Langtang Valley Trek – 11 Days
Langtang Valley Trek – 11 Days
Overview
Langtang Valley is the perfect destination for those who are looking for a relatively easy route with shorter walks and lower altitudes. Close to Kathmandu, this short trek offers adventurers the opportunity to enjoy the vibrant ecosystem of the Himalayas. The route will take us through quaint villages, terraced farms, and forests along the hills with the majestic Himalayan ranges in the backdrop.
Trip facts:
- Maximum altitude: 4900m
- Group size: 2-10 people
- Best season: March-April-May-September-October-November-December
- Tour type: Trekking
- Difficulty: Easy
- Accommodation type: Tea houses
- Arrival on: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Departure from: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Guiding method: Trekking guides
- Language: English
- Minimum age: 12
- Maximum age: 80
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
Group Size | Price |
---|---|
2 – 5 | 1800 |
6 – 10 | 1300 |
Included/Excluded
- Accomodation in Kathmandu in a 3 star level hotel for 3 nights in B&B plan.
- All necessary ground transportation in private vehicles.
- All necessary permits, tickets and national park entrance fees.
- All meals during trekking days.
- All necessary accommodation in tea houses during the trek.
- An English speaking well experienced trekking guide.
- All staff salaries and insurances.
- First aid kit carried by our staff.
- All government taxes.
- Welcome and farewell dinner.
- International airfares.
- Nepal visa fee.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- Porter service: We arrange porter facilities upon request. Two people can share one porter. Porter wage per day is $20.
- Extra nights accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Any personal expenses during the trek like battery charge, hot shower, laundry, extra meals, tea, coffee, snacks, boiled water, bottled water, alcoholic beverages & soft drinks and internet service.
- Tips for guide, porters, and other staff.
- Anything not mentioned in the ‘price includes’ section.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
At your arrival time at the airport in Kathmandu, a nature horizons team member will be waiting to greet you. We will transfer right to your hotel accommodation for the first night. Once you arrive at the hotel, you will meet your guide and get a briefing on your entire tour. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore around Kathmandu. It is a magical city.
Includes: Accommodation
Day 2: Trek preparation day
Today you will have a 2nd briefing about the trek during breakfast. We will do a complete gear check to ensure you have brought with you all the necessary equipment and gear for your trek. If there are any items you are missing and need, we will head out into Kathmandu to buy them, so you are prepared for your trek. It is now time to relax, and your trek starts tomorrow.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 7-8 hours
We drive towards Syabrubesi in the morning, the starting point of our trek. The winding road to Syabrubesi is not a smooth ride, but it is still enjoyable. On a clear day, the route offers a spectacular view of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6 hours
Following the Langtang River, we slowly ascend and descend the route that takes us through a thick forest of oak, rhododendron, and bamboo. Keep a lookout for local wildlife in the area, such as the wild-throated martens and langurs. These forests are also home to wild boars, red pandas, and the Himalayan Black Bear. Upon crossing the suspension bridge over Langtang River, we’ll steadily climb the steep trail that leads us towards Lama Hotel.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Lamahotel to Langtang village
Right after breakfast, we’ll continue towards Langtang Village. Today’s route will take us through the scenic mountain landscape, waterfalls, and meadows. After crossing the bridge at the Langtang River, the trail leads to the valley. From here, the trail descends downwards. We’ll pass through small settlements, several water mills, prayer wheels, and a Buddhist monastery before reaching Langtang village.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
We start early to head towards Kyangin Gompa, one of the important monasteries of the region. The route passes through several watermills, stones painted with Tibetan Mantras, prayer wheels, mani walls, and sacred mounds of rocks with Buddhist inscriptions. As we near Kyanjin Gompa, the splendid view of Mount Ghanchepo (6,387 m) and Langtang Lirung (7,227 m) becomes clear.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7: Acclimatization- Explore Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours
To acclimatize, we’ll head towards Tserko Ri, which is located at a high altitude. The trail first passes through yak pastures before it steadily ascends towards Tserko Ri. The high vantage point at Tserko Ri is a great location to view the sunrise. After spending some time at Tserko Ri, we head down to Kyangin Gompa.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 8: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 6-7 hours
Turn around to see the Kyangin Gompa one last time before we head downhill. Retracing our steps back to Lama Hotel, we will walk at a leisurely pace. The route will take us through forest and rustic villages, which are inhabited by the Tamang people.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 9: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi: 4-5 hours
We’ll retrace our steps towards Syabrubesi. While you head towards Syabrubesi, enjoy the walk through the forest, villages, and the picturesque views of the mountains.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 10: Syabrubeshi to Kathmandu Drive
The drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu is enjoyable, with scenic views of the hills and mountains. Drive back, reminiscing about the trek and the majestic mountains.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 11: Departure Day
Wake up and prepare to get on your flight home! Your guide will be with you up until we drop you off at the airport. End Tour
Includes:Breakfast
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Trekking Packing Lists
Head and Hands:
- Cap or hat to wear while walking in bright sun
- Wool or fleece cap or hat to keep your head warm
- Neck warmer to protect your throat from catching cold
- Uv protection sunglasses
- Warm wind and waterproof gloves
Upper body:
- Dri fit trekking shirts
- Thermals
- Warm trekking shirts
- Hiking hoodie
- Wind and waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
Lower body:
- Trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- Thermals and inners
- Waterproof pants
- Trekking socks
- Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Slippers or sandals
- Gaiters
- Microspikes
Other items:
- Strong rucksack or large holdall to be carried by porters.
- Day rucksack to be carried personally.
- Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag.
- One or two-liter water bottle.
- Personal first aid kit to include essential items.
- Sleeping bag, 4 seasons.
- Torch, ideally head torch.
- Digital Camera and a spare battery and battery charger
- Toilet paper, quick dry towel,
- Toothbrush
- Large handkerchief/bandana for neck
Note: We arrange porter facilities upon request. Two people can share one porter. Porter wage per day is $20 and we wish our guests to pay them directly to the porters on the field at the end of the trip or on a daily basis.
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