Langtang Valley Trek – 12 Days

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Langtang Valley trek is the closest approach to get to the massive snow capped mountains, rich heritage and Himalayan lifestyle.
Group size: Min 2 pax Max-Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft.
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: All meals during trek
Accommodation: Hotels/Mountain Lodges
Fitness level: Moderate

Trip Introduction

Langtang Valley is the closest Himalayan region from Kathmandu valley. A few hours’ drives from Kathmandu will take you to the beautiful Langtang valley, where you will see the tranquil remote landscape, people following Himalayan Buddhism with living style and culture similar to Tibet. The area is naturally as well as culturally outstanding, though becomes one of the popular destination nearby Kathmandu. This trek will offer a variety of Rhododendron, huge Bamboo forest, beautiful landscape, snowcapped mountains range and rich wildlife including Red Pandas.  

The Langtang Valley Trek starts with a drive to Syabru Besi. Following local trail upstream Bhote Koshi River through the ethnic Tamang villages, lush green forest and the widespread Langtang valley with a view of splendid mountains from all sides. This trek takes you to a maximum height of 3870 m at Kyanjin that gives you an options to hike Kyangjin Ri (4700 m); Tsergo Ri (4984 m); Lirung Glacier walk and Langshisa Kharka, then you will retrace back down to Dhunche for a drive back to Kathmandu.
 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.

Day 02: Cultural tour of Kathmandu City UNESCO Heritage Sites
Meal: Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi
Altitude: 1,420m/4,658ft | Drive: 8/9 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Altitude: 2340m/7,675ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang village
Altitude: 3,480m/11,415ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa
Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft. | Trek: 3-4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 07: Exploring day at Kyanjin Gompa
Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft. | Trek: 3-4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel
Altitude: 2340m/7,675ft. | Trek: 6-7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village
Altitude: 1,900m/6,232ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Thulo Syabru to Dhunche
Altitude: 1650m/5,412ft. | Trek: 4-5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Meal: B

Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Meal: Breakfast

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. 
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip. 

Day 02: Cultural tour of Kathmandu City UNESCO Heritage Sites | Meal: Breakfast
After your delightful breakfast, you will be introduced with a guide and takes you to UNESCO Heritage sites of the valley where you will observe living heritage of Medieval Nepal - Witness the biggest Hindu temple of Nepal, Pashupatinath and capture the sacred moments of Hindu death ritual at Aryaghat in Pashupatinath. Stroll the lively streets of Kathmandu Old Market Asan to Kathmandu Durbar Square and visit the home of The Living Goddess Kumari, Nepalese style of Architecture as well as astonishing wooden carving. A short drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square will take you to a hilltop stupa called as “Swyambhu” meaning “self -emerge” and belief that the hill emerged impulsively from the great lake that once covered Kathmandu valley. Also famous as a Monkey Temple.

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi - Altitude: 1,420m/4,658ft | Drive: 8/9 hrs. | Meal: BLD
After Breakfast, re-check your baggage and get ready for a long drive to Syabrubesi. Taking a turning to the northern highway to the Trishuli River valley, enjoy the picturesque landscape, mountain scenery and hamlets. Also, catch the magnificent view of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu and Mt. Kerung of Tibet as well. You will stop at Syabrubesi for your overnight stay at the local lodge.

Day 04: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340m/7,675ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Begins trek from Syabrubesi with gently walk for a while, then ascend the trail through the terraced field and the forest of oaks, maple, alder, and bamboo. On your way, you might see some yellow-throated marten, wild boar, Himalayan black bear, and red panda as well as varieties of Birds. Crossing some streams and a bridge, you will walk along the small Tea-shops. Then, ascending steeply along the trail, cross a steel suspension bridge and walk along the Langtang River, you will pass through the Bamboo forest that takes you to the Lama Hotel where you will spend your overnight.

Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang village - Altitude: 3,480m/11,415ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Today, you will walk on an ascending trail that gets slightly steeper as you hike up and the trail continues along the dense forest. Cross a log bridge and further climbing steeply up, you will reach Ghoratabela. Here, you can see several lodges and a national park check post. Further, the trails lead you to the wide valley, even see water-driven mills, yak pastures as well as the prayer wheels, mani walls that represent the Himalayan culture. Passing a stream, you will reach at a beautiful Langtang Village settled by the Tamang and Sherpas. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 06: Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa - Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft. | Trek: 3-4 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Today, you will have a gentle walk towards Kyanjing Gompa. You will walk through the rich yak pastures and interesting traditional villages of Mumdu to Singdun. Passing stone mani wall and a wooden cantilever bridge, you will reach the last village of Langtang- the Kyanjing Gompa. Here, you can explore the monastery, Yak cheese factory, and beautiful locals. The village is even more beautified with a background view of Mt. Langtang Lirung and Mt. Ganchempo. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 07: Exploring day at Kyanjin Gompa - Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft. | Trek: 3-4 hrs. | Meal: BLD
You have free time to take proper rest and for self-exploration around Langtang. It is a time for better and closer view Mt. Lirung.  You have an option either to climb Tsergo Ri (4984 m) or Kyanjing-Ri (4700 m); even go for glacier walk or Langshisa Kharka depending on your fitness and interest. The amazing view of snowcapped mountains spreading right next to you and walking up the moraine viewing spectacular mountain ridges and undulating glaciers will be overwhelming.

Day 08: Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340m/7,675ft. | Trek: 6-7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Today, you will retrace your journey back to Lama Hotel following the Langtang Khola on a downhill trail. You will have a pleasant walk along the rhododendron forest to Lama Hotel where you will spend your overnight at the local lodge.

Day 09: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village - Altitude: 1,900m/6,232ft. | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
After breakfast, take the downhill route to the Thulo Syabru. With an easy walk through a green forest of Bamboo and Rhododendron, you can see local wild boar, other animals, and pleasing birds; passes streams and very few tea shops. En-route, you can have a marvelous and close-up view of Ganesh Himal. A steep uphill walk at the end will take you to Thulo Syabru. Here, you will be accommodated in a local lodge for overnight stay.

Day 10: Thulo Syabru to Dhunche - Altitude: 1650m/5,412ft. | Trek: 4-5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Today will be your last day in the Langtang. It will be a quite pleasant walk through the forested path passing some Tamang villages, takes you to Dhunche. It is a headquarters of Rasuwa district, take your time to explore the surrounding. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Meal: B
After breakfast, catch a bus to drive back to Kathmandu. On your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be escorted to the Hotel. Take your time to refresh yourself with hot shower and rest. 

Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Meal: Breakfast
It is the last day with us. Our supporting team will take you to the airport for your final departure. We hope to see you again. Additionally, if you have a plan of any adjoining trip, you can let us organize.

Important Note

During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

Included / Exclude

Cost Include

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  • 3 Night Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
  • 6 Night Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.
  • Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Langtang National Park Permit
  • TIMS Card
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (upon request).Needs to be returned after trip completion. 
  • Company’s duffel bag(Upon request), Trekking route map and T-shirt(As a souvenir)
  • First Aid Kit(Carried by your trek guide) 
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses.

Cost Exclude

  • Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner. 
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, barbills, showers etc. 
  • Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
  • Extra porter if you require. 
  • Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
  • Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of a guide, porters and driver as  a token of appreciation. 
  • Monument entrance fee for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list. 
  • Nepal arrival visa. 

Best time to travel

Spring(March/April/May/early June) and Autumn(September-October-November-early December)

Physical Condition and requirement

Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.

Additional info

Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting in changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such an incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protections. Flights in the Himalayan region often get canceled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for a visit. Feel free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.

Important notes

During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.


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