Yala Peak Climbing

Posted by: Admin | Date: February 13, 2010

Yala peak is a part of the Langtang Himal which is located at the central part of Nepal. Walking through the dense forest and traditional ethnic settlements you reach the wonderful base camp of Yala peak. The base camp of Yala Peak is Kyangjin Gompa (3749m/12300 ft). You will have stunning views of Langtang Lirung (7246m), Lenpo Gang 7083m), Dorje Lakpa (6990m) and mighty Shishapangma (8027m) in Tibetan side.

Yala Peak is a fantastic beginner’s mountaineering trip, to one of Nepal’s easier trekking peaks. Just to the north of Kathmandu in the Langtang region, this 5500 meters peak is situated in a beautiful valley of rich grazing pastures and Tamang people. From Kathmandu you drive to Dhunche or Syabrubesi, and after three-day’s trekking you can reach Yala Peak.

Climbing Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) which takes about eight hours.

Day 02: Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) which takes about five and a half hours. Trek to Syabru Gaon (6950ft, 2120m).
 
Day 03: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) which takes about five hours.

Day 04: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghoda Tabela which takes about six hours.
 
Day 05:  Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) which takes about three hours. The trail 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 moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here, there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Lakpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on.
 
Day 06: Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around. This is day to rest and explore the area.

Day 07: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Yak Kharka and it takes about five hours.

Day 08: Trek from Yak Kharka to Yala Base Camp which takes about four hours.

To reach Yala Base Camp you trek along the rocky glacier trail. You will be quite accompanied by the views of Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri, Yala peak and others.
Day 09: Summit Yala peak and back to Yak Kharka and it takes about eight hours.

Day 10: Trek from Yak Kharka to Kyangjin Gompa which takes about four hours.

Day 11: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel which takes about six hours.

Day 12: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi via Sherpa Gaon which takes about five hours.
 
Day 13: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by bus, which takes about nine hours.

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