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Langtang Valley Trek

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Maximum Altitude:

4860m

Duration:

11 Day

Trip Region:

Langtang

Difficulty:

Moderate

Best Season:

Sep-Dec, Mar-May

Activity:

Trekking

Price From: $520
Group Price Available [-]
No. of People Price Per Person
1 Person $780
2 Person $610
3 Person $600
4–7 Person $550
8–10 Person $520

Trip Highlights:

  • Walk around the closest Himalayan Mountain range from the Kathmandu city.
  • Explore traditional Tamang villages enriched with ancient cultures of Buddhism.
  • Trekking around Langtang National Park, Nepal’s first established Himalayan park.
  • Enjoy the stunning panorama of snow-capped peaks from the high ridge of Kyanjin-Ri.
  • Adventure from green forest to wide open scenic picturesque Langtang Region.

 

‘A moderate scenic and cultural walk amidst Langtang Himal Mountain range’

Langtang Valley Trek is an adventure around Nepal and Central Himalayas that forms the boundary between Nepal and Tibet. The Langtang Himal can also be viewed from the Kathmandu Valley on a clear fine day in the best seasons. Langtang Valley Trekking is a short and moderate country walk that leads you to the picturesque location at Kyanjin Gompa. Which is the highest overnight stop of the trekking and the last major settlement located in the heart of Langtang Valley.

The charm and beauty of Langtang Valley trekking is visitors can enjoy the scenic views and the local immense cultures of Buddhism. Without having much problem of catching high altitude sickness, the trek leads to slow gain of elevation. By the time you reach the main final highlights of the journey, you will be physically fit.

10 nights and 11 days trip from the main arrival to final departures.

After a few days of continuous walks from the starting point in Syabrubesi, as well as spending overnights at a certain height. The trek involves drives from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi village in Rasuwa district to enter the Langtang National Park. From Syabrubesi spending overnight, the next day’s walk leads to a slow and pleasant path then climbs to a hill covered in the beautiful forest of tall rhododendrons and pines with some bamboo stalks.

The green forest makes a perfect habitat for wildlife like antelopes, the rare snow leopard, and the elusive Red Panda. The wild animals are often seen on treks to and from Kyanjin Gompa and beyond. After days of good walks exploring from one village to another settlement, to reach the end of the adventure.

Kyanjin Gompa is a lovely place to enjoy exploring its beautiful viewpoints of Tserko or Kyanjin Ri. Facing towards the alluring views of the massive Central Himalayan peaks to capture from the high scenic ridges. Enjoy a pleasant and scenic time at Kyanjin Gompa and around Langtang Valley, then head back to Syabrubesi. For the last overnight, around the high hills of Langtang Himal region, with an exciting drive to Kathmandu. After an enjoyable and mesmerizing experience on Langtang Valley Trekking.

Best Time For Langtang Valley Trek

The Langtang Valley Trekking is a week longer or more and a moderate-grade walk. With a touch of high altitude, trekkers can enjoy nearly all seasons of the year. The best times are spring and autumn/fall times.

Spring starts from March to May, a lively season with longer sunlight hours for pleasant walks and views. The best times and seasons, with wildflowers, in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species and colors. But cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime can get cloudy with chances of light showers and snowfall sometimes.

The next best season is the autumn/fall, which begins from September to November. The high season for the treks and various adventures in Nepal and around the Himalayas. Including the Langtang Valley Trek, where most days are fine and clear. But many cold mornings, late afternoon until night times, days are short and get dark soon due to limited sunlight. As well as chances of snowfall sometimes, trekkers can also enjoy the winter time of Christmas and New Year Holidays. Most days are bright and clear with blue skies, and it gets dark soon with chances of snowfall sometimes.

Langtang Trekking Permit:

For Langtang Trek Permits, all trekkers require TIMS (Trekking Information Management Systems). These permits are issued by TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal), and these needful permits will be obtained by your agents.

Besides, the TIMS card the entry permits to Langtang Himal region, like Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek. Including Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking, visitors need permits before departing for the treks towards their respective destinations.

