Ama Yangri Trek - 3 Days

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Ama Yangri Trek
Quick Overview
Duration3 Days
Trip GradeModerate
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude3,771m / 12,372ft
Group Size2-20
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking
Best TimeFeb, Mar, April, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec

The three-day Ama Yangri Trek offers a perfect mix of culture, adventure, and breathtaking scenery. Beginning from Kathmandu, the trail leads you through dense forests, charming villages, and rewarding viewpoints that showcase sweeping panoramas of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges.

What Makes This Trek Unforgettable

  • Enjoy panoramic vistas of the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and surrounding snow-capped peaks.
  • Explore traditional Tamang and Gurung villages, learning about local customs, festivals, and lifestyles.
  • Trek through dense rhododendron and pine forests, terraced fields, and peaceful riversides.
  • Experience local hospitality in cozy lodges and family-run guesthouses.
  • Chance to spot birds and Himalayan wildlife, making the trek a nature-lover’s delight.
  • Perfect for travellers seeking a compact 2–3 day adventure near Kathmandu.

3-Day Ama Yangri Trek Overview

The 3-Day Ama Yangri Trek is an ideal escape for those looking to explore offbeat trails from Kathmandu, spanning the scenic Langtang and Helambu regions of Nepal. The trek leads to Ama Yangri, a sacred mountain standing at 3,771 metres, which the local Tamang people call the “Mother of the Yangri.” Among the Hyolmo community, Ama Yangri is considered a protective deity, believed to safeguard the villages in both Langtang and Helambu regions from harm.

Trekkers are rewarded with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, serene highland valleys, and vibrant rhododendron forests. Along the way, travellers are warmly welcomed by smiling Tamang and Sherpa communities, adding a rich cultural experience to the journey. The trek also passes through traditional settlements and terraced farmlands in the Helambu region, providing a glimpse into the daily life, customs, and hospitality of these Himalayan communities.

Ama Yangri is one of the least visited and rarely climbed sacred mountains, offering unparalleled panoramas of the Annapurna, Manaslu, Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal, Langtang Lirung, Ama Yangri, and Ganesh Himal ranges. Sunrise and sunset views from the trail add a magical touch, making every step of this adventure unforgettable.

For wildlife enthusiasts, the trek passes through Langtang National Park and the forests of Helambu, home to unique species like the Red Panda, Himalayan Tahr, and a variety of Himalayan birds, adding an extra layer of excitement for nature lovers. The combination of spectacular mountain scenery, cultural encounters, and wildlife sightings makes the Ama Yangri Trek a truly remarkable Himalayan experience across both the Langtang and Helambu regions.

Before You Arrive

For a smooth and stress-free start, we highly recommend arriving in Kathmandu by 4 PM the day before we leave. This gives you enough time for a final gear check, a trip briefing with your guide, and to make sure you have everything you need before heading to the trek. 

Online Briefing

This is like our first coffee before the trip, but online!  This online meeting is our chance to show you everything that will happen on the trip.  We'll discuss what to bring and what each day will be like and answer any questions.  After you book, we'll send you an email with a couple of times when we can talk. We'll set up the meeting after the booking process is completed. Also, our trek itinerary does not include your hotel stay in Kathmandu. During the online meeting, please share your preferences, budget, and the standard of the hotel you would like to stay at in Kathmandu. We will arrange it for you accordingly. 

Your Trek, Your Way

Experience the Himalayas on your terms. We create personal, intimate treks for groups of two or more. Whether you select our Budget, Standard, or Luxury package, your adventure will be exclusively for you and your companions, ensuring a comfortable and personal journey from start to finish.

Kathmandu Accommodation

Your hotel in Kathmandu is not included in the trek package. During the online briefing before your trek, we will ask about your preferences and budget — whether you want a simple guesthouse or a five-star hotel — and help you arrange it. Your trek package begins when you leave Kathmandu for the mountains.

