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Yala Peak
Yala Peak Climbing
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Price per personUS$1950
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Yala Peak is a distinctive peak that lies in the Langtang Valley to the north of Kathmandu. Yala Peak is 5530 meters high and it is one of the popular trekking peaks among trekkers who want to go higher than Tserko -RI (4770M) and Kyanjin RI (4895M).

The top of the Yala Peak provides a more stunning panorama of the Himalayan peaks such as Langtang Lirung, Ganchempo, Langshisha RI, Naya Kang, Dorje Lakpa, Ganja-la Peak, Shishapangma, and other peaks around the Langtang region.

Yala Kharka is used as the base for Yala peak climbing which is a beautiful meadow from where you can see a lovely sunset view of snow-capped mountains. So, on the following day, you head for the summit of Yala Peak in which the trail goes up to the top of Yala Peak off the glacier which provides the 3600 snow-capped mountains.

How difficult are Yala peak climbing and the route?

The Yala Peak is supposed to be one of the easiest peaks to summit in Nepal which has over a 95% success rate. The route to the top is mostly scrambling on the rocky path all the way.

The course of the climbing begins from Kyanjin Gompa on The trail then climbs steeply up the hill to Tsergo RI and follows halfway. Hereafter the trail splits off to the left which still climbs up and takes you to the vast beautiful meadow where we set our tent as a base at 4500M.

On the following day, the adventure starts early in the morning when the trail traverses uphill through the gravelly and rocky trail to the summit of Yala Peak (5500M).

Does Yala Peak need a climbing permit?

Until 2011 it used to cost USD 250 per head for a climbing permit but now it is removed from the list of 33 designated trekking peaks as it is relatively lower (below 5800m). So, now visitors can climb it without a permit.

What is the best time to climb Yala Peak?

  • The Spring season which falls in March, April, and May is the best time to climb Yala Peak, as this season is relatively warmer in the mountain region, the sky remains clear and the weather is more predictable.
  • Autumn is another descent season to climb the Yala Peak which falls in September, October, and November. During this month as well, the weather is temperate in the mountain region, the temperature remains temperate and the sky usually remains clear.

Highlights

  • Scenic drive to syabruBesi.
  • Wild rivers and jungle scenery.
  • Experience the untouched culture of the Tamang ethnic group.
  • Insight to the mountain Buddhism and monastery.
  • Snow Capped Mountains and alpine meadows.
  • Stunning 360-Degree views of the high Himalayas in the Langtang region including Mount Shishapangma (8027M) in Tibet.

Gallery

  • Descending From Yala Peak
  • Langtang Himalayas And Peaks
  • En Route To Yala Peak
  • Langtang Yala High Camp
  • Langtang Valley
  • Top Of Yala Peak
  • Transportation In Langtang
  • Way To Yala Kharka
  • Yala Climbing
  • Beautiful Kyanjin Village After Earthquake
  • Way To Kyanjin
  • Yak In Langtang Himalaya

Itinerary

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Day 1:Kathmandu arrival
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • Maximum Altitude1350m | 4429ft

Our representative picks you up from the airport and transfers you to the hotel. Next, we will have a meeting in the office to talk about the trip preparation for Yala peak.

Day 2:Sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time3-4 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m | 4429ft

Our city guide receives you from the hotel and takes you around Kathmandu for sightseeing.

Day 3:Drive to syabruBesi
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1500m | 4921ft

In the morning our scenic drive takes place from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about 6 hours to reach. We take a night halt at Syabru Beshi.

Day 4:Trek to Lama Hotel
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time5-6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2500m | 8202ft

Our trek shortly crosses over the Bhote Koshi river and follows along the Langtang Khola. The trail gradually climbs through the forests and takes you through Dovan, Pairo, and Bamboo for Lunch.

After Bamboo, the trail climbs uphill through the forests and eventually we cross the suspension bridge to the other side of the river. Hereafter, the trail climbs up steeply all the way to Ramche then mostly leveled walk to Lama Hotel for the night.

Day 5:Reach Langtang Valley
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3400m | 11155ft

The trek starts off with uphill climbs through the forests and still follows the up shore of the Langtang River. Trek passes through a place called Riverside, Woodland then steeply climbs up to GhodaTabela for lunch.

After lunch, we get to the Army checkpoint shortly, and then we gradually walk for a while until Thangshyap. Hereafter the trail gradually climbs up to Langtang village where we take a night halt.

Day 6:Trekking to kyanjin
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time4 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3830m | 12566ft

The trek goes with short steep climbs then the trail passes through the several Buddhist monuments like Mani wall and Chhortens and also passes through the villages like Mumdu and Sindum.

