Langtang Valley Trekking

Short scenic, cultural country walk to picturesque Langtang Valley.

No-shopping | Group Tour

Overview

Langtang Valley Trekking is an amazing country enclosed by a series of high towering snow peaks of Central Himalayas and Langtang Himal.A moderate adventure with a slight touch of high altitude, where all travelers can enjoy wonderful walks. Besides glorious mountain scenery, the local culture of Tamang natives is equally fascinating and impressive to experience.Langtang Valley Trekking, a marvelous mountain holiday destination of a week duration, is the closest Himalayan range from Kathmandu valley.The views of Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal are seen from the capital Kathmandu on a fine clear day.
A perfect adventure for visitors with limited time, where one can enjoy the delight of trekking in the Himalayas. The walk leads to a slow gain in altitude reaching the highest point above 3,749 m for an overnight stop at Kyanjin.Langtang Valley Trekking, the adventure begins with an exciting overland journey from Kathmandu, heading north towards the cooler hill at Dhunche. Headquarter and major town of Rasuwa district of Langtang Himal, as well as the main entrance of Langtang National Park. The first park around the mountainous region of Nepal Himalayas was established in 1976 and enriched with exotic flora and fauna.Finally ending the interesting drive at Syabrubesi village, located below Dhunche town on route to Nepal and Tibet border. As well as Ganesh Himal and Langtang Valley, a moderate size villages with many fine lodges for travelers’ comfort. From Syabrubesi on the higher trail, a climb leads up the hills and into a river gorge covered in dense forest. A lovely walk within the forested path and then leaving the tall trees behind on reaching a wide scenic Langtang Valley.

At Langtang Valley where Kyanjin, is a nice settlement located hidden by an array of snow-capped peaks of the Langtang Himal range. Spending an extra day in Kyanjin a lovely scenic place for rest and an exciting hike to a high viewpoint.Enjoy a pleasant scenic rest day, with a hike to Kyanjin-Ri or on top Tserko-Ri above 4,700 m high. Rewards breathtaking panorama of Langtang Himal, Ganesh, and Jugal Himal range as far as the mountains of Tibet. Where Langtang Himal’s range of peaks forms the border of Nepal and Tibet / China.After a wonderful experience on the highest spot of the adventure at Kyanjin, heading back to Syabrubesi village. Following the same scenic route and into a forested trail then ending the marvelous walk at Syabrubesi.The next morning leaving the high hills of Rasuwa district around Langtang Himal, an exciting drive brings you back to Kathmandu.On completing a memorable adventure of great experience on Langtang Valley Trekking.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by our guide and staff with traditional greetings. Taking care of your baggage, and then a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of a city near the exciting areas at Thamel. Check into your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag, join in with other members for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offering information regarding the trek, hotels, local lodge.As well of local culture with do’s and don’ts, evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains the environment with folk cultural program as introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture.

Day 2Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, at given time our city and cultural guide will receives you at the hotel. A short drive to the hub of Kathmandu city, for exciting tour of old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard. The area is teemed with life and activities, a great way to soak into Nepalese cultures. Visiting historical and religious monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites most of the ancient buildings.After an interesting time at Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s most important landmark, the Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years old history. A Buddhist monument tucked on a hill top west of the city, from here visit the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath. The tour continues to large dome Stupa of Bouddhanath, as well known as ‘Little Tibet’. A great place to enjoy the tour of the world’s largest Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.Enjoying the day tour, transfer back to hotel rest of the afternoon preparation for the trekking and packing the right gear.

Day 3Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m via Dhunche town 1,950 - 06 hrs.

Morning depart from the hotel having an early breakfast, for a long exciting drive beyond Kathmandu valley. Heading due north leaving the warm paddy terraces reaching cooler hills at Dhunche, at 1,950 m. The major and headquarter town of Rasuwa district, where Langtang Himal and beautiful valley located.Dhunche town the entry point of Langtang National Park, from here drive leads on winding downhill to Syabrubesi village for overnight halt. A moderate size interesting Tamang village, the main tribe of Rasuwa and Langtang Himal region.Syabrubesi village beside Langtang valley it is also a gateway to various adventure destinations, and route to Nepal and Tibet / China border.

Day 4Trek to Lama Hotel 2,350 m - 06 hrs.

From Syabrubesi our adventure starts, a pleasant walk to a bridge and then climb leads to higher hill within isolated farm land. As trail follows into a river gorge covered in dense forest of tall rhododendron, oaks and pine trees. After hours of uphill then on gradual path reaching a nice clearing at Lama Hotel, a small settlement having number of simple lodges. Located amidst forest surrounding close to Langtang glacial river, enjoy the overnight stay with the sound of a river flow.

Day 5Trek to Langtang village 3,310 m - 05 hrs.

After an overnight in a quiet surrounding of a forest at Lama Hotel, wake up to sound of birds. Having breakfast, set off for another exciting day walk towards our next overnight destination at Langtang village. The trail follows through lovely forest trail on a fast flowing river gorge, then reaching a clearing at Ghode-Tabla. A small place with Park warden post with few lodges and small restaurants for lunch stop. Afternoon walk on gradual path into a cool shade of forest, then reaching Langtang village for overnight halt. This Tamang village provides number of simple good lodges, the area is adorned with Buddhist prayer monuments.Here one can notice a memorial of local native and few foreign trekkers who lost life in a great earthquake that shook the whole Mid-East and Western Nepal.The big earthquake of 2015 in the month of April and May. The whole village was destroyed, slowly returning back to normal as it was before.

Day 6Trek to Kyanjin Gompa 3,749 m - 04 hrs.

