Overview

Yala Peak is a easy trekking peaks and is known for beginner’s mountaineering trip. Yala Peak of height 5550 meter is located in Langtang mountain range. To start this magnificent 18 days trip of Yala peak with Gosainkunda Helambu, we drive to Syabrubesi and start walking as trail passes through less visited ethnic group settlement, lush forest and historic Buddhist settlement of Kyanjin Gompa. There is hike from Kyanjin Gompa to Tserko ri at 5000m. We trek to the Yala peak base camp situated at 4600m then climb the peak easy. From summit, you will have stunning views of Lantang Lirung (7246m), Lenpo Gang 7083m), Dorje Lakpa (6990m) and mighty Shishapangma (8027m) on the Tibetan side.
Then head to another prominent destination, Gosainkunda lake; watching the sun rising over multitude of glistening lakes of sacred hindu pilgrimage site. It is believed that this lake was created by Lord shiva. We cross Laurebina la pass of 4609m and trek down to beautiful village of Tarkegyang and Sermanthang before heading back to Kathmandu.

Highlights

Climbing Yala peak of 5550 meter height.
Marvelous Buddhist monastery sites.
Sunrise & mountain view Kyangjin Gompa.
Sacred hindu pilgrimage site of Gosainkunda lake at 4460m.
Explore rich Tibetan mix culture of Sherpa and Tamang people.
Walk through Rhododendron forest.
Route: Syabrubesi-Kyangjin Gompa-Yala Peak-Gosainkunda lake-Tarkye Gyang-Melamchi bazar

Day 1 :

Day 01- Arrival in Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal! Ramdung Expedition representative will meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel in Kathmandu. You can take a rest or if you are arriving earlier, can visit around the city. In the evening we will hold a briefing session regarding your trip and get to know your Nepali trekking companion. We’ll be happy to answer any question you may have. O/N Hotel.

Day 2 :

Day 02 – Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1550m): 7 Hrs

After morning breakfast we drive out along the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Enjoy the Himlayan views and mountainous lifestyle through the terraced fields and rustic villages. Take Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar before continuing further to Dhunche. From Dhunche, we descent down to Syabrubesi. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 3 :

Day 03 – Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel (2380m): 6hrs

This is our first day of trekking today. Follow the Langtang Khola or River. Pass through the dense forests. Cross several suspension bridges. We also pass by a Paira Lodge, Rimche The trail goes up and down but it's not that challenging. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 4 :

Day 04 – Lama hotel to Langtang (3430m): 6.5 hrs

After taking morning tea, we embark our second day of the journey. Our trail continues along dense forest of oak rhododendron, hamlock and maple. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung. Pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 5 :

Day 05 – Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m): 4-5 hrs

We get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures. Also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. The prayers written on the mani wall is supposed to be blown away by the wind. Cross several of the wooden bridges. Since, we are really getting into the high altitudes, you might start feeling the thin air. Gompa. Kanjin Gompa is surrounded by the Himalayas all around. You can take a walk around Kanjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 6 :

Day 06 – Acclimatization at Kyanjin Gompa

We acclimatize near to kyanjin Gimpa. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 7 :

Day 07 – Kyanjin Gompa to Yala Peak Base Camp (4600m): 6hrs

To reach Yala Base Camp you trek along the rocky glacier trail. During this trek you are accompanied by the views of Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri, Yala peak and others. Camping (BLD).

Day 8 :

Day 08 – Summit Yala peak (5500m) and back to Base Camp: 8-9hrs

Today you’ll start early morning with our climbing sherpa. You will be reaching summit at around 6 of morning. From the summit of Yala peak, you will be stunned by the panoramic views of Shishapangma, Dorje Lakpa, Ganchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri, Langtang Lirung and many Tibetan mountains. Camping (BLD).

Day 9 :

Day 09 – Contingency Day

Day 10 :

Day 10 – Yala Base camp to Langtang: 7 hrs

After breakfast, proceed to Langtang. Since, its mostly downhill, it is 6/7 hours walk. The trail goes all the way downhill through forest following the river. Pass through the ethnic Tamang settlements who follow religious and cultural practices similar to the Tibetans. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 11 :

Day 11 – Langtang to Thulo Syabru: 6 hrs

It takes about 6 hours. Your trek descends gently to Rimche through bamboo then ascends to the landslide area then reach to Ghopche Khola and descends gradually alongside the ridge on Syabru’s Main street. In route you could see red pandas, wild monkeys and bear if you are lucky. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 12 :

Day 12- Thulo Syabru to Gosainkunda (4380m): 7-8hrs

Today you trek from Thulo Syabru to Gosainkuna lake for almost 7 hours. We walk along the view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountain and oak, Hemlock, firs forests. Gosainkunda lake is of religious and cultural significance in hindu religion and is most visited pilgrimage site in Nepal. Lake is surrounded by mountains all the side. Every year in occasion of Janai Purnima in August, hundreds of pilgrims visit this lake for holy bath. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 13 :

Day 13 – Gosainkund to Tharepati (3600m): 7-8 hrs

we walk by lake’s shore before climbing upward to Laurebina pass of 4610m. The famous Helambu region begins after the pass which is also entrance to Melamchi valley. We way is rough and crosses moraine. We pass through Surajkunda, ghopte and forest before reaching our today destination Tharepani. O/N teahouse (BLD).

Day 14 :

Day 14 – Tharepani to Melamchi gaon (2560m): 6.5 hrs

Morning breakfast fuels us for long trekking. We start downhill walk through forest of Rhododendron. We then cross river and enter forest area then descend to melamchi river and climbing for some time brings to Melamchi gaon. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 15 :

Day 15 – Melamchi gaon to Tarkye Gyang (2590m): 5-7 Hrs

Today we enter to Helambu region which is cultural destination. You enjoy Sherpa culture over here and visit in sight villages and monasteries. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 16 :

Day 16 – Tarkye gyang to Sermanthang (2610m): 4 hrs

Since, we do not gain altitude that much today, it's going to be comparatively easy walk today. We forests, streams, and waterfalls. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the Sherpa village of Gangyul. From Gangyul, we arrive at Sermathang. Discover the village. There is also a Buddhist monastery at the highest point of the village. O/N Lodge (BLD).

Day 17 :

Day 17 – Sermanthang to Melamchi Pul Bazar: 3.5 hrs; Drive to Kathmandu: 2 hrs

On our final day of the trek, we walk down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar. The village is mostly inhabited by the Sherpa, but there are also people of other ethnicities. From the Bazaar, we return to Kathmandu catching up bus/jeep. You can spend time resting/buying souvenirs back to home. In the evening, we will host farewell dinner in traditional restaurant with cultural dance performances in celebration of your amazing trip. O/N Hotel (BLD).

Day 18 :

Day 18 – Trip ends, Farewell and Departure

The journey in the mountains of Nepal comes to an end today ! At last approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight, a representative from Ramdung Expedition will drop you to the airport. (B).