Compare Our Three Packages

  Budget Standard Luxury
Price from USD 150 USD 350 USD 1,000
Meals Choose your own (approx. USD 15-25/day) 3 meals + tea + fruits + 2L water daily All meals + all drinks anytime (except alcohol)
Room Shared teahouse Private twin w/ bathroom Private deluxe w/ bed heater
Porter Not included 1 per 2 trekkers 1 per trekker (carry nothing)
Guide 1 guide, assistant at 8+ 1 guide per 6, assistant at 6+ 1 guide per 2 trekkers
Transport Local vehicle Private tourist vehicle Luxury private vehicle
SIM data SIM only Limited data Unlimited data
Best for Backpackers and independent travellers Comfort trekkers, couples, families Premium experience seekers

Himalayas for Every Budget — same expert guides, same safety, three comfort levels.

Your Trek, Our Family

Shreejan Simkhada doesn’t just run a trekking company — he comes from three generations of Himalayan expertise. His grandfather arranged expeditions in the 1960s. His father served at the Nepal Tourism Board. Shreejan personally designs every itinerary and hand-picks the guide for your group.

Your guide will be one of our TAAN-certified professionals — qualified mountaineering experts, all with years of Himalayan experience. Shreejan briefs every guide personally before your trek begins.

Need anything? WhatsApp Shreejan directly: +977 9810351300.

Why Trekkers Trust Us

  • 196 TripAdvisor Reviews — 4.9 out of 5 stars, TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2024
  • 107 Google Reviews — 4.9 out of 5 stars
  • TAAN Certified — Member #1586, Government Reg: 147653/072/073
  • Secure 10% Deposit — pay just $65 to reserve, via Himalayan Bank
  • Himalayas for Every Budget — breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trek
  • Three Generations — family guiding in the Himalayas since the 1960s

Solo Trekkers Welcome

Most of our trekkers join solo — you will be part of a small group of like-minded adventurers from around the world. Our groups are kept small (2-20 people) so you get a personal experience, not a conveyor belt. Many of our solo trekkers tell us the group becomes like a second family by day three.

You also have the option to book the trek privately for yourself. If you choose to make it a public group, we will list your dates as fixed departures on our website so other solo travellers can join you.

Difficulty: Challenging (4.5/5)

Crosses the Ama Yangri peak at 3,771m. You will walk 5-8 hours per day through remote restricted areas. Good fitness required. Restricted area permit means fewer trekkers — a true wilderness experience.

Trek With a Purpose — Changing the World, One Step at a Time

A portion of every booking supports the Nagarjun Learning Center, founded by our family in 2019. Today, 70 children receive free education and hot meals daily at our flagship centre in Saldum Village, Dhading District. We have also provided free medical care to 600+ people and reached 275+ women through empowerment programmes. The centre is verified and listed on the UN Partner Portal.

When you trek with us, you are not just climbing mountains — you are building futures. Trek With a Purpose.

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Interactive Route Map

Explore the complete route on our interactive map. Zoom in to see trail details, camp locations, and key landmarks along the way.

Short Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu (1400 m/4593 ft) to Tarkeghyang (2600 m/8530 ft), with a total elevation change of 1200m – 3937ft.
Max Altitude: (2600 m/8530 ft)
Day 02: Hike from Tarkeghyang to ama yangri peak(3,771m / 12,372 ft) and then back to tarkeghyang (2,600 m / 8,530 ft), usually around 5 to 6 hours with a total elevation change  of 1,171 m / 3,842 ft.
Max Altitude: 3,771 m/12,372 ft
Day 03: Drive from Tarkeghyang (2600 m/8530 ft) to Kathmandu (1400 m/4593 ft), with a total elevation change of 1200m – 3937ft.
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 01:

Your morning begins in the organized chaos of Kathmandu, where your driver is already waiting outside the hotel with a flask of sweet milk tea and a grin that says he knows the road ahead better than most. The drive north from the capital climbs steadily through the Sindhupalchok corridor, passing brick kilns and roadside stalls selling fresh mandarins before the tarmac narrows and the valley walls close in. Within two hours, the rice paddies give way to terraced fields of millet and barley, and the air through the open window shifts from dusty warmth to something cooler, sharper, and scented with pine resin.

By the time you reach Timbu village at roughly 2,000 metres, the Kathmandu haze is a memory. Your guide will gather the group here for a brief stretch and a plate of dal bhat at a local home—not a teahouse, but an actual family kitchen where the rice is served on brass plates and the lentil soup has been simmering since dawn. This is Hyolmo country, a cultural pocket of Tibetan Buddhist heritage that most visitors to Nepal never encounter. The Hyolmo people, sometimes called Helambu Sherpas, have inhabited these middle hills for centuries, and their stone-walled villages feel markedly different from the lowland towns you passed through an hour ago. Listen for the deep, resonant chanting that sometimes drifts from the monastery above the settlement — it is not a performance for tourists but part of daily spiritual practice.

