Yala Peak Climbing

Yala Peak is one of Nepal's easier trekking peaks, lies in the Langtang region, just north of Kathmandu. This 5500m peak requires no prior mountaineering experience though average level of fitness is recommended. The trekking route through Langtang Valley is popular for scenic views of snowcapped peaks and beautiful glaciers. Gradual elevation during the trek acclimatizes the body and prepares for the peak climbing.

Among the many options to get to Yala, we drive to Syabrubesiand begin the trek. Though rhododendron forests and lowland villages, we reach Lama Hotel where we stop for the night. The next day we move to Langtang Valley and stay in the village. From the village, Kyanjingompa is a short walk where we stop for acclimatization and also schedule a hike to TsergoRi(4985m) with stunning views of the Langtang massif.  We then move to the Yala Base Camp and stay overnight at in a tent. The next day, we scale the Yala Peak, which requires rope and ice ax as support towards the end of the climb and returns back to KyanjinGompa. We return back through the Lama Hotel and head on through a small Sherpa village to Khanjim. From here we move to Syabrubesi and take a bus to Kathmandu the next day.

Climbing Yala Peak along with Langtang Trek is an easy yet rewarding trip. Langtang Valley Trek is a cultural trek which introduces to the Tibetan Buddhist culture. Yala Peak Climbing is an enthusiastic beginning and an introduction to climbing peaks for amateurs.