Langtang Valley Trek is a superb introduction to trekking in Nepal, among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole country. Lying 30 km north of Kathmandu, Langtang is the most accessible trekking region in Nepal. The Langtang Valley trek starts from SyabruBesi, after driving 150 km from Kathmandu. The trail gradually ascends upstream along the Bhote Koshi River, passing through the forests of the Langtang Valley to the alpine meadows and yak pastures around Kyangjin. After an ascent of Kyangjin Ri 4350m., where the 360-degree mountain views are truly spectacular. The Langtang Valley Trek is the best and easiest in terms of there being no flight to be needed which is more chance to delay or cancel due to weather factors in the mountains.
Trip grade: Moderate to fairly challenging
This trek is quite demanding. It involves approximately 6 to 8 hours of trekking up and down well-marked trails. No previous experience is required, you should be moderately fit, used to some regular exercise, and enjoy walking in high-altitude conditions.
Trekking Type
We offer several options regarding the organization of your trek: Lodge or tea house trek although simple, the teahouses or lodges do provide shelter and warmth and are normally run by friendly local families. The lodge or teahouse treks are less expensive than the camping trek and are largely suitable for small groups.
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge on BB basis, guide, and porters.
Accommodation
Trekking in the Langtang region does not need tremendous logistics in terms of accommodation as you will find plenty of clean and friendly lodges along the trail. We stay in single rooms where possible, but often you will have to share. Rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets. A few have electric lights and all have a spacious dining room-lounge. We will accommodate you and your group in a local lodge available each day. We send a porter ahead of us to book the required rooms for the group (rooms cannot be booked in advance). Please remember that some of them are very basic and a sense of adventure is necessary. It is cheaper to stay in a lodge rather than organize a camping trek.
Food
Lodge trek: Meals are not included in our price and are taken in lodges available along the trail. You can find a wide variety of Nepali and Western food as well as drinks (coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks)
Water
On the tea house trek, you will be able to buy safe hot drinks in the tea house. We recommend you bring water purification pills. On the trail, water from the streams is safe if away from settlements.
Luggage while trekking
During the trek, your main luggage will be carried by porters not more than 30kgs. You simply carry a day pack with a water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, etc. - a small load that allows full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during the trek which you can leave at the hotel’s locker room/safe deposit box in Kathmandu for free of charge.
Trekking staff
The guide will be accompanied by a crew of porters. on a Lodge trek 1 porter for 2 members.
Private trip
If you want to do something that is not included in our trip list, we are ready to tailor a trip to suit your exact requirements. In short, we will make every effort to get you on the trip you want, when you want.
Personal expenses
Personal expenses depend largely on the type of trek, duration, and the trekking region.
If you are on a Camping or Tea house trek all meals will be provided. You only need money for table drinks (alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (a few smaller shops are available along the trail in some areas) tips, souvenirs, and hot showers (available in some places).
Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work.
Transfer
The starting point of the trek is SyabruBesi, which is connected by an approximately 7-hour drive from Kathmandu.
Communication
While trekking in the remote parts you may not have access to a telephone facility for some days or weeks. However, En route, there may be few places where telephone facilities may be available and likely to be working.
Trekking gears & equipment
You will need walking boots, a sleeping bag (4 seasons/ -20C rated), a waterproof jacket and trousers, a fleece jacket, a warm hat and gloves, sunglasses, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a day pack.
Gears available in Kathmandu
It's not necessary to spend a lot of money buying extra equipment and clothing before your trip. The majority of these gears can be bought or hired at reasonable rates in Kathmandu. There are gear shops in Kathmandu selling and renting out climbing and trekking gear, both Nepali-made and original.
A typical day on the trek
Each morning after packing our bags and a hearty breakfast, we set off on the day’s walk. After walking for 3-4 hours, we stop for lunch at around midday. The afternoon’s walk is generally shorter and we usually arrive at our destination in time for afternoon tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the village, doing a bit of washing, or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days we will arrive at our destination by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free. After dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day’s adventures, before retiring for a well-earned sleep.
