Nepal · Peak Climbing
Yala Peak Climbing
Trip Overview
Overview
This peak is situated north of Kathmandu in the Langtang area. This is an easy peak to climb and suited for anyone with trekking experience. We start in Syabrubesi after a 5-hour drive from Kathmandu and spend five 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 three days acclimatizing 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 axe and rope. From the summit, we can see Shishapangma (8046 m) and the fluted Gangchempo (6388 m).
Yala Peak Climbing in the Langtang valley area is non-technical, easy and less difficult. Yala Peak is ideal for beginners who want to try peak climbing. There is no requirement for previous experience, but a reasonable fitness standard is a must for climbing. You can see spectacular views of the famous snow-covered mountains from the top of Yala Hill, Langtang Lirung 7246 m. Gangchempo 6387 m., Dorje Lakpa 6990 m and Naya Kanga Hill 5844 m., Shishapangma 8027 m.
Highlights of Yala Peak Climbing
- Day tour of cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu valley
- Scenic drive to Dhunche or Syabru Bensi
- Meet the locals and herds on the trek
- Stunning landscapes and glorious views of the Himalayas of Langtang region
- Summit of Yala Peak
- Visit the beautiful Kyanjin Gompa
The route to Yala Peak Climbing
From Syabrubesi-after a 7-8 hour drive from the Kathmandu Valley we continue our walks from the starting point. Cross the thick Rhododendron, Oaks, and Pines forest through the hotel The Lama. The hotel is a local ethnic group. The 3800 m altitude Kyanjin Gompa is the first location before the Yala Base Camp to become acclimatized. Our camp and planning to reach the summit can be planned easily.
The Yala Peak is the highlight of our itinerary, comfortably acclimatized and completely fitted, accompanied by our seasoned climbing experts. Until we reach the summit of Yala Peak, we can have a wonderful view of Langtang Valey and the vantage point for Shishapangma 8046 m on a Tibetan side: 7245 m, Dorje Lakpa 6990 m, Pemthang Karpo 6830 m and Gangchenpo 6387 m.
At the summit, we spend a brief time and descend along the same path. A panoramic drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu concludes the adventurous journey of the Yala Peak Climbing with Himalayan Social Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Our agent will greet you and escort you directly to your hotel after arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
You'll take a rest after settling at the hotel. In the evening, a typical welcome meal is served.
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Meal: Dinner
Today is the day to plan the climb. You will have a group briefing about your climbing excursion. You'll be given the chance to meet your guide and fellow trekkers and chat about the appropriate equipment.
You can grab your goods and drive around Kathmandu Valley for half-day sightseeing for UNESCO World heritages.
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
In the wake of morning breakfast, you travel by means of transport through Trishuli Bazaar, and afterwards Dhunche to Syabrubesi. In spite of the fact that roads are uneven and harsh, the journey shall turn out to be so pleasurable with sights of lovely scenes and snow-secured mountains. You remain at a hotel in Syabrubesi. Ensure you rest on time as your body is worn out on the long and suffering bus ride.
Accommodation: Yella Peak Guest House
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Drive to Syabru Bensi 6-7hrs
Altitude: 1462m
As the trek starts, you go through Trisuli River and pursue Langtang River. Walking through a suspension bridge, you need to stroll through Pahiro to reach to Bamboo. The trail at that point crosses a subtropical woodland. Red Panda, Langur monkey, wild pigs and different feathered creatures occupy the woods. The trail at that point rises through Rimche to end the day trek at Lama Hotel. Overnight at Orginal Lama Hotel Guest House (attached bathroom). (BB)
Accommodation: Original Lama Hotel Guest House
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking 4-5hrs
Altitude: 2500m
Subsequent to morning breakfast, the fifth-day trek starts with a delicate tough ascension up the trekking trails. However, the trail before long gets steep as you trek further. You shall have a look at excellent Langtang Lirung and other snow-shrouded tops beginning showing up, your trek turns out to be additionally intriguing. You can give your legs a rest and have your lunch in Ghoda Tabela. As you climb up, you will reach to a wonderful valley – Langtang where you will see yaks brushing everywhere throughout the fields. You will go through your fifth night in Langtang Village.