The trek itself begins gently. A footpath threads through a forest of oak and rhododendron, climbing at a gradient that keeps your heart rate honest without ever becoming punishing. Your guide will point out medicinal plants along the trail—chiraito, a bitter herb the locals brew into a tea for fever, and wild timur, the Sichuan pepper that makes your lips tingle if you bite into a berry. Birdsong fills the canopy: the metallic whistle of a verditer flycatcher and the low coo of a hill pigeon somewhere out of sight. If you are new to Himalayan trekking, this opening stretch is the perfect introduction — enough altitude gain to feel like an achievement, with enough beauty along the way to make you forget you are working.

Tarkeghyang appears around a bend in the trail at 2,600 meters: a compact cluster of stone and timber houses arranged around one of the oldest monasteries in the Helambu region. The gompa here dates back several hundred years and houses murals that scholars have compared to those found in Mustang's hidden caves. Your lodge sits at the edge of the village, its dining room warmed by a wood-burning stove that crackles to life as the evening temperature drops. Dinner is a generous affair—dal bhat with seasonal greens, perhaps some pickled radish, and a pot of ginger-lemon tea that your guide insists is the best remedy for road-weary legs. As darkness falls, step outside. At this altitude, with no light pollution for kilometers, the Milky Way stretches overhead in a band so vivid it looks painted. Tomorrow you will climb toward one of the finest viewpoints in the central Himalaya — but tonight, the stars alone are worth the journey.

View the full interactive route map: Ama Yangri Trek — 3 Day Route Map

Kathmandu 2
Tarkrghyang
Max Altitude: (2600 m/8530 ft)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation: Tea House or Local lodgesDuration: 4 to 5 hoursDistance: 76 km/47 miles.Elevation: 2600 m/8530 ft
Day 02:

The alarm goes at five. It feels brutal, but your guide was clear at dinner: the summit of Ama Yangri rewards those who arrive before the clouds do, and by mid-morning the thermals rising from the valleys will draw moisture upward. So you pull on your warmest layer—a fleece mid-layer beneath a windproof shell is ideal—and step into the pre-dawn stillness of Tarkeghyang. The monastery bells have not yet rung. The only sound is your boots on frost-stiffened earth and the breathing of fellow trekkers falling into stride.

The trail climbs north through rhododendron forest that, in spring, transforms into corridors of crimson and pink so vivid they look artificial. Even outside blooming season, the forest holds a quiet magic: branches draped in pale-green lichen, the sweet decay of leaf litter underfoot, and occasional breaks in the canopy that frame a sliver of snow-capped peak above. Your guide will set a measured pace—the summit is roughly 1,170 meters above your starting point, spread over a trail that never becomes technical. What it demands is steady rhythm and patience, not scrambling or rope work. At around 3,200 meters, the trees thin, and you step onto an alpine meadow, the grass cropped short by yaks that graze here during summer. The air is noticeably thinner now. Sip water regularly and let your breathing settle.

The final approach to the summit ridge is where the trek becomes something altogether different. Prayer flags appear first — long strings of faded cotton snapping in the wind, each printed with mantras that Buddhists believe are carried skyward with every gust. These are not decoration but devotion, tied here by Hyolmo villagers who consider Ama Yangri a sacred peak. Your guide may tell you that local tradition holds the mountain as the resting place of a protective deity, and the flags are renewed each year during a pilgrimage that draws families from across Helambu. Stand among them, feel the wind pull at the fabric, and you begin to understand why the Hyolmo people speak of this summit with reverence.

Then you look up, and the Himalayas open before you in a panorama that stretches from the Langtang range to the west—Langtang Lirung's ice-fluted face catching the early sun—across to the jagged teeth of Ganesh Himal in the northwest, and on exceptionally clear mornings, the unmistakable dark pyramid of Everest floats above the eastern horizon. At 3,771 meters, you are standing higher than any point in the Alps outside Mont Blanc, yet you reached here without a single technical move. That is the quiet genius of Ama Yangri: a summit that delivers a mountaineer's reward for a trekker's effort. Photograph the peaks, but also photograph the prayer flags, the yak pastures below, and the tiny thread of trail you climbed.

