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This is a great opportunity to trek through one of Nepal's most beautiful places on your way to the climb. Langtang valley is beautiful, rugged, and one of our focus areas for relief. Yala peak doesn't require any previous experience but good fitness is a must.  

 

ITINERARY/Price estimate 

All Inclusive Package* ($1200.00US)

Day 01: Pick up from Airport and arrive at hotel in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 02: Orientation and shopping in Thamel for final supplies

Day 03: Drive to syafrubesi (1,420m/4,657ft,) 7-8 hours.

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,410m/ 7,904ft,) 6-7 hours.

Day 05: Trek to Langtang village (3,430m/11,250ft.) 6-7 hours.

Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gumba 3,870m/12,693ft. 4-5 hours.

Day 07: Acclimatization- Explore Kyangjin Ri 4,700m/15,416ft. 3-4 hours.

Day 08: Trek to Yala Base Camp (5,000m/16,400ft,) 6-7 hours.

Day 09: climb to Yala Peak 5700m/18,696ft. Back to Kyangjin Gumba. 7-8 hours.

Day 10:  Trek to Lama Hotel. 6-7 hours 

Day 11: Trek to Syafrubesi. 6-7 hours.

Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu. 6-7 hours.

Day 13: Leisure time in Kathmandu (Inclement weather cushion day) .

Day 14: Final Departure.

Necessary Gear

Technical Gear

  • Crampons

  • 60 cm Ice Axe (ex: Petzl Sum Tec)

  • UIAA approved climbing helmet

  • Ascender

  • Descender (Ex: ATC)

  • Alpine Boot for 5500 Meters

  • Climbing Harness

  • 7mm accessory climbing cord (15 feet)

  • Snow Gaiters

  • Trekking poles

  • Locking carabiners (4)

  • Non locking carabiners (4)

 

Personal Gear

  • Passport

  • 3 Photo copies of passport

  • Backpack 30-35L

  • 35-45 Liter duffel

  • 1 liter water bottle (X2)

  • Sleeping bag (-20'F)

  • Sleeping pad

  • Sunscreen

  • Sun Hat

  • Warm fleece or wool hat

  • Sun glasses for glaciers and snow (tinted class 3 or 4)

  • Lip cream or chapstick with SPF

  • Buff or bandana

  • Down jacket

  • Rain shell

  • Fleece jacket

  • Long sleeve insulating layer (2)

  • Long undershirt

  • Wicking short sleeve shirt

  • Down mitts (Ex: OR Camp 3 mitts)

  • Fleece Gloves

  • Leather gloves for climbing to camp II

  • Light weight gloves

  • Shell pants

  • Down pants (or full down suit)

  • Fleece pants

  • Trekking pants (2)

  • Long underpants

  • Trekking shorts (optional)

  • Wool trekking weight socks (3)

  • Wool mountaineering weight socks (1)

  • Trekking boots

  • Camp shoes