A Complete Langtang Valley Trek Guide

 

Introduction to Langtang valley

Langtang is beautifully decorated region in the Himalayas of Nepal to the north of Kathmandu valley circumscribing Tibet possessing more than 70 glaciers of various shape and sizes, extending Himal Mountain and high elevation lakes including Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda, Dudhkunda and even most famous Gosainkunda with surface area of 13.8 ha, surface elevation of 14,370 ft and water volume of 1,472,000 m3. According to living group, Langtang valley is extended in an east-west direction and located 30 km away from Kathmandu valley along occupied by Tamang moreover Tibetan origin ethnic group.

Attractions of Langtang valley trek

  • Opportunity to survey Langtang National Park (First Himalayan national park) established in 1976 holding wide range of flora and fauna within total domain of 1,710 km2.
  • Superior moment for glimpsing well-known snow-capped peaks including Langtang Lirung (7245m), Dorji Lhakpa (6966m), Gang Chhenpo (6388m) and Yala peak (5700m).
  • Fortune to explore more than 70 glaciers along with beautiful lakes of Langtang valley including Goshainkunda (4,380 m), Parvatikunda , Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda.
  • Analysis of Tamang and Tibetan language along complicated lifestyle of individuals under development surely establishes tough and inflexible touch throughout Langtang.

Itinerary for Langtang valley trek

Day 1: Arrival day:

Day 2: Kathmandu valley (1,300 m) (sightseeing):

Day 3: Kathmandu (1,300 m) to SyabruBesi (1,550 m):

Day 4: SyabruBesi (1,550 m) to Lama Hotel (2,450 m):

Day 5: Lama Hotel (2,450 m) to Langtang village (3,430 m):

Day 6: Langtang village (3,430 m) to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m):

Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m) (Acclimatization day):

Day 8: Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m) to Lama Hotel (2,450 m):

Day 9: Lama Hotel (2,450 m) to SyabruBesi (1,550 m):

Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu (1,300 m):

Typically, 10 days are enough for concluding Langtang valley trek in accessible manner.

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Difficulty level and physical effort for Langtang valley trek

Most assuredly, being simply over 5,000 m from sea level, Langtang valley trek is considered as a moderate trekking. If we hold ability to stroll for around 5-6 hours consistently than in any event we can build up a trek for with a light bag pack. The trek is tolerably easier for the individuals those who are used to in walking higher elevations. Additionally, Glacier region demands somewhat higher exercise to run and exercise routinely before couple of months starting the trek. Besides, workout particularly related to heart, platelet and lungs would be comparatively beneficial for encountering Langtang valley trek.

Info’s required for Langtang valley trek

Documents and pay: Passport, separate photocopies of passport, proof of insurance, 2 extra pp size photos, airline tickets, card money, ready money for purchasing Nepalese visa at Airport and (for withdrawing funds bank/ATM) photocopies of identity card.

Body wears: Head scarf, warm hat/cap, head lamp with alternative, sunglasses, half and long sleeves upper wears, wind cheater jackets, waterproof jacket, light and warm thermal tops and pair of normal, woolen or fleece gloves, trekking shorts, trekking trousers, woolen trousers, waterproof pants, light weighted thermal bottoms, normal and woolen socks and trekking shoes.

Practical items: Sleeping bag, large travel bag, compact personal carry bag, camera with extra batteries, binoculars, mini folding knife, anti-bacteria hand wash, guide books, pocket travel games, power bank.

Medical and toiletries: First aid box (especially including band aids, anti-loose motion pills, anti headache pills, cold and cough medicine, anti-altitude sickness pills, water purification tablets, stomach antibiotic) and toiletries info’s according to your preference.

Besides, these are the vital requirements apart discussing about requirements with trekking agency before can more establish your trip easy and straightforward.

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Perfect season for Langtang valley trek

Generally, amid over precipitation, trail at the season of monsoon season from June to August is particularly muddy and slippery along the landscapes are disturbed by thick fogs and winter season from December to February holds high level of coldness with heavy snowfall. On the off chance, chilly cold doesn’t disturb you than it’s possible to make a trek ahead on winter season in like manner spring from March to May and autumn from September to November are considered as the perfect seasons to start up Langtang valley trek. Moderate temperature and clear weather with minimal obstacles are the terms and conditions that prove spring and autumn seasons are supreme.