The descent retraces your steps and moves faster — roughly two to three hours back to Tarkeghyang, where a hot lunch and an even hotter shower await. The afternoon is yours. Wander the village, visit the monastery if the caretaker is around, or simply sit on the lodge terrace with a cup of tea and watch the clouds roll in below you. Tonight's dinner will taste extraordinary—altitude and effort are the best seasoning.

Ama Yangri
Ama Yangri 1
Max Altitude: 3,771 m/12,372 ftMeals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation: Tea House or Local lodgesDuration: 5 to 6 hoursElevation: 1,171 m/3,842 ft.
Day 03:

There is no rush this morning. After yesterday's summit effort, the schedule is deliberately relaxed, and your guide will encourage you to sleep until your body wakes naturally. Breakfast at the lodge is a communal, unhurried affair—Tibetan bread fried golden in a cast-iron pan, a bowl of porridge sweetened with honey from a hive kept behind the kitchen, and as much tea as you can drink. This is the rhythm of teahouse life in the Himalaya: meals shared at a single long table, conversation drifting between languages, the stove ticking as it cools. Savor it. By this evening you will be back in Kathmandu, and mornings there move at a very different speed.

Before you leave Tarkeghyang, take one last walk through the village. The morning light at 2,600 meters has a clarity that flattens shadows and makes every detail sharp—the carved window frames on the older houses, the neat stacks of firewood under eaves, and the mani stones engraved with prayers that line the path to the monastery. Your guide may point out the community school, built with funds from the Hyolmo diaspora in Kathmandu, where children study in both Nepali and their ancestral Hyolmo language. It is a reminder that these villages are not museum exhibits but living communities navigating the same tensions between tradition and modernity that shape communities everywhere. If you have followed local etiquette during your stay—removing shoes before entering homes, accepting tea with both hands, greeting elders with a respectful namaste—you will likely receive a warmth of farewell that feels genuine rather than transactional.

The drive back to Kathmandu reverses your outward journey but feels different. You are descending now, watching the landscape shift from alpine scrub back through broadleaf forest and into the subtropical bustle of the Kathmandu Valley floor. Your driver will stop at a viewpoint above the valley if conditions are clear, and from here you can trace the silhouette of the peaks you stood beneath yesterday. The road improves as you approach the capital, and the familiar sounds of horns, temple bells, and motorcycle engines gradually replace birdsong.

Back at your hotel in Kathmandu, your guide will present you with a trek completion certificate—a small formality, but one that marks what you have accomplished: a summit above 3,700 meters reached under your own power, an encounter with one of Nepal's most distinctive cultural communities, and a Himalayan panorama that rivals treks three times the length. Your guide will also share practical notes for onward travel, whether you are exploring Kathmandu further, heading to Pokhara, or preparing for an international departure. If you have found the Helambu region compelling—and most people do—ask about the longer trails that wind north from Tarkeghyang toward Gosaikunda's sacred lakes or down into the Langtang Valley. The Ama Yangri Trek is complete in itself, but it is also a window into a corner of the Himalayas that rewards return visits, each season painting the same trails in different colors.

There is a Hyolmo saying your guide may share as you part ways: the mountains do not call you once—they call you back.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation: Tea House or Local lodgesElevation: 1200m – 3937ft.
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Cost Includes

Transportation

  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off from Tribhuvan International Airport to the Hotel of your choice.
  • Transportation from Kathmandu via  Tarkeghyang (trek start point) and from Ama Yangri Peak (trek end point) to  Tarkeghyang and then back to Kathmandu by local transportation.

Accommodation and food

  • During the trek, Food or drinks are not included. 
  • You will stay in a local teahouse and lodge in a shared room during the duration of the trek.

Guide and porter

  • An English-speaking, TAAN-certified guide is provided (one guide for your group). For groups of 8 or more trekkers, an additional assistant guide is included. For more than 8 trekkers, 1 assistant guide is added.
  • Porter is not included, only the guide.

Permits and Expenses

  • Langtang National Park entry permit fee.
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
  • All government taxes and official expenses.

Medical Assistance

  • First aid kits are provided, including an oximeter to check blood oxygen levels at high altitudes.
  • Arranging rescue operations in case of an emergency health condition. (funded by the trekker's travel insurance).

