Yala Peak Climbing is a 10-day guided trek and climb from Kathmandu, priced from $899 to $1,190 per person. You walk up the Langtang Valley from Syabrubesi (1,460m) to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m). From there you sleep at Yala Peak Base Camp (4,800m) and climb to the 5,520m summit. It is a non-technical climb, but strenuous at altitude.
Summit day starts around 4am, with crampons on from the snow line. The top is steep snow and rock, and on a clear morning Langtang Lirung (7,234m) and Shishapangma in Tibet are in view.
You get two nights at Kyanjin Gompa and a climb to Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) before the summit push. Read our altitude sickness guide and difficulty guide before you train.
We are a Kathmandu-based trekking company, registered since 2018. Your licensed climbing guide, climbing gear and permits are included. See the full cost breakdown, or message us on WhatsApp with your travel month.
| Item | Information |
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| Trip Name | Yala Peak Climbing |
| Duration | 9 Nights / 10 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) |
| Maximum Altitude | 5,520m — Yala Peak summit |
| Highest Overnight | 4,800m — Yala Peak Base Camp |
| Major Highlights | Yala Peak summit, Kyanjin Gompa, Kyanjin Ri, Langtang Lirung |
| Trek Difficulty | Strenuous — non-technical snow climb |
| Trek Start / End Point | Syabrubesi / Syabrubesi (122km from Kathmandu) |
| Best Season | Spring (March–May) and Autumn (October–November) |
| Low Season | Winter — very cold, more snow |
| Avoid | Monsoon — June, July, August |
| Accommodation | Teahouses, plus one night in tents at Base Camp |
| Meals Included | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (all trekking days) |
| Permits | Langtang National Park permit (required), TIMS card (included), no NMA climbing fee |
| Climbing Equipment | Crampons, ice axe, harness, fixed ropes |
| Region | Langtang National Park, Nepal |
Kathmandu → Syabrubesi → Lama Hotel → Langtang Village → Kyanjin Gompa → Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) → Yala Peak Base Camp (4,800m) → Yala Peak Summit (5,520m) → Kyanjin Gompa → Lama Hotel → Syabrubesi → Kathmandu
Yala Peak Climbing starts as the Langtang Valley Trek and ends on a 5,520m summit. You drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, walk up the valley through oak forest and yak pastures, and spend two nights at Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m). From there the route leaves the main trail for Yala Peak Base Camp (4,800m) and the climb.
The climb itself is snow and rock, done with crampons, an ice axe and a fixed rope where the guide decides one is needed. You do not need previous climbing experience. Your climbing guide runs a training session at Base Camp the afternoon before the summit, and we include the climbing gear. Yala Peak has no NMA climbing fee, so the only permits are the national park permit and the TIMS card.
Compared with our Island Peak Climbing, it is lower, shorter and simpler. Island Peak reaches 6,189m, takes 15 days and needs flights to Lukla. Yala Peak takes 10 days by road and starts from $899. If you want to test yourself above 5,000m before a bigger peak, read our Yala Peak vs Island Peak guide.
This is a strenuous trip, harder than the Langtang Valley Trek. Summit day starts around 4am and runs 10–12 hours, climbing from Base Camp to 5,520m and then dropping about 1,650m back to Kyanjin Gompa. The upper slopes are steep snow and rock, so you need to be steady in crampons. Your guide will turn the group around if the weather or your health calls for it. The night at Base Camp (4,800m) is cold. Train with long hill days carrying a loaded pack, and add stair or step work for the descent.
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Altitude: 1,460m | Drive: 7–8 hrs | Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Syabrubesi
The road runs north from Kathmandu through Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche, where your guide shows the permits at the park checkpoint. In Syabrubesi your climbing guide checks your boots, clothing and the gear you will use on the mountain, so anything missing can be sorted early. If the road to Syabrubesi is closed, we drive to Thulo Syabru instead, and the trail joins the main route at Bamboo before Lama Hotel.
Altitude: 2,470m | Trek: 6–7 hrs | Ascent: +1,010m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Lama Hotel
The steepest walking day before the climb. The trail crosses the Langtang Khola and climbs through oak and rhododendron forest, with few flat stretches. Keep a slow, steady pace and drink often. Lama Hotel is a small group of teahouses beside the river.
Altitude: 3,430m | Trek: 5–6 hrs | Ascent: +960m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Langtang Village
Above Ghoda Tabela the forest thins and the valley opens, with Langtang Lirung (7,234m) ahead. Langtang Village was buried by an avalanche set off by the April 2015 earthquake and has since been rebuilt. Mild headaches are common at this height, so keep the afternoon easy.
Altitude: 3,870m | Trek: 3–4 hrs | Ascent: +440m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Kyanjin Gompa
A short walk through yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa, with its small monastery and yak-cheese factory. This is your base for the next few days. Rest in the afternoon, and take a short walk above the village before coming back down to sleep.
