a lot of trainings and mental stamina as well as good collection of climbing gears and equipments. Therefore, we would like to request anyone hoping to ascent Yala Peak to be fully prepared first. If you want any help from us, we are ready for your service.
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