Langtang Valley Trekking

Overview

Trip Introduction;

"scenic and cultural country walks around central Himalaya within beautiful Langtang valley"

Langtang Valley Trekking, a scenic and cultural journey suitable to all types of interested travelers from family-school-collage groups to corporate people where you can spend enjoyable and fascinating holidays of week duration.

Langtang Himal Panorama Trekking , marvelous walks leads you to rolling high green hills covered with deep forest of lovely rhododendron-magnolia-pines-oaks-hemlock and fir tree lines, as walk progress towards higher areas where tree lines drops to short bushes and alpine shrubs within beautiful landscapes in the shade of high mountains.

Besides mountains and enchanting woodland the culture and custom of local Tamang ethnic tribe of Langtang region is equally fascinating as you explore around traditional villages on this scenic walks on Langtang Himal Panorama.

Starting with exciting and interesting overland drive from Kathmandu heading North of the valley past nice town and farm villages to reach high hills of cooler temperatures within Langtang Himal and Langtang National park, the first park ever to be established around Nepal Himalaya in early 1970’s.

Walk begins from Syabrubesi village heading into higher areas within picturesque country into river gorge and then finally reaching our main highlight at Kyanjin within magnificent Langtang valley enclosed by high peaks of Langtang Himal.

With glorious time around beautiful landscapes enjoying views of array of Langtang and Jugal Himal range then heading back on the same route to the road head for the drive back to Kathmandu after a wonderful experience on Langtang Valley Trekking.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350 m / 4,430 ft and transfer to Hotel.

On arrival at Kathmandu international airport via respective airlines, where you will be received by our office staff and guide with warm welcome greeting and then transfer to your hotels in the hub of the city.

After checking into your rooms and getting refreshed join the other groups of Langtang Himal Panorama Trekking at meeting hall for briefing, where our guide offers useful important information regarding trek and your stay in Nepal with us.

Evening includes welcome dinner in a nice and authentic Nepalese restaurant with Folk Culture program of Nepal while having your dinner.

Day 2 : Full day in Kathmandu with half day sightseeing tour at places of interest.

Morning as per the time given on briefing, depart for tour around Kathmandu at places of interest, as Kathmandu valley is steeped with historical and religious monuments temples and monasteries full of World Heritage Sites.

After an interesting tour afternoon free to relax and preparation for Langtang Himal Panorama Trekking next early morning overland drive to Rasuwa area.

Day 3 : Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Trisuli and Dhunche town 1,950 - 06 hrs.

Starting our wonderful adventure with morning overland journey towards Langtang Himalaya area, as drive leads past Kathmandu valley rim heading north west to reach at Dhunche, the headquarter town of Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal, the home Tamang people the hill tribe of Central Himalaya.

From drive leads downhill on zig-zag winding road to reach at Syabrubesi for first overnight stop within Langtang area.

Day 4 : Trek to Lama Hotel 2,350 m - 06 hrs.

Morning begins our first day trek of this wonderful trip heading towards a bridge and then on uphill through spread-out farm villages and nice tended terraced fields entering into cool shade of forest with tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks and pines trees with some bamboo thickets.

Slowly walks lead past tree lines reaching an open area at Lama Hotel, a place with several basic lodges and Tea-House for trekkers surrounded within woodland.

Day 5 : Trek to Langtang village 3, 307m - 05 hrs.

After a pleasant overnight with the sound of river, morning walk leads into a river gorge covered with lovely dense forest, as our route leads to a clearing at Ghoretabela a nice spot with few lodge for possible lunch stop.

Enjoying with refreshing break, then walking back into tree lines as our trek leads higher ground to reach Langtang village at the end of a gorge, a nice Tamang village (which was destroyed during the earthquake of 2015 but slowly coming back to normal life), here with time to wander around this nice traditional village of great interest.

Day 6 : Trek to Kyanjin 3,749 m - 04 hours.

From Langtang village walking on nice gradual uphill trail for few hours encountering “mani (prayer) wall” walking clockwise the appropriate way in respect to Buddhist religion, walk leads further east as valley opens up with views of snow capped peaks.

