Naya Kanga (5,844 m) stands directly opposite Kyanjin Gompa on the south wall of the Langtang valley, above the Ganja La. It is an NMA trekking peak with a genuine mountaineering summit day — a glacier approach, a steepening snow and ice slope of up to 45 degrees, and a fixed line on the final headwall.
It is the natural step up for a climber who has done Yala or Island Peak and wants something harder, and it runs sixteen days from Kathmandu with no flight: the Langtang valley approach, an acclimatisation climb of Kyanjin Ri, then base camp below the Ganja La and a high camp on the moraine.
From the summit the view is one of the best in the region — Langtang Lirung (7,227 m) and the whole valley head to the north, Shishapangma over the border, and the Jugal Himal running east.
The Climb at a Glance
| Summit | 5,844 m |
| The climbing | Glacier, a slope steepening to 45°, a fixed headwall, an exposed crest |
| Duration | 16 days Kathmandu to Kathmandu — no flight |
| Base camp / high camp | 4,400 m / 5,100 m |
| Summit success rate | Around 60 to 70 percent |
| Best seasons | April to May, October to November |
| Training | Three days of instruction at base camp |
| Price | From USD 2,190 per person |
We run it as a 16-day trip. It is the step above Yala Peak, and Langshisha Ri at the head of the same valley is the step beyond.
The Route
Syabrubesi to Kyanjin Gompa (1,460 m to 3,870 m)
A drive to Syabrubesi — no flight, which removes the single biggest source of schedule risk on a Nepali climbing trip — then three days up the Langtang valley through Lama Hotel and Langtang Village. An acclimatisation day at Kyanjin Gompa climbing Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m).
Base camp and training (4,400 m)
Across the valley and up to base camp at 4,400 m below the Ganja La, with a full training day: crampons, ice axe, rope-team travel, fixed-line ascent and abseiling. Together with the instruction woven into the approach that is around three days of technical preparation, which is why previous experience is not a formal requirement.
High camp and the summit (5,100 m to 5,844 m)
High camp at 5,100 m on the moraine, where autumn nights run to -15 °C and colder in a wind. Summit day starts around 1 a.m.: two hours on moraine and glacier to the foot of the face, then four to five hours on the snow and ice slope with the crew fixing rope on the headwall, and an exposed crest to the top.
Naya Kanga or Yala Peak?
| Yala Peak | Naya Kanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summit | 5,520 m | 5,844 m |
| The climbing | A snow walk at up to 35° | Glacier, 45° slope, fixed headwall, exposed crest |
| Crampons | Useful | Essential |
| Summit day | Short | Six to seven hours up, starting at 1 a.m. |
| Who it suits | A first taste of a summit | The step up after a first peak |
Considerably harder, and deliberately so. If you have never worn crampons, you will have a much better time on Naya Kanga if you spend a day in them somewhere first — but fit hill walkers do climb it from a standing start. Our beginner's guide has the wider ladder.
What It Costs
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 climber | USD 2,670 |
| 2 to 4 | USD 2,470 |
| 5 to 7 | USD 2,340 |
| 8 to 10 | USD 2,280 |
| 11 to 14 | USD 2,220 |
| 15 and over | USD 2,190 |
It is among the cheapest guided 5,800 m summits in Nepal, chiefly because there is no domestic flight in the itinerary.
What Is Included
- Airport transfers, a climbing briefing, permit and equipment-check day in Kathmandu.
- Private transport Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and back — no flight required.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast, and teahouses in the Langtang valley.
- Tented base camp (4,400 m) and high camp (5,100 m) with mess, kitchen and toilet tents, and a cook and kitchen crew.
- Three meals a day throughout.
- NMA climbing permit for Naya Kanga and the Langtang National Park entry permit.
- A government-licensed climbing guide and climbing Sherpas above base camp.
- Group climbing equipment and fixing of the summit headwall.
- A full training day at base camp plus instruction on the approach.
- One scheduled summit attempt plus a reserve day, porter transport of group equipment, NMA garbage deposit, summit certificate and all taxes.
What Is Not Included
- International flights and the Nepal entry visa fee.
- Travel insurance covering mountaineering to 5,844 m, with helicopter evacuation.
- Personal climbing hardware — harness, crampons, ice axe, ascender, descender, helmet and carabiners. A full hire set is available as an add-on and is fitted and checked during the briefing.
- Personal clothing and a sleeping bag rated to -25 °C.
- Porter services for your personal duffel.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Snacks, bottled water, hot showers, Wi-Fi, charging and drinks.
- Laundry, phone calls, souvenirs and personal expenses.
- Tips for the guide, climbing Sherpas, porters and support staff.
- Extra costs caused by weather or an early descent.
The -25 °C bag is on the list for a reason: high camp at 5,100 m is cold, and you are waiting for dawn on the crest after a 1 a.m. start.
