Yala Peak Climbing

When you are arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative of Mission Nepal Holidays. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight as per itinerary. In the evening, you can enjoy the welcome dinner with cultural songs and dance which is hosted by Mission Nepal Holidays. 

After having breakfast at hotel, we start our day tour of UNESCO world heritage sites; Pasupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa. First we visit Pasupatinath Temple; a pilgrimage site of Hindus which provide the opportunity to feel the unique spirit of Hindu traditions of life, death and reincarnation. Bouddhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist Temple which is rich in Buddhist symbolism. Kathmandu Durbar Square has most traditional architecture of Nepal to visit; Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar (The Living Goddess), Maru Ganesh, Kal Bhairav, Old Palace, Mini Pasupatinath Temple and so on. Swayambhunath is one of the holiest Buddhist Stupa which represents Buddha’s mind and offer peace, freedom and joy to the whole world. Stay overnight in the hotel at Kathmandu.

We take breakfast at Kathmandu and start our drive to Syabrubesi which is 122km from Kathmandu and takes 9 to 10 hours. Our journey passes through the north- western hills of Kathmandu along the Trishuli River. During the trek, we pass several places; Balaju, Nagarjun, Okharpauwa, Kakani, Ranipauwa, Belkot, Pipaltar, Bidhur, Trishuli Bajar, Bhainse, Betarwati, Kalikastan, Ramche (enter on Langtang National Park), Thade, Dhunche and Thulo Barkhu. On the way, we can enjoy the view of Annapurna II, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and several peaks as well as hillock, rivers, rustic villages, terraced fields. Syabrunbesi is a beautiful village inside the Langtang National park and lies near the bank of Trishuli River. We stay overnight at lodge.

After having breakfast at Syabrubesi, we start our hike to Lama Hotel along the Langtang Khola. After short walk, we can visit Gompa of Guru Rinpocha and then follow the stone paved main street up to Bamboo. Our trial passes through the forest of Rhododendron Oak, Maple, Fir and Blue Pine. On the way to Lama Hotel, we can see several wildlife; Monkey, Red Panda, Wild Boars, Yellow Throated Martens and Himalayan Black Bears. After little walk from the Rimche (2,400m), we reach Lama Hotel and spend our night at hotel. 

We take breakfast at Lama Hotel and continue our hike with gradually climbing at first and then steeper climbing through the forest of Oak, White and Red Rhododendrons, Hemlocks and Maples trees. When we cross the long bridge of Langtang Khola, we climb to reach Ghora Tabela (2,992m). Today, we start to see occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung. When we reach the Langtang Village, we see flat roofed Tibetan Style houses, beautiful fields with Potatoes, Wheat, Turnips, Buckwheat, and Barley, wildlife; Yak and Wild Goats, Buddhist Monastery and temporary settlements used by herders during summer months. It is the large village of Langtang, headquarter of Langtang National Park which is surrounded by stone walls. We stay overnight at lodge of Langtang Village. 

After having breakfast at Langtang Village, we start our trek to Kyanjin Gompa through a small village; Mundu (3,442m) and yak pastures. Today’s walk is very short which take just 3 hours. When we cross streams and moraines, we reach the Kyanjin and take lunch at first. It is the village surrounded by snow covered peaks which has a small monastery and a cheese factory; operated by Nepal government. We can enjoy the view of Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Ri, Langtang Lirung, Ganja La and Yala Peak as well as ice fall following from the Langtang Lirung and Kimshung.

Today is the day of taking rest from the walking and climbing for acclimatize in the thinning air. Today, we can visit Monastery and Cheese factory of Kyanjin, walk to see ice faces and glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend to Kyanjin Ri (4,350m) and Tserko Ri (5000m); highest point of our journey. We have also the next option of trip to Langshisa Kharka and back to the Kyanjin for acclimatizing. We spend our night at Kyanjin.

We take breakfast at Kyanjin Gompa and continue our trek to Yala Base Camp along a rocky glacier trial. Today’s journey is enjoyable and amazing which needs 6 hours continuous climbing to reach the base camp. From the base camp, we can enjoy the magnificent view of Ganja La Peek, Lirung Kyanjin, Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri, Yala peak, diversity landscape of Langtang Valley, Langtang Glacier and Ganja La Pass. We take short basic training from our professional Sherpa guide who provide climbing techniques and use of climbing equipment like; Ice Axe, Harness, Ropes and crampons. We spend our night at tented camp.

Today is the memorable day of our life as well as important day of our trip. We wake up early in the early morning, take breakfast and start climbing to the summit of Yala Peak. On the climbing, we need to use mountain climbing equipment; Ice Axe, Harness, Ascender Climbing Boots, Crampons and rope. When reach summit of Yala Peak, we spend a great memorable time of our life with breathtaking views of Langtang Lirung, Tsok Tsum, Shisapangma, Manaslu, Glacier Lakes, diversity landscapes and many peaks. We catch the beautiful moment in our camera. After that, our steps are down to the base camp. We spend our night in tented camp.

