Yala Peak Climbing

Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Style: Peak Climbing
  • Transportation: Private Vehicle / Bus
  • Meals: BLD (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge &Tent
  • Group Size: 1-30
  • Max Altitude: 5,500m/18044ft

Highlights of Yala Peak Climbing

  • Flora and fauna of Langtang National Park
  • Kyanjin Ri for the panoramic view of the snowcapped peaks of Nepal and Tibetan side
  • Kyanjin Gompa for peace and tranquility
  • Cheese factories of Kyanjin Gompa and Sing Gompa
  • Yala Peak climbing
  • Laurivinayak Pass for the astounding view of Annapurna Massif
  • Glacial lake chain of Gosainkunda
  • Pilgrimage site of Hindus and Buddhists

Yala Peak (5,732m) lies in the Langtang National Park, the first Himalayan conservation area of Nepal. It is one of the popular trekking peaks of Nepal located in Langtang region trekking. As it is close from the Kathmandu Valley, many trekkers visit this region for peak climbing in Nepal. You don’t need any domestic flight to begin this climbing.

Generally, this peak climbing is combined with Langtang Gosainkunda trek. You reach the destination by exploring the Langtang Valley up to Kyanjin Gompa. Then, by reaching the summit of Yala Peak, you move towards the Gosainkunda Lake via Sing Gompa. While walking along the well-defined trail, you have the wonderful view of snowcapped peaks, landscapes and glacial lakes.

You can have the alluring vistas of the snowy peaks of Central Nepal and Tibetan sides as well. Langtang Lirung (7,248m), Ganchenpo (7,083m), Dorje Lakpa (6,990m) and Mt. Shishapangma (8,027) are some of the significant peaks. While climbing towards Gosainkunda Lake, you can see the mountains as far as Annapurna (8,091m) from Laurivinayak Pass (3,920m).

This trekking and peak climbing starts from a drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. From Syabrubesi, you can also go for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra as it is close to Kerung of Tibet. From Syabrubesi, you walk along the Langtang Valley surrounded by Langtang National Park. On the way, you might encounter many species of animals and birds playing in the oak, pine and rhododendron forests.

You walk past Langtang Village, one of the largest villages of the entire Langtang region. Then, crossing it, you reach Ghora Tabala, which has an airstrip for Langtang Helicopter tour. Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) is another important stop where you can visit the government-run cheese factory and a gompa. The village itself is a vantage point of this region.

You can visit the Langtang Lirung Glacier, a glacial lake and Kyanjin Ri during a rest day at Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Ri (4,600m) is one of the best viewpoints to have the majestic Himalayas. After a day’s acclimatization day at the gompa, you move towards the base camp of Yala Peak. The following day, you reach the summit of the peak and climb down to the base camp.

As it is a non-technical peak, you can ascend to its summit with a simple difficulty. As the Sherpa guide trains you to use the climbing gears and gives you techniques, you can do this peak climbing easily. From the top of Yala Peak, you can have the astounding view of Langtang Valley, snowcapped peaks of Langtang, Ganesh Himal and Tibetan side.

Next important site of this climbing plus trekking in Langtang region is Gosainkunda Lake. This is one of the holiest glacial lakes of Nepal that it is visited by the pilgrims in the mid August. It is a sacred pilgrimage site for both the Hindus and Buddhists. During Janai Purnima Festival, thousands of the people make a pilgrimage to this site.

You can do Yala Peak Climbing without combining it with Langtang Gosainkunda Lake trek. Or you can extend it to Ganesh Himal trek or Langtang Helambu Valley trek as well. For more details, contact Orbit Alpine Adventure which manages many more packages of trekking and tour in Nepal.

FAQs:

1. Where is Yala Peak?

Yala Peak lies in Langtang region trekking which shares its geographical border with Tibetan Plateau. It is one of the closest trekking peaks of Nepal from Kathmandu. It is located in Langtang National Park, which is the first Himalayan conservation area of Nepal. It takes nearly 5 days to reach the summit of Yala Peak from Kathmandu.

