Langtang Valley Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
1 stop
1
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Note: Either on Day 01 or Day 02, there will be a pre-trek meeting in our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. Please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
3 stops
2
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River.Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River.It is a square two tiered pagoda temple built on a single tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu.It was built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings.You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Drive to Syapru Besi (1,462 m) on a Public Bus - 8 hours
1 stop
5
Early in the morning, we drive from Kathmandu to Syapru Besi which takes about eight hours on a public bus. Driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syapru Besi passing Dhunche, we’ll get a glimpse of Ganesh Himal after driving along the mighty Trishuli River. Terraced green hills and lush forests make the drive very pleasurable. Parts of the road though may be bumpy and under construction.
17 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Trek to Lama Hotel (2,500 m) - 5 hours
1 stop
6
The first part of the trail crosses through the Bhote Koshi River and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascends up to Bamboo (1,960 m) passing rugged paths. Afterward, our trek climbs gently to Rimche (2,400 m). We can have lunch at this place and at the end of our trail is the Lama Hotel. En route we could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if we are lucky.
19 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Trek to Langtang village (3,307 m) - 5 hours
1 stop
7
The trek route follows Gumanechok at Ghoda Tabela which literally means the Horse Stable. After this the trail climbs gradually to the beautiful valley with yaks about. Langtang is a typical village and one of the oldest along this trekking route. The views of the mountains are spectacular and become more imposing as we trek closer.
19 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,798 m) - 4 hours
1 stop
8
It is shorter walk today, but adequate for acclimatizing. There are some interesting things to explore, especially the famous cheese factory – don’t forget to try some locally produced cheese as fresh as it could get. This beautiful valley is on the lap of the Langtang Lirung. This is the spot where we can explore the valley and climbs several small peaks (hillocks).
20 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Kyanjin Gompa Exploration Day
1 stop
9
Today is a day to rest as we explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Cherko Ri (4,984 m) which is the highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Trek Back to Lama Hotel (2,500 m) - 5.5 hours
1 stop
10
We rejoin the trail to Lama Hotel.
18 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Trek to Sypru Besi (1,462 m) - 5 hours
1 stop
11
Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us to the Syapru Besi where our trek started a week earlier.
19 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Drive Back to Kathmandu on a Public Bus - 8 hours
1 stop
12
Kathmandu
After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu from Sybru Bensi which will take some 8 hours on a public bus.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu
1 stop
13
Kathmandu
If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Flight Departure
1 stop
14
Tribhuvan International Airport
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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