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This
adventure's ultimate aim is to experience the flavour and
challenge of a Himalayan mountaineering expedition, by climbing
up Yala , a mountain at the end of the remote Langtang valley
on the border with Tibet. From the summit we will be opposite
the mysterious mountain of Shisha Pangma (8013m, the highest
mountain in Tibet). Starting with a 7-hour uphill crawl by
bus from Kathmandu to the market town of Trisuli Bazaar. The
journey then continues along a very steep sided valley on
an extremely exposed rough road, before arriving to the road
head at Syabru Besi. This is followed by two days hard walking
through the deep, dark gorge of the Langtang Khola (river),
lined with ancient, moss-and-lichen-covered forests, before
one emerges onto the open moor land of the broad, U-shaped
valley flanked by an imposing avenue of high, snow-capped
peaks. |
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To
acclimatise to high altitudes a rest day in Langtang village
is necessary before proceeding next day to the gompa (monastery)
at Kyanjin, which is the last human habitation in the valley.
From Kyanjin our mountain expedition becomes a reality, as
we can see the white pyramid of Yala in the distance.From
Kyanjin we will spend a day acclimatising on some lower peaks
before attempting Yala. The ascent will be guided by high
altitude climbing Sherpas. These guys have climbed Everest
many times so you will be in safe hands. |
