Day 1
Arrival
Arrive in to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Climb Yala Peak , 5500m Guided Itinerary
Nepal · Langtang and Ganesh Himal
The climb of Yala Peak in Nepal is an accessible 5500m trekking peak in the Langtang Valley and a great introduction to the Himalayas. Getting to Langtang is quite simple and does not involve any internal flights. It is a seven hour jeep journey from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which is at the start of the Langtang Valley. From there is a pleasant acclimatisation trek up the valley and then a further hike to the base camp, and an early start to climb to the summit and get back down again safely in daylight hours. Arrival & Preparations in Kathmandu, drive to trek start (days 1-3) Trekking up the Langtang valley (days 4-8) Climb Yala Peak (days 9-11) Trek back down Langtang valley & drive to Kathmandu (days 12-15) Depart Kathmandu (day 16) Note: you can also do a 3 day Yala Peak add-on to the Langtang Trek & Heritage Trail which incorporates a circular trail within the trek and is slightly longer at 18 days.
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Trip snapshot
Days16
Distance110 km
Total climb3918 m
High point5500 m
What this trip is like
The climb of Yala Peak in Nepal is an accessible 5500m trekking peak in the Langtang Valley and a great introduction to the Himalayas. Getting to Langtang is quite simple and does not involve any internal flights. It is a seven hour jeep journey from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which is at the start of the Langtang Valley. From there is a pleasant acclimatisation trek up the valley and then a further hike to the base camp, and an early start to climb to the summit and get back down again safely in daylight hours. Arrival & Preparations in Kathmandu, drive to trek start (days 1-3) Trekking up the Langtang valley (days 4-8) Climb Yala Peak (days 9-11) Trek back down Langtang valley & drive to Kathmandu (days 12-15) Depart Kathmandu (day 16) Note: you can also do a 3 day Yala Peak add-on to the Langtang Trek & Heritage Trail which incorporates a circular trail within the trek and is slightly longer at 18 days.
Stay style: Operator-led Nepal lodge or expedition itinerary.
Food and support: Operator-managed meals and trekking-day food pattern.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Preparation & Briefing
Meet our team, rest, relax, explore Kathmandu and have a trip briefing.
Day 3
Kathmandu north to Dhunche
Drive from Kathmandu north to Dhunche (1966m) by 4WD which takes about eight hours, following scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas. The road beyond Trishuli Bazaar becomes a gravel route, sometimes blocked by landslide in the rainy season. Overnight in lodge.
Day 4
Dhunche to Thulo Syabru
Trek from Dhunche to Thulo Syabru (2221m) which takes about five and a half hours and onto to Thulo Syabru (6950ft, 2221m). The walk is leisurely through forests and terraced hill slopes, descending to a ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. Syabru is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. The sunset can be spectacular; brilliantly backlighting the houses perched on the ridgeline above. From here you can enjoy spectacular view of Lantang Lirung (7245m.) and the Tibetan Himal ranges. Overnight stay at lodge
Day 5
Syabru to Rimche
Trek from Syabru for about five hours, descending along the ridge and dropping to the Ghopche Khola and then ascending evenly to Rimche (2400m) through bamboo forest where it is possible to catch sight of the red panda, monkey and black bear, although these animals are naturally secretive and shy.
Day 6
Tamang Villages
Continue the ascent above the Langtang Khola which becomes steeper and leads to a log bridge and the lush meadows of Ghora Tabela beyond. Along the way there is a beautiful sight of Langtang Lirung (7246m), and the route opens up into a wide valley of yak pastures and scattered Tamang villages with water-driven mills and prayer wheels. After crossing a stream we reach Langtang village at a height of 3500 metres, which is the headquarters for the park and has traditional flat roved Tibetan style houses, small hotels and cultivated lands yielding buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley. Overnight at lodge.
Day 7
Kyangjin Settlement
The walk to Kyangjin takes about three hours and climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and patches of moraine, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin where there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatise and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with surrounding snow covered peaks. Overnight stay at lodge.
Day 8
Kyangjin Ri
This is a day off for acclimatization and a proper rest, exploring interesting places like the monastery and the cheese factory. You can walk up the moraine and climb Kyangjin Ri at 4350m for views of the surrounding peaks.
Day 9
Tserko-Ri
Today we will ascend to Tserko-Ri which is just behind the village and will allow us to reach 4984m before dropping again to 3840m to overnight. A beautiful panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains of the Langtang range can be seen from here. After enjoying the views, we will descend back to Kyanjin Gumba. Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 10
High Camp
A six hour trek along lateral moraine to the high camp. The horse can make it this far if the ground conditions allow, depending on whether there is deep snow or not.n At Base Camp we’ll be camping overnight.
Day 11
Summit
Our summit attempt generally takes 8 hours. The last 700 metres will require being roped up and using crampons and a walking axe. There is a final shapely ridge to negotiate to the small summit. At the summit of Yala peak 5500m, there are panoramic views of Shishapangma, Dorje Lakpa, Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri , Langtang Lirung and many other Tibetan mountains. After summiting we’ll make our way back to Base Camp and onwards to Kyanjin Gompa if time and energy allows.
Day 12
Bad Weather Day
Additional bad weather day
Day 15
Return to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu by road
Day 16
Departure
International flight home