Langtang Valley Trekking
Langtang National Park lies north of Kathmandu and is easily reached by road. The Park contains high mountains inhabited by Langtang Sherpas, who are a Tibet origin-Burman people. The Valley itself is very beautiful, surrounded by the great Himalayan range. You can, if you wish, climb Tserkori (5184m) getting spectacular views of the Langtang Glacier. A typical day begins early, you rise and shine with the sun, pack and eat a hearty breakfast. Seven thirty, let’s go! If you are in Teahouse trekking we suggest to take along with you pack lunch from Kyanjin Gompa because to Tserkori and return Kyanjin Gompa same day it is quite long walk but we have to do there are no teahouse lodge after Kyanjin Gompa. Although the walking may be hard work, there is plenty of time to stop and look at the scenery, flora and fauna. Despite the fact that the paths we walk are occasionally quite steep, they are only of moderate technical difficulty (which means you need to be fit!). Each member will carry their own daypack with personal items needed during the day; camera, a sweater, mineral water etc. During the day it can be quite warm, while at night and high up at Kyanjin it can be very cold.
ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing to Swayambhunath, Kathmandu & Patan
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1503m)
Day 04: Syabru Besi trek to Lama Hotel (2400m)
Day 05: Lama Hotel trek to Langtang village (3430m)
Day 06: Langtang village trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3870M)
Day 07: Excursion around Kyanjin Gompa - Hike either Kyanjin Ri (4773m) or Tsergo Ri (4984m)
Day 08: Kyanjin Gompa trek to Lama Hotel (2470m)
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2260m)
Day 10: Thulo Syabru trek to Dhunche (1960m)
Day 11: Dhunche drive to Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 12: Sightseeing to Boudhanath, Pashupatinath & Bhaktapur
Day 13: Depart Kathmandu
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Destination:
Nepal
Trekking Region: Langtang
Trek Start Point: Syabru Besi
Trek End Point: Dhunche
Trekking Accommodation:
Teahouse / Camping
Trekking Grade: Easy-Medium
Best Season: March - June
/ September-November
Max Elevation: 4984m
Duration: 13 Days
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
After you arrive in Kathmandu airport please check our company board outside
the main gate there will be our airport representative you will meet with him
and he will transferred to hotel by private vehicle and our representative will
help you to check-in your hotel after that if time enough, representative will
take you to our office for short briefing about the trip but if not enough time
then give a short trip brief in hotel and request to pay the due balance for
the trip. Overnight at Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing to Swayambhunath, Kathmandu & Patan
After breakfast, tour guide will take to you for full day sightseeing in
historical monuments sightseeing places including swayambhunath known as monkey
temple, Kathmandu durbar square & Patan durbar square then drive back to
Hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day
03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1503m)
Today your guide will pick you up from your
hotel early in morning to go for new bus park to catch the public bus to Syabru
Besi but if you prefer to hire private vehicle then private vehicle (Jeep/Land
cruiser or bus depend on group size) will pick up from hotel and directly drive
to Syabru besi. You
head north of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas
to Syabru Besi (1503m) through the famous places Kakani (2145m), Ranipauwa,
Trisuli Bazaar (548m), Betrawati (620m), Kalikhastan (1390m), Dhunche (1960m)
Thulo Bharkhu (1860m) and finally you reach at Syabru Besi. It takes about 8/9
hours drive from Kathmandu. Overnight at teahouse
Day 04: Syabru Besi trek to Lama Hotel
(2400m)
Today the trek we cross the Bhote Kosi river by a suspension bridge towards
‘old’ Syabrubesi, a cluster of houses and a school opposite the river. Another
suspension bridge carries us over the south side of the Langtang Khola, this
river we will be following upwards for the next couple of days. We climb slowly
to Doman (1680m) and continue over a rocky ridge to Landslide Lodge and Hot
Spring restaurant; named after a small hot spring on the opposite river bank at
1810 meter. The trail now climbs gently up to Bamboo. Opposite the river we
will see near vertical cliffs covered with cactuses. After Bamboo we cross the
Langtang Khola on a new suspension bridge to the north bank. The forest becomes
sparser and drier on this side of the river, consisting mainly of scrub nettles
and oaks. We climb steeply on a good trail to Rimche (2400m) continue to Upper
Rimche (2510m). Beyond the trail descend slowly to Changtang known as Lama
Hotel (2470m) overnight at teahouse
Day 05: Lama Hotel trek to Langtang
village (3430m)
Today the trek starts with a gentle climb, but it soon becomes steeper,
climbing through a forest of oaks, hemlocks, maples and rhododendron. From the
trail you will see the beautiful views of Langtang Lirung (7246m). After little
more then an hour we pass two lodges in the forest at Gumanchok (2800m), from
where we climb to a Nepal army post and a national park checkpoint at Ghoda
Tabela (2970m). The trail ascends gradually, as the valley becomes wider. We
will pass a few teashops at Thangshyap (3140m). The route is now in open
country, and passes many mani stones, water-driven prayer wheels and a few
scattered Tamang villages before arriving in Langtang. This is a small village
consisting of guesthouses and yak farms. The surrounding fields containing buckwheat,
wheat, turnips, potatoes, and barley have typical stone fencing walls.
