Yala Peak climbing

Trip Facts

Yala peak is a part if the Langtang Himal which is located at the centerl part of Nepal. The peak is seldom climbed in it’s own right, often being used as a warm-up for Naya Kanga on the opposite side of the valley. The summit gives surprisingly good views of Shishapangma if you are lucky enough with the weather.

The climb is easy and suited for anyone with trekking experience. We start in Syabrubesi after a 5 hour drive from Kathmandu and spend five days hiking up the beautiful Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa at 3800 m. Kyanjin Gompa is situated below Langtang Lirung (7246 m) and we spend three days acclimatizing taking day-hikes in spectacular surroundings. We establish base camp on a meadow at 4800 m and climb Yala Peak the next day. The last 400 m is on ice so we will be using crampons, ice axe and rope. From the summit we can see Shishapangma (8046 m) and the fluted Gangchempo (6388 m). After the climb we return to Dhunche via Syabrubesi and drive to Kathmandu.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeeing in Kathmandu and Preparation for trip
Day 03: Drive to Syabru Besi and trek starts
Day 04-09: Summit the Peak (5503m)
Day 13: Trek to Syabru Besi
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 15: In Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure.

Cost Includes

All domestic flight, hotel/airport transfer
Hotel in Kathmandu
Rock climbing or sightseeing course in Kathmandu, if required
All ground transportation by private vehicles
All accommodations in / tent / camp/ lodge/guesthouse and all meals during the trekking and climbing
Down jacket, 4 seasonal sleeping bag & group mountaineering gears
Welcome on first day & farewell dinner on last day
All porterages costs
All cost for a Leader and sherpa, a sherpa assistance leader(s) and assistance Trek leader help each individuals while on trek
All necessary paper works and permits
Travel & Rescue arrangements
Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
All government and local taxes if necessary

Cost Excludes

Visa fees/ International airfare to & from home city
Excess baggage charges
Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu
Personal mountaineering gears for the climbingTravel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
Tips for guides and porters

Yala Peak Climbing Photographs

Essential Information

Meals and Accommodation:
We will provide all meals on full board basis. We will be providing meals on three times a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and tea & coffee during the meal) from our camp and you will served by our camp chef. The meals consist of a variety of both American cuisine and numerous traditional Nepali & Chinese dishes. During the stay in Kathmandu meals on breakfast basis with welcome & farewell dinner included in the price. Snacks, bottled drinks including mineral water and alcohol are not included in the price.

We provide star hotel in kathmandu, twin sharing accommodation in tented camp (Single occupancy available on request with single supplement).

Suggested Climbing Gear List:

Climbing boots, Crampons,Ice axe, Harness, Karabiners.
Tapes/slings, Rock pegs, Helmet (crash hat).
Warm climbing trousers, Long cotton hiking shirts
Waterproof climbing jacket, Gaiters,
Sun hat, Light cotton athletic socks and wool,
climbing socks, Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts,
T-shirts, Wool long underwear
Down high altitude, Sleeping bag
Down jacket/ trousers/vest, climbing sunglasses
Sunscreen, Lip salve
Lightweight fleece, Fleece/wool for climbing
Head torch /batteries/bulbs, Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves

Climate and Weather
Nepal is a country of diversified in a topography starting from 60 meters to top of the planet 8,848 meters at the top of Mt. Everest. We have dry season from October to May and the wet season (monsoon) from June to September. For the Mera peak climbing mid September to November is one of the good times and also March to May best to climb. During the autumn the vegetation is lush after the rains of the monsoon and the air is clean and fresh and spring can be a little dusty but with pleasant & warm weather. December to February is good for visibility but cold in high altitude as well as Kathmandu too. Starting the rain from June and till the mid of the September and cloudy weather badly for visibility.

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is most important for those people who planned for adventure trip to any country or destination. It is a condition of joining any of our adventure trips that be protected against inclusive expenses would-be to acquire due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and medical expenses). Please be noted that we don't arrange or sell insurance to our any costumers.

Altitude Sickness

1. Basic Symptoms:

Loss of appetite
Sleep disturbance
Difficult to pass urine

2. Medium Symptoms:

Headache which is bad
Irregular breathing
Nausea
Mild weakness

3. Serious Symptoms:

Slight swelling of hands and face
Cannot stand upright without swaying while eyes are closed.
Can hear gurgling sound in the chest.
Zero energy.

What to do about Altitude Sickness?
Altitude illness can be prevented by acclimatization; that is, by a graduate rate of ascent (not more than 400 – 500 meters), allowing sufficient rest at various intermediate altitudes. The dry air of the mountains tends to dehydrate you so an increased fluid intake is necessary. Try to drink at least four liters of water a day. On the trail you can drink hot garlic soup that will help you to some extent. When we reach to our destination it is better to make some hiking up to a bit higher point and come down to the camp or hotel. This is a really good way to get acclimatization. You may take Diamox 250mg tablets the night before flying / going to altitude. Sometimes the symptoms often disappear and the trek can be resumed.

If you feel obviously suffering from the serious symptoms of AMS then descent should not be delayed even if it means going down in dark. In such case, should an emergency situation arise, horse, or porter will be arranged; or we carry you and run to lower (descend) altitudes. There is communication facility at Namche Bazaar; Doctors at Khunde hospital in the Everest Area and HRA Clinics and in some trekking areas also have the Gamow Bag. The hospital or the clinic will take fees or charges for such services. We can arrange for immediate evacuation, by horse or helicopter, depending on the severity of the case.