Yala Peak

Considerably easier and non-technical trekking peak, Yala, offers a chance to experience the unique tradition of the mountain people and a thrill of adventure trekking and peak climbing.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Safe introductory peak for novice mountaineers
• Stunning views of mountains including Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Ganjala Range
• Amazing trek through the langtang valley
• Explore ethnic Tamang and Tibetan like culture and tradition
• Observing cheese factory in Kyanjin Ri
• Kyanjin Gumba- Oldest Buddhist temple of the Langtang region

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Drive to Syabrubesi
4. Day 4Trek to Rimche via Khangjim and Sherpagaon
5. Day 5Trek to Mundu
6. Day 6Trek to Kyanjin Gompa
7. Day 7Rest day
8. Day 8Trek to Yak Kharka
9. Day 9Trek to Yala Base Camp
10. Day 10Summit Yala Peak and back to Yak Kharka
11. Day 11Trek back to Kyanjin Gompa
12. Day 12Trek back to Rimche
13. Day 13Trek to Syabrubesi via Sherpagaon and Khangjim
14. Day 14Drive back to Kathmandu
15. Day 15Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

16. Day 16Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Tibet (China)

Rasuwa
District

Langtang National Park

Langtang Lirung7,227 m

Ganchenpo6,300 m

Dragmarpo Ri6,200 m

Tembalthang5,712 m

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–2, 14–16 · 1,400 m

2SyabrubesiDays 3, 13 · 1,460 m

3RimcheDays 4, 12 · 2,400 m

4MunduDay 5 · 3,450 m

5Kyanjin GompaDays 6–7, 11 · 3,730 m

6Yak KharkaDays 8, 10

7 · 8Yala Base CampDay 9 · 4,900 mYala PeakDay 10 · 5,520 m

10 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 14–16 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2SyabrubesiDays 3, 13 · 1,460 m
3. 3RimcheDays 4, 12 · 2,400 m
4. 4MunduDay 5 · 3,450 m
5. 5Kyanjin GompaDays 6–7, 11 · 3,730 m
6. 6Yak KharkaDays 8, 10
7. 7Yala Base CampDay 9 · 4,900 m
8. 8Yala PeakDay 10 · 5,520 m

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Camps are placed approximately. Where the trip comes back the same way, the line is drawn once. Places very close together share one numbered circle. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.