Yala Peak Climbing

At Kathmandu a free day where one can join in our interesting sightseeing tour options, as the capital Kathmandu of Nepal is steeped with historical and religious monuments of world heritage sites, afternoon at leisure and preparation for Yala Peak Climb.

Morning early morning start after hearty breakfast, then getting ready for long and interesting overland journey on Nepal’s North-West highway to reach the warmer country around Nuwakot at Trisuli Bazaar, and then continue to drive to the cooler region at Dhunche 2,900 m headquarter town of Rasuwa district, where Langtang National Park starts. Drive continue following the farm village downhill till Syabrubesi village is reached to end the driving journey of the day at this nice farm village for the first overnight stop of the adventure.

 

From Syabrubesi treks begins heading high past farm areas above a river to reach within thick forest area of tall rhododendron-oaks-pines and magnolia trees with some bamboo stalks, where Red Panda and other wild-life often seen around. On reaching a place near Bamboo, where walk leads to more winding path to reach a forest clearing at Lama Hotel with few good lodges for overnight stop.

Morning walk leads into nice alpine woodland within river gorge to reach at a small place at Ghodetabela with few houses serving as lodge, with time here for possible lunch stop then start walk into deep woodland to reach our day destination at Langtang village encountering some Buddhist religious monuments of prayer walls and spinning bells. Populated by Tamang tribes where you can catch views of Langtang Lirung above the village, the area around Langtang was badly shaken and damaged from avalanche caused by April 25 th and May 15 th huge 2015 earthquakes, this and around other villages slowly getting back to normal life.

From Langtang village, where morning leads to a short day walk to reach at Kyanjin within scenic Langtang valley, with short climb to reach a hill top and then on gradual path then entering into a wide open valley of Langtang and at Kyanjin village with many good lodges for overnight stay. This will be the highest an overnight stop of the adventure with tremendous panorama of mountains that surround this lovely Langtang valley where Kyanjin located at the height of 3,780 m high.

A beautiful place for rest day where one can take a short excursion and hike to one of the scenic hill top of Tsego-Ri or Kyanjin Ri rewards you with outstanding panorama of Ganesh Himal (7,405 m) Langtang Lirung (7,234 m) Ghengu Liru (Langtang II 6,571m), Kimshun (6,745 m) and Shalbachum(6,918m) towards south Chimsedang with arrays of peaks includes Naya-Kanga (5,846m) and Gangchempo, Tilman’s beautiful Fluted Peak, Jugal Himal and ending to eastern horizon at Dorje Lakpa (6,980m).

Morning walk leads further east from Kyanjing Gompa towards main highlight of the adventure, walks leads on grassy meadow then around reaching rocky and glacier area with steep climb to reach a flat area for overnight camp just beneath towering Yala Peak at 4, 870 m high. From the camp enjoy views of Ganchenpo, Naya Kanga, Tsego Ri, Yala peak and adjoining mountains.

Reserve this day as spare for proper preparation and some practice climb on ice and rocks for next early climb to Yala Peak summit, rest of the day sort out gear and relax for next early morning adventure.

Starting early in the break of dawn follow our expert guide then climb on snow slopes encountering ice and rocky sections as ascent progress with much technical effort but with vigorous climb to reach the summit of Yala Peak. From the summit enjoy spectacular panorama of whole Langtang Himal with Shishapangma (Tibet side), Dorje Lakpa, Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tsego-Ri, Langtang Lirung and range of mountains of both sides of the country, enjoying marvelous moment descend safely back to base camp.

Enjoying adventure of a lifetime experience and with camping, morning clear the base camp taking litters and garbage with you and hand at proper disposal sites on route back, morning after packing then head on scenic trail to reach at Kyanjin for overnight in the comfort of a cozy lodge after a great time and climb on top Yala Peak.

With pleasant and lovely days in a beautiful Langtang valley at Kyanjin, where morning walks leads back on the same route, with ample to view places of interest that you might have missed on the way up to Kyanjin. A nice walk heading back into farm villages of Langtang and Ghoretabla and entering into dense rhododendron and bamboo forest to reach at Lama Hotel for an overnight stops in the midst of wonderful green surroundings, located in a river gorge of upper Trisuli or Langtang Khola.

Last walk of this wonderful journey leading to much downhill within forested areas and past several spread-out farm villages and terraces, as walk leads on winding path heading with short descend to a bridge over Bhote-Kosi River or Upper Trisuli River, then on pleasant trails to reach at Syabrubesi village for final overnight within Langtang Himal region.

Morning from Syabrubesi where exciting overland journey takes you back to Kathmandu on route observe Nepalese country life as drive leads past farm villages and towns to reach at Kathmandu around afternoon time, rest of the day free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

After a wonderful time in Nepal with amazing time in high mountains enjoying walks on Langtang Himal for Yala Peak Climb and trekking, with last day in Himalayan country enjoying adventure on high Himalaya, where our staff and guide transfers you to the airport for your flight back home or to next port of call.

From a minimum of 3-4 people in the group with a maximum of 10-15 persons in the group, in some cases we do allow booking for a single person as well, running independently at extra cost than in groups.

Season-wise, the best time is from March to May, when most of the day is clear with minimum temperatures of 0° to 20° Celsius depending upon the altitude and areas. Where most of the morning till middays clears for views and walks, sometimes afternoon can get overcast with chances of light rains and snow. March to May will be lively with wildflowers in full bloom especially various species of rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) from trees to short bushes.

Tea-House was the word used in the early days when there were smaller numbers of lodges on route trekking, at present each village has more than 10 to 20 good lodges with pleasant room accommodations, serving excellent food menus as per the season wise. Some villages above 2,500 m and 3,000 m do have nice lodges, but due to freezing cold temperatures at night and morning time where they have toilets on the outside, with some inside as common bathrooms and restrooms. All rooms and dining with warm heating and cosy facilities to make your stay much pleasant and enjoyable.

Most of the places do have electricity on route trekking run by hydro-power after main villages, where much of electric supply are private and individual of the lodge owners with sun / solar power to activate electric just for the lodge and as well for customers to charge their computers and cell-phones. Some places do have networks for cell phones and as well for Internet like Wi-Fi above Langtang village some areas due to high peaks and hills, the networks are disturbed in deep areas like around river gorge areas. At present nearly all people in Nepal including remote villages do have assistance with cell phones with fine network connections only in bad weather the line can be broken, otherwise it is fine in working order.

In this situation where our guides are well equipped with knowledge for emergency and medical purposes, depending upon the seriousness of the victims if it is much critical where nearest medical attention is needed, we call for immediate evacuation for Helicopter services to reach the victims to the nearest medical station and hospital.

Scenic views of high mountains with Langtang-Jugal-Ganesh Himal and Manaslu range, where walk leads you around Buddhist country interwoven with old traditional life and custom are similar to Tibetans. The walk leads to visiting Tamang villages and encountering many farm fields and terraces of interesting Buddhist religion with traditional life.

The Tamang are high hills people of Nepal Central Himalaya and within Langtang Himal spread out throughout Nepal, where most concentrated within Nepal Mid-West and Mid-East of Buddhist religion and Tibetan / Mongolian origin.