Complimentary

  • Company's T-shirt and Cap before the trek.
  • At the end of your trip, you'll have a farewell meal at a restaurant in the area. At the farewell dinner after the  Ama Yangri Trek—3 Days, we will provide you a certificate of achievement for successful completion of the trek. 

Benefits

  • Sleeping bags and down jackets: if you do not have your own, please inform us either at your online briefing or after the arrival briefing in Kathmandu before your trek so we can provide you with one for your use during the trek.
  • Free Excess luggage storage at The Everest Holiday store for the duration of the trek.
  • We will arrange a SIM Card for every individual trekker upon arrival in Kathmandu and teach them how to get budget internet packages and top up their services.
Cost Excludes

International Flight

  • International flight cost.

Nepali Visa

  • At Tribhuvan International Airport, you can pay the following fees upon arrival: $30 for a 15-day visa, $50 for a 30-day visa, and $120 for a 90-day visa. Alternatively, you can apply for and receive a Nepal visa from the Nepalese embassy or consulate in your country.

(Note: Anyone having a visa before arrival has an express exit through the immigration line. To obtain a visa upon arrival at TIA Kathmandu, you must have the necessary funds in US dollars.)

Accommodation

  • Accommodation in Kathmandu before and after the trek will not be included in this package. So, please let us know your preferences, budget, and standard of the hotel you would like to stay in Kathmandu during the online meeting. So we can arrange it for you accordingly.

Guide and Porter

  • Tip for guides and porters. (Recommended)

Other expenses

  • Excess luggage charges for an extra porter to carry luggage and also any extra cost charged by the airline for extra luggage, as there is no porter in the budget service package, any extra porter service will be charged extra. 
  • All non-alcoholic drinks like bottled water, hot water, soft drinks, juice, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks are not included, etc.
  • Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances out of our control, like landslides, unfavourable weather, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, etc.

Equipment Lists

We advise you to carry only the clothing and equipment that are absolutely required for the trek. You can store your excess luggage at The Everest Holiday office for free. Porters are available to assist with your additional luggage; however, it is important to be aware that the weight limit is established at 10 kg per trekker. Since one porter carries the luggage for two people, we provide one duffel bag for every trekker. The total weight limit for the porter is 20 kg, which means each trekker has a 10 kg luggage allowance.

  • Sun hat (wide-brimmed)
  • Beanie (for warmth)
  • A neck gaiter or buff (for warmth and sun protection)
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Insulated gloves or mittens (for cold weather)
  • Waterproof gloves (for wet conditions)
  • A thick-wool or synthetic pair of moisture-wicking socks
  • waterproof hiking boots with ankle support and excellent traction
  • Sandals (for camp use or river crossings)
  • Gaiters protect
  • Moisture-wicking t-shirts (short and long sleeves)
  • Thermal base layer (for colder conditions)
  • Fleece jacket and down jacket (Mandatory)
  • Lightweight puffy jacket (for extra warmth)
  • Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
  • Raincoat
  • Lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirt
  • Polypropylene underwear (four)
  • Quick-drying pants/trousers (convertible or full-length)
  • Insulated pants (for colder conditions)
  • Lightweight cotton pants
  • Wear long underwear or thermal leggings when it is cold.
  • Two pairs of thermal/trekking trousers (pants)
  • Biodegradable bar soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Medium-sized drying towel
  • Wet wipes or hand sanitizers
  • The toilet paper is stored in a Ziplock bag.
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Travel-sized shampoo
  • Nail clippers
  • Small mirror
  • A duffel bag with a capacity of over 60 litres is intended for porters, with one duffel bag for every trekker.
  • An individual's daypack or backpack with a 20- or 30-litre capacity should be plenty.
  • Adjustable and lightweight poles (preferably collapsible)
  • A two-litre water bladder or bottle (with a protective cover for cold climates)
  • Use water purification methods such as purification tablets, filter bottles, or UV filters.
  • Camera/smartphone (extra memory cards and batteries)
  • A portable charger, spare batteries, or a battery pack
  • Two-pin charging plug
  • Basic first aid supplies include band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, and Diamox (which is used to prevent or lessen symptoms related to mountain sickness).
  • Personal medications (inhalers, allergy meds, etc.)
  • Few passport-size photos
  • Passport photocopies
  • Notebook and pen
  • Binoculars
  • Basic first aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, etc.)
  • Diamox (for altitude sickness prevention/relief)
  • Personal medications (inhalers, allergy meds, etc.)
  • Water purification (tablets, filter bottle, UV filter)
  • Energy bar
  • Lightweight headlamp (with adjustable brightness)
  • Face wipes
  • An extra pair of batteries
Essential Information