Overnight at teahouse
Day 06: Langtang village trek to
Kyangjin Gompa (3870M)
Today the trek through the village of Langtang we will pass many stone mani
walls, covered with Tibetan inscriptions to please the gods. It then climbs up
gradually past the small villages of Mumdu and Sindum. The trail continues
through yak pastures. After crossing the Langtang Khola to its south bank we
climb up through a landscape scattered with large boulders to a moraine where
we will have the first views of Kyanjin Gompa ahead of us, and the dramatic
icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung and Kinshung (6781m) north of us. Beyond
the trail lead through some rocks and climb towards the gompa, then make a
short descend to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m). Afternoon looks around the Kyanjin
Gompa. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 07: Excursion around Kyanjin Gompa
Today, we have day excursion trip from Kyanjin Gompa either Kyanjin Ri
(4773m) or Tsergo Ri (4984m) or another option is hike to Langshisa Kharka
(4080m) but not recommended one because it is very hard and long day trip so if
you don’t have camping arrangement with one more day for stay overnight in
Langshisa Kharka better not to go there. North of Kyanjin Gompa is about two
hours climb you reach at Kyanjin Ri from where you will see the beautiful views
of Langtang Lirung (7246m), Kinshung (6781m), Yansa Tsenji (6567m) and Straddling
the Tibetan border are Dorje Lhakpa (6966m), Ganchempo (6387m), Langshisa Ri
(6427m) and a whole host of 6,000+m peaks whilst across the valley are Naya
Kang and the Ganja La pass. If you are interested to little gain in altitude there
is the chance to climb Tsergo Ri (often written Cherko Ri) - at 4,984m. It
takes about five hours climb from Kyanjin Gompa to reach at Tsergo Ri. Follow
the trail north and take a left fork about 10 minutes then step climb to Tsergo
Ri for spectacular mountains view and back to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight at
teahouse
Day 08: Kyanjin Gompa trek to Lama
Hotel (2470m)
Today
we follow our route back to Lama Hotel, the trail goes with a few short
exceptions most of its way downward, descending 1400 meters back to Lama hotel.
You will trek through Sindum, Mumdu, Langtang village, Thangshyap, Ghoda Tabela
and Gumanchok then finally you reach at Lama Hotel (2470m). Overnight at
teahouse
Day 09 - Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru
(2260m)
Today shortly ascend to Upper Rimche then descend to Langtang Khola and cross
the bridge then easy walk to Bamboo then gently descend to Landslide lodge then
you may rest there few minutes and ready for climb to Thulo Syabru. After few
minutes walk you meet two trails one goes to Syabru Besi and another trail
(left hand side) goes to Thulo Syabru. From here steeply climb to U Kyang
(2040m), Pass a Bhatti then continue gradually climb and last part you have to
steep climb before arriving at the pleasant village Thulo Syabru (2260m). Overnight at teahouse
Day 10-Thulo Syabru trek to Dhunche
(1960m)
Today
trek from Thulo Syabru to Dhunche (1960m), First part of trek is a steep climb
through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here
it is only a short descent to Brabal. Beyond Brabal continue descends about 1.30
hrs then you reach at Thulo Bharkhu (1860m) where is available motor road
access for Dhunche and Syabru Besi but we are continue trek east side from
Thulo Bharkhu to Dhunche through the motor road. Today you enjoy with beautiful
scenery of Tibetan mountains and Ganesh Himal. After Thulo Bharkhu you may
level walk until to small stream below the Dhunche after that gently ascend to Dhunche
(1960m). Overnight at guesthouse
Day 11: Dhunche drive to Kathmandu
(1350m)
Today early in the morning we catch the public bus to Kathmandu or if you have booked
private vehicle through our company then private vehicle (Jeep/Land cruiser or bus depend on group size) will
pick up from Dhunche and drive to Kathmandu. It takes about 6/7 hours drive
through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Kathmandu. The first part of
your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is through gravel and bumpy road and then well
paved road up to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel
Day 12: Sightseeing to Boudhanath, Pashupatinath
& Bhaktapur
After breakfast, tour guide will take to you for
full day sightseeing in historical monuments sightseeing places including
Boudhanath (biggest Buddhist stupa), Pashupatinath temple (A biggest Hindu
temple) & Bhaktapur durbar square then drive back to Hotel.
