Yala Peak Climbing — 12 Days

Welcome to Nepal. Our representative meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to your hotel. After settling in, we review the programme, discuss the route and check equipment questions before departure for the Langtang region.

Depending on your arrival time, explore nearby streets or rest after your flight. Keep documents and personal equipment ready, and confirm tomorrow's transfer to the bus station for the journey towards Syabrubesi.

After a taxi transfer to the bus station, take the public bus towards Syabrubesi. The journey follows winding roads through hills, towns and river valleys north of Kathmandu.

Traffic, road repairs and weather can affect arrival, so keep water, medicines and a warm layer accessible. At Syabrubesi, settle into the teahouse and organise your daypack before tomorrow's walking stage through the lower Langtang Valley towards Lama Hotel.

Our walking journey begins from Syabrubesi and follows the Langtang Khola towards Lama Hotel. Bridges link forest paths, with climbs and uneven sections making this a full first trekking day.

The route passes wooded slopes and riverside sections, with bamboo and other forest growth lining parts of the valley. Watch for langur monkeys and listen for birds among the trees. Take the steeper stretches steadily, allowing time for breaks. We reach Lama Hotel and settle into the teahouse before tomorrow's continued ascent towards Langtang Village.

We continue beside the river and climb through forest towards the upper Langtang Valley. Trees gradually become fewer, with grazing areas and mountain views opening around the trail as we approach the rebuilt Langtang Village.

The village has rebuilt since the 2015 earthquake. Respect local privacy and follow guidance near memorial areas. Today gains substantial sleeping height from Lama Hotel, so walk steadily and report symptoms early. After reaching the teahouse, rest before tomorrow's shorter walk towards Kyanjin Gompa.

We leave Langtang Village and continue through open grazing areas towards Kyanjin Gompa. Prayer wheels, mani walls and Buddhist monuments accompany the walk, with mountains becoming prominent as the valley broadens.

After arriving, check into the teahouse for two nights before the climb. The remaining time allows rest, a short village walk or a monastery visit when open. Keep the afternoon gentle while adjusting to the higher sleeping elevation, and prepare for tomorrow's acclimatisation outing above the village with your guide.

We stay another night at Kyanjin Gompa and take an acclimatisation walk. Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri are possible directions, with the route and turnaround chosen according to health, weather and the group's progress.

Clear conditions offer views across the Langtang mountains and nearby glaciers. The full Tserko Ri outing is longer and more demanding than Kyanjin Ri. Return to the teahouse afterwards, rest and discuss tomorrow's base camp approach and the equipment needed for climbing.

Leaving Kyanjin Gompa, we climb through open grazing ground and increasingly rocky terrain towards Yala Peak Base Camp. The route gains substantial sleeping height, so steady pacing and attention to how you feel remain important throughout the approach.

At camp, settle into the tent and work with the climbing guide on equipment checks and practical instruction. Practise using the supplied gear under supervision, then review the summit plan, weather, turnaround arrangements and preparations for an early start tomorrow.

We leave base camp early for the summit attempt. The route crosses rocky ground and may include snow or ice, with the guide choosing techniques and equipment for conditions.

Climb at a steady pace and follow the guide's instructions. Health, weather and progress determine whether continuing is appropriate. If the summit is reached in clear conditions, views extend towards Shishapangma, Langtang Lirung and neighbouring mountains.

After the attempt, descend carefully to base camp before continuing to Kyanjin Gompa. This is a long day, ending with a teahouse night at a lower elevation.

We leave Kyanjin Gompa and retrace the Langtang Valley through Langtang Village. Open grazing areas give way to wooded slopes as we descend alongside the river towards Lama Hotel.

This is another full walking day, with long descents after the climb. Take care on uneven stones and steps, using poles if helpful. The forest brings a change from the open terrain around base camp. At Lama Hotel, settle into the teahouse and rest before tomorrow's final stage towards Syabrubesi.

Our final trekking day follows the lower Langtang Valley towards Syabrubesi. Forest paths, bridges and riverside sections link the route back to the town where the approach to Yala Peak began.

The trail loses height overall, with shorter climbs along the way. Watch your footing on wet stones and steps, especially when tired after several mountain days. Warmer conditions and village activity accompany the lower route. On reaching Syabrubesi, check into the teahouse and organise your bags for tomorrow's return bus.

After breakfast, take the public bus from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu. The return journey passes river valleys, cultivated hillsides and towns before reaching the city and your hotel transfer.

A private taxi takes you from the bus station to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, rest or explore nearby streets. A Nepali farewell dinner is included for the evening. Confirm tomorrow's airport transfer and prepare for international departure.

Your twelve-day Yala Peak Climbing journey ends today. After breakfast, prepare for your onward travel. Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity for a final walk near the hotel before leaving Kathmandu.

Our representative accompanies you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure.