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Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley Trek is one of the most delightful and easy short treks in Nepal. It offers dense forests, mountains, landscapes, glaciers, beautiful nature, and rich cultural heritage. Langtang Valley Trekking also known as “Valley of Glacier Trekking” is covered by Langtang National Park, a park where you will find massive snow-capped mountains and beautiful glaciers. Langtang Valley Trek is in a narrow valley bordering Tibet, but still far away from the Tibetan Plateau. This trekking provides a great opportunity to explore villages, climb small peaks and visit glaciers in comfort. The people living here look like Tibetans, the great influence of Tibet can be experienced in this valley. The Tamang tribe is the main settler in the Langtang Himalayan region.

Given below is our Langtang Valley trek itinerary, the trekking starts from Syabru Besi and ends at Dhunche. If you prefer to use the public bus to get to Syabru Besi and return from Dhunche, there are daily public bus services available.

Kyanjin Gompa (3870 m) is the last stop of the Langtang Valley Trek, with good teahouse/lodge facilities. From here it is possible to climb higher places like Kyanjin Ri (4773 m) and Tsergo Ri (4984 m) which offer stunning mountain views and spectacular views of glaciers, but you will need to return to Kyanjin Gompa for an overnight stay. It is necessary because there is no accommodation facility after Kyanjin Gompa.

Langtang Valley offers excellent teahouse/lodge accommodation and food of great value, plus the low altitude of this trekking allows us to trekking even in winter. This trekking route is less crowded than other popular trekking and hiking routes in Nepal.

In the lower part of the Langtang Valley trek, you will walk through forests of rhododendron and oak, etc., but the upper part of the trekking needs to be followed by a dry or snow/Ice path depending on the season. Throughout the trip you will see many species of live birds and animals. Snow clad mountains, huge glaciers and alpine landscape make this trekking even more enjoyable.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Drive to Syabru Besi (1503 m)
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2400 m)
Day 05: Trek to Langtang village (3430 m)
Day 06: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3870M)
Day 07: Hike either Kyanjin Ri (4773 m) or Tsergo Ri (4984 m)
Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470 m)
Day 09: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2260 m)
Day 10: Trek to Dhunche (1960 m)
Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu (1350 m)
Day 12: Depart Kathmandu


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: 12 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 in a 3-star standard hotel)
  • 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
  • Dhunche 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) 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 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 12: 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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