How much does the Yala Peak climb cost?
For two guests, the price per person is USD 1,805 Budget, USD 2,990 Standard and USD 4,330 Luxury. A solo climber pays USD 2,850, USD 3,820 and USD 5,995. The price falls for bigger groups, down to USD 1,205 Budget at 13 or more. All prices are all-in USD per person and include the Langtang National Park fee, TIMS, the climbing Sherpa, camp crew and tents, and the technical gear.
Is Yala Peak a good first climb?
Yes, it is one of the gentlest summits that is still a real climb. You walk in crampons on snow and use a rope, but there is no steep ice. You still need to be fit and you need the days at altitude to go well. If you have trekked to 4,000 m before, you are in the right place to start.
How high is Yala Peak?
About 5,500 m, which is the figure on our Langtang page. Other published sources give slightly different numbers, so treat 5,500 m as the round figure. Base camp is at about 4,600 m and high camp at about 5,000 m.
Do I need climbing experience?
No. You get a training day at base camp, where your climbing Sherpa teaches you crampons, the rope, the ascender and the ice axe. You do need good general fitness: long hiking days of five to seven hours, and a summit day of 9 to 11 hours.
What is included in the climbing permit and fees?
The Langtang National Park fee, TIMS, a climbing Sherpa for you alone, camp crew and tents, and the technical gear. The summit bonus is not included, see below.
What is the summit bonus?
A tip for your climbing Sherpa for reaching the top. It is about USD 300, you pay it to him directly, and only if you reach the summit. It is not in the package price and it is on top of the normal tips for your guide and porters.
Is the Langtang road open?
Yes. The road is open to Dhunche and Syabrubesi, and we drive from Kathmandu in 7 to 9 hours. We always check the road the week before you leave and tell you if anything changes.
When is the best time to climb Yala Peak in 2027?
April to May and October to November are best. Those months have the most stable weather and clearest views. Winter climbs are possible but cold, and monsoon months bring cloud and landslides on the road.
What gear do I need to bring?
Your own warm clothes, double boots if you have them, and a sleeping bag if you prefer yours. We lend a sleeping bag (-15 degrees C) and a down jacket free on every tier, and the technical gear is included: boots, crampons, harness, ascender, descender, ice axe and helmet.
What is the difference between Budget, Standard and Luxury?
Budget has shared rooms, no porter, and you buy your own meals on the trail (food above base camp is included). Standard has private rooms, all meals, and one porter for every two climbers. Luxury has one porter for each climber, private deluxe rooms where available, all meals with fruit, nuts and soft drinks, and a private vehicle to the trailhead.
Can I climb Yala Peak alone, with just a guide and a Sherpa?
Yes. All our climbs are private, so you can book as one person. Your price is higher than in a group because the guide and Sherpa costs are shared by one person, but you never walk or climb alone: your guide goes to base camp and your climbing Sherpa goes with you to the summit.
What insurance do I need?
Buy it at home before you travel. It must cover trekking and climbing up to 6,000 m, and helicopter evacuation. Do not buy insurance in Nepal, because local policies are often refused by helicopter operators and hospitals.
What happens if the weather stops the summit?
We have a reserve day built in, so you get a second chance. If the weather never opens, you walk down and the price does not change. We never push you above the altitude you are comfortable with, because your guide checks your oxygen level and symptoms every day.
How do I book the Yala Peak climb?
You pay a 10% deposit, and the balance in Kathmandu in cash (USD or EUR) or by card with a 3.5% charge. If you need to move your dates, you can reschedule for free to any date within a year with at least 7 days of notice. The deposit is not refundable. Message me on WhatsApp or use the enquiry form and I will answer myself, usually within a few hours.
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