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An Adventurous Himalayan Summit without the Necessity of Technical Climbing
Langtang Yala Peak Summit
Based on 50 reviews
Duration
12 Days
Trip Difficulty
Difficult
Max Altitude:
5,500m. / 18,045ft.
Activity
Trekking | Climbing
Group Size
1-15
Best Season
March-May & September-November
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel, Guesthouse, Tent Camp
Transportation
Private VehicleOverview of Langtang Yala Peak Summit
Langtang Yala Peak Summit is the best Peak Climbing in Nepal for beginners and is easily accessible from Kathmandu. It offers an adventurous Himalayan summit without the necessity of technical climbing. The journey is a blend of authentic experiences in Tamang homes, Camping, and a Summit experience with rewarding Mountain vistas.
Each day reflects diverse landscapes, wildlife, and a new challenge. You get to discover the long-preserved Tibetan-influenced cultures of the Tamang people on the journey. Listen to the resilience stories of the Lantang people (Langtangpa) about the 2015 April earthquake. Taste the local delicacies of their home and walk the paths marked by Buddhism like Mani walls, chorten, water prayer wheels, and monasteries.
The journey begins with a scenic drive to Syabrubesi village entering the Langtang National Park. Then you continue on the lush foothills of Langtang and make your way to alpine meadow, and snowy trails. You pass by the Tamang villages of Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, and Kyanjin Gompa. Then with a proper acclimatization at Kyanjin Gompa you stay at Base Camp and conquer Yala Peak Summit.
If you are looking for a short Peak climbing that has less crowd and is easier to conquer, Langtang Yala Peak Summit is a good choice. This route is also well known as Himalayan Peak trekking in Nepal. Join our enthusiastic team of Explore Vision, and make it your first Himalayan Peak-climbing experience!
Outline Itinerary of Langtang Yala Peak Summit
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,460M/4,790Ft), Distance: 122 Km, Duration: 6 Hours
Day 03: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,480M/8,136Ft), Distance: 11 Km, Duration: 7 Hours
Day 04: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430M/11,253Ft), Distance: 14 Km, Duration: 7 Hours
Day 05: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870M/12,700Ft), Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 3 Hours
Day 06: Acclimatization Day at Kyanjin Gompa, Hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,775M/15,660Ft), Distance: 5-6 Km, Duration: 5 Hours
Day 07: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Peak Base Camp (4,820M/15,810Ft), Distance: 7-8 Km, Duration: 4-5 Hours
Day 08: Summit to Yala Peak (5,500M/18,040Ft) and Return to Kyanjin Gompa, Distance: 12-13 Km, Duration: 10-11 Hours
Day 09: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,480M/8,135Ft), Distance: 20 Km, Duration: 7-8 Hours
Day 10: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1,460M/4,790Ft), Distance: 11-12 Km, Duration: 7 Hours
Day 11: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (1,350M/4,430Ft) Distance: 122 Km, Duration: 6 Hours
Day 12: Departure/Farewell
Trip Highlights
- This trek is done within the Langtang National Park of Nepal. It is home to diverse landscapes, glaciers, and rare species.
- You pass through the rich homes of Tamang, Sherpa, and Tibetan communities. The villages showcase the landmarks of Buddhism with prayer flags, wheels, monasteries, stupas, and Chorten.
- Taste home-cooked and home-grown meals like Nepali Dal Bhat, Tibetan butter tea, bread, Chapatti, Potato curry, and hot soups.
- You trek from the lush rhododendron, fir, oak, and pine forest to rich alpine meadows and yak pasture lands.
- Trekking on this trek is done close to the Langtang River adding to the scenic beauty.
- Discover the old Langtang village that was destroyed by the 2015 April along the way and listen to the resilient stories of Langtangpa (people of Langtang).
- Visit the old Kyanjin Monastery, Swiss Nepal cheese factory, and bakeries at Kyanjin Gompa.
- Wander around the Yak pastures and enjoy the stunning mountain views from the area.
- Get a camping experience on the base camp of Yala Peak before the day of Yala Peak Summit.
- Conquer the Langtang Yala Peak Summit with the rewards of stunning panoramic mountain views.
- Get vivid glimpses of the remote life during a stay at the charming villages of Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, and Kyanjin Gompa.
Langtang Yala Peak Summit Itinerary
01
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu
Welcome to the country of the Himalayas! As you land at the airport and get off our representative welcomes, receives, and drops you off at the hotel. We will let you know about the trip meeting time. Have rest at hotel, prepare for the trip, or enjoy walking around if the time permits!
Activity: Drive
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
02
Day 02: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,460M/4,790Ft), Distance: 122 Km, Duration: 6 Hours
This is a drive day where you leave the busy city behind and approach to the beautiful countryside of Nepal. More than half of the roads are less bumpy and are fairly built. On this ride you can witness distant mountain views of Langtang Himal range and Ganesh Himal.
