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Ama Yangri Trek - 3 Days

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The three-day Ama Yangri Trek journey, blending culture, challenge, and natural beauty, is the perfect Himalayan escape. Starting from Kathmandu, this adventure takes you through lush forests, picturesque villages, and stunning Himalayan vistas, including the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Experience warm local hospitality and create unforgettable memories, making this trek a must for 2025-2026.

  • Duration 3 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Starts at Kathmandu
  • Ends at Kathmandu
  • Meals 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 1 Dinner
  • Accommodation Hotel or Tea House
  • Max. Altitude 3771 Meters (Ama Yangri Peak)
  • Activity Trekking
  • Group Size 1 to 10
  • Best Season Spring and Autumn
Highlights
  • Undoubtedly perfect and easiest treks with the closest proximity to the capital city of Kathmandu.
  • A one-stop view of Langtang region, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, Manaslu, Mt.Everest, and many other neighboring mountains. A beautiful, giant flower of rhododendron: green foliage, clear sky, fresh air, and beauty after monsoon.
  • Splendiferous Ama Yangri Peak.
  • Get an understanding of Hyolmo culture and the life of Helambu Sherpas.
  • Go to Tarkeghyang, Sermathang, and another typical Nepali village close to the Langtang hills.

3 Days Ama Yangri Trek from Kathmandu Overview

If you are in Kathmandu with your friends or family and have limited vacation time, but you are searching for a short trek near Kathmandu, then your search is over. We have crafted the 3-Day Ama Yangri Trek, which is the nearest trek from Kathmandu.

The 3-Day Ama Yangri trek is perfect for dropping into the pool of offbeat destinations from Kathmandu in the Langtang region of Nepal. This trek takes to Ama Yangri, the highly spiritual mountain standing at 3771 meters and referred to as ‘Ama Yangri’: the ‘Mother of the Yangri’ by the local Tamang people. The Hyolmo people recognize that Ama Yangri, a guardian deity, will protect the Hyolmo people from mar in the Hyolmo villages.

However, trekkers savor sweeping views of peaks clad with snow, beautiful valleys of the highland, and vistas of colorful Rhododendron forests and heartily welcome with gleeful faces from Tamang and Sherpa people.

Furthermore, the Ama Yangri trek is one of the least visited and rarely climbed sacred mountains due to the unparalleled views of the Annapurna, Manaslu, Dorge Lakpa, Jugal Himal, Langtang Lirung, Ama Yangri Peak, and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges and the stunning panoramas of Sindhupalchowk District. Additionally, towards the final stretch of this adventurous odyssey, you will earn a magnificent sunrise and sunset view. At the same time, make the most of all that trek has to offer.

However, if you are a wildlife lover, there is good news for you; this trek takes you through Langtang National Park, and you will adore Fauna such as Red Panda, Himalayan Tahr, and many more species of birds, making your vacation enjoyable.

In addition, lovers of adrenaline rush should start searching for escape here! Engaging the services of Green Valley Nepal Trek experts – local professionals – is your best bet for a treasure in Ama Yangri Trek.

Benefits of Booking Ama Yangri Trek with Green Valley Nepal Treks

  • Free International Airport Pickup And Drop Services
  • Green Valley Nepal Trek Duffle Bag and T-Shirt as a souvenir
  • Free Ama Yangri Trek Map
  • Medical Kits - Which May Be Necessary In Certain Cases.
  • An Oximeter to Check Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels.
  • Free Excess Luggage Storing At Green Valley Nepal Store During The Trek

What You Can Expect from Ama Yangri Trek?

The 3-day trek to Ama Yangri is an exclusive package designed for low-altitude trekkers, creating a base for freshers with the beauty of nature near Kathmandu without losing contact with the locals. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Scenic Beauty: The trek offers ideal views of the Langtang range, Annapurna, and, if lucky, even the Everest range of mountains. A climb to the journey goes through the regions of rhododendron, pine, and oak trees.
  • Cultural Immersion: Sherpas and the Hyolmo Tamang are distinct groups, so meeting them is an opportunity to get a real taste of authentic Folklore. Enjoy the local cuisine, and do not worry because you also notice how people live.
  • Moderate Difficulty: This moderately difficult trek appeals to everyone with at least a reasonably good degree of fitness. It entails a 5-6 hour climb to 3,771 meters at Ama Yangri Peak.
  • Short Duration: It takes about a week to complete, through ideal short track, but is eager for more challenge. The trip starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Timbu.
  • Accommodation and Meals: Dine overnight in plain and modest accommodations wherever you can find locally available tea houses or lodges as described in the itinerary. Prepare yourself for mouth-watering full-board meals designed by the company’s obligations to source its raw stocks locally.
  • Best Seasons: it is best in spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) because the weather is relatively unpredictable, mainly in the areas of the trails and surroundings.