The trail goes through the alpine pasture and crosses a few streams and eventually climbs up the hill to get to Kyanjin Gompa for the night.

Day 7:Acclimatization day
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3830m | 12566ft

On our acclimatization day, we go climbing Tserko RI (4985m) which provides a magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains around the region. Moreover, you also can see a bit of Shishapangma (8027m) which is the 14th highest mountain on earth.

Day 8:Trek to Yala Kharka
  • Accommodation Tent | Camping
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time4-5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude4500m | 14764ft

The trek follows the same way as the day before for the Tserko-Ri until the Halfway then splits off to the left and gets to the Beautiful Alpine meadow of Yala Kharka. From here you can experience the beautiful sunset views of the mountains.

Overnight in Yala Kharka.

Day 9:Yala peak Summit (5500m) and back to kyanjin Gompa
  • Accommodation Tea- House
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time7-8 Hours.
  • Maximum Altitude3830m | 12566ft

Waking up early in the morning and gearing up, the trek to Yala peak mostly traverses through the rocky moraine.

Once the trail was through the glacier but now the glacier is disappearing so you just see some remaining glaciers on the side of the trail. After taking in the view and the photos we descend all the way to Kyanjin for the night.

Day 10:Descend to Lama hotel
  • Accommodation Tea- House
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time5-6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2500m | 8202ft

The trek is mostly down today passing a few villages along the trail until Ghoda Tabela. Then the trail is mostly through the forest all the way to Lama Hotel for the night.

Day 11:Trek back to Syabru Besi
  • Accommodation Tea- House
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Time5 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1500m | 4921ft

Today is the last night in the mountain before heading to Kathmandu. So, our morning starts off with an easy walk until Ramche then steep descends through the forests until the river and crosses the bridge.

Hereafter the trail goes through the more lush green forests along with the downstream and passes Bamboo before getting to the Pairo for lunch. Then it’s angulated until Dovan and then it’s mostly along the road all the way to Shabru Beshi for the last night halt

Day 12:Drive back to Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast | Lunch | Farewell Dinner
  • Time6-7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m | 4429ft

We take a morning ride to Kathmandu similar to the first day which takes about 6 hours to get to Kathmandu. In the evening we take you for farewell to a Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy the Nepalese cuisine and Dance.

Day 13:Final departure.
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Maximum Altitude1350m | 4429ft

Our representative sees you off at the airport for your final departure

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Cost Details

Included

  • The airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu Three nights
  • Sightseeing around Kathmandu.
  • Private vehicle for sightseeing.
  • Tour guide for sightseeing
  • A bus ride to Syabru Beshi from Kathmandu and Back.
  • All-night accommodation in a lodge during the trek on a twin-sharing basis (please inquire if you need private accommodation)
  • Accommodation in tents from Base camp onwards to the summit during climbing.
  • Climbing gear such as climbing boots, climbing ropes, ice screws, ladder, and harness will be included.
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea or coffee during the trip.
  • All required permits for trekking.
  • Required permit for climbing.
  • An experienced climbing guide for the peak.
  • Licensed Guide and strong porter (one porter for two people)
  • Accommodation, food, salary, and insurance for guide and porter.
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the trip.
  • All government taxes

Excluded

  • Entrance fees while visiting UNESCO world heritage sites during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Your trekking and climbing insurance and evacuation in an emergency.
  • Hard drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water.
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging, and personal expenses.
  • Gratitude for the guide and porters.

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Dates & Price

We have everyday departure from March 1st however if you would like to join the group select the date that suits you. 
(Best time to climb: February to June and September to December) 

Dates StatusPrice 
Start DateStart: WednesdayJuly 02, 2025End DateEnd: MondayJuly 14, 2025StatusGuaranteedPriceUS$1950

If not match above fixed departure dates, feels free to request your own date.

Useful Info

The list of Trekking and climbing Gears for Yala Peak.

Duffel bag

You need a duffel bag that is supposed to be waterproof with a strap along with a TSA lock. in your duffel bag, you keep all the clothes and essential gear while trekking up to Yala Peak base camp which will be carried by our porter. Regarding the size, you can choose from 100 liters to 140 liters duffel as this size all you to fit most of the things you need for trekking.

Sleeping bag

It is the most important piece of equipment for trekking and climbing. Normally the smaller and lighter the size, the more expensive it is. Regarding the warmth of sleeping bags, sleeping bags are warmer than synthetic ones. you need to bring the sleeping bag that rates up to -20c-25c and a liner just in case it feels colder.