Ama Yangri Trek (3 Days) — What You Need to Know

Arrival and Welcome

When you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be waiting with a sign showing your name. You'll be welcomed with a traditional marigold garland or khada and driven to your hotel in a private car. We ask that you arrive in Kathmandu by 4 pm the day before your trek departs — this gives us time for final preparations. On trek day, we'll collect you from your hotel and drive to Tarkeghyang, the starting point of the Ama Yangri Trek, according to your package tier.

Accommodation

During the Ama Yangri Trek you'll stay in lodges and teahouses with private bathrooms and standard rooms wherever available. Electricity for charging devices, Wi-Fi, and hot showers are generally on offer at most lodges, though they may cost a little extra. You'll need accommodation in Kathmandu before and after the trek, which isn't included in the package.

Budget: Shared rooms in local teahouses or lodges. Facilities vary — some have electricity and hot water, others don't. It's part of the authentic mountain experience.

Standard: Private twin rooms in standard teahouses or lodges, with attached bathrooms wherever available.

Luxury: The best available rooms — private, with attached bathroom and bed heater wherever available. All extras (hot showers, charging, bed heaters, Wi-Fi) are fully covered.

Meals

At altitude, your body works harder and needs proper fuel — plenty of carbohydrates, protein, and hydration. The menu changes depending on how high you are, with fewer choices at higher elevations. We strongly recommend garlic soup, fresh vegetables, green tea, hot lemon, and ginger tea. For a hearty, filling meal, try the local favourite: Dal Bhat Tarkari (lentil soup, rice, and vegetable curry). Personal extras like alcohol, snacks, and drinks between meals aren't included.

Budget: Meals are not included. You'll eat at teahouses along the trail, choosing your own food at local prices. Most trekkers spend roughly USD 15–25 per day on meals.

Standard: Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), plus a cup of tea or coffee with each meal and seasonal fruits at breakfast. Two litres of hot water provided daily. All other drinks and meals outside mealtimes are at your own expense.

Luxury: Three meals a day with seasonal fruits, dry fruits, and nuts at every sitting. Tea, coffee, juices, cold drinks, and mineral water available whenever you like — everything except alcohol. All extras (hot showers, phone charging, bed heaters, Wi-Fi) are fully covered.

Luggage

We provide one porter for every two trekkers. Each person's luggage allowance is 10 kg, so a porter carries no more than 20 kg total — we never overload our porters. Pack your gear in a duffel bag of over sixty litres and team up with a fellow trekker. You'll still carry a small daypack for your valuables, water, and camera. Extra bags can be stored free at your hotel or our Kathmandu office.

Budget: No porter included — you'll carry your own backpack throughout the trek. If you'd like porter support, we can arrange it at an additional cost.

Standard: One porter for every two trekkers, carrying up to 20 kg (10 kg per person). Extra luggage beyond this limit requires an additional porter at extra cost.

Luxury: Your own personal porter. You carry nothing but your daypack — your guide helps with water, camera, and snacks.

Facilities and Essentials

Water

You can buy bottled water from shops along the trail or drink boiled or filtered water at lodges. We strongly recommend bringing a reusable bottle and refilling it with boiled water — this cuts down on plastic waste and saves money. Never drink untreated tap, river, or well water. For extra safety, carry water purification tablets (available at shops along the trail).

Budget: Bring your own refillable bottle. You can buy bottled water or pay for boiled water at lodges, but these aren't included.

Standard: Two litres of hot water provided daily.

Luxury: Unlimited water provided throughout the trek.

Communication

We'll provide you with a SIM card in Kathmandu and show you how to set up data and top up credit. Mobile signal can be patchy at higher altitudes, but our lead guide stays in daily contact with all trekking teams. For emergencies, we carry walkie-talkies and satellite phones in areas with no mobile coverage.

Budget: SIM card provided and set up for you, but data costs are not included.

