Yala Peak Climbing

Yala Peak Climbing

Facts of the Trip

Elevation: 5500m

Location: Langtang region (north from Kathmandu), Nepal

Duration: 10 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu

First Ascent:

Best Season: Autumn and Spring (fair weather in Nepal)

Accommodation: Guest house and Camping

Climbing Route: North-west side

Grade: Mountaineering I

Transportation: By Tourist bus and Jeep

Group Size: O1 to N Pax

Major Activity: Trekking and Climbing

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Yala Peak is one of Nepal’s easier trekking peaks, a fantastic beginner mountaineering trip. Yala peak climbing is one of the popular adventure trips in the Langtang region for a view of Langtang Himalaya range from the summit. Yala peak 5637m is an easier and non-technical trekking peak in Nepal lies in the north of Kathmandu valley. As the Climbing Yala peak is not difficult for climbing, prior climbing experience is not required, though previous outdoor experience and average level of fitness is recommended.

Asian Hiking Team’s professional climbing Sherpa/Guide will take you to your safe way to summit the Yala peak as you expect. Our company will arrange the Langtang valley trekking with better acclimatization than preferred for Yala peak climbing, which makes it easy to reach your destination and summit the Yala peak. Yala peak expedition offers beautiful Himalayan views of the whole Langtang region, world's most beautiful Langtang valley, dazzling views into Tibet and across to Shisapangma, the only 8000-meter peak situated wholly in Tibet.

Yala peak climbing, trekking start from Syabrubesi 6/8 driving from Kathmandu and spend 3 days hiking up the beautiful Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa at 3800 m. Kyanjin Gompa is situated below Langtang Lirung (7246 m) and we spend one /two days acclimatizing by taking day-hikes in spectacular surroundings. We establish base camp on a meadow at 4800 m and climb Yala Peak the next day. The last 400 m is on ice, so we will be using crampons, ice axes and rope.

From the summit we can see Shishapangma (8046 m) and the fluted Gangchempo (6388 m), Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa. After the summit of the Yala peak, it is possible either direct trek to Shyabru Besi or end trek in Chisapani Sundarijal via Gosainkunda pass trekking. The itinerary here describes a trek that starts from Syabru Besi and ends in Syabru Besi. 

Day by Day itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu – Syabrubesi by Bus then transfers to Tea-house Lodge/Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 02: Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel 2380 m. Tea-house Lodge/Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 03: Lama Hotel – Langtang Village 3500m, Tea-house Lodge/Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 04: Langtang – Kyangjing Gompa 3700m, Tea-house Lodge/Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 05: Kyangjin Gompa rest and explore, Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 06: Kyangjin Gompa – Yala High Camp, overnight at tented Camp (B/L/D).

Day 07: Yala Peak summit day, Summit then back to Yala peak High Camp or Kyangjing Gumba 8-12 hours, overnight hotel (B/L/D).

Day 08: High Camp or Kyangjin Gamba – Lama Hotel Tea-house Lodge/Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 09: Lama Hotel – Syabrubesi then transfers to Tea-house Lodge/Guest house (B/L/D).

Day 10: Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by Bus, then transfers to Hotel (B/L).