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Langtang Valley Trekking

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Package nameLangtang Valley Trekking
Duration10
Max. elevation4400 m
LevelModerate
TransportationAll ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary
Accomodation???Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge / Simple Tea house during the trek
Starts atKathmandu
Ends atKathmandu
Trip routeKathmandu - Sybrubensi - Lama Hotel - Langtang village - Kyanjin Gompa - Kyanjin Ri
CostUSD 695 per person

Highlights

Overview

Langtang Valley Trekking with Epic Adventures leads you beautiful and amazing Himalayan country, not far from the capital Kathmandu.

Langtang Valley Trekking, located around Central and Langtang Himalaya the nearest mountain range from Kathmandu. The whole area of Langtang extends from 32 km north of Kathmandu to the Nepal and Tibet / China border. The beauty and charm of this short adventure, besides mesmerizing views of a snow mountain range, is walking into the enchanting forest. Lined with tall oaks, pines, firs, and rhododendron trees with some thick bamboo stalks. 

Makes a perfect habitation for wildlife like the elusive and endangered Red Panda, often spotted on this trek. The Langtang Himal region is protected by Langtang National Park with an area of 1,710 sq. km. The first mountain park of Nepal was established in 1976 covering three districts Rasuwa and adjoining Nuwakott as far as Sindhu-Palchok. 
 
Langtang Valley Trekking, one of the main highlights is exploring traditional villages of Tamang, the indigenous tribes of Nepal Central Himalaya. The Tamang who have migrated to Nepal from Inner Mongolia and Tibet more than thousands of years ago. Follows Tibetan Buddhism religion and culture as well practice ancient Bon sect of pre-Buddhism, worship of nature and mountain spirits.    
 
The adventure starts from Kathmandu a drive on a winding hilly road to the cooler region of Rasuwa district headquarters town in Dhunche. Where Langtang National Park begins, as drive follows downhill to Syabrubesi village the starting point of the trek. From Syabrubesi walk starts with a climb towards high hills covered in a dense temperate forest, entering a river gorge. 

As the walk continues past few settlements of Lama Hotel, Ghore-Tabla to Langtang village and then at wide-open Langtang valley. On the highest spot of the adventure at Kyanjin in the comfort of a nice lodge, surrounded by an array of peaks. Kyanjin is a large settlement, located in the heart of scenic Langtang valley with extra days on this lovely place. At Kyanjin on a rest day for a side trip and hike to best view-points hills on top Kyanjin-Ri or Tserko-Ri. Rewards breathtaking panorama of Langtang Himal range of peaks as far to Jugal Himal with Dorji Lakpa and Langshisa peaks.
 
After mesmerizing moments with the grand vista from Kyanjin and its high ridge top, return journey on the same trail. From Lama Hotel on an alternative scenic route to Thulo Syabru, a lovely village to observe the local culture of Tamang natives. 
 
The journey continues on leaving nice Thulo Syabru village, climb leads into dense forest trail facing views Ganesh and Manaslu Himal. On reaching on top of a ridge a pleasant walk to Sing Gompa, a small village with an old monastery.

Sing Gompa is situated on route holy Gosainkund Lake and Dhunche town, from this high lovely village downhill to Dhunche town. Spending the last overnight of the adventure around Langtang and Rasuwa district, next morning an exciting drive back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, Langtang Valley Trekking completes after a great wonderful experience on the high hills of Langtang Himal.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room then join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.

Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner.

Day 2 : Tour of Kathmandu UNESCO heritage sites of great interest.

A day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time for preparation for next day adventure to Langtang Valley Trekking. 

Day 3 : Drive to Sybrubensi (1,550m/5,100ft) (145 km/ 7 hrs)

This drive to Sybrubensi from Kathmandu will take you away from the bustling city to the countryside settled by the hills. Passing through different stone-housed settlements on the way, you will be accompanied by the stunning views of the snaky rivers, the towering hills, and the picturesque settlements residing on the banks of various streams. You will finally reach the confluence of Bhote Koshi River and Langtang River, and enter the town of Sybrubensi. Overnight in Sybrubensi.

Day 4 : Trek to Lama Hotel 2,380 m - 06 hrs.

Trekking on the Shore of Langtang River throughout the way, you will reach Lama Hotel. On your way to Lama Hotel, you will pass through different suspension bridges and witness varying vegetation the bamboo forest of Bamboo to the oak and rhododendron forest of Rimche. Situated on the bank of Langtang River, Lama Hotel is a famous stopover offering a beautiful view of Naya Kanga (5844m) and the Langtang Himal range. Overnight in Langtang.

Day 5 : Trek to Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft): 6/7 hr.

The trail today will pass through various rhododendron and oak forests which will take you to Ghodatabela. Ghodatabela offers great views of Langtang II (6596m). Walking through these beautiful trails leads you to the Tamang village of Langtang via Langtang Gompa. Langtang village is supposedly the most populated village in the Langtang valley. An astonishing vista of the Langtang Himal Range can be seen from Langtang village. Overnight in Langtang village.

Day 6 : Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 3-1/2 hr.

Following the trails of Langtang River, you will head on to Kyanjin Gompa. A gradual ascend through rocky paths and pasturelands with grazing yaks bring you to Kyanjin. Here, you will visit the white-washed monastery hosting a jaw-dropping view of various snow-capped peaks, including the Langtang Himal range. Being the most ancient monasteries in Langtang, Kyanjin Gompa is of great religious importance to the Buddhist locals. You can also visit the cheese factory and enjoy freshly prepared cheese. Overnight in Kyanjin.

Day 7 : Visit kyanjin Ri and trek back to Lama Hotel: 5/6 hrs

This is one of the major days throughout your Langtang Valley Trekking.  The trail to kyanjin Ri (4400), leads you to views of numerous Himalayan peaks in 360-degree panorama. Then you return back to Kyanjin Gompa and head down alongside Langtang River. Descend to Lama Hotel following the same trail that you trekked before and stay overnight in Lama Hotel.

Day 8 : Trek back to Sybrubensi: 5 hrs.

From here, the trail is steep and descends to the villages inhabited by Tamang community. You will follow Langtang Khola passing through small settlements catering to trekkers and then exit Langtang valley by crossing a suspension bridge over Langtang Khola in Sybrubensi. Have a relaxed evening as the trek comes to an end. Overnight in Sybrubensi.

Day 9 : Transfer to Kathmandu

Today you will drive alongside Trishuli River as you leave Sybrubensi to reach Kathmandu. Throughout the way, you will be able to enjoy the sights of rugged villages and sometimes growing vibrant towns, lush green hills on the other side of the river, and the locals going about their daily lives. After reaching Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 10 : International departure for homeward bound.

Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff and guide will accompany you for a short drive to international airport for final departure, after a memorable and fabulous adventure at Annapurna Base Camp Trekking and around amazing Nepal. 

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