Is Ama Yangri Trek Suitable For You?

If you are craving to discover the secrets of the Himalayas but don’t have time to spend too many days, then a short 3-day Ama Yangri Trek should suit you perfectly. Just a drive of a few hours from Kathmandu and a weeklong vacation are by your side. It is enough to feel the stunning look at the white tops of mountains and local flora. Nevertheless, there are a few things that you need to know about why this trek could be perfect for your vacation. A detailed breakdown of what makes this trek exceptional other than the Annapurna Circuit Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek:

  • Scenic Beauty: The 3 days exciting Ama Yangri Trek brings you to the height of 3,771m at Ama Yangri peak, which directly provides splendid views of Langtang, Annapurna, Manaslu, and if weather permits, the Everest ranges on the evident skyline
  • Unique Vegetation: The trip takes a few days, but the landscape is quite varied: groves of rhododendrons and fields of dynamic vegetation. Such a natural dynamism draws tourists to the place.
  • Cultural immersion: Most learners strike with cultural interaction, getting up and hanging out with the Hyolmo people in places like Tarke Gyang, characterized by folklore and other cultural-related festivities.
  • Easy Accessibility: Ama Yangri Trek is a blessing for beginners as it is easy. A 3-day drive from Kathmandu takes you to Ama Yangri Peak. If your time is limited, but you do not want to miss the fabulous view of the Himalayas, it is just the right spot for you.
  • Moderate Difficulty: This tour takes about 5-6 hours, and its difficulty is considered moderate for the first ascension. However, the general course of the carbine and comparatively low ridges offer smooth means to make the best impression on any new rider.
  • Rare Wildlife: Besides being a part of Langtang National Park, this trek is an opportunity to acquaint yourself with the endemicity of fauna and flora as you have the luck to see the red panda and the snow leopard as well as stunning flora in this unfriendly environment.

Preparation for 3 Days Ama Yangri Trek

Complete preparation before any adventure pays you well until your return. The same is the case with the Ama Yangri Trek. It is easier to prepare and encourage yourself for what you are getting into with Ama Yangri so you can gear yourself up to handle the worst and embrace what you like in the journey ahead.

  • Train for Endurance: It was not wrong as Ama Yangri's challenges are steep, rocky trails that require better endurance, practice walking, swimming, cycling, and strength exercises for the leg and muscle body in the abdomen. Hiking short near places creates a base for the long trek, starting one month before the trekking.
  • Acclimatization: Hiking over 3,700 above sea level invites altitude sickness. You must focus more on sleeping and less on hikes, which helps to balance the temperatures of such altitudes.
  • Packing reliable gear and equipment: pack versatile good walking shoes, a lightweight travel bag, a rain Jacket, a warm hat, Gloves, and Trekking Poles. Traveling without this equipment may be risky.
  • Stay Hydrated and Energized: It may be reasonable to estimate that your body requires about 3 to 4 liters of water. If possible, carry some nuts and dried fruits to have power in you all the time.
  • Prepare for Changing Weather: Mountain weather is highly changeable. Stay sure about the weather transition and what things manage the weather situations.
  • Focus on Mental Resilience: Rather than focusing on the technicalities, focus only on the beautiful and fabulous view of the snow-covered peaks, and the cultural diversity of the locals attracts you to Ama Yangri Trek smoothly.

3 Days Ama Yangri Trek Cost 2025 and 2026

Green Valley Nepal Trek declares the Ama Yangri Trek costs start from USD 250 and reach up to USD 250 per person, whose costs vary based on group size, years, and the services you add. Please follow the table below for the group cost for the Ama Yangri Trek 2025 and 2026.

No. of PaxStarting PriceAction
 USD 430Book Now
2 pax USD 330 per personBook Now
3 pax  USD 285 per personBook Now
4 pax USD 265 per personBook Now
5 pax USD 250 per personBook Now

Make yourself comfortable if you have queries regarding Ama Yangri Trek Cost 2025 and 2026; contact us or join us on WhatsApp. We are pleased to assist you at any time.

Day to Day Itinerary
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We will pick you up from your hotel or Green Valley Nepal Trek's office between 7 and 8 am to begin the 3-day Ama Yangri Trek itinerary. Once the pick-up process is done, you will head towards Timbu, a small settlement that serves as a waypoint to Tarkeghyang. This journey will offer breathtaking views of Nepal's hills, rivers and distant mountain ranges. After crossing some amazing settlements like Chabahil, Melamchi, and Timbu, you will reach Tarkeghyang after about 5 to 6 hours driving.

