Ama Yangri Trek

A short Helambu trek via the Hyolmo village of Tarkeghyang to the prayer-flag summit of Ama Yangri, with views from Langtang to Jugal and Gaurishankar.

  • Duration3–5 days
  • Highest point3,771 m
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Best seasonOct–May

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Trek Ama Yangri with a local guide

A licensed guide isn't mandatory on Ama Yangri, and the rule isn't enforced on most of Nepal's trails, but we still recommend trekking with a local guide.

An experienced guide isn't only there to show you the way. They know the families who run the teahouses and homestays, explain the villages, monasteries, festivals and food you'd otherwise walk straight past, help you talk with local people, watch for altitude sickness and changing weather, and handle rooms, permits and transport so you can simply enjoy the walk. Many trekkers say their guide was the best part of the trip.

Discover Parbat is a licensed local trekking company from Parbat, near Pokhara, with experienced guides who know these trails and the people along them. Trekking with a partner? Share one guide and split the cost.

Questions about Ama Yangri

Trail conditions, permits and gear, answered by trekkers who were just there and our local team.

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