Marron Treks Yala Peak adventure trip begins with the 8 hours’ drive to Syabrubesi. In the beginning, we trek through sub-tropical jungle and then the dense forest with oak trees, birch and pine before the valley opens out into the alpine meadows and yak pasture. These high meadows are carpeted by rich variety of alpine flowers such as gentials, violets, edelweiss and primulas in the spring. The Langtang forest is also known for its wildlife such as red pandas, Himalayan black bear, and wild board and langur monkeys.
We trek up to the valley Kyangjin and enjoy the superb vistas of mountains. An acclimatization day at Kyangjin gives us the opportunity to hike up to the top of the Tsergo Ri (4884m), which is the highest point on a broad flat plateau. The views from here are as spectacular as anywhere in the Himalayan region. The panoramic view of the snow capped Langtang Lirung, Pemthang Ri, Langshisha Ri, Dorje Lakpa, and Kangchenpo peaks. From Kyangjin, we move further up the valley to Yala Base Camp, and the very next day, we make it to the top of the Yala Peak (5732m). The ascent to Yala peak is one of the shortest periods climbing in Nepal.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m)
[Overnight at hotel on BB basis]
Day 02 : Kathmandu city sightseeing (1400m)
[Overnight at hotel on BB basis]
Day 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1462m/8 hours)
[Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 04 : Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2500m/5 hours)
[Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 05 : Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3430m/5 hours)
[Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 06 : Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa (3870m/4 hours)
[Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 07 : Acclimatization day at Kyangjin Gompa
[Hike to the Tsergo Ri (4984m ) and back to Kyangjin Gompa. 6-7 hours of total trek/Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 08 : Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Yala Peak Base Camp (4400m/5 hours)
[Overnight at tented camp/ B, L, D included]
Day 09 : Trek from Yala Peak Base Camp to the summit of Yala Peak (5732 m) and back to Kyangjin Gompa (Total trekking hours / 8-9 hrs)
[Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 10 : Extra day at Kyangjin Gompa for unforeseen weather conditions
[In case if things don’t go as planned on day 09 and the ascent is circumvented by bad weather conditions, we will be summiting the peak on day 10. Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 11 : Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2500m/ 5.5 hours)
[Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 12 : Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1462m/ 5 hours)
[Overnight at Teahouse on B, L, D basis]
Day 13 : Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (1400m/ 8 hours)
[Overnight at hotel on BB basis]
Day 14 : Free day in Kathmandu
[Overnight at hotel on BB basis]
Day 15 : Final departure
The itinerary prescribed above is the standard template of the trip plan offered by Marron Treks which can be readily customized to match the guests’ preferences. However, the guests are expected to understand that the execution of the trip plan might be circumvented by an array of uncontrollable factors like bad weather, political turmoil, strikes, blockades and other unforeseen contingencies. Under such abnormal circumstances, the trip plans might undergo slight or sharp alterations, taking into consideration, the best interest of the clients. Wherever the changes are made, Marron Treks cannot be held responsible for the consequences. Nevertheless, we shall endeavor our level best to make sure that the trip is carried out with respect to the original trip specifics.
The detailed itinerary for this package can be provided on request.
Accommodation
We opt you accommodate in 3 star or 5 star hotels like Hotel Royal Singhi (3 star), Hotel Manaslu (3 star), Radisson (5 star), Yak & Yeti (5 star) or similar throughout your stay in Kathmandu City.
During the trek, you will be accommodated in a Tea House/ Lodge/Trekking Inn or tented camps, depending upon the kind of trek and the trekking region. Most of the lodges and teahouses cater good services and are equipped with modern amenities. We will endeavor to provide you the best accommodation available along the route so that you get a good night’s rest in a hygienic milieu.
Meals
We never compromise with the quality of food and the health of the trekkers as well as the crew members. Generally, we opt for the fresh and nutritional local community food available in the Langtang Region You could make your delicious pick from an array of traditional food. This way, you could not only get the real sense of the local culture and life patterns but also contribute to promoting the locally available resources of organic food and beverages. Besides, a wide range of Continental, Chinese, Italian and Indian cuisines like Pizza, Spaghetti, French Fries, Soups, Breads, Masala Curry etc. are also available in the restaurants for your retreat.
Porter and Staff Care
When it comes to high altitude climbing, porters and staff members make up a pivot. Marron Treks ensures that all the porters, climbers and staff members going to high altitude conditions, are provided with adequate clothing and equipments.. They are the backbones to accomplish of the trek so we always supply high-altitude porters with crampons.
Best Months
September-December & March-May are considered to be the best months for Yala Peak Climbing.
Any Experience Required?
Climbing skill is required to summit Yala Peak.
Our Guides
Guides play a significant role during the trip. They are the ones who literally decipher the climbing codes for you so that you could actually connect with the nature, culture and people along the way. We have helpful and dedicated guides, who are fairly literate, multilingual speakers and are very well versed to the culture, life patterns and every single detail pertaining to the Langtang region. Thus, in the company of our professional Sherpa guides, your trek becomes not only entertaining, but also equally informative.
Travel Insurance
Before starting your journey with MarronTreks it is advised that you arrange your travel insurance before leaving your homeland. The main thing is to make sure your insurance covers you for both medical and evacuation costs. In some places it is not necessary but it would be better if you have the travel insurance with you all the time. That would make your trip safe and hassle free.