While the beauty of the terrace fields and renowned Trisuli River of Nepal supports you along the trail, you get thrilling drive experience. Today you enter the Langtang National Park and cross through the Rhododendron forests, while experiencing the zigzag roads to Syaprubesi (a village nestled between the rocky hills).
Activity: Drive
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
03
Day 03: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,480M/8,136Ft), Distance: 11 Km, Duration: 7 Hours
This is the first day of starting the Langtang Yala Peak Summit on foot. It starts with crossing a suspension bridge over the intersecting point of Langtang River and Bhote Koshi River. After you cross suspension bridge you walk on the motorable road, on construction roads till you reach a Dam.
After that, you start ascending towards the lush forest passing by the Domen teahouses. There is a short uphill after the teahouses that leads to the lush forest of Oak, Mosses, and Rhododendron forest. Continuing on the Lush tract while following the Langtang River, you come across a long Bamboo forest trail that leads to stunning teahouses along the bank of the River. The place is known as Bamboo as the approaching trails to the teahouses are covered with Bamboo trees.
Passing the picturesque place, the trail ahead takes you to the stop of the day which is Lama Hotel.
Activity: Trekking
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
04
Day 04: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430M/11,253Ft), Distance: 14 Km, Duration: 7 Hours
The day starts with a uphill, continuing on the Lush forest and roaring River by the side. However, this day you experience a drastic change from the previous day. As you cross the teahouses of Riverside, Chhunama, Pering Kharka while enjoying the mountain views of Langtang Lirung, after crossing a small metal bridge you come across a scenic place called ‘Ghodatabela’. In this place you take a short break for the permit checking. The check activities are done by the guide until then you can enjoy a photo break, tea-break, or a lunch break.
From the Check-post, trails are easy and only have a short uphill before the Teahouse area of Thangsyap. Walking on the easy trail you come across an eye-catching area destroyed by the landslide which is the old Langtang village. It is a place where the old Langtang Village was located before the devastating landslide of 2015 April struck Nepal. As you pass by the area you come across a newly built Langtang village where you stay for the night. You can witness the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Langtang Lirung and Ganga Chuli.
Activity: Trekking
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
05
Day 05: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870M/12,700Ft), Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 3 Hours
Moving from the Langtang village, we move towards the popular stop of Langtang, Kyanjin Gompa. The village is popular stop for the trekkers trekking in Langtang from where the popular side trips are done like Kyanjin Ri hike, Tsergo Ri hike, Yala Peak Base Camp hike. Today the trek is easy and short.
The scenic day includes lots of mani walls carved with the Buddha mantras, Yak pasture fields, stunning mountain views, and trails surrounded with wildflowers. Along the way you can witness water prayer wheels that produce a soothing bell sound each time it rotates purifying the air. As ascend continues there is a suspension bridge before reaching the destination, Kyanjin Gompa. You can see the valley is beautifully located on the lap of the mountains.
In the afternoon, you can visit the famous Swiss Nepal cheese factory of Langtang Valley and old Kyanjin Monastery with a significant spiritual value to the natives. There are bakeries where you can enjoy a delicious desert after a tiring day trek.
Activity: Trekking
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
06
Day 06: Acclimatization Day at Kyanjin Gompa, Hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,775M/15,660Ft), Distance: 5-6 Km, Duration: 5 Hours
This is an acclimatization day separated for the Langtang Yala Peak Summit package. On this day, we do hike up to Kyanjin Ri for better acclimatization and explore the stunning mountains view. It is one of the renowned side trips from Kyanjin Gompa that gives an exceptional adventure. The hike is moderate to slightly challenging and has a steep ascend leading to the altitude of 4,770m. As you move towards the top of the peak, you can enjoy the unbeatable sunrise views as the morning sun kisses the top of the Langtang Lirung, if you start before the sunrise.
And after reaching the top, and the sun is already shining, you can get a clear views of massive Himalayas, valleys and landscapes. The panoramas are amazing with the bold mountains and the glaciers. After enjoying the moment at the top then we go back to Kyanjin Gompa.
Activity: Trekking
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
07
Day 07: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Peak Base Camp (4,820M/15,810Ft), Distance: 7-8 Km, Duration: 4-5 Hours
A trekking day before conquering Langtang Yala Peak Summit is here today! Yala Peak Base Camp is the last stop for today where you set up the tent for an overnight before the final summit. Leaving Kyanjin Gompa each step towards the Base Camp takes a dramatic turn. As you climb higher, the glimpses of Yala Peak’s top keep your steps moving and your heart at a thrill. You can enjoy the unrealistic snow-capped mountain views of Dorje Lakpa and Langtang ranges. The day is filled with snowy mountains, frosted rocks, short junipers, and gradual ascend.