Apart from TIMS, trekkers need Langtang National Park fees which will be checked at the entrance point in Dhunche Town. The headquarters of Rasuwa district and Langtang Himal region. Langtang National Park covers all of Langtang region as far as Ganesh Himal in the west. As well as Helambu areas towards the east including en route to Rasuwagaddi the borders of Nepal Tibet/China.

CONCLUSION:

Langtang Valley Trekking overall trip of 10 nights and 11 days in Nepal, allows visitors ample time to enjoy and experience various aspects. From main arrival to final departures, visitors will be pleased and satisfied with money worth of services provided by Himalayan Friendly staff and guides.

Langtang Valley Trekking is one of the most exciting moderate adventures suitable for all people and age groups, this is why Langtang Valley Trekking is popular. Langtang Valley Trek leads to moderate and adventurous walks without much problem of catching HAS (High altitude sickness). As the trek progresses trekkers will get acclimatized on daily walks, as well as staying overnights at certain heights. An enjoyable and scenic walk from the beginning to the end of the adventure. Walking through farm areas and dense lovely forest towards the alpine meadows of Langtang Valley. Langtang Valley besides its spectacular scenery, the local culture and traditional hospitality of the villagers are equally captivating. Overall Langtang Valley is a great short trek of a week duration with an exciting drive both ways.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350 m/ 4,428 ft. [+]

On arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal International Airport received by Himalayan Friendly staff and a guide. A short drive to your hotel, located in the main areas of Kathmandu city. On reaching the hotel, check into your lovely rooms after a long flight and jet lag. Getting refreshed join with other members of Langtang Valley Trekking for briefing. Provided by Himalayan Himalayan-friendly guide or leader, detailed information on the trekking route, local lodge, and food. After briefing a group welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant with local folk culture programs.

Day 2: Trek Preparation & options for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. [+]

A free day preparation for the trek to Langtang Valley, to buy and hire necessary items for the trek. The rest of the day is free at leisure, interested people can request for half tour around Kathmandu. Steeped with fascinating heritage sites, of both Hindu and Buddhist monuments.

Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Dhunche Town 1,900m-06 hours. [+]

The morning starts early for a long and exciting drive to Syabrubesi the gateway town and village to Langtang Valley. The drive follows north on leaving Kathmandu, heading past Trisuli town, and then entering Rasuwa district. The road leads winding uphill to cooler hills reaching Dhunche, the headquarters town of Rasuwa district. As well as the entrance of Langtang National Park, from Dhunche downhill on the zig-zagged winding road to reach Syabrubesi. Arrive by late afternoon for overnight, and then check into a nice lodge and have time to explore the town-farm village. Observe the local culture and customs of the Tamang people the tribes of Langtang and the Central Himalayan region.

Day 4: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,455 m-06 hrs. [+]

Syabrubesi is a vantage starting point for Ganesh Himal, the Tibet border, and the Tamang Heritage Trail. As well as to Langtang Valley, a morning walk follows to cross a bridge and climb towards small farm areas. As the walk continues reaching a small settlement of Riverside with few Tea Houses. Stopping for a lunch stop, afternoon a gradual climb into the dense forest of rhododendrons and pine trees. They reach an open area amidst the forest surrounding them. Where Lama Hotel settlement situated our overnight stop in the comfort of a nice simple lodge.

Day 5: Trek to Langtang Village 3,425 m or Mundu 3,450 m-06 hrs. [+]

Lama Hotel is located in a river gorge amidst dense woods, The morning walk starts following the river upstream through lovely trees. Reaching a nice spot at Ghode Tabla for lunch, an afternoon walk into a forested trail to Langtang Village. Trekkers can see the rubble of big boulders from the avalanches that destroyed the village in the 2015 earthquakes. Many local people were killed as well as some foreign trekkers, and a small memorial of Stupa stands in the village. The village has been rebuilt and life is slowly coming back to normal, enjoy the comfort of a nice simple lodge.

