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Langtang and Helambu, Nepal / Peak climbing

Yala Peak and Naya Kanga

Link two Langtang climbing objectives with the Gosaikunda lakes and a return through Helambu.

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Yala Peak viewed from the southwest
Yala Peak viewed from the southwest.
Duration
21 daysOutline programme
Highest summit objective
5,844 mRoute objective
Season
Spring / AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Technical peak climbingPeak climbing

A closer look at the journey.

The Langtang valley provides the approach to Yala Peak and the more demanding Naya Kanga. From Kyanjin, the programme moves into high camps before returning down-valley. The journey then changes direction towards Sing Gompa, Gosaikunda and the Helambu hills, making this a varied mountain circuit with optional climbing objectives.

The programme combines an approach trek with time for climbing preparation and a summit attempt. Snow, glacier conditions and weather can change the route and daily plan. Tell us about your mountain experience before booking so that we can agree the equipment, guiding and preparation needed for this particular climb.

  • Two climbing objectives above Langtang
  • Kyanjin and the upper valley
  • Gosaikunda lakes and Helambu return

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-3Kathmandu to the Langtang trail

Drive to Dhunche and trek through Syabru towards Lama Hotel.

Day 4-6Langtang and Kyanjin

Continue up-valley to Kyanjin and include an acclimatization day.

Day 7-9Yala climbing programme

Move to the Yala area, prepare equipment and attempt the peak when conditions allow.

Day 10-12Naya Kanga programme

Move to the Naya Kanga base and use the climbing window for the agreed objective.

Day 13-14Return towards Syabru

Descend through the Langtang valley via Lama Hotel.

Day 15-17Sing Gompa and Gosaikunda

Climb towards the lakes, then cross the high route to Gopte when conditions permit.

Day 18-20Helambu villages

Continue through Mangan Kharka and Gulphu Bhanjyang to Chisopani.

Day 21Return to Kathmandu

Finish the trek and return to Kathmandu.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Strong multi-day mountain fitness is needed. Naya Kanga requires confident crampon and rope skills on exposed snow terrain, beyond the easier Yala approach.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Strong multi-day mountain fitness is needed. Naya Kanga requires confident crampon and rope skills on exposed snow terrain, beyond the easier Yala approach. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

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