Accommodation: Guest House
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking 4-5hrs
Altitude: 3200m
You go through a Buddhist place of worship and trek to Mundu. After you traverse streams, wooden scaffolds and moraines, you get a look at Buddhist religious community called as Kyanjin Gompa. The town is named after a Buddhist religious community Kyanjin Gompa which is comprised of nearby woods and stones. There are Buddha pictures and icons. You can visit a cheddar ie, Cheese processing plant there. You can rest or tour the region after lunch. Langtang Lirung, Kyanjin RI, Tsergo RI, Langshisha RI, Yala Peak are some mountain tops you can see from Kyanjin Gompa.
Accommodation: Guest House
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking 3-4 hrs
Altitude: 3798m
The seventh day is for rest. As you have moved to more than 3800-meter elevation, your body needs to conform to the adjustment in the earth. Additionally, it is a safeguard for height affliction. On the off chance that you feel good, you can investigate Kyanjin as you can visit the religious community, cheddar plant, and icy masses. You can likewise climb to Kyanjin RI or Tserko RI. From those focuses, you can see the stunning view of Langtang Valley, Langtang Lirung, and some other snow-shrouded mountain tops. Tserko RI remains at a height of 5,033 meters which is the most elevated peak of Langtang Valley trek.
Accommodation: Guest House
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Excursion in Kyanjin Gompa
Altitude: 3798m
Head to Yala Base Camp at an altitude of 4,500 m. You leave Kyangjin Gompa today. Early in the morning, you'll continue your walk with a view over Ganchenpo, Naya Kanga, Tserko Ri, Yala Hill, etc.
The Yala base camp trekking is a short training session to capture the summit on the next day. You will stay at Yala Base Camp overnight.
Accommodation: Camp
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Activity: Trek to Yala Base Camp 6-7 hours
Altitude: 4800
This is the day you 're going to climb Yala Peak. You 're heading for Yala peak Climbing early in the day. This is a six-hour journey where the nearby peaks and the scenery of the Langtang area can be enjoyed with enough time.
You can eventually get to the top with limited technical difficulties. On landing, the views of Shishapangma, Dorje Lakpa, Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, and many other Tibetan summits are breathtaking. You must return to the base camp after successfully reaching the point.
Accommodation: Camp
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Activity: Trek to Yala Base Camp 6-7 hours
Altitude: 5732m
You will be trekking to Ghoratabela as your turn around for the trip's end. 5-6 hours of trekking will bring you to the lodge where you will spend your night.
Accommodation: Guest House
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking 5-6 hrs
Altitude: 3050m
You drop in excess of 1430 meters for around 6 hours trek for medium-term remain at Lama Hotel. As you return through a similar trail, you can take a rest in Ghoda Tabela and eat. Ensure you appreciate the heavenly perspective on the snow-secured mountain extends while diving down to Lama Hotel – it's an incredible sight.
Accommodation: Original Lama Hotel Guest House
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking 5-6 hrs
Altitude: 2200m
You trek downhill through beautiful forests and villages to Syabrubesi from where you shall be driving back to Kathmandu. Yella Peak Guest House. (BB)
Accommodation: Yala Peak Guest House
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking 4-5hrs
Altitude: 1462m
Drive back to Kathmandu through Pasang Lhamu Highway along the Trishuli riverside. 7 to 8 hours drive will take you back to Kathmandu. At night, you get the opportunity to impart encounters to your aides or companions with supper at the lodging.
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Driving 6-7hrs
If you wish you can take up the half-day sightseeing of more world heritage sites of Kathmandu. Or take in full rest day.
It is now time to say goodbye. You will be driven to the airport for your departure with a heartwarming farewell. You will be provided breakfast before your departure from the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
What's Included
Recommended Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time for climbing is during the months of April, May, September, and October in November. The temperature is favorable during these months. The night is less windy and the days sunny. The weather is not very cold as in winter and no big plumes as in Monsoon.
Extra time:
It is easier to add extra time while preparing your journey to Peak Climbing. The climatic conditions in the mountains you will never know about. Your flights could be delayed or canceled due to bad weather. Also, you may have to rest a few days at lower altitudes when you suffer from high altitude sickness.