Day 6: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa 3,870 m-04 hrs. [+]

From Langtang Village today a short walk to Kyanjin Gompa for lunch and overnight stop. The walk follows past to adjoining village of Mundu with a short steep climb then into a wide valley. From here the tall tree lines drop for short juniper bushes, facing views of Langtang Himal with Dorje Lakpa. Slowly the walk reaches a lovely large settlement of Kyanjin Gompa with a small monastery. The lodges here are much better than previous overnight stops, enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge accommodation. Arriving at Kyanjin Gompa for lunch and two overnight stops, located amidst beautiful surroundings amidst Langtang Valley, Afternoon explore the Kyanjin areas and its small monastery of great religious and cultural interest.

Day 7: Rest day for leisure scenic hike to viewpoints. [+]

An enjoyable and exciting place Kyanjin Gompa for a rest day, having breakfast options for short and long day hikes. The short hike is a climb to Kyanjin-Ri at 4,773 m and the longer hike of 4-5 hours. Which is a steep climb to Tserko-Ri At 5,033 m high, both viewpoints offer spectacular panorama of surrounding giant peaks. Includes super vista of Langtang Himal range with Langtang Lirung and Langtang-Ri. Overlooking as far as Jugal Himal, Yala Peak, and Dorje Lakpa with some mountains across the border in Tibet. Rest of the afternoon at leisure amidst beautiful mountain surroundings at Kyanjin Gompa.

Day 8: Trek to Lama Hotel-06 hrs. [+]

Enjoy a wonderful time at Kyanjin, with glorious views of towering snow-capped peaks. After breakfast enjoy the longest day walks to Lama Hotel, with a long stretch of downhill. Reaching back into tall tree lines past Mundu, and Langtang villages to reach Lama Hotel for an overnight stop.

Day 9: Trek to Syabrubesi on the road-head- 05 hrs. [+]

Last day walk of the adventure, enjoy heading downhill to Syabrubesi through lovely woods back to Riverside. From here leaving the dense forest towards farm country with descend to a bridge, after crossing the river. A pleasant short walk to Syabrubesi, for an overnight stop. Enjoy the final overnight around Langtang Himal and Rasuwa district the home of the indigenous Tamang tribe.

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure. [+]

Leaving Syabrubesi early morning, after a good breakfast, board a vehicle as per the size of a group. The drive heads up on a winding road to Dhunche Town, then downhill towards lower warm farm villages. Heading past Ramche and Mani- Bhanjyang the last town of Rasuwa district to reach Trisuli Bazaar for lunch stop. From this nice town of Trisuli few hours of good drive bring you to Kathmandu, and transfer to your hotel. Reaching Kathmandu by late afternoon for individual activities after a wonderful time on Langtang Valley Trekking.

Day 11: Final International Flight Departure for Homeward Bound. [+]

Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after a great memorable adventure around the Annapurna Himalayas. Enjoying a great time on Langtang Valley Trekking. As time for your international airport terminal, our guide and staff transfer you to the International Airport. Then bid farewell to Nepal and guide, staff, as you enter the air terminal for a homeward-bound flight.

Include

  • International airport pick-up and drop-off service in a private vehicle
  • Three nights 3-star Hotel in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing, BB plan)
  • Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek
  • Best available Accommodation during the trek
  • Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by local Bus(Private Transportation will be arranged upon your request on extra cost)
  • Experience and English speaking guide
  • Assistance guide for above 7 people.
  • Good Porter (1 porter for every 2 clients)
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits and TIMS.
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
  • Duffle bag for trekking
  • Medical Kit
  • Trekking map

Exclude

  • Nepalese visa fee
  • Private transportation except what is mentioned in the What Is Included section
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Hot showers during the trek
  • Soft drinks, including water

UseFul Info

Accommodation While in Kathmandu:

Himalayan Friendly provides the accommodation in the comfort of a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. On a 3 Star category Hotels (Kathmandu suite home) in the hub of Kathmandu in Thamel.

Route Map

Route Map

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Price From: $520
Group Price Available [-]
No. of People Price Per Person
1 Person $780
2 Person $610
3 Person $600
4–7 Person $550
8–10 Person $520