Standard: SIM card with a limited data package, ready to use from day one.

Luxury: SIM card with an unlimited data package — stay connected with family, share your journey, and check maps without worrying about running out.

Travel Essentials

Visa

All foreign nationals need a visa to enter Nepal (Indian citizens are exempt). Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport — the current fee is USD 50 for 30 days, payable in cash. Citizens of China and SAARC countries receive free visas. We also recommend registering your visit with your country's embassy or consulate in Nepal.

Travel Insurance

Even on a shorter trek like Ama Yangri, travel insurance is required. Your policy must cover medical expenses and emergency helicopter rescue up to 3,500 metres. Please send us your insurance details within a week of booking — in an emergency, we'll use them to arrange rapid evacuation and hospital transfer.

Currency Exchange

Nepal's currency is the Nepali Rupee (NPR) — roughly 130 NPR to one US dollar. Banks and licensed exchange centres in Kathmandu handle all major currencies, and ATMs are widely available (though service fees may apply). Make sure your notes are clean and undamaged — torn or old bills are often refused. Only the 100 INR note is accepted from India. Exchange your money in Kathmandu before heading to the mountains, as options on the trail are extremely limited.

Extra Expenses

While the package covers most trek costs, you'll need to budget for some personal items: meals and accommodation in Kathmandu, visa fees, snacks on the trail, hot showers, personal gear, and tips for the crew. We recommend roughly USD 20 per day for these extras during the trek.

Trek Season and Weather

The Ama Yangri Trek offers stunning views in every season. Spring (March–May): Blooming rhododendrons, lush forests, and clear panoramas of Ama Yangri, Langtang, and Ganesh Himal, with mild daytime temperatures around 10–20°C. Summer/Monsoon (June–August): Lush green valleys and misty mountains, though occasional rain may obscure distant peaks; temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Autumn (September–November): Clear skies with crisp, spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges — ideal for photography, with temperatures between 10 and 22°C. Winter (December–February): Snow-dusted landscapes and tranquil trails, with temperatures from 0–10°C, though higher altitudes may drop below freezing.

A Typical Day

An early breakfast kicks off each morning. The day's walking is split into two parts: three to four hours in the morning, a one-hour lunch stop, then a shorter afternoon stretch to your lodge. Dinner is served around 7 pm, when your guide will brief you on the next day's plan. The rest of the evening is yours — relax, explore the settlement, or swap stories with fellow trekkers.

Booking Your Trek

Private Treks

Every trek we run is private — you'll only walk with your own group. We never add strangers to your trip. All itineraries are fully customisable to suit your schedule.

Solo Trekkers and Group Bookings

Our treks run with a minimum of two people. If you're travelling alone and don't have a companion, we can set up a group trek open to others — once you confirm, it goes on our website so other trekkers can join. This way, every trip becomes your own personal holiday in the Himalayas.

Secure Booking

The Everest Holiday is a registered and bonded trekking operator — proud members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Shreejan's father, Ganesh Prasad Simkhada, has held senior positions at the Nepal Tourism Board and the Nepal Mountaineering Association. To confirm your booking, we require a 10% advance payment.

Payment options include the Himalayan Bank online portal (on our website), major credit cards, bank transfers, Wise, and Western Union. You can pay the remaining balance after arriving in Kathmandu. Please send us a copy of your passport within one week of booking, and make sure it has at least six months' validity from your arrival date in Nepal.

Last-Minute Bookings

We recommend booking in advance, but we do accept last-minute bookings with full payment required 24 hours before departure. For last-minute treks, contact Shreejan directly at +977-9810351300 or email info@theeverestholiday.com. Please note that last-minute trips may face delays due to circumstances beyond our control.

Our Team

We're a family business with three generations in Nepal's tourism industry. We started as porters and now run the agency — and we still treat every team member like family. Your guides and porters are experienced professionals from the upper Himalayas who know these mountains intimately. They're trained in wilderness first aid, altitude safety, and speak good English. We cover their insurance, meals, accommodation, and medical care. Don't hesitate to ask them anything — they're there for you.

Flexible Schedule

Your trip dates are entirely up to you. If our listed departure dates don't work, let us know and we'll arrange a trek that fits your schedule.

