About Langtang Trek:
Langtang Trek package is a comprehensive trekking adventure in the Nepalese Himalayas that is short and easy but also renowned for its wide-ranging mountain views, glaciers, wildlife, natural beauty, culture, and yak cheese. Langtang Trek is a well-designed hiking itinerary that takes you to the glorious valley of Langtang, passing by lush green forests, beautiful villages, roaring waterfalls, and incredible mountain landscapes in just 12 days. This Langtang trekking package is full of valuable resources that answer most of your questions regarding the trek. Follow through for more information that will eventually help you plan the excursion.
Langtang Valley Trek is the closest trekking trail from Kathmandu. Langtang Trek will take you to the beautiful Langtang region abundant in diverse vegetation, picturesque villages, and gorgeous scenery. The region is also extremely rich in cultural heritage. The valley is part of the Langtang National Park, which finally marks Tibet’s border. To explore the destinations of your trek, you will be walking inside the Langtang National Park. The Tamang ethnicity, which is influenced by Tibetan culture and tradition, makes up the majority of the population in the region. They are welcoming people who extend warm hospitality to visitors.
With spectacular vistas of towering mountains, nature fascinates the entire Langtang region. The Tibetan-Nepal border is marked by the snow-capped mountains Dorje Lakpa, Changbu, Yansa Tsenji, Kyung Ri, Dogpache, Langshisha Ri, Langtang Lirung Gangchenpo, Morimoto, and Yala Peak.
Langtang Trek Highlights:
- A short yet delightful Himalayan trek route that’s close to Kathmandu
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and back
- Hike through the incredible landscape of the Langtang region
- Explore picturesque Langtang village and ancient Kyanjin Gompa
- Visit Kyanjin Gompa’s local cheese factory
- Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Langtang’s mountains
- Learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture from the locals
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu:
You will be picked up at the airport by one of the Tour and Trekking Nepal staff and driven to your Kathmandu host family or a hotel. Here you will be welcomed into the family, be given your own room and be provided with all your meals while in Kathmandu. This will be your home during your orientation and volunteering in Nepal. With easy bus routes into town and the surrounding countryside, this quiet and safe suburb is the perfect base for your time in Nepal. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation:
We tour Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, we are introduced to our fellow participants and discuss our trip at the Tour and Trekking Nepal office. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi:
We leave Kathmandu in the morning for Syabrubesi, a village which is also the starting point for treks into the Langtang valley. Our journey will be on a winding road through frequent switchbacks. On a clear day we get to enjoy outstanding views of Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal. Our trek for today ends with a descent into the small village of Syabrubesi. Overnight stay in Syabrubesi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 04: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel Trek:
We begin our trek to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola. We ascend and descend simultaneously through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola (small river), we ascend on a steep trail which will lead us to the Lama Hotel. Overnight stay in Lama Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 05: Mundu via Langtang village Trek:
We continue ascending from Lama Hotel and enjoy the mountain landscape with abundant waterfalls. As we reach the green meadows of Ghoda Tabela, we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang range. Our trail continues to climb up the widening valley, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders. We pass a Buddhist monastery before reaching the Langtang village which was affected by the April 2015 earthquake. We continue on our trail to Mundu. Overnight stay in Mundu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 06: Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa Trek:
We will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. We pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. We also pass by the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. After the short trek, we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 07: Acclimatization- Explore Tserko Ri:
We spend the whole day exploring Tserko Ri which will also help us acclimatize to the high altitude. We begin early in the morning. The trail passes through yak pastures before ascending to Tserko Ri. The sunrise view from the top of Tserko Ri is extraordinary. We get back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery while enjoying views of the Himalayas, glaciers, birds and yaks. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 08: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel Trek:
We begin our trek after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy different view of the Himalayas that we had missed climbing up. Overnight stay in Lama Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi Trek:
We basically retrace our steps back to Syabrubesi. The trek will be easier as it will mostly involve descending. Overnight stay in Syabrubesi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 10: Syabrubesi to Dhunche Trek:
We start our trek and today is the last day of our trekking it is easy trekking to Dhunche, the first part we trek the flat and down through the forest of Rhododendron and fine and the other part once we reach the road then we simply follow the road ascending to the Dhunche.
Day 11: Dhunch to Kathmandu:
We drive back to Kathmandu. We spend the rest of the day packing and maybe catching up on some last-minute souvenir shopping. Tour and Trekking Nepal will celebrate our successful trip in the Langtang Valley by hosting a farewell dinner. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 12: Farewell friend and departure/Fly back Home:
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Tour and Trekking Nepal representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Service Included
- Free airport picks upon your arrival and a drop at the end of your trip
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)
- Langtang National Park entry permits
- 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara.
- All necessary ground transportation as per itinerary
- Complete free trekking information before going to trek
- Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
- All nights in local teahouses/lodges during trekking
- An experienced licensed holder Trekking Guide
- Foods, transportation, accommodations and local tax for guides and porters
- Medical first aid kit box ( which is carried by your team)
- A down jacket, sleeping bag and all necessary trekking gear are available on a hire
- Trekking Map
Service Excluded
- Your travel insurance ( Travel insurance is compulsory to take an adventure trip and it must be covered both medical and emergency evacuation with a minimum cost of USD 100, 000.
- Hot shower, WIFI, and any electronic battery charge only in trekking.
- Bottled/alcoholic/cold drinks, room service, and cart meals.
- Extra night accommodation or meals in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure and early return from trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Tips and gratitude to your guides, porters, and drivers
- Nepal entry visa fees
Note: The above-mentioned program itinerary is a sample. The period and cost of tour, trekking, volunteering or internship can be changed or extended as per travellers or volunteers' availability of duration.