Daypack bag

It's a daypack bag that you carry while waking where you put your wallet, camera, water bottle, rain cover, fleece jacket, and windproof jacket. Regarding the size of the daypack bag, the size of a small-medium 30 to 40-liter day bag with some side pockets where you can fit your water bottle or gloves is good. Moreover, if you can fit your Camelbak in your daily carry it is more efficient in the coldest weather as your water doesn't get freeze.

Water bottle

You can bring two water bottles in which you can drink in one and treat water in another to refill again. (Nalgene water bottle is good as you can put hot water as well if you want) you also can bring Camelbak which can be very handy for climbing.

Upper body

  • Short sleeve synthetic t-shirts*3(while trekking you sweat a lot so, synthetic t-shirts are best to bring as they are light and dry fast)
  • Wind shirts*1
  • Long sleeve Merino wool t-shirts*2
  • Synthetic insulated jacket (you can use it for climbing as well)
  • Fleece glove
  • Insulated gloves
  • Buff (trail gets very dusty with trekkers and animals passing by you so, you can use it as a mask)
  • Sunglass
  • Sun hat
  • Fleece hat
  • Rain gear or poncho.

Lower body

  • Trekking shoes (prober boots with grip is recommended as trail are rough so you might twist your ankle)
  • Slipper or lightweight shoes (it is handy to wear when you have done day trekking)
  • Cotton hiking shocks
  • Hiking pants*2
  • Fleece trouser
  • Underwear trousers*2
  • Underwear
  • Waterproof paint

Miscellaneous items

  • Items for drinking water treatments such as Steripen, iodine tablets, chlorine liquids, or water filters. (if you using liquids or tablets it might bring a different taste in water so you can bring some juice-powder to bring a nice taste)
  • Fast-drying camp towel (most guesthouses don't provide a towel for a shower so it's good to have one)
  • body wipes (it comes in handy, especially in higher altitudes where there are no showers)
  • toilet papers
  • lip balm
  • Sunscreens (minimum of SPF 40 plus as in higher altitude sunlight are direct and more penetrating.
  • Earplugs
  • Mobile phone (you can use it as an alarm or  when there is a signal, you can use it if you want to communicate)
  • Diary
  • Chargers with an adapter (you can charge your gadgets along the trail with hydro-powered electricity in the lower region and sun-powered in the higher region)
  • Camera
  • Medical kit (Diamox, Imodium, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, tape, scissor,
  • Zip-lock plastic bag (Although you put your all stuff in a duffel bag, a Zip-lock bag can come in handy when you want to separate your items like toiletries, socks, underwear, and smelly clothes)
  • Headlamp or torchlight
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Trekking sticks (most people use them and it is very helpful while walking rocky trails and especially for knees going downhill.
  • Sandal
  • Pocket knife
  • Pee-bottle (it's handy if you don't want to go out of the room during the night)

These are the lists below you need to bring for Yala Peak Climbing.

  • Synthetic insulated paint
  • Shell jacket (which you can put on top of the down jacket while climbing)
  • Insulated snow pant
  • Thick climbing shocks
  • Snow goggle
  • Climbing harness
  • Climbing helmet
  • Gaiters
  • Mountaineering gloves

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I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

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Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

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Hito, Japan

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

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Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

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Jackie Z, United States

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

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Stephanie S, United States

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

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Hongtao Chen, United States

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

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James T, United States

Great Service from begining to end!

We reached out to a number of treking companies, quite last minute when the opportunity came up to go to Nepal. We got a lot of responses but in the end, Discover Altitude had exactly what we were looking for and very helpful along the way. When we arrived in Kathmandu we met at their office and they went into detail about what we could expect and answered all our weird questions!!(first timers!)
We were picked up by an excellent driver, met our guide ahead of time( that was the only confusion was if we were getting a guide/ a guide/porter or a guide and porter, it all worked out very well despite zero training on our part. On the last day we hiked up out of Namche,to the helicopter that took us over base camp with a short landing on Kala Patthar before returning back to Lukla and then Kathmandu where Discover Altitude picked us up and generally looked after us from start to finish including a couple of day tours around Kathmandu. It was spectacular , Santosh and Kumar were very caring and you could tell how proud they were of their company and employees.

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dallasbc, Canada

FAQs

Q1. How hard is Yala peak climbing?

Yala peak climbing is considered one of the easy mountain climbing in Nepal and with a proper acclimatization process, it is easily doable.

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