Day 13: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu
airport to board flight for your onward destination?
The Trekking Day
While you are on trekking, days begin with breakfast at the tea house you stay, you will need to pack up your duffle bags / trekking bag before breakfast, as porters will set off early. After breakfast approximately 2-3 hours of trekking you take a break for lunch somewhere in the trail. After a relaxing lunch, you typically spend around 2-3 hours or even more sometimes on the trail before reaching your stopping point. Throughout the day, you will take frequent rest beaks and take time to admire the fascinating mountains views. You take plenty of pictures of yourself with incredibly panoramic mountains, rivers, landscapes, prayer flags, temples, shrines, cairns, monasteries, etc. Once you arrive at your teahouse, you take a brief rest or simply relaxing with a book and catching up on your diary. Dinner is generally around 7pm.
What you carry
Your baggage is restricted to 25kgs in two people. The duffle baggage is carried by porters and is not available to you during the day. Your daypack should contain all that you need during the day. This generally consists of warm clothing, water bottle, camera gear, sunscreen, lip salve etc. Your guide will let you know each evening of any extra items you will need for the following day. If you have a comfortable daypack you load will only be a few kilograms and hardly noticeable.
Food
Kathmandu part we includes breakfast but trekking we includes three meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) a day in tea house / lodges that you can choose from teahouse / restaurant menu but if you are on big group at that time your guide / team leader will choose the food for you. Meals are generally available Nepalese and continental on different taste in everyplace but you have to eat the meals in same tea house where you are going to staying at night but if you are staying in tented camp (Camping) then our cook prepare food and provide to you.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Kathmandu is on a twin share basis with private facilities. Whilst trekking accommodation is in Trekkers lodges / teahouses and is of a basic (normal) standard. Twin Rooms or multi share with basic shared toilet facilities. Hot Showers are available in some places but they will charge directly to client when they ask for hot shower and if you wish to book tented camp (Camping trekking) instead of teahouse we will provide two men tent for two people to share the accommodation on tent camp.
Transportation
Transportation within Kathmandu valley is done with Cars or Jeeps, Van, Hiace, Coaster bus, Mini bus, Coaches depending upon the group size. In trekking region, transportation mean is hiking and in some cases Yaks / horses / mules / donkeys are used for baggage carriage. In this trekking route, hiking is the major mean of transportation while your baggage will be carried by porters and/or animals.
Trekking Staff
The Guide is in overall charge of the trek and looking after you. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. All our guides are trained in all aspects of trekking, conservation, high altitude medicine, and first-aid and emergency procedures. They are professionals selected for their knowledge and passion for Nepal and its peoples, remember they are local guides and their English may be basic and limited to trek-related topics.
Porters
Transport your duffle bags / rucksack – one porter for every two trekkers in Tea house trekking and camping (Tented camp) trekking it is depend on luggages/equipments that we need for your camping trekking.
Trek Grading
it is impossible to have a ‘foolproof’ grading system as everyone has different expectations and perceptions of their own fitness level. Remember that no trek in the Himalaya is a stroll as all involve going up and down at altitude and that altitude affects everyone differently. Regardless of age or fitness, preparation before you arrive is essential. Aerobic activity, swimming, cycling or brisk walking is recommended or, at the very least, walk up and down stairs in your trekking boots but some can do this trekking without did any preparation of trekking.
Money
It is best to bring a mixture of cash and traveler’s checks in major currencies-In Nepal, some of the currencies are banned for conversion and you must find the convertible currencies in Nepal. USD, CAD, EUR, and AUD are generally convertible. Ensure you have a mixture of large and small denominations.
You should exchange enough money into Nepalese Rupees to last the entire time of your trek before leaving Kathmandu. You can find the money exchange counters near your hotel and there are no exchange facilities in villages / trekking trails.
Tipping
Tipping is a personal and voluntary matter and tips are not included in the trip price but who will working for you they are expect the trips so you can give trips directly to them at end of your trekking / tours and tipping is not any limitation so you can give trips as much you like if they will make you happy.
