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Yala Peak

Yala

Yala Peak (5.732 m) di Langtang Himal — foto puncak spesifik. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 5.732 m
Country: Nepal (NP)
Location / Range: Langtang Himal, di atas Kyanjin Gompa, Taman Nasional Langtang, Nepal tengah-utara (dekat perbatasan Tibet)
Mountain type: Puncak trekking non-teknis di kawasan Langtang — sering disebut 'puncak 5.700 m paling ramah pemula' di Nepal karena tanpa medan teknis berat
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 28.2286, 85.6280
Difficulty: Mudah–menengah (F/PD-): pendakian salju dan moraine non-teknis; tantangan utama ketinggian & dingin, cocok sebagai puncak Himalaya pertama
Best Season: Maret–Mei dan Oktober–November (langit cerah pasca/pra-monsun)
Permits & Rules: Izin masuk Taman Nasional Langtang + kartu TIMS; pendakian umumnya via operator berlisensi dari Kyanjin Gompa; sebagian sumber menggolongkannya sebagai puncak trekking
Hazards: Penyakit ketinggian (AMS) di atas 5.000 m, cuaca cepat berubah dan angin di punggung puncak, dingin ekstrem dini hari, dan medan salju/moraine licin

Description

Yala Peak (5,732 m) is a summit in the Langtang region of north-central Nepal, well known as one of the most beginner-friendly Himalayan peaks. Rising above the village of Kyanjin Gompa in the Langtang valley, it offers the experience of reaching a summit above 5,700 m without serious technical terrain — making it a popular choice for climbers wanting their first taste of a snowy Himalayan ascent. The climb is usually combined with the scenic Langtang Valley trek, so climbers acclimatise while passing Tamang villages, Buddhist monasteries and yak pastures before setting a base/high camp above Kyanjin. From the top, the panorama spans the wall of Langtang Lirung (7,227 m), Dorje Lakpa, and the ridgelines along the Tibetan border. Though non-technical, altitude and weather still demand gradual acclimatisation, basic snow gear (crampons and ice axe for the upper section) and an experienced guide. Its relatively easy access from Kathmandu, lower cost than the big peaks, and Langtang views make Yala Peak a popular gateway into high-altitude mountaineering.

Gallery

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Routes

Rute Normal — Kyanjin Gompa → Base/High Camp → Puncak (jalur salju NW)

F/PD- (mudah–menengah): moraine dan lereng salju non-teknis; tantangan utama ketinggian

Bagian dari ekspedisi 10–14 hari (termasuk trek Langtang); inti 2 hari: Kyanjin → High Camp → Puncak → turun

The standard Yala Peak route starts from Kyanjin Gompa (~3,870 m), the endpoint of the Langtang Valley trek. Climbers ascend past yak pastures and moraine to a base/high camp (~4,800–5,000 m), then set off pre-dawn up moderately angled snow slopes to the 5,732 m summit. The route is non-technical but still requires crampons and an ice axe on the upper snow section, plus good altitude management. The preceding Langtang trek serves as natural acclimatisation and offers views of Langtang Lirung throughout.

Route Segments

1

Kyanjin Gompa → High Camp

⏱ 3–5 jam 4.900 mdpl

Naik lewat padang yak dan moraine di atas Kyanjin; sebagian tim memakai base camp lebih rendah
2

High Camp → Puncak Yala (5.732 m)

⏱ 4–6 jam pergi (dini hari) 5.732 mdpl

Lereng salju berkemiringan sedang; crampon & kapak es dipakai; berangkat gelap untuk puncak saat fajar

Source

Climbing Experiences

Yala Peak draws beginners seeking a first Himalayan summit without serious technical terrain, paired with the beauty of the Langtang Valley. The footage below, from local guides and foreign climbers alike, captures real experiences: the Langtang acclimatisation trek, the high camp above Kyanjin, and the 5,732 m snowy summit push.

References

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