Langtang Trek with Yala Peak Climbing

Climb the 5600 m tall mountain. Explore the mystical and spiritual Tamang villages. Visit 700 years old monastery and hidden valleys. Traverse through green lush diverse vegetation. Cross the raging white water rivers and behold more than a dozen towering mountains. Overall, knit the momentous trekking holiday full of adventure, culture, nature, Himalayas, and spirituality by doing the Langtang Trek with Yala Peak Climbing. Today’s blog is about delving deeper into unlocking different information around the Langtang Valley Trek and Yala Peak Climbing.

Please note that these two are completely different trekking adventure activity. The journey of the Langtang Valley Trek is one of the commercial short trekking trips of Nepal. Similarly, the Yala Peak Climbing is lesser known high – altitude trekking activity. However, few years ago, the journey used to be a peak climbing expedition that required climbing permit. Now the case is different. You can simply climb the mountain without climbing permit. One offers mystical and mythic experiences while other offers wilderness adventure.

Let’s define the Langtang Trek and Yala Peak Climbing separately. You need to know about these two activities first before finding out the combined itinerary.

Langtang Trek

People refer the various trekking routes of the Langtang region as the 5 Days short Langtang Trek.   However, all the trekking trips like the Langtang Valley Trek, Tamang Heritage Trail Trek, Lantang Gosaikunda Lake Trek, Ganjala Pass Trek, and the Chisapani Nagarkot Trek are collectively called as the Langtang Trek in Nepal. However, in general terms, travelers from across the globe consider it as the Langtang Valley Trek.

The trek reaches up to Kyanjin Gompa with the inclusion of day hike to the Tserko Ri summit. Similarly, it traverses through places like Lama Hotel, Ghoda Tabela, Langtang, Mundu, Kyanjin Gompa, Kyanjin Ri, and Tserko Ri. It is probably the most famous short trekking route of Nepal alongside the famous Mardi Himal Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, and 5 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Therefore, The trail is famous for the experience of cultural grandeur and natural wonders in the lap of the Langtang Lirung Mountain.

Yala Peak Climbing

The extension trekking of the Langtang Valley Trek is the Yala Peak Climbing. The major highlights about this trip are the chance to be on the summit of the mountain and the chance to see the world’s 14^th tallest mountain Mt. Shishapangma. Moreover, knit the thrilling journey of conquering the trekking peak located in the Langtang region of Nepal. Yala Peak (5600 m) journey has to be done by the help of the local Sherpa Guides. Therefore, you need trekking crew members and climbing crew members separately. It takes about 1 night and 2 days to climb Yala Peak from Kyanjin Gompa. The accommodation is tented in the Yala Peak Base Camp 4600m.

There are two routes to the summit of the Yala Peak. The hardest route is via Tserko Ri and the normal easy route is via the Yala Kharka route. The guide will decide according to your condition to decide the route.

How difficult is to climb Yala Peak from Kyanjin Gompa?

If you are physically fit and can endure 7 to 8 hours of walking uphill and downhill in the high – altitude places, then you can easily complete the climb. Choose the correct trekking agency to operate your climbing activity. Don’t attempt to climb the mountain without the help of the Sherpa guide. The route of climbing Yala Peak is rugged and full of rocky boulders. Therefore, you need to wear proper gear and equipment with full assistance from the Sherpa crew members including the tented accommodation and meals. The most difficult section of the Yala Peak Climbing route is about 270 m from the summit. Sometimes, you may have to use the fixed rope to successfully reach the summit. Moreover, the summit is in the narrow edge which is not enough to fit in 3 trekkers at once.

Best Season to Climb Yala Peak with Langtang Valley Trek

Choose the month of spring season for best experiences and high success rate. The season consists of March, April, and May months. In addition, you can also do the Langtang Trek with Yala Peak Climbing during the months of autumn season (September – November). Avoid the months of monsoon / summer season. The trekking trail becomes extremely slippery and the trail of the Langtang Valley Trek is in high landslide prone area. Heavy rainfall, low visibility, chances of landslide / flood make it hard for trekkers. Similarly, the winter season is also not suitable for climbing activity. Heavy snowfall and high chances of snowstorms increase risk factors.

Langtang Trek with Yala Peak Climbing Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400 m) and transfer to hotel

Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by local sharing jeep (1540 m)

Day 3: Trek from Syabrubesi to lama Hotel (2450 m)

Day 4: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3450 m)

Day 5: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3870 m)

Day 6: Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Peak Base Camp (4600 m)

Day 7: Base Camp to Summit of the Yala Peak and Trek back to Kyanjin Gompa

Day 8: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Sherpa Gaun (2860 m)

Day 9: Trek from Sherpa Gaun to Syabrubesi (1540 m)

Day 10: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu

Day 11: Final Departure

Langtang Trek with Yala Peak Climbing Map

Don’t miss out to experience peak climbing in Nepal without obtaining the climbing permits. In addition, build up good physical fitness level and better cardio – vascular abilities. Leave your footprints at the top of the trekking peak that faces the world’s 14^th tallest mountain Mt. Shishapangma. Moreover, the journey is also not only about conquering the trekking peak but also about immersing into the traditions and culture of Tamang and Tibetan people. Overall, the Langtang Trek with Yala Peak Climbing worth every penny spent. Relish trekking plus climbing adventure in one single trip. Generally, the cost of the Yala Peak Climbing with the Langtang Valley Trek is about 1195 $ per person.