Langtang valley Trek

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Langtang valley Trek

Langtang Valley Trek is a popular trekking destination in Nepal known for its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and rich cultural heritage. The trek offers a unique experience of exploring the Langtang Valley, also known as the "valley of glaciers," with its stunning landscapes, snow-capped mountains, and traditional villages.

The trek begins with your arrival in Kathmandu, where you will have a rest day to explore the city and make necessary preparations for the trek. On the second day, you can choose to participate in optional day tours to famous sites in Kathmandu or take a day for personal activities.

On the third day, you will travel from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, the starting point of the trek. The scenic drive takes you through winding mountain roads, offering glimpses of the majestic Ganesh Himal along the way. After reaching Syabrubesi, you will spend the night in a tea house or lodge.

The actual trekking starts on the fourth day as you leave Syabrubesi and make your way to Lama Hotel. The trail takes you through suspension bridges, villages, and dense forests of rhododendron and bamboo. You will pass through Pairo, Bamboo, and cross several suspension bridges before reaching Lama Hotel, where you will spend the night.

On the fifth day, you will trek from Lama Hotel to Mundu via Langtang Village. The trail continues through lush green forests and offers panoramic views of Langtang and Ganjala Peak. Langtang Village, though affected by the 2015 earthquake, has been rebuilt and is now a thriving community. You can choose to stay in Langtang Village or continue to Mundu.

The sixth day takes you from Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa, a famous monastery in the region. The trail passes through yak pastures and tiny villages, offering picturesque landscapes. At Kyanjin Gompa, you can visit the Cheese Factory and enjoy the panoramic views of Langtang Lirung, Gangchempo, and Nayakhang.

On the seventh day, you will embark on a trek to Tserko Ri, the highest point of the trek at an elevation of 5,000 meters. The ascent to Tserko Ri is challenging but rewards you with breathtaking views of the Langtang Valley and surrounding peaks. After enjoying the views, you will return to Kyanjin Gompa for the night.

The eighth day involves retracing your steps as you trek from Kyanjin Gompa back to Lama Hotel. The trail takes you through forests and streams, and you will spend the night in Lama Hotel.

On the ninth day, you will trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi, which offers two route options. One follows the outbound route through Bamboo and Rimche, while the other takes you via Rimche and Sherpa Gaun, providing stunning views of the Langtang Valley. You can choose the route based on your fitness level and weather conditions.

The tenth day marks the end of the trek as you depart from Syabrubesi and return to Kathmandu. The journey takes approximately 6-7 hours by bus, with a lunch break in Trisuli. Once back in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.

The eleventh day is the departure day, where you will have breakfast at the hotel and be transferred to the airport for your return journey.

The Langtang Valley Trek offers several highlights, including trekking through the picturesque Langtang Valley, climbing Tserko Ri for stunning scenic views, experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture firsthand, walking through spectacular rhododendron forests, and staying in interesting teahouses along the route. It is considered a moderate trek with a maximum altitude

Itinerary

  1. Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu.

    You will be welcomed by our staff standing with your name card at the airport arrival terminal and transferred to your hotel by vehicle. Your hotel is in the middle of the city. You will have nothing planned for the day, so take a rest and gather the energy to walk on the trails. Else, if you have some personal gears to buy, you can go shopping in the Market in the evening. There will be a small meeting about the trek in the evening. You will spend a night in a hotel.
    Accommodation: Hotel (BB Plan) - Transportation: Private vehicle.

  2. Day 02 Kathmandu | trek preparation, Permits Procedure

    After enjoying breakfast, you have the option to spend your day exploring the many famous sights around Kathmandu. The city has a unique charm in the early morning as it slowly comes to life, but still remains relatively peaceful. You can choose to have a free day or take advantage of our offer to provide a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide who can lead you to some of the most significant sites and explain their history.
    Optional day tours:
    We offer a variety of optional day tours to choose from, including the Sacred Sites of the Valley, a full-day excursion to visit Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and you can also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Boudhanath, and see the world's largest spherical stupa, or explore the largest and most sacred Hindu temple in Nepal.
    For those who want to venture outside of the city, a 30-minute drive will take you to the ancient city of Bhaktapur, known for its medieval art and wood carving. You can also take a one-hour mountain flight to see Mount Everest or go for Day hiking around Kathmandu valley or mountain biking in the scenic Shivapuri National Park, located on the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley.
    After your day's adventure, you'll return to your hotel in the early evening where you'll meet with our specialist or one of their staff members who will provide you with a detailed briefing of your upcoming trip, including what to expect and transportation logistics.
    Accommodation: Hotel (BB Plan)

  3. Day 03 Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

    After breakfast at the hotel. Our scenic drive will commence north of Kathmandu on a narrow, winding mountain road. As we navigate around the mountainside, we'll catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal looming in the distance. After driving for about 50 km or 31 miles, we'll reach Dhunche, the gateway to Langtang National Park. From Dhunche, the road descends and becomes bumpy, so we should be prepared for a rough ride. Another 15 km or 9 miles later, we'll arrive at Syabrubesi, where we'll spend the night before embarking on our trek the next day. You can choose to board a comfortable bus, which we provide for this route, or have your private vehicle arranged to pick you up from your hotel. Depending on your preference and requirements. Please remember to inform us of your choice while booking your trip.
    Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge (B,L,D) - Transportation: Local Vehicle (opt. Private vehicle)