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Langtang valley Trek

Langtang is region in the Himalayas of Nepal bordering Tibet occupying over 70 glaciers of different sizes, Himal mountain ranges and high altitude lakes including Gosainkunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda. The expertises, dresses, traditionally-built stone house and the beautiful carved wooded vestibule reflect their rich Himalayas culture and heritage. Most of the communities in this area are packed by Tamang and Tibetan origin. Langtang valley which is located 30 km far away from Kathmandu valley. It is extended in an east-west direction and it is bordered on north by the main crest of Himalayas, dominated by Langtang Lirung (7245 m) which is the highest peak in this area. Towards the south are Chimse Danda (rigid), crossed by Ganja La pass (5,122 m) and Jugal Himal culminating in Dorje Lakpa (6,989 m). Glaciers spawned by the slope of Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung and other peaks feed the Langtang Khola (river). Langtang River flows through the high, Langtang valley before emptying in a ridicule torrent into the Bhote Koshi River from a long, narrow debase at the west end of the valley. But many massive rivers flow south from Tibet cutting through the Himalaya chain, the Langtang Khola, a major tributary of the Trisuli Ganga, flows east to west across the grain of the country. The Trisuli or Bhote Koshi as it becomes above Dhunche, forms an important corridor and ancient trade route through the mountains between The Ganesh and Langtang Himal, to Kerung in Tibet. Langtang national park, visit to the areas gives Himalayan nature experience and sharpness into the lifestyle and culture of the Tibet who are permanents of this region. There are mainly sheep and yak drover, but grow some hardy grains and vegetables. The daily life style of the villagers includes raising livestock, agriculture and trade in Tibet. Soya bean, wheat, maize, potato and millet are their leading foods. This is one of the reachable trekking regions near Kathmandu valley with more than weeklong ventures into the Lake District.

Langtang valley is very famous among the treks in central Nepal. Langtang trekking is popular and classic trek among all the trekking trials. Around Langtang valley the mountain sceneries are exceptionally beautiful and impressive. Langtang trekking offers some of the old monasteries, Tibetan Buddhist culture and plenty of yak herds and alpine meadows. In summer, the valley floor and alpine slops of Langtang bloom profusely with poppy and other alpine flowers making a great spectacle of world flowers. There are some importance mountains in Langtang like Langtang Lirung (7,246 m), Gang Chhenpo (6,388 m), Naya Kangri (5,846 m) and Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m). Other mountains like Hiunchuli, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal along Shishapangma mountain of Tibet are seen from some points of trek. Next to Langtang valley trekkers can trek beautiful Gosainkunda Lake. A mountain Lake, and important Hindu pilgrimage site in the Himalaya, separated by a rich mountain pass from Gosainkunda is Helambu region. Helambu is not high; it is culturally rich Sherpa settlement and can also easily reach from Kathmandu. Trekkers can also trek the Langtang valley and Gosainkunda Trek as combined it can be also the best package. It is the best trekking destination for those who wish to trek to the Himalayas but wishing to trek on the relatively easy rotes with short walk on a lower altitude. The region is rural landscape compromising of villages, terraced farms and forests encircled with green hills with a backdrop of white Himalaya ranges. The route is fully scenic through dense bamboo and rose tree forests that will keep you passed waterfalls and snow capped mountains peak. This trek is best also for the view of Annapurna range. The trek starts from drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,610 m) by bus after driving around 7 hours. From Syabrubesi we travel forward towards Langtang valley (3,541 m) by staying some nights on hotels till we reach Langtang valley. After that trekkers also trek from Langtang valley to Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) after that trekkers back towards Kyanjin Gompa. From KYanjin Gompa to Chorka Ri (5,050 m) and again back to Kyanjin Gompa. Similarly we moved towards Langtang valley from syabrubesi on the same way we trek down towards syabrubesi and after that drive back towards Kathmandu.

There are different packages to visit Langtang valley you can choose and visit any as you fell that’s good and beat for you. The best season to trek Langtang are autumn and spring. Autumn from September to December and spring stretched from March to May. The weather is in best condition to visit at this time clean and clear with warm and bearable heat temperature. There will be very little no rainfall at this time. Due to the clear weather and good temperature you can get the best view of mountains at the time of trekking. Trek to Langtang if you want a relatively short trek on the lower level of the Himalayas of Nepal. Being on the lower level of Himalayas Langtang valley is being mostly attracted by the tourist nowadays. Here this trial is really a best rewarding trial among the trekking routes of Nepal. It is also an ideal region to get the proper information about the culture tradition and lifestyles of native Tamang community. This route is also known as the moderate trek route so there the trekkers do not need much skills and experiences along medium level of physical fitness is enough to trek this route. This trekking route is also best facilitated with enough required facilities for trekkers and visitors. Seek for agency or company for the proper information and proper guidance. There are numerous of trekking service providing companies and organizations. So, be aware don’t rush before choosing a company. They also provide you all the equipments and required things at the way of trekking. If you are looking for a low attitude trek than don’t think twice just Langtang Valley is an amazing trekking route. Sure, you can collect the satisfaction and fell excellent experience of trekking.

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