Trip code | NET-TR-LNG3 |
Package name | Langtang Trek |
Duration | 8 |
Max. elevation | 3870 m |
Level | MODERATE |
Transportation | Bus / Jeep<br> |
Accomodation | Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge Accommodation during Trek |
Starts at | Kathmandu |
Ends at | Kathmandu |
Trip route | { Kathmandu - Syabru Besi - Lama Hotel - Ghora Tabela - Langtang Village - Kyangjin - Lama Hotel - Syabru Besi - Kathmandu } |
Cost | USD 0 per person |
After breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1460m.) which takes about seven hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche, which is the headquarters of Rasuwa. Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast, trek from Syabru Besi (1460m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five and half hours. The first part of the trail crosses Bhote Koshi River and follows the Langtang Khola. Thereafter, the trail ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghora Tabela takes about six hours. The path ascends to Ghora Tabela [3000m], where there is a Nepalese army post. The trail continues to climb gently past a few temporary settlements used by cattle herders. Stay overnight at lodge.
After breakfast, trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages, yak pasture and small stream. You will eventually arrive at Kyangjin Gompa which is an old Buddhist monastery. Stay overnight at lodge.
Today is your free day in Kyangjin Gompa. This day you will explore the area, visit the monastery and cheese factory. You can further walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, continue a steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (1460m.) via Sherpa Gaon takes about five hours. The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of mountains and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny through the different Sherpa and Tamang villages. The first half part of the trail is gradually down and then the trail does steeply descent to the Syabru Besi. The main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle. Stay overnight at lodge.
Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus, takes about seven hours. You drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Kathmandu. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is through gravel and bumpy road and then well paved road up to Kathmandu.