Upon arrival in Tarkeghyang, you will check into a hotel, a cozy accommodation offering a welcoming atmosphere. In the hotel, you will have your dinner, discuss plans for the trek to Ama Yangri, and rest for the night, optimistic about clear weather the following day.

  • Hotel or Tea House
  • Lunch, and Dinner
  • 4 to 5 Hours
  • 76 Kilometers

Today, the hike will commence early at 6 AM, with a steady uphill climb. Before starting your trek from Tarkeghyang, you will need to pack some snacks for breakfast on the way to Ama Yangri Peak. 

The trail will lead you through dense forests of pine and oak, vibrant meadows, and traditional Himalayan settlements. Along the way, you will be surrounded by Nepal's rich flora and fauna and enjoy capturing the scenery. After about three hours of trekking, the path will be steeper, and you might feel the strain of the climb, but the natural beauty around you will keep you motivated. You will stop for lunch in a tea house before heading toward Ama Yangri Peak.

After about five hours of trekking, you will reach the Ama Yangri Peak at 3771m. The views from the summit will exceed all your expectations. You will enjoy panoramic vistas of snowcapped peaks including Langtang, Mt. Everest, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, Annapurna Range, and Manaslu.

After soaking in the serenity and breathtaking views, you will trek down, which will take around 3-4 hours. Along the way, you will revisit the beautiful landscapes with a sense of accomplishment. Once back in Tarkeghyang, you will enjoy a hearty dinner at the hotel.

  • Hotel or Tea House
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • 5 to 6 Hours

After having breakfast at 8 am, you will prepare for the journey back from Tarkeghyang to Kathmandu. You will board a private vehicle, and the ride will pass along the narrow mountain roads, adding a touch of adventure to the return trip. The winding paths offer glimpses of the surrounding hills and villages, a reminder of the Himalayan beauty the group is leaving behind.

After approximately three hours, you will reach Melamchi Bus Park, a bustling hub where you will pause for lunch. The nearby river adds tranquility to the break, allowing time for reflection on the journey.

After getting refreshed and re-energized, you will again board your drive for the final leg of the trip. The landscapes transition from rural charm to urban hustle as you approach Kathmandu, arriving back in the city by evening.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, and Lunch
  • 4 to 5 Hours
  • 76 Kilometers

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

Cost Includes
  • Private vehicle from Kathmandu to Tarkeghyang
  • English-speaking guide with lots of experience in trekking.
  • Three times meals (breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
  • Sleeping bag and duffle bag. (if necessary)
  • Langtang National Park permit from Nepal Tourism Board and TIMS permit.
  • First Aid Kits
  • Accommodation, food, salary, insurance, and medicine for all staff.
  • Ama Yangri Trek Map
  • Private vehicle from Tarkeghyang back to Kathmandu
  • All government and local taxes. 
  • Certificate of Trek accomplishment from Green Valley Nepal Trek.
Cost Excludes
  • Any Food and accommodation during your stay in Kathmandu.  
  • Ticket to and from Nepal and visas for Nepal
  • Travel insurance.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Living expenses include washing, calls, and connections.
  • Soft and hard tender during the hike.
  • All additional facilities not covered in the included cost include hiring additional porters or hiring equipment.
  • Emergency evacuation. (if required)
  • Tips for guide (Tipping is expected) 
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, hot showers, water bottles, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, and donations. etc.
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Start:MondayFeb 17, 2025
End:WednesdayFeb 19, 2025
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Useful Info

Ama Yangri Trek Best Time

Finding the best time to trek on the Ama Yangri trek involves information on the climatic seasons for hiking in the Nepal Himalayas. The locality of the Ama Yangri peak features a genuinely alpine climate with a maximum height of 3771 meters above sea level, and the conditions identify significant fluctuations throughout the year.

  • Spring

Spring changes the Ama Yangri trekking route into an ever-colorful plot. It is the flowering time of Rhododendrons aptly grown in tracts to give a photograph rebate of red, pink, and white to the hills. During this time, the temperature ranges from 10 °C – 20°C. Trekking conditions are pleasant, with hot days and comfortable nights not extremely cold. Precise, clear weather during the morning makes the visibility picture perfect, which gives an excellent view of the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, framed by the Jugal Himal at the Ama Yangri treks Summit. While the afternoon gets foggy, mornings are good for photography, and the view is clear.

