Highlights
- Walking into high and scenic Langtang valley within towering peaks and scenic landscapes In the heart of Langtang Himal at Kyanjin Gompa with glorious panorama of snow-capped peaks.
- Around Tamang villages enriched with old culture of great interest and ancient traditions.
- Walking into charming alpine forest of tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-pine and fir trees From low warm paddy fields to alpine cooler hills to arctic zone of ice and glaciers.
Overview
Langtang Valley is located North of Kathmandu at a mere distance of 32 km as the crow flies, but the drive takes nearly six hours to reach the starting point of the trek at Syaprubesi village located in Rasuwa District. Langtang is the home of the Tamang people interwoven with Buddhist teaching enriched with colorful traditions and cultures which you can witness on the walks exploring farm villages of Tamang People of great interest.
After an exciting drive from Kathmandu walks into a gorge covered with a dense forest of rhododendron-oaks-pines-magnolia and fir trees including some bamboo groves where rare and endangered Red Panda are found on this scenic area. Finally walk brings you to the beautiful Langtang Valley in Kyanjin Gompa encircled by arrays of high towering mountains overlooking Langtang Himal, as far towards Jugal Himal extends towards Dorji Lakpa in the east.
With a wonderful time around scenic Langtang Valley, our short adventure concludes by walking back to the road head for the drive to Kathmandu with a great enjoyable and marvelous adventure on Langtang Valley Trekking.
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel..
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport, received by our guide and staff for transfer to your hotel in heart of Kathmandu city around Thamel, a great interesting areas. After checking into your hotel rooms then meet our guide / leader and other members of the group for briefing regarding trekking and related information required in Nepal with Trail Himalaya.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02
Free day in Kathmandu with half day sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Allowing you a day in Kathmandu with tour of Kathmandu city where our city guide will show you the wonders of past history of Nepal visiting world heritage sites of great importance and interest, afternoon at leisure preparation for Langtang Valley Trekking.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03
Drive to Syabrubesi 1350 m via Nuwakott town into Rasuwa areas - 06 hrs.
Morning an interesting drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche town to reach at Syabrubesi village to start our treks, as drive leads through Himalayan foothills to reach Trisuli Bazaar around Nuwakott warm sub-tropical area.Our journey continues towards cooler alpine hills on long winding road past farm villages and town to reach at Dhunche, at the height of 1,950 m. Headquarter and main town of Rasuwa district of Langtang area where Langtang National Park begins. From Dhunche drive leads downhill to Syabrubesi village in the shade of Ganesh and Langtang Himal, overnight in a simple but cozy and nice local lodge at Syabrubesi.
Max Altitude: 1350m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 04
Trek to Lama Hotel 2,350m - 06 hrs.
First day walk from Syabrubesi, leads to a climb for a while with rest of the walk on gradual winding uphill trail through terraced farm fields and villages.
As our route enters into cool forested area in a gorge following the torrential glacial Trisuli River upstream, as the path follows with a climb in the cool shade of rhododendron and oaks forest after a good walk of near six hours reaching a small clearing at Lama-Hotel for overnight stop.
Max Altitude: 2200m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 05
Trek to Langtang village 3, 300m - 05 hrs.
From here few hours of morning walks leads to Ghoretabela for possible lunch stop within lovely forest of pines, hemlocks and rhododendron from here onwards you can feel the altitude also.
After a refreshing break, walk continues on the road to beautiful Langtang valley, an hour treks into a pleasant cool alpine woodland, crossing a small stream leaving tree line behind as our walk leads uphill for an hour, then walk gets easier on gradual trail with few ups and down to Langtang village for overnight stop.
Max Altitude: 3300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 06
Trek to Kyanjin Gompa 3,700 m - 04 hours.
From Langtang village walking on nice gradual uphill trail for few hours following “mani-prayer wall” where walking clockwise is the appropriate way in respect to Buddhist religion, walk leads further east as valley opens up with views of snow capped peaks.
After hours of gentle good walk overlooking views of peaks brings you at Kyanjin Gompa a charming and scenic spot with amazing views of Langtang Lirung above 7,000m and its icefall at near distance Kyanjin Gompa, surrounded by a ridge formed by glacial moraine of rocks and boulders.
Max Altitude: 3700m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 07
Rest day for acclimatization and for hike around.
A leisure day, visit the village small Cheese factory optional climb to Tsego-Ri or Kyngin Ri at above 4,700 m / 15,420ft which will add more heights of the adventure offers stunning panorama of snow capped mountains from Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal (7,405 m), Langtang Lirung (7,234 m), Ghengu Liru (Langtang II 6,571m), Kimshun (6,745 m) and Shalbachum(6,918m), Chimsedang, Naya-Kanga or Ganja Chuli (5,846m), Gangchempo, Tilman's beautiful Fluted Peak, Jugal Himal and ending to eastern horizon at Dorje Lakpa (6,980m).
Max Altitude: 3700m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 08
Trek to Lama Hotel 2, 350 m - 06 hrs.
After a wonderful time at Kyanjin, retrace the journey back on same route to Lama-Hotel a small settlement in the midst of the forest at the bank of upper Trisuli River.
Max Altitude: 2350m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 09
Trek to Syabrubesi 1350m- 06 hours walk.
Our last day trekking of this fabulous journey lead back to Syabrubesi as the morning walk follows the same trail with much downhill passing spread-out farm villages and terrace fields and eventually reaching at Bhote Kosi River which later joins with Trisuli River, after crossing a suspension bridge a pleasant walk brings you at Syabrubesi for last and final overnights around Langtang Himal area and Rasuwa district.
Max Altitude: 1350m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 10
Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotels.
From Syabrubesi village with amazing time on high hills and ridges of Langtang Himalaya, morning an exciting drive of six hours leading past beautiful scenery with farm villages and towns and finally reaching at Kathmandu, with afternoon free at leisure for individual activities.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 11
Final Departure.
Last day in Nepal and with Trail Himalaya, with your time for international flight back to your respective countries, our staff and guide transfers you to airport after a great experience on Langtang Valley Trekking.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
What's included
- Airport pick-up and drop transfer to hotel by private vehicle
- Kathmandu to Trekking point and same back Private vehicle
- Welcome dinner
- 3 Nights 3* (or similar category) hotel in Kathmandu
- Breakfast for 2 Days in Kathmandu Hotel
- Accommodation while trekking with 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) tea/ coffee per day during the trek
- All Required Permits (Trekkers’ Information Management System and Langtang National Park Permit) Card
- Government Taxes, local taxes (if any)
- 1 English Speaking Guide (Government licensed, trained)
- 1 Porter per two trekkers (if needed)
- 1 Trail Himalaya's T-shirt
- Trekking route map
- Trip Accomplishment Certificate
- First Aid Kits
- Farewell dinner
- Sleeping bag ,Down jacket ,Water proof Duffel bag and Trekking pol
What's not included
- International Airfare
- Your Travel Insurance
- Rescue & Evacuation.
- Nepal Visa fee (mostly on arrival)
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Tips for Guide , Porter and Driver
- Drinks and beverage – bottled water / hot water / alcohol
- Chocolates and sweets
- Hot shower
- Wi-Fi Battery charge
