Yala Peak Climbing Itinerary

You will be welcomed by one of our team representatives at the Tribhuvan International Airport. He/she will take you to your hotel where you will be staying while your stay in Kathmandu. Later, in the evening, you will meet with your guide and have a traditional welcome dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Today is your free day in Kathmandu for the preparation of the trip. You will arrange your gears with your guide and also do shopping if the gears are not the right fit. Your guide will brief you about the trip along with all the highlights of the trip. Later in the afternoon if you have enough time, you will go on guided tour to some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa. Overnight at the hotel.

After having breakfast, you will begin your drive towards Syabrubesi. Syabrubesi is a small lovely village and it is also starting point of treks into the Langtang Valley. The route will be winding and presents beautiful views of sceneries. If the weather will be clear you will get to see amazing views of Mt. Annapurna 80,910m, Mt. Manaslu 8,156m, and Ganesh Himal 7,422m. You will reach the village with a small descent. Overnight in the teahouse.

You will wake up, have a warm breakfast, and begin trekking towards your next destination Lama Hotel. You will trek along the Langtang Khola. Further, you will ascend & descend through a lush forest of rhododendron and oak. You will then cross a bridge over the Langtang Khola and ascend on a steep trail that will lead you to the Lama Hotel. Overnight in the teahouse.

You will ascend from Lama Hotel along with the stunning mountain landscape. On the way, you will see several cascading waterfalls. You will reach the green meadow of Ghora Tabela from where you will see views of Langtang Range. Further, you will continue ascending up to a valley through temporary settlements of herders. If you are trekking in this region in Spring you find the whole forest covered with beautiful rhododendron. Before reaching Langtang village, you will pass by a monastery. Overnight in the teahouse.

Leaving the village behind, you will ascend through small villages and yak pasture. The further trail will present you enchanting mountain views. You will see Langtang Lirung on your left. You will cross numerous small streams and moraines before reaching Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin is a small picturesque village that has famous Kyanjin Gompa, a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. Overnight in the teahouse.

Today is your first rest day at the Kyanjin Gompa to make your body acclimatized with the increased altitude. You will spend the whole day exploring the village and its nearby areas. You will hike yo Kyanjin Ri 4,773m, or Chorko Ri 4,984m,. On the way, you will fantastic views of mountains and mountain landscape. After spending some time, you will return back to the Kyanjin Gompa where you will be spending the night. Overnight in the teahouse.

After having breakfast, you will begin trekking along a rocky glacier trail to reach the Yala Peak Base Camp. The trail will be a little rough and difficult. Upon reaching the base camp, you will get to witness outstanding views of Naya Kang 5,844m, Tserko Ri 4,984m, Ganchenpo 6,387m, and Yala Peak 5,520m. You will spend the rest of the preparing for the summit. Overnight in the camp.

Today is a reserve day to prepare for the summit as well as to evade bad weather. Your guide will teach you the proper use of gears like an ice pick, harness, ropes, and crampons. You will spend the whole day learning to use equipment and hiking on small cliffs to collect enough stamina for the summit. Overnight in the camp.

The most thrilling day of the trip. You will wake up early in the morning and have a cup or two of tea. After that, you will begin ascending towards the summit. On the way, you will cross several crevasses and steep sections. Upon reaching the summit, you will get to witness panoramic views of Naya Kang 5844 m, Tserko Ri 4984m, Langtang Lirung 7227m, Shishapangma 8013m, Dorje Lakpa 6966m, Ganchenpo 6387m, and numerous snow-capped mountains. After spending some time on the top, you will trek back to Kyanjin Gompa where you will stop for the night stay. Overnight in the teahouse.

After having breakfast, you will begin trekking back to the Lama Hotel following the same route. On the way back, you will see astonishing views of mountains and sceneries. You will cross Langtang Khola and pass by Langtang village and Ghora Tabela. You will take a small lunch break at the Ghora Tabela and further descend steeply to reach Lama Hotel where you will stay for the night. Overnight in the teahouse.

You will descend gradually along a river to the landslide section. Further, you will trek through juniper and pine forest. You will then ascend all the way up to the Thulo Syabru. Thulo Syabru is a typical Tamang village. You will get to experience the lifestyle, culture, and tradition of Tamang. The village presents captivating views of the landscape, Ganesh Himal 7422m, and Langtang Himal Range 7,234m. Overnight in the teahouse.

You will ascend through a steep forest of fir, rhododendron, and oak to reach the top of a ridge. Further, you will descend and reach Sing Gompa. From here, you will descend all the way down to the Ghatte Khola through a dense forest. Before reaching Dhunche, you will also go through a small village, Dimsa. Overnight in the teahouse.

After having breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu. The drive will go through scenic foothills and ridgelines of cliffs. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted to your hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

It is your free day in Kathmandu. You can explore nearby areas on your own and do shopping, or you can also go on the guided sightseeing tour. In the evening, you will have farewell dinner along with your guide and other crew members to celebrate the success of the trip. You will also pack your stuff today. Overnight in the hotel.

You will be escorted to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back to your home.