Activity: Trekking
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent Camp
08
Day 08: Summit to Yala Peak (5,500M/18,040Ft) and Return to Kyanjin Gompa, Distance: 12-13 Km, Duration: 10-11 Hours
This day is filled with rocks, snow, mountains, and silence. With a rising sun above the mountains touching it with the golden sparks is the first thing you get to witness. As we are climbing mountain, we early morning start today. Approaching the snowy trails there is no vegetation around and you may encounter beautiful Tibetan snow cock hopping in the distance or hovering Cough in the sky. Continuing climbing with narrow and rocky trail, you will reach the summit of Yala Peak about 4-5 Hours from the base camp. After reaching the top, enjoy eye-catching panoramic mountain views and celebrate the moment with your supporting team. After living the memorable moment you descend to the base camp first and comfortable Teahouse at Kyanjin Gompa ending the most adventure journey of the trip!
Activity: Peak Climbing
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
09
Day 09: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,480M/8,135Ft), Distance: 20 Km, Duration: 7-8 Hours
The Langtang Yala Peak Summit trek is slowly coming to an end. Leaving the alpine region now you come back to the Lush forests and join the foothills of Langtang once again. You pass by the couple of local villages, Sindum, Langtang, Thangsyap, Ghodatabela, and stay at Lama Hotel.
Activity: Trekking
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
10
Day 10: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1,460M/4,790Ft), Distance: 11-12 Km, Duration: 7 Hours
It is the last day of trekking on the foothills of Langtang Region. There are more Rhododendron trees, Bamboo ridges, Fir, Oak and mosses this day. While you are leaving, and retracing the footsteps, it is a good chance to remember the days you were ascending to the Langtang valley and share a sheer joy of happiness with you fellow trekkers, guides and porters.
Activity: Trekking
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
11
Day 11: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (1,350M/4,430Ft) Distance: 122 Km, Duration: 6 Hours
As you get ready for the final drive to Kathmandu, packing all the adventurous memories of Langtang Yala Peak Summit, there is a sense of relieve and a happiness. Enjoy the ride and share your moments with your trekker friends while on the drive.
Activity: Drive
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel
12
Day 12: Departure/Farewell
On this day your guide or a representative from the Explore Vision Nepal picks you up at your hotel and drops you at the airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight. Take a heart-warming farewell and hope to see you next time for another adventure!
Activity: Drive
Meal: Breakfast
Note:
If you have a private group and prefer a personalized experience, we can organize a custom trip tailored to your requirements and group size, running it any day you choose.
Price Includes
Price Excludes
What's included?
- All ground airport transfers are done in a private vehicle to/from Tribhuvan International Airport
- Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at the 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea/coffee during the trek
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
- All the necessary permits and paperwork: Langtang national park entry permit and the trekker’s information management system (TIMS) card
- Kathmandu – Syabrubesi and Syabrubesi – Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Duffle bag, down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek
- Highly experienced and professional English speaking trekking guide
- Experience Yala Peak climbing guide
- Tent Camp Accommodation and meals at Yala Base Camp
- Explore Vision Nepal Company t-shirt, trekking map, and trip achievement certificate
- A comprehensive first aid medical kit
- Seasonal fruits after dinner during the trek
- All the taxes and service charges of the local and national government
What's not included?
- International airfare to and from Nepal
- Nepal Visa Fee (it is payable upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, USD in cash is recommended)
- Travel insurance (it must include high altitude trekking above 5,000 meters, emergency evacuation)
- Personal hiking and climbing gear
- Accommodation, meals, and extra nights in Kathmandu outside the itinerary
- Personal expenses during the trek, like snacks, beverages, hot showers, charging electronics, and internet
- Tips for guide, porter, and driver (Expected but not mandatory)
Trip Information
Best Time to do the Yala Peak Summit
The Suitable time to trek the Yala Peak summit is in Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November). During this time, the trail is ideal for trekking with stable weather conditions. It offers clear mountain views with dramatic landscapes. During Spring, you can find beautiful blooming Rhododendrons and wildflowers guiding the path. Whereas, in Autumn, there are washed mountains and forests providing a unique crisp in the air and terrain.
Difficulty of the Langtang Yala Peak Summit
Although the Yala Summit is known as a Himalayan trek peak and does not require technical climbing, there are some common difficulties you must be aware of. Here is a simple guide on difficulties you can expect during the trek.
Altitude sickness: High altitude is one of the major challenges of the Yala Peak trek, as the journey reaches an altitude of 5,500 meters. There is an increased risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) if exposed for a long period. Some of the early symptoms are nausea, difficulty breathing, headache, and fever.
Steep Climb to the Summit: The final ascent to the summit is steep, long, and icy. It can be slightly difficult for beginners. You need to have good endurance and physical fitness. Make sure you do a proper warm-up before ascending to the Peak Summit.
Alternative Trek
Langtang Valley Trek: This trek includes trekking up to Kyanjin Gompa and Tsergo Ri viewpoint. It excludes extending further to the Yala Peak trekking route. If you are looking for a Langtang trek and are not ready to summit Yala Peak, the Langtang Valley Trek is an ideal alternative for the Yala Peak trek.
Langtang Gosainunda Trek: It is an extended version of the Langtang Valley trek to the Gosainunda Lake. It takes you to the Kyanjin Gompa, the holy lake Gosainkunda, and returns to Kathmandu via Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park.
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