2. Do I need previous climbing experience for Yala Peak climbing?

Actually, Yala Peak is not a technical peak that is quite challenging. You can climb it if you have a good physical condition and mental determination. The training given by the Sherpa guide on acclimatization day helps you reach the top. Nevertheless, the previous climbing experience is a plus point to successfully do this peak climbing.

3. How difficult is Yala Peak climbing?

It is moderate type of peak as Yala Peak is a non-technical peak in Nepal. Although you have to use climbing gears, the instructions of the team leader makes you do this journey. The guide gives you simple training and techniques to use the ice pick, crampons, rope and harness.

4. Can I customize Yala Peak climbing package?

Sure, sure, you can customize Yala Peak climbing package by consulting with Orbit Alpine Adventure. You can cut short the given itinerary by doing only Yala Peak climbing. Or, you can extend the duration by adding Gosainkunda Helambu Valley trek or Ganesh Himal trek as well. For more details, click www.orbitalpineadventure.com.

Day to Day Itinerary

OPEN ALL DAYS Outline Itinerary

On your arrival day, the representative of Orbit Alpine Adventure welcomes you at the Kathmandu International Airport. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel reserved for the accommodation. 

  • Meals: Welcome Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

On the second day, the tour guide of our agency directs you around the Kathmandu Valley for a guided day tour. You will be walking around the World Heritage Sites situated in the Capital City. Swayambhunath Stupa (the Monkey Temple), Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa are the most selected such sites. In the evening, the trekking guide gives you detailed information about the further program.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hoter
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

After breakfast, you move towards Syabrubesi, the gateway to Langtang Valley trek or Ganesh Himal trek. Driving along the Pasang Lhamu Highway, you enjoy the scenery of snowcapped peaks of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang region.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Syabrubesi
  • Altitude: 1,600m/5,249ft
  • Time: 9 Hours

Walking along the banks of the Langtang Khola, you begin today’s trekking towards Lama Hotel. Following the uphill and downhill trail going through the oak and rhododendron forests, you cross a bridge over the Langtang Khola. Then, moving along the sloppy track, you reach the destination for night rest.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Lama Hotel
  • Altitude: 2,470m/8,104ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

Today’s journey begins after having breakfast at the Lama Hotel. On the way, you come to see a lot of natural waterfalls sprouting from the mountain landscapes. When you reach Ghore Tabala by crossing the green meadows, the mountains of Langtang region comes to your eyes. Then, the trail passes through the seasonal cattle settlement areas made by the herders to keep them in summer. If you happen to make this trip in spring, the entire forests are covered with the colourful rhododendron flowers. By walking across a local Buddhist monastery, you reach Langtang village. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Langtang Village
  • Altitude: 3,430m/11,253ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

The rugged path ascends through small villages and meadows serving you the best Himalayan views. You see Mt. Langtang Lirung on your left while Ganchenpo in front as if waiting for you after all. By crossing several small streams and moraines, you reach Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is a small village having a government-operated cheese factory. As the trekking time today is quite short, you can take a visit around the village for acclimatization purpose.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Kyangjin Gompa
  • Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft
  • Time: 3 Hours

On the acclimatization day, you have a few things to pass the time by getting a lifelong memory. You can stroll around the monastery and the cheese factory; walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice ridges. Moreover, there is a glacial lake just three hours’ walk from the hotel. You can go up to The Langtang Lirung Glacier or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4,600m.), directly behind the village, for a splendid vistas of the snowcapped peaks of Langtang region. You see the breathtaking view of Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Changbu and Langtang Yubra Peak (6,035m) from the top of Kyanjin Ri. It is the best vantage point of Langtang region trekking. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Kyangjin Gompa
  • Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft

By following the ice-covered trail, you move towards Yala Peak Base Camp. From the base camp, you can have the mesmerizing view of the snowcapped peaks of the Langtang region. Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri and Yala Peak itself come into your sight. When you reach the base camp, the Sherpa guide gives you the basic knowledge about peak climbing. He trains you for using the climbing gears like ice axes, ropes, crampons, ice pick and harness. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Place: Peak Base Camp
  • Altitude: 4,600m/15091ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