Schedule for Acclimatization
It will be difficult to reach an altitude above 6000 m, so the right amount of acclimatization is important. Air-conditioning is performed to allow the body to respond strongly to the surroundings. Before you climb up, you need to give your body proper rest.
Adequate preparation
Before you begin this journey, your mind and body should be well prepared. A great deal of energy is required as the steep paths are ascending. The last steep ascent through the headwall is the most exciting part. You can conquer them by preparing properly.
Verify your equipment
In guaranteeing your health, gear plays a key part. To hit the top, you will need numerous mountain gears and kits. You can rent in Kathmandu or at the Chukhung, but it can be average. You must also properly test your equipment such as they don't break on storm and snowfall.
Research on weather, risks, and also check on some surviving tactics and techniques in extreme conditions.
You will be trekking for 5-7 hours a day depending upon the landscape and destination.
You need physical and technical training before you start your journey. A mountaineer should be well aware of the entire journey.
On this climb, you bring the mountain equipment like ropes, crampons, harness, etc. These gears are critical for fast and safe climbing.
You will camp to adapt to the camping life and, if possible, to use the facilities. This helps to increase the understanding of how to deal with them.
You should do some physical activity before climbing. For example, walking, swimming, cycling, etc.
You reach the summit without hesitation with proper preparation and acclimatization schedules.
Travel insurance & rescue when traveling to a remote destination like Nepal is strongly advised. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour. Your insurance policy must cover all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as helicopter rescue, cancellation, air ambulance, injury, death, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment, and cover repatriation and personal expenses. If a client becomes ill, all hospital expenses, doctors’ fees, and repatriation costs are the client’s responsibility. For the reliable travel insurance, we have the suggestion of some of the best insurance companies: Cover more or Europe assistance or Travel Direct- TID. We have an agreement with the Helicopter Company to do the payment of Helicopter evacuation after we collect the payment with you once you have been rescued. And the reimbursement responsibility from your insurance company will go up to you. Be sure your policy specifically covers helicopter evacuation and does not exclude mountaineering or alpinism.
The insurance of the guide and porter is covered by the company. All our guides and porters are properly insured.
Your baggage ought not be in excess of 20 kg and will be carried by the porters. Porters and Yaks will just go with us until they leave our gear with us at the base camp and leave us for a couple of days during the climbing time frame. You will be liable for your own gear during the ascension. Travelers will bring a backpack or duffel bag to carry water, cameras, bathroom tissue and comfortable garments, and climbing gears. During the ascension, climbers must carry their own gears and are suggested to keep any unnecessary or access stuff at your lodgings, and you can get it back after the journey.
You need to train your body and brace yourself for 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions, to walk on a rugged terrain of 8-20 km. You're going to walk both below and above the average altitude of Nepal. Trekking under the hot sun and the chilly cold nights is also likely.
Training makes the journey less complicated, safer and more pleasant. So before you go on a trekking experience, you need to spend longer and more effort training. The best way is to get to the top stairs that take one or two minutes. Till you puff, you can do 10 sets. By putting on a backpack from 5 Kg to 20 Kg, you can add strength. Your heart and lungs will become healthy by doing so. One thing you have to remember is that before you start the training program you still have to warm up and stretch. Cycling running, jogging or hill climbing may be another aerobic exercise. Or you can choose any exercise in the aerobic range (70% of your maximum heart rate). Aerobic activity protects the heart and reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. It also strengthens your lungs. It enhances breathing, endocrine, muscle tones, and strengthens bones.
On the trek, we'll be staying at simple lodges run by Nepali families. During the trek, the bathrooms are outside the rooms and hot water is dependent on solar panels so don't count on many warm showers.
Most teahouses (lodges) in Everest region trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal Bhat (rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season), and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat some every day. In many villages, you may find some meat items on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps.
During the camping season, our catering staff prepares hygienic food to serve you when on Base Camp and High Camp.
Yes, All required Climbing gears, tents, plastic climbing boot, crampons, climbing rope, ice- axe, zoomer, harness, the figure of eight, carabineer etc will be provided by the company which you would have to return back at the end of the trip.
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