Langtang Trek
Highlights
- Do short scenic treks to high beautiful Langtang valley enclosed with mountains
- See magnificent alpine woodland of tall rhododendron-oaks-pines and fir trees
- Spot endangered Red Panda and other wildlife
- Explore impressive Tamang villages full of lively culture and traditions
- Ascend Kyangjin Ri Peak to admire the splendid mountains cape
Overview
Langtang Trek is a delightful destination and a short easy trek in the Langtang Region. It's probably the third most popular trekking trail after Annapurna and Everest regions. Sign up for this beautiful trek adventure to the Langtang mountainous region and explore its hidden culture. Pass through the farm villages, well-tended terraces, and lovely forested areas filled with tall rhododendron and magnolia trees. Also, hike up to the top of Kyangjin Ri Peak to witness 360-degree views of the Himalayan mountains and walk beside the river gorge to see traditional Tamang villages.
Langtang Trek is one of the short treks that can be completed within a week. Moreover, the Langtang Trekking trail combined popular trails like Tamang Heritage Trail, Ganjala Pass, Gosainkunda Lake, and Gosainkunda Pass with Helambu Circuit Trek. Any itinerary would not be specific and it's easily modified according to the client's desire and plan.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu with Transfer to the hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu international airport get a transfer to the hotel. After then received by our guides and staff, at the hotel check-in and join in for a group briefing regarding treks and other useful information, with a welcome dinner.
- Day 2 - Drive to Syabrubensi by Sharing Local Jeep 1509m- 6 Hours
An early morning departure from the hotel taking an overland drive to reach towards North around Langtang Himal, during six hours drive views of snow-capped peaks, then arriving at Syabrubesi village after driving past Dhunche headquarter town of Rasuwa district and Langtang Himal area.
- Day 3 - Trek to Lama Hotel 2450 m - 7 Hours
Walk commence from Syabrubesi village as the morning trail leads to a cross over a bridge of Langtang River, and then with an uphill climb into farm areas entering the green dense forest to reach our second overnight of the journey at Lama Hotel, a nice spot within a forest clearing.
- Day 4 - Trek to Langtang Village 3430 m - 7 Hours
From Lama Hotel morning walk follows the river upstream within deeply forested areas and in a gorge, a route leads to the much cooler area past Ghodetabla to reach Langtang village for an overnight stop surrounded by tree lines and views of Langtang Lirung peaks towards the north above high rocky cliff wall.
- Day 5 - Trek to Kyanjin Gomba 3830 m - 3 Hours
Today a short walk to reach Kyanjing Gompa our final and major destination of this lovely journey, morning trek starts with a short steep climb to reach a ridge on leaving the forested area, where the trail leads into a wide scenic Langtang valley enclosed with an array of peaks as our morning walk reaches a nice settlement at Kyangjing Gompa for few overnight stops.
- Day 6 - Hike to Kyanjin Ri Viewpoint (4373 m) or Cherkuri Viewpoint (5110m)
A free day for you to enjoy a scenic walk with the hike on top of Kyanjing Ri or Tshego-Ri at above 4,773 m to 5110 m high, the highest spot of the adventure overlooking the panorama of the whole Langtang Himal range of peaks with some mountains of Tibet across the border beyond Langtang mountains.
- Day 7 - Trek to Lama Hotel 2450 m - 7 Hours
Having an enjoyable marvelous time around beautiful Langtang Valley at Kyanjing our adventure comes to an end following the downhill walk to Lama Hotel with an overnight stop.
- Day 8 - Trek to Syabrubensi 1509 m - 6 Hours
From Lama Hotel our last day walk of the adventure, as morning trek follows into the forest with downhill to cross over a bridge then reaching our last overnight halt at Syabrubesi for last overnight around Langtang Himal.
- Day 9 - Drive back to Kathmandu by Sharing local Jeep 1350 m - 6 Hours
After a most remarkable time and trekking on Langtang valley around Rasuwa district with scenic moments, then take a drive in the morning where the overland journey takes you back to Kathmandu, on completing a wonderful adventure on Langtang Valley Trekking.
- Day 10 - Final Departure
Last day in the land of Himalayan wonders, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel to an airport for your international flight back to your home countries or other respective destinations.
- All ground Transportations
- Two night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Three times meals during the trek ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Three times tea or coffee during the trek
- One government license holder mountain guide
- One porter for two clients to carry the heavy baggage
- Langtang national park permit
- TIMS Card ( Trekkers Information Management System)
- Nepal High Trek's sleeping bag, down jacket & duffle bag
- Seasonal fruits
- Medical aid kit box
- Farewell dinner
- Your Travel Insurance
- All the Food in Kathmandu. Also in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) Than the scheduled Itinerary.
- Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than scheduled Itinerary.
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower.
- Tips for the guide and porter
Important Information
Dear adventure fellows, if you are planning to do the trek in Nepal upcoming days should well prepare and make sure of the necessary trekking gear list. We would like to inform you what types of equipment are needed for trekking in Nepal. If you don’t have any trekking equipment, you can buy or hire all necessary trekking equipment in Kathmandu and Pokhara. When you arrived in Kathamndu we will assist you to reconcile the gears before going to trek. Moreover, without enough gears very tough to complete the trip.
Below is the checklist of equipment you need for the trek.
Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher, and passport-sized photos.
Duffel Bag & Company T-shirt: We supply complimentary duffel/Company T-shirts, but one extra big duffel bag is necessary for non-trek goods left at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Sleeping Bag: Nepal High Trek will supply a complimentary down jacket that needs to be returned after the trek.
Down Jacket: Nepal High Trek will supply a complimentary down jacket that needs to be returned after the trek.
Day Pack: (with waist straps), refillable water bottle (Approximately 15- 20 Ltrs)
Head: Warm Head, Sun Cap, headlamps, sunglasses, alarm clock, torch/flashlight/ earplug, and eye mask.
Feet: Thin, lightweight inner socks, Thick, warm wool hiking socks, Hiking boots with spare laces, Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)Gaiters for hiking in winter
Hands: Lightweight gloves, Heavyweight gloves or mittens, With a waterproof shell outer (Seasonal
Lower Body: Under Garments, Hiking shorts. Lightweight cotton long pants, Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms, fleece or wool pants (seasonal), Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Upper Body: T-shirts, Light and expedition weight thermal tops, fleece jacket or pullover, Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (Optional), Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Accessories: Sleeping bag inner liner, Batteries, Kindle, First aid kit, Trekking Poles, Water bottles, Toiletries, Small wash towel, Toilet papers, Hand sanitizer, lip balm, face and body moisturizer, Ear Plug, Sewing kit, knife, lighter, a small padlock.
Toiletries: Nail cutter, Small mirror, Toothbrush/paste, multipurpose soap
Extras: Wet wipes (baby wipes), Tissue /toilet roll, Anti-bacterial hands wash, book, Trail Map/Guide book, Pencils and small notebooks, Regular Medicine, sanitary pads and play cards.