  4. Day 04 Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel

    After breakfast, we will begin our trek by crossing a suspension bridge and passing through a village. Then, we will ascend upstream of Langtang Khola and hike through forests for approximately 3 hours until we reach Pairo. We will take a lunch break here before continuing our trek through deep forests to reach Bamboo, which should take around 1.5 hours. Afterwards, we will ascend through more forests and cross another suspension bridge before arriving at Lama Hotel, a journey that should take roughly 2 hours. We will spend the night in a lodge.
    Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge (B,L,D)

  5. Day 05 Lama Hotel to Mundu Via Lantang Village

    After breakfast, we will embark on our trek to Mundu. The trail will take you through the lush green forest, and after a 3-hour hike, you will arrive at Ghoretable, which is a stable for horses. Continuing on the trek, you will reach the beautiful Langtang Village. Unfortunately, the village was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake, but it has since been rebuilt and is now thriving with a community health post, government schools, small markets, and monasteries. From Langtang Village, you have the option to stay in Mundu, which is the next stop after Langtang Village. During the trek, you will be able to enjoy stunning views of Langtang and Gonchompe.
    Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge (B,L,D)

  6. Day 06 Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa

    We will start our trek to Kyanjin Gompa right after breakfast. The trail is a short and leisurely walk from Langtang, and it passes through a picturesque landscape of Yak pastures and tiny villages. You will reach Kyanjin Gompa in about three hours, where you can enjoy a sumptuous lunch before visiting the Cheese Factory with your guide. Taste some of the world-famous yak cheese and enjoy the panoramic views of Langtang Lirung, Gangchempu, and Nayakhang from Kyanjin Gompa. Spend the night in a comfortable lodge and get ready for more adventures in the morning.
    Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge (B,L,D)

  7. Day 07 Kyanjin Gompa to Tserko Ri to Kyanjin Gompa

    We will set off for our Tserko Ri trek after breakfast. This day's trek is both thrilling and tough as we will be ascending Tsergo Ri, which stands at an elevation of 5,000 meters (16404 ft). From the top, we can enjoy panoramic views of the Langtang Valley, over 20 peaks, and frozen lakes. Despite the challenging climb, the stunning views and exhilarating experience are well worth it. After soaking in the breathtaking scenery, we will return to Kyanjin Gompa for our second night and a well-earned dinner.
    Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge (B,L,D)

  8. Day 08 Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel

    Today we retrace our steps to Lama Hotel by crossing streams and hiking through forests. After the extra effort of the previous day’s challenging trek. Overnight at Lama Hotel.
    Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge (B,L,D)

  9. Day 09 Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi

    On the final day of our Langtang trek, we have two options to return to Syabrubesi. The first option is to follow our outbound route through the forest and villages of Bamboo and Rimche, which takes about 6 hours to reach Syabrubesi. The second option is a shorter but more challenging route that goes via Rimche and Sherpa Gaun. This route offers stunning views of the Langtang Valley, and you can decide which route to take depending on your fitness level and the weather conditions on the day. Our final night of the trek will be spent in Syabrubesi.
    Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge (B,L,D)

  10. Day 10 Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (Drive)

    Our trek comes to an end today as we depart from Syabrubesi in the morning after breakfast. We will take a local bus back to Kathmandu, which will take approximately 6-7 hours. Along the way, we will stop for lunch in Trisuli before continuing on the smooth road to Kathmandu. Once we arrive, we will be transferred to our selected hotel.
    Accommodation: Hotel (BB Plan), Transportation: Bus (opt. Private vehicle)
    Treks End Here.

  11. Day 11 Departure (Breakfast)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Free & easy until the representative of our team will transfer you to the airport and Depart to your own country.
    Transportation: Private vehicle

Cost Details

Included in the price Included in the package price.
  • Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and transfer by private car/van.
  • Accommodation in twin bed sharing basis with breakfast Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • The transportation from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by local bus.
  • Tea House/ Lodge accommodation including meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trek.
  • Government License holder experienced and qualified trek leader (guide), and porter to help trekkers luggage (2 trekkers: 1porter).
  • Coverage of guides and porter’s meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation and other necessary equipment.
  • Langtang National Park entry permit fee.
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
  • All Government and Local Taxes
Excluded in the price Not included in the package.
  • International Flight.
  • Optional day tour in Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Meals (Lunch and Dinner) and Accommodations in Kathmandu.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, early return from trekking (because of any reason) prior to the plan scheduled itinerary.
  • Personal expense such as shopping, snacks, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, bettery re-charge fee extra porters etc.
  • Personal clothing and gear.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Tips for guide and porters.
  • Additional costs or delays caused by management out of control like landscape, bad weather condition, in case of itinerary modification with a view to safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability raises strike, moment etc.

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