It is considered a trekking peak by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, and is a relatively simple, non-technical climb. The approach trek is straight forward with beautiful scenery and the climb itself will allow you to learn new skills, which will be well practised before starting the ascent. Yala Peak is not technically demanding but it is high at 5500m which you will feel the lower levels of
oxygen and the extra energy being used up, and you are of course open to the elements. You need to take care of your hydration and maintain a slow manageable pace. During the trek section we will practise to ensure that you are comfortable moving on a man rope, clipping in and maintaining an efficient pace and a safe line. You will also be familiar with walking on crampons and being able to self arrest with your walking axe. We use a high camp for this peak so experience camping and keeping warm, dry, hydrated and well fed is important to ensure you're in the best shape for summit day. We have plenty of time on the walk in and during acclimatisation days to practice the skills needed on the climb. If you're unsure of your suitability do feel free to contact us
From the summit the panoramic views of the Himalayas are excellent as you drink up the views of Langtang Lirung (7,246m/ 23,773ft), Dorje Lakpa (6,990m/ 22,933ft), Gangchempo (6,388m/ 20,985ft) and Sishapangma (8,027m/ 26,335ft). DETAILED ITINERARY
Day Elevation Info
1 Arrive in to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
2 Meet our team, rest, relax, explore Kathmandu and have a trip briefing.
3 1966m 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.
4 2221m 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
5 2470m 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.
6 3500m 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.
7 3870m 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.
8 3870m 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.
9 4984m 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.
10 4600m 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.
11 5500m 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.
12 Additional bad weather day
13 &14 We drop back down the valley overnighting in Lama Hotel and Syabru.
15 Return to Kathmandu by road
16 International flight home
