- Trip Duration:11 Days
- Trip Grade:Moderate
- Max Altitude:1200 m.
- Best Time:Nov- Dec
- Start Point:Kathmandu
The Langtang Valley trekking route situates 51 kilometers north of Kathmandu, in the Langtang National Park. Relatively, it is, unlike Annapurna and Everest Base Camp, a less busy trail. However, hiking in the Langtang valley will reward you with a life-changing experience.
Nature fascinates the entire Langtang region with spectacular views of high mountains. The snow-capped mountains Dorje Lakpa, Changbu, Yansa Tsenji, Kyung Ri, Dogpache, Langshisha Ri, Langtang Lirung Gangchenpo, Morimoto, and Yala Peak, stands as the border between Tibet and Nepal frontier.
In terms of Flora and Fauna, the National park is a treasure of nature. A wide range of vegetation, subtropical to Alpine, covers as per elevation. It is a habitat for wildlife; sometimes, we may have a glimpse of them. According to the national park’s data, over 300 different species of birds, including migrants and locals, are found.
The tea house-lodges are run by local people, Tamang and Sherpas, as they belong from the Trekking Trail. They follow Tibetan Buddhism religion; and have unique culture and practices.
The massive earthquake, 2015, has damaged badly this area. Now, the speedily rebuilding efforts of local reconstructed, and now it’s opened for trekking. Traveling in this region is direct support to locals who were affected of the post-earthquake.
The highest altitude in this journey is 4,048 meters, Kyanjin Gompa. However, during a day-tour, we reach up to 5000M, Tserko-Ri.
A full-day overland drive from Kathmandu, we can reach to the trekking starting point, Syabrubeshi.
As per tour companies’ set itinerary, some offer for 6 days, 7 days, even 5 days, but 10 days is the perfect time for hiking.
Besides explained as above, other routes such as Gosainkunda, Tamang Heritage, Helambu, Ganja-La-Pass Trek can be combined.
The price of this trek varies as per the services required. Guests can arrange solo, group join, and hiring guide and porter. As a responsible Agency, we suggest you not to go solo Trek.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.
- Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
- Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m), 6 to 7 hours drive.
- Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m), 6 hours walk.
- Day 5: Lama Hotel to Langtang (3,420M), 6 hours walk.
- Day 06: Langtang to Kyanzjin Gompa (3,880M), 4 hours walk
- Day7: Mountain Sightseeing and Mount Tsekori exploration
- Day 8- Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel, 6 hours Trek
- Day 9- Lama Hotel to Syabrubeshi, 5 hours walk
- Day 10- Syabrubeshi to Kathmandu, 6 to 7 hours drive.
- Day 11- Final Departure
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.
After arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Go Trek Nepal will pick you up then drop you the hotel. Having refreshments in the hotel, we will have free time to explore a touristy city, with gift shops, book shops, and wonderful restaurants. In the evening Go Trek Nepal organizes a dinner party when trekkers will have time to ice-break with Trek Leader and crew members who are escorting the entire trek. During dinner, you will have time to discuss trek and other related issues with trek leader and Go Trek Nepal officials.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
After having a wonderful breakfast in the hotel, our tour leader will escort you to explore heritage sites around Kathmandu. All today’s sightseeing sites are ritually, spiritually and architecturally well-valued heritage which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
The sightseeing begins from Swayambhu Nath aka Monkey temple, locates in the western part of the city, is located on the top of the hill which is a shrine of Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. Secondly, the tour leads us to Patan Durbar square which is an ancient city founded by the Malla dynasty. The temples and palaces are amazingly carved which gives enough ideas on how much then dynasties were skillful in sculpture and architect. After exploring beautiful Patan Durbar square, we will have lunch then move to the third tour site, Pashupati Nath. Similarly, the third sightseeing place, the Pashupatinath, lies on the bank of Bagmati River, which is the biggest temple of lord shiva for Hindus. Non-Hindus are not allowed to get in the main temple; however, we will have ample things to explore around temple including shrines, holy men and Hindus crematory sites. The last not the least of today’s tour site is Bouddha Nath Stupa, located in the eastern part of Kathmandu city, which is the biggest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. The major attraction of this place is the biggest stupa where numbers of Buddhist devotees are spinning prayer wheels making around the stupa in the clockwise direction. Furthermore, there are many monasteries where they offer candles, ritual processions, etc.