Today a short morning walk of few hours to our main final destination at Kyanjin, located within scenic Langtang valley. Start the morning with short climb
as walk follows on leaving the dense forest behind for complete mountain wilderness. After three hours or more of pleasant walk reaching lovely settlement
at Kyanjin, the highest overnight halt of the adventure.A place with number of fine guest houses and lodges having comprehensive food menu, at Kyanjin check into a nice lodge. Having lunch rest of the afternoon relax and marvel the beautiful surrounding snow peaks.

Day 7Rest-Day for acclimatization and hike to view points.

A free day for acclimatization as well for exciting hike to Tsego-Ri or Kyanjin-Ri at above 4,700 m high. Offers grand panorama of Ghengu Liru (Langtang II 6,571 m / 21,560 feet), Langtang Lirung (7,425 m / 23,765 feet). Includes Kim shun (6,745 m / 22,137 feet) with Shalbachum (6,918 m / 22, 699 feet) and towards south. Views of Chimsedang high ridge with Naya-Kanga 5,846 m or Ganjala Himal with Gangchenpo and Tillman’s beautiful Fluted Peak. The view extends towards Jugal Himal in the east, and ending at Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m / 22,854 feet), includes views of high peaks across the border of Tibet. After a scenic and exciting day, enjoy rest of the afternoon exploring around Kyanjin with a small interesting monastery.

Day 8Trek to Lama Hotel - 06 hrs.

Return journey on the same interesting route but quite long day walk of the trip.Morning enjoying the grand views of surrounding towering snow peaks, then down to Langtang village and back into forest. As walk continues past Gode Tabla then ending the days walk reaching Lama Hotel for overnight stop.

Day 9Trek to Syabrubesi - 06 hrs.

From Lama Hotel on pleasant trail within lovely forest then reaching close to river side with few small shops and tea-house. After a refreshing stop on downhill to a bridge, and then on a nice flat trail to Syabrubesi for last overnight in Langtang Himal area, and around the district of Rasuwa.

Day 10Drive to Kathmandu and then transfer to your hotels -06 hrs.

Leaving the country of Tamang people, indigenous tribes of Langtang and Central Himalayas. Morning from Syabrubesi village, taking a drive heading uphill to Dhunche town, and then on winding downhill to Trisuli Bazaar. Around warmer areas of Nuwakott district, from here few hour drive brings you to Kathmandu.After a grand marvelous adventure on Langtang Valley trekking, having a wonderful time of a life time experience.

Day 11Free day in Kathmandu for individual activities.

Enjoy the full free day in Kathmandu relaxing and recalling the memories of wonderful Langtang Valley. One can join in for another exciting tour of adjoining cities of Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, or enjoy individual activities shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Day 12 International departure for homeward bound.

Your last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, after a marvelous enjoyable adventure to Langtang Valley Trekking.

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Major Highlights

A great way of reaching close to high Himalayan snow mountain range.
Nepal’s first mountainous Langtang National Park enriched with flora / fauna.
Explore traditional mountain villages of Tamang and its impressive cultures.
Walk into serene forest lined with tall rhododendron, pines and bamboo.
Spectacular views from scenic Langtang valley enclosed by an array of peaks.

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Trekking Mode

Tourist standard to *** Hotels in Kathmandu and in best available lodges on treks.

Trekking Grade

Moderate with Ups & Downhill walks.

Highest Spot

At Kyanjin 3,749 m / 12,371 feet high.

Activities

Kathmandu sightseeing tour, exciting drives, with scenic and cultural trek.

Best Seasons

The best seasons for Langtang Valley Trekking are in spring and autumn/fall however one can visit nearly all year round, except for the wet monsoon time of July and August.The main flow and high season are spring starting from March to May, where days are longer with enough sun-light hours. Spring, is the perfect season when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species from tall trees to short bushes.Morning and late afternoon till night time is cold from 2,000 m above, chances of light rain and snow-fall sometimes.The next best season is autumn/fall, the high time for trekking around the Himalayas. Most days are crystal clear for scenic walks and best views, but short days due to sun-light hours. Can be much colder from late afternoon till the next morning before the sun hits the area. Chances of snow-fall sometimes from 2,500 m high.

What to Expect

Nepal is a country of the world’s highest mountain range known as the Himalayas, where 80 % of landscapes are covered by hills. As well as greater ridges and mountains, where one can expect walking ups and downhill.The only flat land of the country is located south, which extends from the Far East to the Far West of Nepal. The low land is known as the Terai belt, of sub-tropical climate, the country with most mid and high hills. The people around the hills, especially around Rasuwa district of Langtang Himal populated by Tamang the highlanders of Central Himalayas. The Tamang of Langtang Himal areas, interwoven with Buddhism religions and heritage culture, which is similar to Tibetan predecessors. Every house is adorned with prayer flags and villages have religious monuments and prayer walls.The hills are lined with beautiful forests lined with rhododendron, oaks, hemlocks, pines, and fir trees. Higher up with Juniper and Birch trees, but soon gives away for short bushes and shrubs within rocky and windswept terrains.

Lovely Tamang villages from Dhunche town and Syabrubesi onwards around Langtang Valley. The other places on route at Lama Hotel and Kyanjin are temporary settlement to cater the needs for travelers with nice simple huts serving as lodges.Nepal has more than 60 ethnic groups and 70 native spoken languages, with a blend of Hindu and Buddhism religions.On this trek expect more uphill climbs with downhill walks, but with constant views of snow-capped peaks. Overlooking Langtang and Ganesh Himal as far towards Jugal Himal range.

Extension trips

People with enough time in Nepal, can join in for various adventure sports activities. Paragliding, Ultra-Light Flight, Bungee Jumping, Zip Flyer,White water or scenic float Rafting. Other extension program is Mountain Biking for few days, and trip to Chitwan National Park for Wild-Life Safari.