A typical day on a Camp trekking/Peak climbing
Your mornings during the camp trek kicks off with an affectionate smile and a rejuvenating cup of tea served by your Sherpa friend in the warmth and comfort of your tent. A bowl of hot water will be provided to you for the cleaning up. You can then anticipate some healthy breakfast, which generally comprises of porridge, bread and eggs. Our professionally trained kitchen staffs exactly know what tickles your taste buds! Health and hygiene will also be given top priority. If you are really fussy about what you eat, you can always carry your preferred instant foods. After that energizing breakfast, we just carry our small kit bag (our porters haul the rest of the gears) and the trek commences between 7:30 to 8:00 a.m., which continues for about 3 hours before we halt for lunch. The lunch time is generally of an hour or so. Fresh food items will be bought on the way from the teahouses wherever available. The post lunch trek usually lasts for about another 3 -4 hours and we arrive at our campsite by 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. The helpers will set up the tent and then you will be provided hot water to freshen up. Dinner will be served by 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. and it is recommended that you turn in early for the night, so that you can have enough sleep.
On the peak climbing day, your schedule is slightly different. Your crew will wake up around 1 am to make the preparations. Breakfast and pack lunch are readied early.. You should also wake up by 3 am and get ready. After breakfast, you set on for the journey to the summit. On reaching the summit you can pause for some photography and then get back to the camp with contentment. Everything will seem so special to you today, be it a food or your mattress in the tent; because you are devilishly hungry and tired, aren't you?
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TREKKING GEARS & EQUIPMENTS
Needless to say that kitting and stuffing yourself out for an expedition is almost a herculean task which keeps you mulling and often gets you overwhelmed. But at the mercy of the renting outlets sprouting in every visible corner in Kathmandu, preparing for a climb in Nepal these has actually gotten a lot easier. Most of the heavy and expensive items are easily available on rent, so you don’t actually have to travel Nepal with a cartload of gears. We have endeavored to formulate a categorical checklist that gives you a tentative idea regarding the gears and accessories mandatory for you during the expedition. This listing below simply serves as a guideline and you can always have your own checklist. It is always preferable to pack light and the key to this is to carry the gears and accessories that have multidimensional uses.
Helmet
Ice-Hammer
Crampons
Rope
Snow-Bar
Mountaineering Boots
Ice-Axe
Ski goggles (optional)
Climbing helmet (optional)
Water-proof (breathable fabric) jacket, Poncho or Umbrella
Hard shell pants (breathable fabric- 1 set), preferably that zips from top and bottom which can be worn over boots without getting undressed, in case of abrupt weather changes
Fleece windcheater jacket
Down jacket or a Down vest
T-shirts (2 – 3) and Long-sleeved shirts with collars ( 2- 3 pairs)
Nylon (cotton ought to be strictly avoided) hiking shorts ( 2- 3 pairs)
Hiking trousers- one that is detachable from the knees so that the it can be folded up as shorts ( 2- 3 pairs)
Thermal underwear as well as synthetic underwear (3 -4 each – avoid cotton)
Synthetic sport brassieres for women (2 pairs- avoid cotton)
Sun hat/cap
Woolen hat or Balaclava
Sunglasses/Goggles (preferably the one with 100% UV protection)
Liner, Synthetic or Thin wool gloves (1 -2 pair)
Warm gloves (designed to the shield the sub-zero temperatures)- 1 pair
Trekking boots (1 pair) and spare laces
Running shoes, Sandals or Thongs (flip-flops)- 1 pair each
Hiking gaiters (1 pair) to do away the rocks, dusts and moist feet
Liner socks- preferably synthetic (3 – 4 pairs)
Heavy or wool blend socks (3 – 4 pairs)
Backpack/Rucksack
Duffle bag (will be provided by Marron Treks as a complimentary gear and you needn't return it )
Pack cover (to protect your gears from getting wet)
Day sack/Nylon stuff sack
Sleeping Bag/ Silk liner (will be provided by Marron Treks but should be returned after the trip)
Water bottle
Good head torch along with spare batteries and bulbs
Maps, compass and a guide book
Trekking poles
The items below could seem trivial, but if you don’t have them, you might just find yourself sticky and stinky, which isn’t actually good for you!
Toiletries
Quick-drying camp towel
Detergent powder/bar
Toilet paper
Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 20+) & Lip balm
Pocket knife
Sewing/Repair Kit (for tent & mattress)
Emergency kit including a whistle, waterproof match/lighter
Padlocks for bags and lodge rooms
Stuff sacks
Earplugs
Candlesticks
It is important that you can include the medicines prescribed by your doctor. Below is just the generic list of medications. We advice you to always consult your travel doctor as you might be resistant or allergic to some medicines
Anesthetics (Ibuprofen/Aspirin)
Broad spectrum antibiotics tablets
Metronidazole and Antacids (for diarrohea /indigestion)
Broad spectrum ointments (Neosporin/ Clotrimazole/Gentamicin)
Antiseptic liquids (Dettol/Savlon)
Assorted band-aids
Small gauge pad
Roll of adhesive tape
Iodine tablets
Nothing hard and fast about carrying the items in this list as they are not the basics. Yet, though not all, if you still manage to squeeze in some of these items on your carry, you will not regret as they might just come handy during the trek
Camera, memory card and battery charger
GPS unit Altimeters
Binoculars
Pee bottle for men (leak proof/wide mouth) & Pee funnel for women
Books and magazines
If you intend to pursue the adventure on any specific date, please contact us directly and let us know about your preferred schedule. We will endeavor our level best to make sure that the adventure commences on the set date.