Langtang trek – 12 days

The closest area near Kathmandu

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• Trip Highlights
  
  
  • 5000 m peak Tsegori Peak
  • Stunning views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Yala Peak along with other mountain ranges
  • Enjoy a fully supported trek with plenty of cultural interaction
  • Ancient old customs and impressive Buddhist monuments.
  • Yak Cheese factories, Religious monasteries, Yolmo Culture
  • Wildlife and diverse flora and fauna

  Langtang National Park covers an area of approximately 1770 sq. Km. It is the largest national park in Nepal. It is located in the central Himalayan belt. It cover both the subtropical and alpine zone. About 1000 plants species, 160 birds and 30 mammals have been identified in this region. Langtang valley is famous for its wildflowers that bloom during spring and summer. From Betrawati, a small village on the Trishuli river, the road gradually ascends to Dhunche. You will travel on foot to Langtang National Park. The open valley at Langtang gradually unfold as you ascend from Ghode-tabela through scattered Tamang villages.

  At Langtang you visit the Buddhist monastery at Kyanjin Gompa (3811m), cheese factory and if time and weather permit explore the glacier at Langsisa (1425m). Retrace the trail back to Dhunche and drive to Kathmandu.

• Day 01. Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. In Kathmandu.

  Day 02. In Kathmandu-free day to explore Kathmandu own - Hotel

  Sightseeing tour can be organized upon request.

  Day 03. Travel to Syabrubenshi (2134m) 6/7 hours drive - Lodge/Tea house accommodation

  About 30 minutes out of Kathmandu, you pass through the town of Kakani where there are great views of the Ganesh Himal is seen. Trisuli is a busy bazaar called Trisuli Bazaar. The river, which flows Southwest, is very popular with rafting. Drive further via Dhunche (1970m) which is an attractive village with large stone houses, you get an excellent view of Gheng (6581m) and Langtang Lirung (7246m) to the north and Ganesh (7460m) to the west. Drive along the road descend to Trisuli River and Thulo Bharkhu than steep up to ridge through the pine woods. From here you have fine views up the valley towards the Tibetan border – about 20km away. The trail out of Bharkhu climbs a steep slope to the top of a ridge (2300m) where there is a good area to take a break. This is a good place for bird watching. You will enter the Langtang Valley now and you can see Ganesh Himal to the west, Tibet to the north, and Langtang Lirung to the east. You will also be able to see, on a ridge top below you, the lovely village of Syabru. The trail contours around the ridge at first before descending a short steep slope into Syabru (2134m).

  Day 04. Lama Hotel (2560m) - Lodge/Tea house accommodation

  Descend through the village of Syabru and continue down the ridge until you come to a trail to the east that drops sharply off the ridge and through a dense forest. Cross a bridge (1960m) over a tributary of the Langtang Khola and then climb for a short distance. The trail continues level for a way before descending, still in the forest, to the Langtang Khola. The trail begins climbing up from the river, shortly after the trail levels off, you join the old Langtang trail (2380m) from Sherpagaon and Syabrubensi. Another hour from this trail junction brings you to the Lama Hotel in the tiny village of Chongong (2560m).

  Day 05. Langtang (3506m) - Lodge/Tea house accommodation

  From Lama Hotel the trail climbs steadily to Ghora Tabela with glimpses of Langtang Lirung (7246m) through the trees. At times the trail becomes very steep but only for short distances. Gradually the air becomes thinner and the climate colder. At Ghora Tabela (3048m) the trail leaves the forest and a spectacular view of Langtang Lirung appears. Ghora Tabela was once a Tibetan resettlement camp but is now an army post. Continue up the valley, leaving the forests behind, the trail ascends steadily up to Langtang village, passing below a monastery about 30 min beforehand. Langtang is an interesting Tibetan-style village with stone- walls enclosing houses and fields where you just might see your first yaks. The Langtang National Park headquarters is located here. After Langtang, you can see a community of typical flat-roofed Tibetan houses and the valley flattens and broadens into open pasture. This is perfect for raising yaks, and you will see these imposing beasts everywhere.

  Day 06. Kyanjin gompa (3811m) - Lodge/Tea house accommodation.

  The valley is U-shaped was carved by a glacier. Below Langtang, the valley has the characteristic V-shape of a river-carved valley. Leaving Langtang, you ascend gradually to a chorten (a small Tibetan Buddhist stupa) behind which is a very long mani wall. The trail passes two small villages and the village widens. You cross several streams and a moraine before arriving at Kyanjin Gompa (3800m). Between Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa, the views just get better and better where you will see Yansa Tsenji (6580m) and Kimshun (6750m) to the north and the Langtang Himal to the northwest. Take a good rest and allow your body to acclimatise to the high altitude as much as possible to be fully prepared for more ascending during the next day.

  Day 07. Free and Exploration day or try attempt 5000 m peak Tsegori Peak

  This is a free day to explore Langtang glaciers. You may hike up the moraine to this north of Kyanjin Gompa to an elevation of 4268 meters / 14000 ft. or more. There are excellent views of Langtang Lirung and a close-up view of one of the major glaciers. A fast descent takes you back to your camp at Kyanjin Gompa. An extra day always provides an opportunity to rest and explore this area or climb 5000m Tsegori Peak.

  Day 08. Lama Hotel - Lodge/Tea house accommodation.

  Return via same route. You will descend faster. You may make a detour to Langtang village to see the large gompa located a short distance above the village

  Day 09. Syabru (3906m) - Lodge/Tea house accommodation.

  The trail continues its descent and then climb back to the village of Syabru.

  Day 10. Dhunche. Travel to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

  Retrace trail to Dhunche where your transport will be waiting for group member, dirve back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

  Day 11. In Kathmandu- free day. Hotel

  Day 12. Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu

• COST-Private Trip: Net per person in US$
  

  • 1  pax        US$ 870 per person
  • 2  pax:       US$ 699 per person
  • 3-5pax      US$ 650 per person
  • 6-9 pax     US$ 610 per person
  • 10-15pax  US$ 560 per person
  • 16+  pax    US$ 535 per person
  • SGL supp:US$ 105
  
  Cost Includes:
  
  
  • All meals and accommodation in lodge during the trek.
  • Service of trek guide, and Sharpa assistant for the group size 6+
  • Porters to carry personal baggage (each 15 kg.)
  • Accident insurance for staffs and porters.
  • National park area entry permit,
  • Arrival and departure transfers.
  • Public Transportation as shown in the programme
  • Centrally located Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary - 2 star Hotel on BB
  
  Cost Excludes:
  
  
  • Personal clothing and sleeping bag
  • Personal accident and health insurance
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverage, mineral water, laundry, and tips.
  • Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned
  
  *Government fees and airfares are subject to change without prior notice
  
  Departure: Anytime as per your choice of date
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