We take breakfast at the base camp and start our trek to Langtang village. The trial is downhill and provides us the magnificent views of mountain which are missed on the way up. We return back by following the same path. In the Langtang Village, we see flat roofed Tibetan Style house, beautiful fields with Potatoes, Wheat, Turnips, Buckwheat, and Barley, wildlife; Yak and Wild Goats, Buddhist Monastery and temporary settlements used by herders. We spend our night at Lodge of Langtang Village.

After having breakfast at Langtang village, we continue our trek to Thulo Shyabru via Bamboo. We cross Langtang Khola just before Bamboo, cross a bridge and then climb up through terraced fields and farm houses to reach Thulo Shyabru. It is the biggest village of Tamang ethnic group where we can explore the Tamang culture, their lifestyle and customs. We spend our night at lodge of Thulo Shyabru. 

We take breakfast at Thulo Shyabru and start our trek to Sing Gompa which takes five hours. The trial passes through gompa, school, army post to bring us to Dursagang (2,660m). After that, we continue trek in less steeply trial along forest of Rhododendron, Oak, Fir and Hemlock. We take lunch at Foprang Danda and then cross the final ridge at 3,260m to reach Sing Gompa. During the trek, we enjoy the view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountain and forest of Oak, Rhododendron, Hemlock and Fir. Sing Gompa is popular for cheese. We spend our night at lodge.

After having breakfast at Sing Gompa, we start our trek to Gosainkunda which passes through Cholong Pati and Lauribinayak (3,920m); a great view point. We follow the rocky and rough path. The trial ascends through rhododendron forest where we can enjoy the view of Himchuli, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. If weather assists us, we see the magnificent view of Annapurna Range as well as Langtang Lirung. From Cholong Pati, we need to hike one hour uphill to Lauribinayak where we take lunch. When we reach Gosainkunda, we explore dozen of lakes lying around the Gosainkunda; Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda and so on. We spend our night at lodge with view of Gosainkunda and Negkunda lakes.

We take breakfast and leave Gosainkunda to reach Ghopte. We start our trek along terrain and moraines. We pass the four small lakes before reaching Laurebina La Pass (4,610m) which is decorated with many player flags. When we reach Phedi (3,740m), we need short walk through up and down trails to reach Ghopte Cave. On this day, we visit Ghopte Cave, enjoy view of mountains range of Helumbu Range and can see wildlife; Langur Monkeys, Red Monkeys, Musk Deer and Ghoral. We stay overnight at Lodge of Ghopte.

After having breakfast at Ghopte, we continue our trek to Tharepati. The trial ascends through forest of Rhododendron, Bamboo, Oak and other natural vegetation and trial makes numerous ups and downs across ravines and the boulders of old moraines. When we climb to Tharepati ridge, we can enjoy scenery of Helumbu region. We arrive at noon and rest the remaining day. From Tharepati, we can see panoramic view of Dorje Lakpa, Shisha Pangma and several other peaks of Khumbu Region. We spend our night at lodge of Tharepati. 

We take breakfast at Tharepati and start our trek to Gul Bhanjyang; old fashioned Helambu Village. We walk east from Tharepati with downhill path which passes through Pine and Rhododendron forest to Magen Goth. From Magen Goth, we gently climb to a small pass at Mere Danda (3,510m) and then descending to Kutumsang through Rhododendron forest. From Kutumsang, we can see view of Jugal Himal (6,799m) and other mountains. During the trek, we can see birds’ life, different animals and view of Helambu Valley. When we reach Gul Bhanjyang, we can explore view of mountains, local people’s life style, culture and customs. We stay overnight at lodge of Gul Bhanjyang.

We take breakfast at Gul Bhanjyang and continue our trek to Chisopani through several rural villages. At first our trail ascends to ridge through Bhattachi and Thakini village and then we descend from the ridge to Pati Bhanjyang. From Pati Bhanjyang, we ascend to Chisapani. On the way, we can enjoy the view of Annapurna and Manaslu Range and beautiful terraced fields of Potato, Wheat and Maize. We spend our night at lodge of Chisapani.

After having breakfast at Chisapani, we continue our hike to Sundarijal through up and down path. Our trail is descending towards the destination through pasture and cultivated fields. After short walk, we climb along forest of Oak and Rhododendron and reach Borlan Bhanjyang (2,240m). From Borlan Bhanjyang, we walk downhill steeply to reach Mulkharka(1,800m); Tamang settlement. Then we reach Sundarijal where our vehicle will be waiting for us. After one hour drive from Sundarijal, we reach Kathmandu. We spend our night at Kathmandu. 

Today is the last day of our trek. Our representative will transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport before three hours of your flight. We pray for your safe journey and want to see you again in country of Himalayas for next adventure.