Langtang Valley Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Kathmandu!
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Kathmandu
Your ultimate adventure starts with your landing in Kathmandu valley surrounded by beautiful green hills and alluring Mountain views. After finishing up with customs at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed in the land of the Himalayas by our representative. You will enjoy a drive through crowded and narrow roads from the airport to your hotel. After freshening up, you can explore a tourist place called Thamel. You would enjoy many choices of restaurants and meals providing both local and western foods.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Explore Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
Kathmandu is also known as a city of temples. Decorated with historic temples, Stupas, Durbar square, and beautiful historic monuments listed in World Heritage sites, this city has a lot to offer. Kathmandu is a unique and artistic city that shows the life of ancient people, their culture, art, sculpture, lifestyle and many more. Kathmandu offers different vibes starting in the morning to night. Full of diversity, Kathmandu city offers mouthwatering local cuisines and street foods from different parts of Nepal. People speak 125 official languages. You can imagine the types of cuisine they offer.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Drive to Syabrubesi or Domen (Max Altitude: 1550m/5085ft)
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Early in the morning, we can start our day from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. We take a Jeep to Syabrubesi between 7-8 A.M. It is a 6-7 hrs long ride over country lanes, similar to other bus trips in Nepal. However, you can enjoy the beautiful mountain views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Annapurna along the way. For the majority of the day, you’ll be following the Trishuli river while driving. The road leads to Dhunche, after passing through the busy town of Trishuli. Just before Dhunche, you’ll need to check your bags and present your TIMS card along with the National Park entry permit card at the gate. You will arrive in Syabru after another 45 min downhill travel from Dhunche. You can stay overnight in Syabrubesi or ride to Domen (endpoint for a jeep). It is better to stay in Syabru as you can have multiple hotels to stay overnight. Drive time: 6-7 hrs Accommodation: Hotels
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (Max Altitude: 2380m/7808ft)
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You can start your trek from Syabrubesi after crossing the bridge over Langtang khola. It begins with an off-road trail along the Bhote koshi river till Domen village and a gradual ascent to Pahiro and Bamboo village. The Bamboo village along the way is an excellent spot for a lunch. Now the trek becomes steeper after bamboo. Majority of this day is spent in lush forest alongside Langtang river, where you can see monkeys and Langurs in the trees. The difficult ascent to Lama Hotel is compensated with a nice lodge and a comfortable bed for overnight stay. Trekking time: 5-6 hrs Trekking distance: 12-14km Accommodation: Hotels
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley (Max Altitude: 3307m/10,850ft)
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Another day of lengthy ascents characterizes the second day of the Langtang trek. The first half of the day is spent once again walking by a river and through trees. With sporadic glimpses ofLangtang Lirung through the trees, the trail continues to rise into the jungle. The trail leaves the forest at Ghodatabela, where mountains loom on either side of the valley. After few hours, you will arrive in the stunning Langtang valley. Just before Langtang, there is an excellent place to stop for tea is Gomba danda. Beautiful vistas of the Himalayan Mountain range may be seen from here. The second portion of the day is spent passing by tiny rural villages in the glacial valley. The Langtang valley's largest and oldest village was once called Langtang, renowned for its yak cheese and yogurt. Many brand-new lodges are available for overnight stays in the new village. Trekking time: 6-7 hrs Trekking distance: 10-12km Accommodation: Hotels
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Trek from Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa (Max Altitude: 3817m/12,523ft)
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Today, the trail gradually continues past small streams, prayer flags, and sacred rock mounds with carved inscriptions. The path ascends to a yak pasture, where the landscape becomes wider with mountain views. You arrive to Kyanjin Gompa after crossing various moraines and a suspension bridge just before the valley. You arrive in Kyanjin Gompa by midday because this is the shortest day of the walk. So, if you dont want to spend the day relaxing, we recommend you to hike upto Langshisha Kharka for breathtaking views. Trekking time: 3-4 hrs Trekking distance: 5-7 km Accommodation: Hotels
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Kyanjin Gompa to Kyanging Ri & Tserko Ri (Max Altitude: 5000m/16,405ft)
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Today, you will hike up to Tserko Ri to see the breathtaking views of the mountains, glaciers and the stunning Kyanjin valley. It offers spectacular vistas of no less than 20 -25 unique summits. The overall trek to Tserko Ri can take up to 7-8 hours, making for a tough yet worthwhile adventure. Tserko Ri lies at the altitude of 5000m above sea level – the highest point of the Langtang valley Trekking. For a softer option, you can hike to Kyanjin Ri (4600m). To reach the top of this Ri, you need to get an early start. Although this is shorter and less demanding than the Tserko Ri, it is still a significant climb. The view from the top is as beautiful as the one from the Tserko Ri. No matter which Ri you choose, you’ll enjoy a 360-degree panorama of snowcapped mountains, wide valleys and a stunning glacier from the top. Trekking time: 7-8 hrs Trekking distance: 8-10km Accommodation: Hotels
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Trek down from Kyanging Gompa to Lama Hotel (Max Altitude: 2380m/7808ft)
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8
After saying goodbye to the vibrant Buddhist hamlet of Kyanjin Gompa, you will go on one of the longest treks in the Langtang Valley. You will be hiking all the way back to the Lama Hotel today. The path returns along the Langtang River past Gomba Danda, Mundu to Ghoda Tabela. Throughout the day, the trail is primarily downhill. You will continue descending on a steep slope after you reach Ghoda Tabela. Now that you are descending down the mountains, you will be able to move more quickly and comfortably. you will pass by familiar yak herding towns and open alpine pastures as you descend and with each step, the prospect of a hot lunch in Langtang village becomes more enticing. you WIll check into the best available teahouse here and unload our hefty baggage. Trekking time: 6-7 hrs Trekking distance: 10-12 km Accommodation: Hotels
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (Max Altitude: 1550m/5085ft)
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You'll start your trek back to Syabrubesi after early breakfast. The path returned us to Syabrubesi in the same direction we came, descending through pine forest and passing Bamboo and Pahiro before reaching the Bhote Khola river bridge. You'll arrive at Syabrubesi knowing you've finished the entire Langtang Valley Trek. You will gather together with your friends for supper to celebrate your accomplishments after checking in at one of the guest houses. One thing is certain: with all those kilometers behind you, you'll sleep soundly. Trekking time: 3-4 hrs. Trekking distance: 10-12km Accommodation: Hotels
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (Max Altitude: 1350m/4429ft)
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Kathmandu
This morning, you will linger over a delicious breakfast before returning to Kathmandu. On the journey back to Kathmandu, you'll take the same gorgeous road you took about a week ago, tracing the bends and curves of the Bhote Koshi river as it passes past idyllic rural settlements and huge fields of crops. As you gaze out your window at the dreamlike picture of rural Nepal, you'll reflect on the memories you've made, the people you've met, and the distances you've travelled on your own two feet. When you arrive in Kathmandu, we'll check into a hotel so you can get some much-needed rest and leisure. After a week of hard work, nothing beats a hot shower and a snooze. This is also an excellent second chance to tour the cultural and historical sites that give Kathmandu its distinct flavor. You'll spend the night at your hotel after dinner.
7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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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