Insurance
your Travel insurance is not included in the trip price. It is essential that you take out comprehensive travel insurance prior to your trek. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency evacuation and repatriation (including helicopter evacuation) and personal liability. We also recommend that it cover cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects but our company is included trekking crews’ against personal accident.
Health
There are no specific health requirements for travel into Nepal. However, for the trekking in Himalayas, you are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, you can accomplish this trek successfully but you should consult your doctor for up-to-date information regarding vaccinations, high altitude medication and medications for any reasonably foreseeable illnesses whilst traveling in Nepal. Some part of trekking have a small health post for emergency treatment with limited equipments, limited health workers and medication. Be aware that some drugs, including anti-malarial, have side effects at altitude. Please discuss this carefully with your doctor.
Please be aware that you will be in remote areas and away from medical facilities for some time during this trip. We strongly recommend that you carry a personal First Aid kit as well as sufficient quantities of any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses).
Altitude Sickness
AMS (acute mountain sickness) is a serious issue. It is the result of the failure of the body to adapt to high altitude and can affect anyone, regardless of age or fitness. It usually occurs above 1,800 meters and the likelihood of being affected increases as you ascend. The way to reduce the affects of altitude is to ascend slowly, 300 meters per day above 3,000 meters until you have acclimatized. Poor acclimatization results in headache, nausea, sleeplessness, difficulty breathing and swelling of fingers and glands. The only cure for AMS is to descend to lower altitude and your guide’s decision on this matter is final. When you are planning to trek above 3,000 meters we recommend not walks faster. If you will get altitude sickness please consult with your guide to go down at least 500 meters to recover.
Nepal Visa
Multiple entry visas are available on arrival at Kathmandu airport and all land borders except the citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. Multiple entry visas can be obtained from the immigration points costing US Dollars 25 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 15 days multiple entry visas, US Dollars 40 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent there to for 30 days multiple entry visa, US Dollars 100 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 90 days multiple entry visa.
Packing for your Trekking
you will need to bring a comfortable medium sized daypack to carry the things you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt.
- Walking shoes / trekking boots
- Socks, several pair of heavy wool outer socks and a few pairs of nylon inner socks.
- Some pairs of Pants, shirts, T shirts
- Skirts med-calf to above the ankle
- Worm sleeping bag and jacket
- Water bottle and Trekker's bag
- Flashlight
- Toiletries ( soap, towel , toothbrush, washcloth ,paste , Comb and shampoos )
- lighter and Sunglasses
- Umbrella, raincoat ( monsoon season )
- Hand bag / day bag
- Walking shoes with new waffle soles(monsoon season)
- Waterproof jacket.( monsoon season)
- Plastic sheeting for covering the bag ( monsoon season)
- Shaving paraphernalia for men
- Woolen hat (high place or snowy place)
- Woolen sweater or down jacket (high place or snowy place)
- Woolen long Underwear (high place or snowy place)
- Good Trekking boots (high place or snowy place)
- Sun cream and Sandal for night
- Some other worm cloths .
- Some dry food
PRICE INCLUDES :-
- Airport pick up & airport drop by private transportation
- Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (Tourist standard hotel)
- Historical monuments cities sightseeing with tour guide
- Sightseeing transportation by Non A/C comfortable vehicle
- Sightseeing entrance fees for historical cities sightseeing
- Kathmandu to Syabru Besi overland transportation by public mini bus
- Twin sharing trekking accommodation in normal Trekkers lodge / Teahouse
- Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
- Government license holder trekking guide /leader for the team
- One porter who will carry your luggage during the trekking (Two tourist get one porter)
- Langtang national park entry fee
- Trekker's Information Management system (TIMS) card
- Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trekking guide and Porters)
- Dhunche Bazaar to Kathmandu overland transportation by public bus
- Nepal Government tax and Office service charge
PRICE EXCLUDES :-
- Lunch & Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
- International or domestic air tickets & airport taxes
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days ) and US$ 40 (duration 30 days )
- Personal trekking equipment s & Clothing
- Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
- Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls & all type of hot drinks
- Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
- Personal nature expenses & Tipping (Tips)
- High risk medical / travel insurance & First aid kit
- Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
- Any other things not mentioned
Price USD $ 845.00 Per Person
Group Size : Minimum 2pax - Maximum 12pax
Fixed Departure Dates for 2012January: 10th February: 11th 24th March: 01st 14th 27th April: 03rd 16th 29th May: 01st 14th 27th June: 02nd 15th 28th July: 07th 20th August: 02nd 15th 28th September: 03rd 16th 29th October: 01st 14th 27th November: 02nd 15th 28th December: 03rd 16th 29th |
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