Yala Peak Climbing

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, we will greet you then transfer you to your reserved hotel. When you have settled down and refresh up, we will host a briefing session on your program. You will have a meeting with your guide and discuss the necessary equipment for the trip, and we will process the hiking permits. If you arrive in the evening, we will have the same meeting the next morning after having breakfast.

Today, after having breakfast, you will depart for a full-day tour of the Kathmandu Valley. You can visit the sacred temple of Pashupatinath and Swyambhunath, ancient and mainly inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Boudhnath stupa is the most significant Buddhist stupa, and the first-class arts and historic diagram of Kathmandu's Durbar Square, reflecting the historic Nepalese culture, are highlighted for the duration of your guided tour.  On the way back to your hotel, you will have time to explore the nearby area, have dinner, and perhaps wander the famous Thamel streets.

After breakfast in the morning, drive along the hills northwest of Kathmandu for about 7-8 hours. You will witness the magnificent landscape of snow-capped mountains like Mt. Annapurna II, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, and other minor peaks along the route, as well as lush green landscapes of hills, rivers, and villages. Take in views of the Himalayas and the mountain way of life through terraced fields and rustic villages. The landscape of foothills and the look of the ridges run through the bazaar of Trishuli, Betrawati, and Dhunche. You feel like you are heading into the deep ground then descend to Syabrubesi for the night.

The exciting first-day trail crosses the Bhote Koshi River, which flows from Tibet and follows the Langtang Khola. After a visit to Rinpoche Gompa, follow the stone-cobbled main street outside of town above Langtang Khola. After crossing the bridge, the path slowly goes towards Bamboo by a landslide. The route crosses a subtropical forest, protected by maple trees and oak, spruce, and blue pines. A variety of fauna, yellow-throated marten, wild boar, langur monkey, red panda, Himalayan black bear, etc. are the inhabitants of the forest. Then your increment will slowly rise from the rim. Finally, your way is to spend the night at the Lama Hotel.

The day begins with a light ascent; however, it shortly gets steeper, climbing through wild forests, maple, oak, and red rhododendron over the Langtang Khola. The breathtaking glimpse of the snow-capped peaks starts offended to show up with a fleeting view of the bush Langtang Lirung thru the trees.  The trail goes through the log bridge, and on the way up, you can find the lush meadows of Ghora Tabela. The trail crosses a stream and climbs several watermills and prayer wheels to the large village of Langtang, home to Langtang National Park. The village has flat-roofed Tibetan-style houses, and the carefully carved and manipulated windows of the upper town is worth exploring. Langtang valley is bounded by stone bulwark where people grow buckwheat, wheat, potatoes, turnips, etc. in the fields, and it is easy to find yak and wild goats walking around.

The trail winds through the city and climbs a ridge topped by a large chorten. It then passes gradually in front of an impressive mani wall, crossing a stream towards the small town of Mundu. After crossing small streams with cantilevers and moraines, you can see the Kyanjin Gompa Monastery and the impressive ice drops flowing from the peaks of Langtang Lirung and Kimshung. The surroundings are also attractive due to the famous government-run cheese factory. After having lunch, you will explore the area with abundant panoramic views of Ganja la, Langtang Lirung, Genjempol, and Yala Peak, etc.

Today is the day of rest and exploration of trekking. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, or you can cross the moraine to see the spectacular snow faces and glaciers of Langtang Lirung or climb the Kaizin Ri and Tersco Ri, which is the highlight of this trek. It is easy to hike to enjoy a breathtaking panorama of Langtang Lirung, Langtang range, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji. You also have options for a detour to Langshisa Kharka. There are several alternatives for secondary roads; the surrounding northern regions have many small uninhabited valleys. Stay overnight in Kyanjin.

Today, you are setting up the first Yala Peak base camp at the height of 5732m. It's a short training day to climb to the top the next day.

You will start climbing early to the top of Yala Peak with our crew. It would be a great pleasure to feel the conquest of the mountain. It offers magnificent panoramic views of the landscape from here. After resting, you return to Kyanjin Gompa for the night stay

Enjoy breakfast observing the surrounding impressive snow-capped genetic mountains. You will follow the same path following the Langtang Khola to the city of Langtang, then to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, continue the steep descent to the Lama Hotel. Along the way down the hill, you will see fantastic views of the towering mountain that you missed along the way.

Today, after breakfast, you return to Syabru Bensi. The trail descends mainly through lush vegetation with fascinating views of the mountains and green hills. You can walk the ascending and descending path that leads to the village, allowing you to learn more about the customs and culture of the Tamang ethnic group.

You will return to Kathmandu by highway, passing by terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements, high hills, and along the bank of the Trishuli River. It takes 7 to 8 hours to arrive at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, you will have a free day in the Kathmandu Valley. You can walk the streets and buy souvenirs from Nepal. In the evening, you will have a typical Nepalese dinner, accompanied by cultural performances.

Today, if you have enough time before going to the airport, you can go shopping or go sightseeing. According to your departure flight schedule, our office representative will take you to the international airport to catch your flight back to your home and wish you a safe journey.