  • Autumn

Season plays a gigantic role in Ama Yangri Trek as September to November reveals the best of the sky and the colors of nature. After monsoon, the vistas are excellent, and consistently clear peaks of Langtang and Ganesh Himal can be seen, sometimes even Mt. Everest. Perfect for trekking as daytime ranges between 10°C and 15°C and chilly nights, which are ideal for astronomical revelry under the stars. Black and gold-looking meadows and forests look perfectly appealing in the backdrop of snow-clad mountains, and they turn into dreamland for trekkers and photographers.

Food and Accommodation Availability on Ama Yangri Trek

During the Ama Yangri Trek journey, you will have delicious foods that add the taste of typical Nepali foods and some kinds of international foods. Most teahouses offer sound Nepali meals with dal bhat, a lentil soup from which most trekkers get nutritional value. People prefer momos, steamed dumplings with spiced meat or vegetable stuffing, thukpa, and Paneer tikka for vegetarians are their favorites.

Apart from that, the tea house brings local Chinese food and a variety of international recipes like pasta, fried rice, omelets, and many more to suit everyone’s taste. Soft drinks and traditional delicacies like chocolate bars, nuts, and popped local sweet foods are offered on sightseeing or at some intervals during the long hiking days. For instance, the difference between vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, especially in teahouse, is relatively broad. However, we always advise sticking to vegetables as they are protein and fiber-rich and will help energetically during the trekking attempt.

When you embark on the Ama Yangri Trek, you will primarily find teahouses and lodges along the trail. The teahouses are essential in creating a center for trekking in Nepal and a welcome addition. Teahouses usually offer basic lodgings: mostly simple rooms for single or multiple occupancies, beds, blankets, hot showers, and sometimes US dollars. However, in Tarke Ghyang and Melamchi Gaon, you will find luxurious hotel systems, slightly better than lodges, with better washing and communication facilities like baths, the internet, neat and clean, perfect and tasty foods, and places to stay.

3 Days Ama Yangri Trek Difficulty

Focusing on Ama Yangri Trek touches an elevation of 3771 meters, which is not an easy journey. Resettlement is appropriate for avid trekkers and beginners at such an elevation.

The 3-day Ama Yangri Trek covers approximately 12 km and 5-6 hours daily. It stays somewhat technical, with beautiful scenery and snowy hills suggesting cycling and swimming endurance before 2 months of embarking on this thrilling trip. No prior trekking experience is necessary, but having some background would be a blessing. In the same way, trekking enthusiasts must be ready if some weather variation occurs and drink enough water during the trekking. Culturally and geographically rich Ama Yangri Trek unveils the colors of the beautiful villages of Sherpa and Tamang.

Travel Insurance for Ama Yangri Trek

Ama Yangri Trek insists that comprehensive travel and medical insurance is compulsory for anyone participating in the trekking programs in Nepal due to geographic easiness and maximum altitude difference. However, it is not mandatory; it is advisable for many companies offering trekking services to advise their clients to portray a copy of their insurance before they embark on the journey. This coverage is more than precious, not to mention in an accident, because it legalizes that drivers can have far more striking but admittedly twisted perspectives of the Himalayan landscape.

When selecting travel insurance for the Ama Yangri Trek, ensure that your policy includes the following critical components:

  • Emergency Medical Expenses: Claims for treatments should include costs related to accidents or diseases when participating in a hike. It is because most trekking routes are hard to access by car or ambulance.
  • Evacuation Coverage: Your policy must encompass medical rescue or evacuation by helicopter in case of grave medical emergencies. The first warning of an illness is that one is graphically close to death’s door while covering the mountains.
  • Trip Cancellation and Interruption: Seek policies that either cover reimbursement for costs that you can’t recover if you cancel or have to reduce your stay due to forces such as sickness or disasters.
  • Baggage Loss or Delay: Your Travel insurance must cover missing or vanished baggage during the trip. You can even claim lost property because it will endanger your life if you leave behind the expensive gear that is hard to afford during your hikes.
  • Accidental Death and Disability: Also, ensure that they put into your policy in the event of accidents that result in death or permanent disability while in the expedition.