To enjoy the sunrise view of the mighty Himalayas, you should begin the journey early in the morning. From the summit, you can have the stunning view of Mt. Shishapangma (8,027m), Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri and Langtang Lirung. Storing the lifelong memory of the Giant Mountains for some time, you trek down to the base camp. Today, you have to walk for about 9 hours to reach the summit and descend towards the base camp of Yala Peak.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Place: Base Camp
  • Altitude: 5,500m/18044ft
  • Time: 9 Hours

Walking along the same trail you used earlier, you begin the retreat trip towards Langtang Village. You go past Kyanjin Gompa to reach the beautiful Langtang Village. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Langtang Village
  • Altitude: 3,430m/11,253ft
  • Time: 7/8 Hours

After breakfast, you begin today’s trekking along the dense forests of Langtang National Park. By walking along the Langtang River Valley, you go across Bamboo to reach Thulo Syabru. It is a beautiful Sherpa village influenced by the Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition located in Langtang region. On the way, you might encounter with red pandas, musk deer and some bird species in the national park area.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Thulo Syabru
  • Altitude: 2,260m/7,415ft
  • Time: 5 Hours

Today’s trip is a little more challenging as you have to walk along the steep trail to Forang Danda (3,200m) via Dursang (2,660m). While moving ahead, you relish the eye-catching appearance of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal and the Tibetan peaks as well. The trail goes through the dense forests of hemlock, oak and fir trees. When you reach Sing Gompa, you visit a local cheese factory and a monastery. You can taste the organic cheese that is said to be the best in Nepal.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Sing Gompa
  • Altitude: 3,250m/10,663ft
  • Time: 5 Hours

After breakfast, you start the journey today towards the sacred Gosainkunda Lake (4,361m) via Laurivinayak Pass (3,920m). For the first few hours, the trail ascends gently until you reach the pass. Although the trip is challenging, the views are of course, rewarding. You can see Himal Chuli (7,893m) Manaslu range (8,156mm), Ganesh Himal (7,406m), some Tibetan peaks and Mt. Langtang Lirung. On a fine day with the clear sky, you can also have a distant view of Annapurna (8,091m) Himalayan Range. By descending through the steep trail downhill, you reach Gosainkunda for the night rest.

After reaching there, you can visit the glacial lakes interconnected by natural networks. You can visit other lakes like Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, etc. as well. It is a famous pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. If you make your trip around Janai Purnima Festival in the mid-October, you can find thousands of the pilgrims flocking to the lake. They believe that taking a dip into the holy water cleanses their sins committed knowingly or unknowingly. Spend the night at a tented camp nearby the holy lake.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Gosainkunda
  • Altitude: 4,361m/ 14,308ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

After having breakfast, you begin the retreat journey by enjoying the magnificent view of the Himalayas from Annapurna to Tibetan region. By crossing, Laurivinayak Pass, you reach Sing Gompa or Chandanbari for the night rest. If you happen to make this trekking in Nepal in spring, you can see the colourful forests due to rhododendron flowers.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Sing Gompa
  • Altitude: 3,250m/10,663ft
  • Time: 5 Hours

Early in the morning, you begin to walk towards Dhunche, the administrative headquarters of Rasuwa district. You walk past the dense forests of rhododendron, oak and pine trees including some marijuana plantation areas. Then, by crossing a bridge over the Sing Gompa Khola, you arrive at the destination. Today is the last day of walking and spending time in Langtang region. Therefore, try to enjoy as much as you can. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Dhunche
  • Altitude: 2,030m/6,660ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

After having breakfast enjoying the sunrise view of Langtang region and Ganesh Himal Range, you set off to Kathmandu. Driving along a private jeep or a local bus, you have the gorgeous views of the Himalayas and high altitude villages. When you arrive at Kathmandu, the representative of the company transfers you up to the hotel. In the free time, you can go shopping or stroll around Thamel. You can buy some relics and clothes to present to the people in your home country.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
  • Time: 7 Hours

As today is the final day of Yala Peak climbing Gosainkunda trek, we will transfer you to the Kathmandu Airport as per the flight schedule.

  • Meals: Breakfast