Yakawa Kang Overview

Peak ID

YAKA

Status

Opened

Elevation

6482 M / 21266 FT

Latitude

28º 48' 31"

Longitude

83º 56' 40"

History

1st ascent on

Nov 7,2010

1st ascent by

Hidenobu Tsuji,
Dawa Norbu Sherpa,
Dawa Tshering Sherpa,
Tshering Tashi Sherpa,

Location

  • Province:

    Gandaki Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Damodar

  • District:

    Mustang/Manang

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Nesyang/Barhagau Muktiksetra

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Muktinath 8.3KM Manang 19.9KM

  • Armed police post

    Jomsom 26.3KM

  • Army post:

    Jomsom 26.3KM Chame 49.1KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Jharkot 9.9KM Manang 19.9KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Jomsom 26.3KM Chame 49.1KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Muktinath 8.3KM Ledar 8.6KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 4000, Autumn 2000, Winter/Summer 1000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 250, Autumn 125, Winter/Summer 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    By flight to Pokhara and Jomsom or by drive to Jomsom

  • Caravan route:

    Jomsom-Muktinath-Thorang Phedi-BC or Manang

  • Caravan route
    length:

    26.3KM through Jomsom, 49.1KM through Chame

  • Climbing route
    length:

    2.4KM

  • Duration:

    18 Days