Yala peak 5500m

Yala peak 5500m is popular trekking peak in Langtang region. Yala peak is easy and suited for anyone with trekking experience but good physical fitness is required. It  offers superb Himalayan views including the Lantang Lirung, Dorje lakpa, Ganesh Himal, Naya kanga peak, gangchempo, Shishapangma. Lantang valley trekking.Probably Yala peak is easiest peak for climbing very closed from kathmandu valley. 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 all climbing gears . From the summit we can see Shishapangma (8046 m) and the fluted Gangchempo (6388 m). After summit the yala peak, you either direct Dhunche or via Gosainkund pass trekking to Helambu .


Itineary

Duration:            12 Days
From :                Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Grade:                
Season:              Sept to Nov and March to May
Max. Elevation:    5500 m

 

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi 5.30-6.30 hrs
Day 02: Syabru Bensi to  Lama Hotel (2480m)
Day 03: Lama Hotel  to  Langtang valley (3541m)
Day 04: Rest at Langtang valley (3541m)
Day 05: Langtang valley to  Kyangjin Gompa (3900m)
Day 06: Rest at Kyangjing Gompa/Hiking vew point.
Day 07: Kyangjin Gompa  to  Yala Base Camp (5033 m.)
Day 08: Climb and back to Kyangjingompa
Day 09: Weather day.
Day 10: Kyangjin Gompa to  Ghora tabela
Day 11: Ghora Tabela to  Syabru Besi
Day 12: Syabru Besi to  Kathmandu

 

Trekking Peak Equipment List :

 

Himalayan RST will provide the technical climbing equipment, including: harness, axes, helmets, crampons, Carrabin's, ropes and base camp camping and cooking equipment. You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

Mountaineering
 Waterproof trousers
 Gloves (liner/layer/shell)
 Plastic Boots (Climbing Boots)
 Thermal bottoms / top
 Day sack
 Gaiters

Personal Equipment List
  Backpack
  Trekking Boots/ shoes
  Socks
  Sleeping Bag (4 season)
  Down Jacket (can be rented in KTM or Namche Bazaar)
  Shorts
  Fleece Pant / Jacket
  Flashlight (extra batteries)
  Shirt/T-Shirt
  Thermal Underwear Top / Bottoms
  Trekking polls (optional)
  Sun Hat / Visor
  Gloves
  Sun Screen
  Sunglasses (UV protected. Imperative to have quality eye wear)
  Waterproof Jacket
  Wool- fleece / Hat with ear protection
  Water Treatment
  Small First Aid

 Pre-departure information and trekking tips

Insurance: Expedition members are responsible for having their own travel insurance including helicopter evacuation.
Age: Age is an attitude and not a problem, but we do require that group members be at least 18 years old.
Vaccination: Nepal has no official vaccination requirements for entry. However we recommend that you visit a doctor for the latest recommendations and protect yourself accordingly.
Visa: Visa can be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport upon arrival. You will need 2 passport size photographs.