Ama Yangri Trek Packing List

Before starting the Ama Yangri Trek, you must pack authentic gear and clothing for the region’s complicated weather and various types of landscapes. The Ama Yangri Trek demands the right gear and equipment so that you will be well-prepared for a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable trek in one of Nepal’s most fascinating areas. Here is a list of packing that will be useful during the entire adventure:

Clothing

  • Fleece jacket
  • Down jacket.
  • A waterproof and windproof material outer jacket
  • Trekking pants
  • Quick-dry thermal underwear
  • Trekking shorts (optional)
  • Raincoats
  • Rain pants
  • Trekking Trousers
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Buff or neck gaiter

Footwear

  • Trekking boots or hiking shoes
  • Hiking Socks
  • Gaiters (optional)
  • Extra laces

Gear and Equipment

  • Large duffel bag (15-25 kg)
  • Daypack (35 and 50 liters)
  • Sleeping bags
  • Trekking Poles
  • Sunglasses with UV protection

Hydration

  • Reusable water bottle (1.5 liters)
  • Water purification tablets or filter

Personal Items

  • First aid kit
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Sunscreen
  • Biodegradable soap
  • toothbrush
  • toothpaste
  • toilet papers
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Quick-drying towel
  • Sunblock for the face and lips

Electronics

  • Camera with extra batteries
  • Charger
  • Spare headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries.
  • Powerbank
  • Smartphone

Navigation and Safety

  • Ama Yangri Trek Map
  • Compass or GPS device

Miscellaneous

  • Personal identification permit
  • Trekking permit.
  • Lightweight travel pillow
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Food and Snacks
  • Book or magazine (optional)
  • Nepalese Cash/ Rupees
What our travelers saysClient Reviews
  • TrustPilot

    Green Valley Nepal Trek for Ama Yangri Trek 3 Days

    Great place for great hosts. I was with Green Valley Nepal Trek for Ama Yangri Trek 3 days, with sublime scenic beauty, virgin zone, and many friends. This trek was great fun for me. The trek list I received was even more than adequate; I could ever want was available. My guide during the hike was Anil Magar, who explained the overall area; I was fine during the trek. He was also great company. Ama Yangri Trek is one of them. It is fabulous and not touristy; there is a ton of untouched natural beauty, and it’s not challenging. The owner of the homestay was also good, too. We have our night active, interacting with one another and tasting the foods in the region. I will use this trekking agency for my next trip; this agency did everything possible to make I had a great time on the trek.

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    AnnaDecember 14, 2024United States
  • Facebook

    Ama Yangri Trek Was a Dream Come True

    Completing the Ama Yangri Trek was a dream come true! The company I jointly used was Green Valley Nepal Trek; the company arranged for the trek successfully. The trail was perfect for the beautiful landmarks like the forests and other superb villages like Tarke Gyang. Last but not least, it proved fabulous to ascend to the maximum altitude of 3771 metrics and watch the Puja Ceremony – though it does not evoke any cultural feeling within us. It was still too large for me to worry about how to administer and be satisfied; I felt amiable, shielded, and sheltered.

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    ElenaNovember 25, 2024Denmark
FAQs
  • Ama Yangri Trek costs vary from USD 90 for Nepali people to around USD 900 for foreigners for a fully organized trek. The trek cost depends on the group size and additional services like – house rent, meals, and transport.

  • Ama Yangri trek maps are easily accessible from trekking agencies or the internet. These maps show the area from Timbu to Tarke Ghyang and further to Ama Yangri Peak so that one can move smoothly.

  • Conventionally, this adventure will take 3 days, with first taking a drive from Kathmandu to Tarke Ghyang then trekking to Ama Yangri Peak and back to Kathmandu covers 5-6 hours of trekking daily.

  • The only total distance from Timbu to Ama Yangri Peak is 12 km, and the entire round trip will be 24 km. During the trek, you can gain a high altitude of about 3771 meters.

  • The common schedule starts from Timbu and passes through fascinating forests and ethnic communities to Tarke Ghyang and then to Ama Yangri Peak, presenting an excellent view of the Langtang Himal and other snow-clad mountains.

  • Ama Yangri is about 90 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu, which means one of the famous trekking sites takes a short time.

  • Of course, Green Valley Nepal Treks manage to do the Ama Yangri Trek in 3 days, perfect for those short hikers. This itinerary usually provides for a ride and a walking day carrying all the equipment.

  • Ama Yangri is just about 90 KM away from Kathmandu, which means Ama Yangri is one of the best trekking destinations you can visit in just a short time.

  • More on lodges. The treks often may not be comfortable, often basic teahouses in tactical villages that offer food and shelter as the treks go on. However, you can get many luxury hotels in Kathmandu that one may book to stay in before and after the trek.

  • You can expect impressive views from Ama Yangri Peak, gorgeous views of diverse and interesting Sherpa and Tamang cultures, walking through gorgeous rhododendron forests and famous terrace fields, and enjoying great views of the Langtang, Annapurna, and even the Everest ranges during the trip.

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