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Langtang Valley Trek

Trip code NET-TR-LVT
Package name Langtang Valley Trek
Duration 13
Max. elevation 3870 m
Level MODERATE
Transportation Public Jeep or Public Bus
Accomodation 2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge Accommodation during Trek
Starts at Kathmandu
Ends at Kathmandu
Trip route { Kathmandu - Syabu Besi - Lama Hotel - Ghora Tabela - Langtang Village - Kyangjin - Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru - Sing Gompa - Dhunche - Kathmandu }
Cost USD 790 per person

Highlights

Overview

The Langtang valley trek or Langtang trek takes you through some of the most natural and beautiful environs on earth. The hike unfurls before you with myriad colorful flowers and alpine plants that stretch for miles. The Langtang Himal, in Langtang Region is geographically located towards the northern part of Kathmandu valley and it lies in close proximity to the south Tibetan border. 
 
The Langtang valley is surrounded by high peaks of great appeal. It has become famous ever since the British mountaineer Bill Tilman described it as ''the most beautiful valley in the world''. The highest peak in this area is Shisapangma or Gosaithan (8027m) in Tibet. The course from the Langtang valley to Gosaikunda is full of diversity and has attracted thousands of trekkers from every corner of the universe.
 
The Langtang valley is also known as the ''treasure house of Alpine plants''. This high and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs whose religious practices, language and customs are similar to that of the Tibetans.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1600m) which takes about seven hours.

After breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi 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.

Day 4 : Trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five and half hours.

After breakfast, trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) 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.

Day 5 : Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghora Tabela takes about six hours.

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.

Day 6 : Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours.

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.

Day 7 : Rest in Kyangjin Gompa.

Today you will rest 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.

Day 8 : Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about six hours.

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.

Day 9 : Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m.) takes about six and half hours.

Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m.) takes about six and half hours. You retrace your steps to Thulo Syabru, and then take a path passing through forests.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10 : Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) takes about five hours.

Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) takes about five hours. From Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here it is only a short descent to Sing Gompa.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 11 : Trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche (2030 m.) takes about four hours.

Trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche (2030 m.) takes about four hours.  You trek downhill all the way to Ghatte Khola (stream) passing through forests, a small village Dimsa and terraces. Now you trek over a leveled path along Ghatte Khola (stream) till Dhunche.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12 : Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu takes about five hours.

After breakfast, drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu takes about five hours. It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu enjoying scenic vistas of rivers, mountains, forests and terraced hills. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 13 : Departure

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

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