After having four amazing explorations, our tour leader drops you back to the hotel. The free time we can use for shopping and getting prepare for tomorrow’s trekking.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m), 6 to 7 hours drive.
Today, after having breakfast, we will head to the trekking starting point Syabrubesi from Kathmandu. The road leads us uphill and downhill roads along with numbers of curvy and winding roads until Syabrubesi. During the drive to trekking point, we will have a chance to see Nepalese houses, villages and people's livelihood in lower and high mountains. Furthermore, if the weather goes clear, part of the amazing Langtang and Manaslu Mountain range including some peaks can be viewed. Upon arrival Syabrubesi, the trekking point, our tour leader will arrange tea house lodges and, we will have dinner and make nice talk with other trekkers. Moreover, the trek leader will brief about tomorrow's plan and trail description.
Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m), 6 hours walk.
After having a wonderful mountain breakfast, we start tread toward our second destination to Lama Hotel. The downhill trail leads us along with camping sites then cross the bridge over Bhotekoshi River through the forest of Rhododendron and other mountain bushes. On the trail, we cross a suspension bridge over Langtang Khola. After doing some hours trek the trail takes us to Lama Hotel, which is our today’s overnight camp.
Day 5: Lama Hotel to Langtang (3,420M), 6 hours walk.
After having a great overnight stay in Lama Hotel and taking breakfast, we will be ascending uphill trail towards Langtang by following alongside the Langtang River. During this trial, the picturesque landscape, beautiful waterfalls give us ample opportunities to view them closely. As we arrive in a meadow at Ghoda Tabela, the spectacular view of Langtang Mountain range including peaks, covered by everlasting snow will appear in the front. The trail continuously ascends through a widening valley and a beautiful monastery. Passing scenic trail we will arrive at Langtang where we spend overnight.
Day 06: Langtang to Kyanzjin Gompa (3,880M), 4 hours walk
Having a wonderful stay at Lama Hotel, the trail ascends until Sindum and Yamphu. Today’s trek is relatively shorter than others days; however, the exhilarating view makes us more excited. The trail passes through pile of Mantra carved rock, Chhorten, monasteries and prayer wheels which get presume us as we arrive at the sacred land of earth. Similarly, we will pass by the largest Mane Wall in Nepal which built stone with carved Mantra. After checking in a lodge, the additional afternoon time will be spent in the exploration of Buddhist Shrines and viewing beautiful mountains around.
Day7: Mountain Sightseeing and Mount Tsekori exploration
After having breakfast at the lodge, our trek leader will escort us to explore mountains and beautiful Buddhist shrine around Kyanjin Gompa. While heading to Tseko Ri Mountain we will pass through a beautiful pasture of Yaks and mountain goats. The view around Tseko Ri will be spectacular that makes us our tour extra-worthwhile. After doing mountain exploration, we will come back to our lodge and explore more shrines around Kyanzin Gompa.
Day 8- Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel, 6 hours Trek
After completing a wonderful time in Kyanjin Gompa, we will be heading back to Lama Hotel. Relatively, descending is easier than ascending; most of our return trek will be gradually ascending and easier too. We will stop at Lama Hotel and overnight stay.
Day 9- Lama Hotel to Syabrubeshi, 5 hours walk
Today, the day 9th, is our trekking last but not least day. We will be heading down towards Syabrubeshi. Most of the trail follows descending which is pretty easier and overnight stay at Syabrubeshi.
Day 10- Syabrubeshi to Kathmandu, 6 to 7 hours drive.
After having a long-hour drive, we will have time to pack up and buy slovenlier for friends and family back home. Go Trek Nepal will organize a farewell dinner party that will be as a sharing trek experience, giving feedback and saying goodbye to trekking crews.
Day 11- Final Departure
Go Trek Nepal will organize to airport drop as per flight time and say goodbye to Nepal and Our Team.
~ Tour Finish~
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the Langtang Valley trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea house lodge) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- Experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (5 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Emergency evacuation such as chopper and ambulance lifting
- International flights
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