Altitude: 3,870m overnight / up to 4,773m hike | Hike: 4–5 hrs | Ascent: +903m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Kyanjin Gompa
You climb the steep hill above Kyanjin Gompa to Kyanjin Ri, then come back down to sleep. This day helps your body adjust before Base Camp and gives your guide a clear view of how you handle the height. Go slowly, drink plenty and be back by early afternoon. Kyanjin Ri has a lower viewpoint at about 4,400m and the main top at 4,773m; we aim for the main top.
Altitude: 4,800m | Trek: 4–5 hrs | Ascent: +930m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Tented camp, Yala Peak Base Camp
The trail leaves the main valley and climbs to the tented camp below Yala Peak. In the afternoon your climbing guide runs the training: fitting crampons, walking on snow, using the ice axe and clipping into the fixed rope. You also go through the summit plan and the turn-around time. Eat well and sleep early.
Altitude: 5,520m summit / 3,870m overnight | Climb: 10–12 hrs | Ascent: +720m | Descent: −1,650m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Kyanjin Gompa
You leave camp around 4am by headlamp. Crampons go on at the snow line. The final slopes are steep snow and rock, with a fixed rope where your guide decides one is needed. On a clear morning Langtang Lirung and Shishapangma, across the border in Tibet, are in view from the top. After the summit you return to Base Camp, pack up and walk down to Kyanjin Gompa for the night. Your guide will turn the group around if the weather or anyone’s health makes it unsafe to continue.
Altitude: 2,470m | Trek: 6–7 hrs | Descent: −1,400m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Lama Hotel
A long walk back down the whole valley, the day after the summit. Breathing gets easier with every hour, and the forest closes in again below Ghoda Tabela. Use trekking poles to save your knees.
Altitude: 1,460m | Trek: 5–6 hrs | Descent: −1,010m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Syabrubesi
The trail follows the Day 2 route back down through the forest to Syabrubesi. It is quicker going down, but the steep sections still need care. This is the last evening with your guide and porters, so set aside their tips tonight.
Altitude: 1,400m | Drive: 7–8 hrs | Meals: Breakfast | Stay: Not included (trip ends in Kathmandu)
An early start for the drive back through Dhunche and Trishuli, arriving in Kathmandu in the evening. The trip ends when you reach Kathmandu. Book your Kathmandu hotel for that night in advance, and we can suggest options.
Yala Peak Climbing is our 10-day guided trek and climb from Kathmandu to the 5,520m summit of Yala Peak in the Langtang region. You walk up the Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa, acclimatise, spend a night at Base Camp (4,800m) and climb on Day 7. The whole trip runs by road, with no flights.
Yala Peak is 5,520m. Some older sources give slightly different heights, but 5,520m is the figure most current sources use. Your highest night is at Base Camp, 4,800m.
Yala Peak is on the Nepal Mountaineering Association list of trekking peaks, but it has no climbing fee. We handle any paperwork for you, so there is nothing extra to pay. Full details: Yala Peak Climbing permits guide.
You need the Langtang National Park Entry Permit, NPR 3,000 for foreign nationals or NPR 1,500 for SAARC nationals. We also include the TIMS card. Both are in our package price.
It is strenuous but non-technical. You climb snow and rock with crampons and an ice axe, using a fixed rope where your guide decides one is needed. The hardest part is the 10–12 hour summit day at altitude. Full breakdown: Yala Peak Climbing difficulty guide.
No. Your climbing guide trains you at Base Camp the afternoon before the summit, covering crampons, the ice axe and the fixed rope. You do need good fitness, and it helps if you have trekked above 4,000m before. See: Yala Peak Climbing for beginners.
Base Camp sits at 4,800m below the peak. It is a tented camp with sleeping, dining and toilet tents, used for one night before the summit. It is the coldest night of the trip, so bring a warm sleeping bag.
Our package costs $1,190 for a solo climber, $1,059 each for 2–4 people, $979 for 5–7 and $899 for 8–12. That covers your climbing guide, climbing gear, permits, trek meals, teahouses, Base Camp tents, transport from Kathmandu and the airport transfer. Porters come with group departures. Full budget: Yala Peak Climbing cost guide.
We include crampons, an ice axe, a harness and fixed ropes, plus trekking poles. You bring your own clothing, a sleeping bag for sub-zero nights and boots that fit crampons, and all three can be rented in Kathmandu. What to pack: Yala Peak packing list.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) give the most stable weather for the summit. Winter is very cold, with more snow on the route, and we avoid the June to August monsoon. Month by month: best time for Yala Peak Climbing.
Yes, on group departures. One porter carries for every two trekkers, 15kg in total. Solo climbers can add a porter at extra cost.
Both follow the same trail to Kyanjin Gompa. The Langtang Valley Trek takes 8 days and turns around there, with an optional climb to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri. Yala Peak Climbing adds a night at Base Camp and the 5,520m summit, for 10 days in total.
Yes. Your policy must cover climbing to 5,520m and helicopter evacuation. Many standard travel policies stop at a lower altitude, so check the small print. We confirm your cover before we confirm your booking.
One. A licensed climbing guide leads you for the whole trip, from Kathmandu to the summit and back. Groups of 8 to 12 also get an assistant guide.
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