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Short Langtang Trek

Short Langtang Trek

Langtang Valley offers a short trek vacation for those who want to do a short trekking in Nepal. Short Langtang Valley Trekking is an easy trek that takes you closer to the mountains. The short Langtang trek begins with a one-day bus ride from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. From Syabru Besi you start the walk to Langtang Village (3,430 m) and Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m). After you reach at the Kyanjin Gompa you will have excursion day to climb the Tsergo Ri (4984m) or Kyanjin Ri (4773m) for the beautiful scenery and also possible a day hiking to Langsisa Kharka. Langtang valley is a beautiful and wilderness place to go for the trekking holidays, which is position in third most popular trek routes in Nepal. The British mountaineer and explorer Mr. Bill Tilman was described Langtang valley as most beautiful valley in the world.

Langtang Valley is offers interesting Tibetan style villages with stone-walls enclosing houses and fields where you might see the first yaks. Langtang Valley is known as the “treasure house of alpine” you will enjoy the infinite stretch of alpine forests and varieties of flowers during the journey. Langtang valley to the southern border of Tibet, this region is inhabited by the Tamang community whose customs, language and religious practices are similar to the Tibetans.

Trek in Langtang Valley where you will enjoy to walking in jungle, possible to see the wild animals, birds, glaciers and outstanding Himalayas views that might be you never get in other trekking trails in Nepal. Langtang Valley trek trail is located in Langtang National. This is fourth national park of Nepal and was established in 1976 as the first Himalayan national park.

Langtang valley Trekking is possible to make short and long as per client's requirement but below given is common use itinerary. If you want to modify and make short or long itinerary just inform to us. We offer two type of trekking packages in Langtang region - Camping (Tented Camp) and Teahouse/lodges camp trekking but most of the trekkers prefer Teahouse/Lodges basis trek which is much cheaper and easy arrange. Trekking in Langtang Valley is required TIMS card (Trekkers information management system) and Langtang national park entry permit.

Langtang Valley trail was destroyed by earthquake in 25 April 2015 but already rebuild the trails and teahouse/lodge so this route ready again to go for trekking.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Drive to Syabru Besi (1503m)
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2400m)
Day 05: Trek to Langtang village (3430m)
Day 06: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3870M)
Day 07: Excursion around Kyanjin Gompa - Hike either Kyanjin Ri (4773m) or Tsergo Ri (4984m)
Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m)
Day 09: Trek to Syabru Besi (1503m)
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 11: Depart Kathmandu


Destination: Nepal
Trekking Region: Langtang  
Trek Start Point:  Syabru Besi
Trek End Point: Syabru Besi
Trekking Accommodation:  Teahouse / Camping
Trekking Grade: Easy-Medium
Best Season:  March - June / September-November
Max Elevation: 4984m
Duration: 11 Days

The price of the trip depends on the size of the group and the level of service in the cities where you are going to use the accommodation (deluxe, standard, and budget) and the entire trekking can be done with either a normal teahouse or the best available teahouse Or camping (fully tented camp). Better to tell us what you're looking for? Please Click here to request a price.

PRICE INCLUDES:-

  • Airport pick up and airport drop by private transportation
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
  • Historical monument city sightseeing with a tour guide
  • Historical monuments city sightseeing transportation by Non A/C Comfortable Vehicle
  • Kathmandu sightseeing/monument visits Entrance fees
  • Kathmandu to Syabru Besi overland transportation by public bus
  • Syabru Besi to Kathmandu overland transportation by public bus
  • Trekking accommodation in normal Trekkers lodge/Teahouse (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
  • Three time meals a day during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner/Main course
  • Dessert (Fresh Fruits/Chocolate) after dinner on behalf of the company
  • One Experienced English-speaking, government licensed and ministry of tourism trained trekking guide and his food, accommodation, and salary.
  • Porters carrying your luggage while trekking (Two guests get one porter carrying a maximum of 25 kg of luggage)
  • Langtang national park entry fee
  • Trekker's Information Management system (TIMS) card
  • Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trekking guide and Porters)
  • Nepal Government taxes and office service charge

PRICE EXCLUDES:-

  • Lunch and Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • International and domestic air tickets
  • Nepal visa fee
  • Personal trekking equipment and Clothing
  • Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
  • Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls and all types of hot drinks in Trekking
  • Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
  • Hot water, battery charge and hot shower charge during the trek (If need to pay)
  • Personal nature expenses and Tipping (Tips)
  • High risk medical / travel insurance and First aid kit
  • Expenses resulting from delays beyond our control in case of weather, flight cancellations, or natural calamities
  • Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
  • Any other things not mentioned

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 be 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: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
After breakfast, tour guide will take to you for full day sightseeing in historical monuments sightseeing places including Pashupatinath temple (The biggest Hindu temple), Boudhanath (the biggest Buddhist stupa), Swayambhunath known as monkey temple and Kathmandu 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), 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 trek to Syabru Besi (1503m)
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. After few minutes walks from landslide lodge you will meet two trails one left hand side trail goes to Thulo Syabru and another right hand side trail lead to Syabru Besi (1503m) so you will follow the right hand side trail gently descend to Syabru besi, before just reach at Syabru besi you need to cross the bridge at Langtang Khola then after level walk finally reach at Syabru Besi (1503m). Overnight at teahouse

Day 10: Syabru Besi 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 Syabru and drive to Kathmandu. It takes about 8/9 hours drive through scenic foothills and ridge line 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 11: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination

If you don't want to include the Kathmandu part in the itinerary, join our fixed departure group trek and trek with other tourists or you can join a private tour and depart on your own date. Click here for more information.

If above trip itinerary that doesn't suit to your holiday schedule or you wish to modify the itinerary or combines with any travel plans, then please let us know and we'll be happy to create a tailor made itinerary, designed and departure the trip any date that suitable to your holiday schedule especially for you. Please click here for tailor made trip form.

 

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