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YALA PEAK EXPEDITION

Best Yala Peak Climbing Itinerary For Beginners

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Yala Peak Expedition Overview

Yala Peak Expedition is a thrilling climbing adventure that takes you to the summit of Yala Peak. It is a short climbing expedition in Nepal’s Langtang Region. This expedition is considered one of the closest to the capital city.  

Yala Peak Expedition is a beginner friendly trek north of Kathmandu Valley. Yala Peak Expedition entails strolling through the deep forest and many traditional towns in the Langtang area. It is one of Nepal’s simplest peak climbs requiring no technical expertise. 

Yala Peak expedition, combined with Langtang Valley Trekking in Nepal , is the most incredible option for people who want to stand on a Himalayan summit but have limited resources and time. This excursion provides travelers with an exciting adventure of trekking and climbing in the Langtang region that goes beyond just hiking.

Yala Peak Expedition Route

The trip to Yala Peak begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. After staying a day here, trekking to Langtang begins following a trek to Kyanjin, where you can enjoy the panoramic views of ice-capped Himalayan peaks. The walk continues to the base camp, where you will stay for acclimatization. Then, finally, you will hike up to the Yala Peak.

The path to the top of Yala Peak will be coated in ice, and a successful ascent will need various climbing gear such as rope, ice-ax, and crampons. After reaching the summit, you will spend some time admiring the magnificent views of the Langtang Himal range, Ganesh Himal range, Langshisa range, Dorje Lakpa in Nepal and Shishapangma in Tibet.

Best season for Yala Peak Expedition

The autumn and spring seasons are the best time for Yala Peak expedition. Autumn occurs in September, October, and November, whereas Spring occurs in March, April, and May.

Autumn and Spring are considered the finest seasons for Yala Peak expedition since the weather and temperature in the Langtang region are highly suitable during these seasons. For trekking and peak-climbing expeditions, autumn and Spring both provide ideal environments.

As autumn is the post-monsoon season and spring is the pre-monsoon season, you may anticipate the least rainfall during this time. During fall and Spring, the temperature in the Langtang region is neither too hot nor too cold, making it a popular destination for many hikers.




Trip Highlights

  • See snow-capped peaks including Langtang Lirung (7,245m), Langtang Ri (6,370m), Dorje Lakpa (6,990m), Langshisha Ri (6,427m) and Ganchempo (6,387m), which is also called the ‘fluted peak’ for this beautiful symmetrical lines.
  • Stay in the charming village of Kyanjin Gompa (3,860m) with its yak cheese factory, one of its kind in the himalayas. If you want to go higher, then day hikes to Kyanjin Ri (4773m) or Tserko Ri (4984m) can be done.
  • From March to May you can see Nepal’s national flower, the rhododendron, in bloom at lower altitudes. Stop to marvel as you go through forests of red, white and pink flowers at route to your next destination.
  • If you plan to do a higher peak expedition or climbing trip soon after, this is the best acclimatization trip.

Yala Peak Expedition Daily Itinerary

Day 1. Drive Kathmandu → Syabru Besi (1,460m) – approx. 7 hours

By Jeep. Spend the night.

Day 2. Trek Syabru Besi → Lama Hotel (2,470m) – approx. 8 hours

1 night stay

Day 3. Trek Lama Hotel → Langtang (3,400m) – approx. 8 hours

1 night stay

Day 4. Trek Langtang → Kyanjin (3,870m) – approx. 4 hours

1 night stay

Day 5. Rest or Exploration day

Choose between a sunrise hike to Tserko Ri (approx. 9-10 hours / 17.5km), or Kyanjin Ri (approx. 3-4 hours / 8km) viewpoints for panoramic views of ice-capped Himalayan peaks.

Day 6. Base Camp

2 night stay, acclimatization

Day 7. Summit – Basecamp

1 night stay

Day 8. Return to Kathmandu

Via helicopter
** This trek is suitable for people who have little no experience of climbing (good for beginners)

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Cancellations & Refunds

At Rolwaling Trek, we want our clients to have the best possible experience. That’s why we don’t withhold deposits or have a fixed cancellation policy. We understand that sometimes life puts you in unexpected situations, so if you have to cancel or postpone a trip, there’s no need to worry.

If you need to change plans, please get in touch with us as soon as you can, and we will make the necessary arrangements to amend or cancel your trip. You can contact us at: +977 – 9801026642.

Notes

  • Trekking routes can be customised to suit your personal interests, abilities and time constraints.
  • If an area does not have good quality accommodation options, we can provide very comfortable camping-style accommodation for the duration of your journey.
  • Rolwaling also has a team of cooks who specialise in making Japanese cuisine, using authentic ingredients from Japan.
  • A lot of the fresh produce used in our dishes is sourced locally from growers in the trekking region.

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