Highlights
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu’s major UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Enjoy the remote trek in the lower region of the Langtang Valley
- Get immersed with the local food, culture and lifestyle and local villages
- Historical Kyangjin Gompa
- Flora and fauna of Langtang National Park
- Picturesque and magnificent sunrise views from Tserko Ri
- Experience the rich cultural exploration of the local people in the Himalayas
Overview
The Langtang Valley has long been a favorite trek due to its expansive views, interesting Tamang culture, relatively gentle pace and accessibility from Kathmandu. It is an ultimate trek for all the beginners due to its landscapes. The 2015 earthquake and subsequent landslide had an enormous effect on the region, but aid and reconstruction have recently re-opened this valley to trekking again. Not only is it still a beautiful trek, your visit will also provide vital support for local livelihoods.
Langtang Valley Trek is a pleasant trip in Nepal that begins with a tour of Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites followed by a drive to Syabrubesi on the next day. Following our route map, we begin trekking in Nepal from the lower region of the Langtang Valley. Passing through the Langtang National Park and small villages, farmlands and verdant forests, we reach Kyangjin Gompa.
Here, we also climb Tserko Ri for excellent sunrise views over the Langtang ranges. The region borders Tibet and was once an important trading route. We can still see the influence in the rich local culture. Furthermore, this trek also takes us to the ‘Langtang Village’ which was heavily affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in April 2015. Our exciting 1-day trip in Nepal comes to a conclusion in Kathmandu, where it had started.
Day 01-Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be escorted to hotel in Thamel by All Nepal Excursion's staffs.
Day 02-Drive to Syabru Bensi (1462 m) by jeep. 7-8 hours drive
After breakfast, our guide will come to pick you up from your hotel. You will need to head Balaju bus park for your jeep drive to Syabrubesi.It will take seven- eight hour drive to Syabru Besi. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 03- Trek to Lama Hotel (2500meters) 5 hours.
Today, the first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascents up to Bamboo passing through Landslide. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400meters) through Bamboo (1960meters) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like and at the end your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 04- Trek to Langtang Village (3307meters) 5 hours.
From lama hotel, we continue gently ascending above the Langtang Khola. As the trail progresses, it becomes steeper. From time and again we can have the most exotic sights of Langtang Lirung lying at 7246 meter. The trail leads to a log bridge and on climbing further, we come across lush meadows of Ghora Tabela at 2992m. We will see several lodges and a police check post. Further on, the route opens up into a wide valley of yak pastures and scattered Tamang villages showcasing water-driven mills and prayer wheels. On descending for a while, we arrive at Langtang village after crossing a stream and reaching to the height 3430 meters. Langtang village is the headquarters for Langtang National Park and has flat-roofed Tibetan style houses, hotels and cultivated lands yielding buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, barley etc. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 05- Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3798meters) 4 hours.
The trail skirts gradually through rich yak pastures and interesting traditional villages of Muna to Singdun. We cross a wooden cantilever bridge and reach a wide valley after climbing a moraine. Finally, on ascending along the mountain passes we arrive at Kyangjin Gompa. There is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 06- Trek to Lama Hotel (2500meters) 6 hours.
Morning visit around Kyangjin Ri (4,550m) for the panorama view of mountains and afternoon return Lama Hotel, we take a route back to Lama Hotel following trail of we retrace our route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. We stop briefly for lunch and thereafter continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 07-Trek to Syabru Bensi(1462 m)
We hike back to Syabru Besi from Lama Hotel. We can walk along the rising and falling path leading to the village which provides us the opportunity to get a closer look at customs and culture of Tamang ethnic group. Overnight at tea-house.
Day 08-Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu(1350 m)
Drive back to Kathmandu which will takes us around 8 hours.
Day 09-Departure to onward destination
What's included
- Arrival and departure by private vehicle
- Kathmandu full day sightseeing by private vehicle
- Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Syabrubesi to Kathmandu transportation by shared jeep
- Three Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- Clean tea-house accommodation during the trek.
- Government license holder English speaking Guide and his food, accommodations, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine and transportation.
- Langtang National Park Project fees.
- 3 Star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Trekker’s information management system(TIMS) card fee.
- Travel & Rescue arrangements.
What's not included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Supporting staff(2 trekkers-1 supporting staff)
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.,
- All beverages and bar bills.
- Travel Insurance (Essential - Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5545 meters).
- Personal trekking equipment except stated above.
- Donations
- Entrance fee while doing sightseeing around Kathmandu
- Porter’s accommodations, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine and transportation.
- Insurance of Guide and porter.
- Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances that is beyond All Nepal Excursion control.
- Tips for guide and supporting staffs ( mandatory )