Trip Extensions

Want to see more of Nepal? We can add activities like a jungle safari in Chitwan or Bardiya, bungee jumping in Pokhara or Kushma, white-water rafting on the Bhote Koshi or Trishuli, paragliding over Pokhara, or canyoning at Sukhuta Beach.

For culture and history, we arrange guided tours of the Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple, and Pashupatinath Temple. Sunrise trips to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel are also popular. We can arrange spiritual visits to temples, monasteries, and meditation centres too. Check our ADD-ON packages when you book.

Ecotourism

We take the health of these mountains seriously. At the start of your trek, every guest receives an eco-waste bag. Please use it for all non-compostable rubbish — snack wrappers, plastic bottles, batteries. Carry it with you as you walk; our guides will show you where to dispose of waste properly at designated collection points. Help us keep the Helambu and Langtang region clean for the people who live here and the trekkers who come after you.

After the Trek

Farewell Dinner

Back in Kathmandu, we'll host a farewell dinner where you can share stories from the trail and give us your honest feedback. You'll also receive a certificate of achievement to mark what you've accomplished.

Departure

Let us know your hotel name, room number, and flight details, and we'll arrange your transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport. We hope you'll come back to Nepal for another adventure.

Tipping

Tipping is appreciated in Nepal but never obligatory. The amount should reflect the quality of service, the length and difficulty of the trek, and your overall experience. We recommend tipping the crew collectively at the end of the trek.

FAQs

How difficult is the Ama Yangri trek?
It is a moderate trek, suitable for beginners with a basic fitness level. Daily walks range from 5–7 hours, with some uphill sections.

What is the highest point on the trek?
The highest point is Ama Yangri Peak at 3,771 meters (12,369 ft), offering panoramic Himalayan views.

Is prior trekking experience necessary?
No, but being comfortable with long walks and uneven terrain helps make the trek more enjoyable.

How should I prepare for the trek?
Light cardio, hiking, or jogging for a few weeks before the trek will help your stamina.

Can beginners do this trek?
Yes, the trek is beginner-friendly but requires moderate fitness due to uphill sections.

Are there risks of altitude sickness?
The trek stays below 4,000 meters, so altitude sickness risk is minimal, though staying hydrated and pacing yourself is advised.

Which permits are required for the trek?
You need a Langtang National Park Entry Permit and a TIMS card.

Who arranges these permits?
Your trekking agency usually handles all permits before the trek begins.

Is a Nepal visa required?
Yes, most international visitors can obtain a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport.

Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, insurance covering trekking up to 4,000 meters, medical emergencies, and evacuation is strongly recommended.

What else should the insurance cover?
It should include illness, accidents, and emergency evacuation to ensure safety during the trek.

Will I have a guide during the trek?
Yes, a licensed local guide accompanies you and shares cultural insights.

Are porters available?
Yes, porters can carry your main luggage, so you only carry a daypack.

Are the guides insured and trained?
Professional trekking agencies provide trained and insured guides and support staff.

Where will I stay on the trek?
You’ll stay in local teahouses and small lodges along the trail.

Is hot water available?
Yes, though sometimes it is limited or available for a small extra charge.

 When is the best time for the trek?
The spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) seasons offer clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
 

Can I trek in winter?
Yes, but it will be cold, and occasional snow may cover trails; warm clothing is essential.

What about monsoon?
The monsoon season (June–August) brings heavy rainfall, slippery trails, and limited mountain visibility.

What meals are available on the trek?
Expect Nepali meals like dal bhat, noodles, soups, and bread, with vegetarian options widely available.

Are snacks available along the trail?
Yes, most tea houses sell biscuits, chocolate, and local snacks.

What essentials should I pack?
Bring trekking boots, warm clothing, rain gear, a hat, gloves, and a sleeping bag.

Can I rent gear in Kathmandu?
Yes, trekking gear can be rented or purchased in Kathmandu.

 How do I book the trek?
You can book online or in Kathmandu through reputable trekking agencies.

Is advance payment required?
Yes, a deposit is usually required to secure permits and accommodations.

What payment methods are accepted?
Most agencies accept cash, bank transfers, or credit/debit cards.

How do I reach the trailhead?
The trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Tarkeghyang via scenic mountain roads.

Are flights involved in the trek?
No, this trek is entirely road-accessible.

What vehicles are used for transportation?
Depending on the package, private jeep or tourist bus is provided for transfers