Langtang Valley Trek
The Langtang Himal is a region north part of Kathmandu valley and it lies just south of Tibetan border. The Langtang valley is surrounded by high peaks of great appeal. It has become famous ever since the British mountaineer Bill Tilman described it as the most beautiful valley in the world. The highest peak in this area is Shisapangma or Gosaithan 8027m in Tibet. The course from the Langtang valley to Gosaikund is full of diversity and it is attracting many tourists. The Langtang valley is also known as the treasure house of Alpine plants. The whole valley is covered with flowers during the summer. This high and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs whose religious practices, language and dress are much more similar to Tibetan.
Fact of the Trips:
Trekking Destination
Group Size
Minimum altitude
Maximum altitude
Season
Grade info
Transportation
Total days
Trekking Hour
: Langtang Valley Trek
: Min.1 to Max 18 persons in a group
: 1950 m
: 3850m.
: September to late December and February to late June.
: Moderate
: Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Dhunche
: 07 Days Trek (+ 4 day)
: Approximately 5 - 6 hours each day.
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m.)
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airportyou will be greeted by a representative from Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to hotel in Kathmandu.
Day : 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Today after breakfast, we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual ttractions in Kathmandu. some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous Monkey temple (swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members.Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking briefs us regarding our trek as well as provides us opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure.
Day 03- Drive to Sybru Bensi (1462m.) by bus/private vehicle. 8 hours.
From Kathmandu, we take seven- eight hour drive to Syabru Besi. Daily bus leave for Syabru Besi. Kathmandu via Trishuli to Dhunche 1950m. From Trishuli to Syabru besi is rough road some time in monsoon road will block. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 04- Trek to Lama Hotel (2500m.) 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 guesthouse.
Day 05- Trek to Langtang Village (3307m.) 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 guesthouse.
Day 06- Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3798m.) 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 Kyagjin Gompa. There is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 07- Trek to Lama Hotel (2500m.) 6 hours.
Morning visit around Kyangjin Gompa 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 guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek to Syabru Besi
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 hotel.
Day 09: Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu which will takes us around 8 hours.
Day 10: Representative will transfer to International airport flight to your Home.
Trip Cost Include:
- Airport pickup and drop by private car van bus.
- standards Hotel in Kathmandu on B/B.
- Three meals a (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- Hot & Cold drinks. (Tea, coffee, hot milk, hot chocolate
All accommodations during the trek. - All necessary paper works Langtang National park entry permit
- Trekking information management system (Tims) permit.
- Bus Kathmandu to Dhunche/syabrubeshi and Kathmandu
- A helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, well English speaking trained,
government license holder guide With all his salary, food, - drinks,accommodation, transport and insurance.
- A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two
people). - Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Sleeping bag, down jackets and walking stick (if is it required)
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- farewell dinner with culture show
- Kathmandu sightseeing tour with guide and private car,van,bus.
Trip Cost Does not Include:
- Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), cigarettes, client's personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses etc
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Tips for guides and porters Tips is expected















