LANGTANG VALLEY TREK

A visit to the Langtang valley offers an opportunity to explore Tamang villages to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation.

Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just North of Kathmandu. A visit to the Langtang valley offers an opportunity to explore Tamang villages to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. The trek starts at the small town of Syabru Besi. You will trek through magnificent forests to the high alpine meadows and yak pastures around Kyangjin Gompa (a Buddhist monastery). After an (optional) day hike up to the top of Kyangjin Ri (peak), where the 360-degree views of the Himalayan mountains are truly spectacular, you retrace your route back down the valley and drive back to Kathmandu.

BEST

  • The trek offers amazing views of Langtang Lirung and other snow capped peaks.
  • Trek through Tamang and Sherpa villages, visit monasteries, and learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture.
  • pot wildlife like red pandas and enjoy diverse plant life in Langtang National
  • Visit the monastery at Kyanjin and enjoy panoramic views of glaciers and mountains.
  • A beautiful, peaceful valley surrounded by mountains and lush nature.
  • Possibility of custom modification of the trip program with other activities or visits as well.

COST

1,255 USD per person with 3 participants with local guide

Private trip possible every day. Contact us to receive a customized quote for 1 or 2 people. Contact us to receive a customized quote with european guide speaking english, french, italian.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02. Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
  • Day 03. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft), 8 hours
  • Day 04. Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft), to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft),5-6 hours
  • Day 05. Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft) to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft), via Langtang village(3,430/11,253ft), 6-7 hours
  • Day 06.  Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft) 4-5 hours
  • Day 07. Acclimatization: explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours
  • Day 08. Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft),  to Lama Hotel(2,480M/8,103 ft), 6-7 hours
  • Day 09. Lama Hotel (2,480M/8,103ft),to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft),4-5 hours
  • Day 10. Syabrubesi to Kathmandu, 8 hours
  • Day 11. Final departure from Kathmandu

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport. Our representative will picks up you from Airport and transfer to Hotel. Evening welcome dinner.

Meals Included: Dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 02. Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
Today you will have option for the sightseeing or preparation of trekking on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

Day 03. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft),7-8 hours
After the breakfast in Kathmandu, we will  drive to Syabrubesi, a village which is also the starting point for treks into the Langtang valley. Overnight in Syabru village

Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.Overnight: hotel.

Day 04. Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft), to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft)5-6 hours
After breakfast, we begin our trek to Lama Hotel along the Langtang Khola (river). We will cross through Oak and Rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola and some walk we will reach atLama Hotel. Overnight in Lama Hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.Overnight: hotel.

Day 05. Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft) to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft), via Langtang village(3,430/11,253ft), 6-7 hours
After breakfast in Lama Hotel we continue our journey to Langtang village. Along the way we will see the mountains, landscape and waterfalls. After reaching Ghoda Tabela, we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang range. Our trail continues to climb up the widening valley called Langtang valley which was destroyed by the earthquake on 2015. After some hours walk from there  we will reach Mundu village where we have overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 06. Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft) 4-5 hours
After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, where there is the famous monastery of the region. We passed by water mills, prayer wheels and chortens.  We spend rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and surrounding areas with the beautiful mountain views.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 07. Acclimatization: explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours
Today we spend the time climbing and roaming around Tserko Ri from where we could see the best sunrise view. We get back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery when time permits.

Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.Overnight: hotel.

Day 08. Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft),  to Lama Hotel(2,480M/8,103 ft), 6-7 hours
After breakfast, we begin our return journey to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner .Overnight: hotel.

Day 09. Lama Hotel (2,480M/8,103ft),to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft),4-5 hours
After breakfast at Lama Hotel we climb up to the Rimche Village. From here we descend to Langtang Khola and continue our trek to Thulo Syabru.  Overnight in Thulo Syabru.

Meals Included: Breakfas, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 10. Drive back to Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu by private vehicle. Evening you will have a dinner with cultural show.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch. Overnight: hotel.

Day 11. Final departure from Kathmandu
You will be free till your departure. A representative  will take you to Airport and says good bye.

Meals Included: Breakfast

INCLUDED

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu (optional)
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period in the lodges/restaurents
  • Local fresh fruits where available
  • Surface Transport to and from Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Twin sharing accommodation at the tea house lodges
  • An experience guide and one trekking helper between 2 persons
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available) when required
  • All required special trekking permits and conservation fee
  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
  • All government taxes and our service charges
  • Farewell Dinner before departure

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flight to and from Nepal
  • Airport taxes
  • Vaccination and Nepal visa
  • Meals when not in Trekking and drinks
  • Personal insurance and other personal expense.
  • Tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected)

ON REQUEST

  • Single room
  • Sleeping bag rental on site
  • European guide speaking english, french, italian
  • Travel insurance
  • Superior hotel accommodations in town
  • Tour extensions