Overview

The Langtang Valley Trek is a popular and scenic trekking route in Nepal, offering a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and stunning mountain vistas. Located close to the capital city of Kathmandu, it is easily accessible and offers a rewarding trekking experience. Here are some key details about the Langtang Valley Trek:

Duration: The trek usually takes around 8-10 days to complete, depending on the itinerary and your pace.

Starting Point: The trek often begins from Syabrubesi, a village in the Langtang region. Syabrubesi is accessible by a 6-7 hour drive from Kathmandu.

Langtang Valley Trek

Highlights:

  1. Langtang Valley: The trek takes you through the beautiful Langtang Valley, known for its picturesque landscapes, lush forests, and alpine meadows. The valley is also home to the Langtang National Park, which is rich in biodiversity.
  2. Kyanjin Gompa: The trek reaches Kyanjin Gompa, a traditional Buddhist monastery and one of the main attractions of the region. The monastery provides insight into the local Tamang culture, and the surrounding views of snow-capped peaks are breathtaking.
  3. Langtang Glacier: The trail offers glimpses of the Langtang Glacier, a magnificent icy expanse that descends from the mountains. The sight of the glacier is truly awe-inspiring.
  4. Gosainkunda Lake (Optional): Some trekkers extend their Langtang Valley Trek to include a side trip to Gosainkunda Lake. This sacred lake is believed to have religious significance, and the journey to the lake is surrounded by stunning mountain views.
  5. Tamang Heritage Trail (Optional): Another variation of the Langtang Valley Trek is the Tamang Heritage Trail. This trail takes you through Tamang ethnic villages, providing a unique cultural experience and an opportunity to interact with the local communities.

LANGTANG VALLEY TREK

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu- Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Drive to Syabru bensi by bus or Jeep (1450m 7/8 hours) over night at Lodge.
Trisuli – Dhunche- Syabrubensi

Local bus:
In the morning, we pick you up from the Hotel. We take Local jeep from jeep station. We pass many small cities during our driving to Syabrubensi. When we reach to Dhunche (district headquarter of Rasuwa), if the weather is nice we can see the nice view of Ganesh Himal. We follow all the way Trisuli River. It is about 7/8 hours driving from Kathmandu to Syabrubensi.

Private bus/ jeep:
It is also possible to use private bus or jeep from Kathmandu to Syabrubensi. If you query, we can provide private bus or jeep as well. This way is much more conformable.

Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel (2640m 6 hours walking) over night at Lodge.

This is our trekking starting point. After the breakfast, we start to hike. As soon as we start our trek we cross the Bridge of Trisuli River. We follow the Langtang River. It is interesting part of walking through the forest. During our hike, we pass small town like, pahiro, Bamboo. It is about 6 hours walking hike from Syabrubensi to Lama Hotel. The trail is slowly up at the beginning but at the end it is hard. 

Day 04: Trek to Langtang village (3340m 6 hours walking) overnight at the Lodge.

This day, we start in the morning as normal time (8:00 am). We walk through the rhododendron forest. The trail is slowly up hill. This day we can see some mountains such as Langtang Lirung , Naya kang and some others peaks. During our trek, we pass Gunachok, Thomna , Ghoratabela , Thyangsyap and then Langtang village.  It takes us about 5/6 hours to get there. It is the village of Tamang people. We can explore rest of the day. It is big village.

Day 05: Trek to Kyanjing gompa( 3860m 5/6 hours walking) overnight at the Lodge.

This day we start our trip as usual time.If it is nice weather, we can see the wonderful view of mountains at the beginning of this hike. People from this village are Buddhist. During our hike we can see many mani stone walls. It is about 3/4 hours hiking from Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa. The trail is much easier to Kyanjing Gompa. We can explore the rest of the day in Kyanjing Gompa and cheese factory as well.

Day 06: Rest day explore around the Glacier, Tsergo Ri(Cherko Ri) and climb kyanjing ri over night at same place.

This day we have many choices.  It is depending as your wish we take one of following hiking. we can see views of Langtang Lirung, Naya kang, Lang shisha Ri, Penthang Karpo Ri and Dorje Lakpa and some others mountains. 

  • Kyanjing Ri hiking.
  • Tsergo Ri(Cherko Ri hiking.
  • Explore the Langshisa kharka or glacier.

Day 07:Trek down to Lama Hotel (2640m 7hours walking) overnight at Lodge.

It is the day for down hill and same way back. We start in the morning as normal time. The trail is all the way down hill. We hike in one day from Kyanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel. It is nice part of hiking. If you are lucky you can see some wild animal as well. The trail is all the way down hill. So we can do it in 7 hours from Kyajing Gompa to Lama Hotel.

Day 08: Trek to Syabrubeshi (2240m 6 hours walking) overnight at the Lodge.

After breakfast, we trek down to Syabrubensi, about 5 to 6 hours walk, The half of the trail is same way back from Lama Hotel to Pahiro.  The trail from Lama Hotel to Bamboo is very steep down hill but it is still nice because we hike in the nature.  Bamboo to Pahiro is much easier. After walking little bit from Pahiro. We walk (all the way down is Syabrubensi).Enjoy the easy trail mostly downhill through lush green vegetation Overnight at Syabrubeshi. (B,L,D)

Day 09:  Transfer to KTM

After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu. Arriving Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. Spend the day leisurely or catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu. In the evening, celebration dinner together. (B, D)

Day 10:  Farewell Friend

We are saying good bye to the mountains as journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Friendship World Trek will take you to the airport. On your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.(B)

The Cost is $700 Per Person.

In the Above Cost It Includes:

1. Airport Pick-up and Drop Off,
2. Licensed and trained trekking guides,
3. potters for carrying goods and supplies,

4. Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek
5. 3 Nights Accommodation in the 2 Star Hotel in Kathmandu with B & B. (Bed
& Breakfast)
6. All accommodation during the trek.
7. All meals and hot beverages during the trek.
8. Transportation to and from trail head.
9. All necessary documents and permits for trekking (where applicable)
10. National Park/Conservation Area entry Permit, Insurance, and equipment for the staffs.

11. Coordination of quick Rescue service (Costs covered by your Insurance Plan)

12. Trekking staffs wages etc.                

13. 1 hr. trekker massage after your trek.

14. Welcome and Fare well dinner in a Nepali Cultural Dance restaurant in Kathmandu.

16. Trekking Staff Insurance of $10,000 Per Person.

17. Trekking Map, T-shirt, and Trekking certificate.

18. Exclusive of Medical Kit Bag

19. All Government and local Taxes

20. International Flight ticket re-confirmation.

21. Meals will be Start when your Trek starts.

Services and Cost Does not Included in Price:

1. International Airfares,
2. Travel/Trekking Insurance,
3. Excess baggage charges More than 16kg and hand bag more than 5 kg in
domestic flights.
4. Visa fees.
5. Airport Departure Taxes.
6. Drinks (Cold and Alcoholic) Rescue charge.
7. Tips for The staffs.
8. Expenses of Personnel nature and Permit and Liaison officer fee (where Applicable.
9. Meals during stay in the Kathmandu and Pokhara.

10. Domestic Ticket Etc.

11. Extra Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.