After hours of gentle good walk overlooking views of peaks brings you at Kyanjin a charming and scenic spot with amazing views of Langtang Lirung above 7,000 m and its icefall at near distance Kyanjin Gompa, surrounded by a ridge formed by glacial moraine of rocks and boulders.

Day 7 : Rest day for acclimatization and for hike around.

A leisure day, visit Kyanjin small Cheese factory with optional climb to Tsego-Ri or Kyngin Ri at above 4,700 m / 15,420ft which will add more heights of the adventure offers stunning panorama of snow capped mountains from Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal (7,405 m), Langtang Lirung (7,234 m), Ghengu Liru (Langtang II 6,571m), Kimshun (6,745 m) and Shalbachum(6,918m), Chimsedang, Naya-Kanga or Ganja Chuli (5,846m), Gangchempo, Tilman's beautiful Fluted Peak, Jugal Himal and ending to eastern horizon at Dorje Lakpa (6,980m).

Day 8 : Trek to Lama Hotel 2, 350 m - 06 hrs.

After a wonderful time at Kyanjin, retrace the journey back on same route to Lama-Hotel a small settlement in the midst of the forest at the bank of upper Trisuli River.

Day 9 : Trek to Syabrubesi - 06 hours walk.

Last day walk of this marvelous journey leading back at Syabrubesi, as morning trek leads on the same trail with much downhill through farm villages and terrace fields and eventually reaching at Bhote Kosi River which later joins with Trisuli River, after crossing a suspension bridge a pleasant walk brings you at Syabrubesi for last and final overnights around Langtang Himal area and at Rasuwa district.

Day 10 : Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.

Morning drive back to Kathmandu on same interesting highway with exciting time as drive leads through rural farm villages and towns with views of mountains after six hours journey reaching in Kathmandu, then transfer to your respective hotels.

Day 11 : In Kathmandu free day for individual activities with optional tour.

We have reserved a free and spare days in Kathmandu, on this day providing you to relax your body and muscles from the long walking journey on Langtang Himal Panorama Trekking for interested people can join in for optional tour around Kathmandu-Patan or Bhaktapur, steeped with World Heritage Sites with time for your own individual activities.

Day 12 : Final International departure from Nepal.

Your last day in amazing Nepal, the land of Himalayan wonders as per your international flight time back home or to respective connecting destinations.

Our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu airport after a mesmerizing memory and great time on Langtang Himalaya Panorama Trekking.

Inclusions

What is included?

All airport Pick up drop by private vehicle
03-night twin/double shearing deluxe accommodation on BB in Kathmandu
Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with privet vehicle (entrance fees extra).
Kathmandu to Syabrubensi to Kathmandu by local bus(if you want both ways private vehicle also available on additional cost)
Langtang National Park entrance fee and Trekkers' Information Management System( TIMS card)
A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance
02 guest=01 porter with their Insurance, Salary, Food, accommodation, and equipment
We provide assistant guide his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance walking with the group to support where necessary as per the group size
Accommodation in the mountain during the trekking
Three meals a day; breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking.
All applicable government and local taxes as per the itinerary

What isn't included?

Your Nepal Visa fees (should bring small accurate fees in USD and 02 passport size photos)
All the International air fare from and to Kathmandu (no need to pay departure tax for international flight)
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Personal travel and health Insurance, Insurance for helicopter evacuation
In case of extra more night accommodation, lunch and dinner in city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of itinerary
Your Personal expenses such as ( laundry, baggage charge, phone calls, battery recharge, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottle water, hot and cold shower, extra porter.. etc)
The Tips to the trekking crews and drive
Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather condition or any event out of our control
safe drinking water
All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary
Anything not included in service includes column

Complimentary

Welcome dinner in Authentic Restaurant
First, add kid box
Trekking Planner’s sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, Cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
The arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company)
Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily during the trekking(Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible

Trip code
Package name	Langtang Valley Trekking
Duration	12
Max. elevation	4984.00 m
Level	EASY
Transportation	Private Vehicle and Public bus (Kathmandu to Syabrubensi to Kathmandu)
Accomodation	3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge/Guest House during the trekking
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route	Kathmandu-Syabrubesi via Trisuli and Dhunche town-Lama Hotel-Langtang village-Kyanjin-Lama Hotel-Syabrubesi-Kathmandu
Cost	USD 799 per person