Meeting & greeting in Kathmandu on arrival
If you use our accommodation in Kathmandu you need to pass on your international flight details to us for a ‘meeting and greeting’ service at the Airport. You just pass on the Customs and come out of the Terminal building where you will see someone standing with a placard with Visit Kailash Treks, or your name is written on it. Our airport representative or tour officer will greet you and welcome you.
Climate & best time to visit the area
The Langtang trek can be done any time of the year except the monsoon season (June to December). Temperatures will drop considerably as you trek higher every day. The nights are cold (between -10 C to 5C) but the days are sunny and hot (between 10C to 20C). The mornings are usually clear, with clouds building up during the afternoon, and disappearing at night. Trekking during the monsoon is not recommended, as the visibility during monsoon is limited. Trekking during the winter is possible; however, it is much colder than Autumn and Spring. March, April, October, and November are the most popular and favored months for traveling. Please choose the date that is convenient for you.
People & culture
Langtang region is the home of several ethnic groups. The majority of people are Tamang, Sherpa, and Bhotia. Their religion is related to the Bon and the pre-Buddhist doctrines of Tibet. Today this religion has merged with the newer teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Helambu is situated on the north side of Kathmandu Valley, which comprises highland villages, such as Melamchi and Tarkeyghyang. Beautifully situated in an alpine meadow, the beauty of this region is spectacular. The region is mostly inhabited by friendly and helpful Sherpa people. It is home to two major races of people, the Hyolmo or Yolmo and the Tamang. Helambu offers an opportunity to experience Sherpa culture. Helambu is also famous for its sweet apples and artistic Buddhist monasteries.
Itinerary changes
The itineraries for each trip should be taken as a guideline only. Depending on the prevailing situation, you can modify it to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of trek completion should always coincide with the original itinerary. You should keep in mind that this is an adventure trip into a remote region, where many unforeseen events may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary. In such cases, we or your guide will suggest the best alternative depending on the circumstances.
Trek duration
We ensure liability as per the indicated itinerary and list of services. If the holiday is cut short or completed earlier than the projected period upon the client’s wish, we shall not be responsible or make a refund against unutilized days or services. Clients need to pay extra for hotels/services incurred in Kathmandu or elsewhere in such cases.
Health issue
The trail on Langtang Valley Trek does not go too high i.e. not above 4500m, so chances of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) are very low. Though, Altitude Sickness has the potential to affect all travelers from 2500m and higher our itinerary is planned in such a way that you make a very gradual ascend, spending some days at a low elevation to build necessary acclimatization before walking up KyangjinRi at 4350m. When you are at high altitude, your body needs time to adjust to smaller quantities of oxygen in the air at 5500m/18,044ft; the air pressure is approximately half that of sea level, i.e. there is half the amount of oxygen.
Rescue/evacuation
In case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we believe will not happen; we will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation, please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu.
Insurance
Before joining a tour, we recommend you take travel insurance which should cover cancellation, medical expenses, helicopter evacuation, and emergency repatriation.
Trip extensions
In addition to your trek, we can organize extensions both within Nepal and other neighboring countries. You may want to try rafting or a jungle safari in Nepal or Nepal Cultural Tours. If you wish, you may as well take a trip to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
Nature-friendly travel
The beautiful environment of the Himalayas is also an extremely fragile one. We are extremely conscious of the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact on the environment as much as possible.
As deforestation is one of the greatest environmental threats, we discourage campfires and encourage the use of kerosene as cooking fuel. We also discourage trekkers from using wood-fueled hot showers in lodges along the way. Many lodges, however, now provide solar hot showers, a far eco-friendlier alternative.
Garbage disposal is another major problem. Some of the busier trails are at times strewn with litter and garbage thrown by irresponsible trekking groups. Our staff members are well motivated towards eco-friendly practices. We carry the non-biodegradable garbage, apart from that which can be safely and easily burnt at the campsite. We aim to help protect and preserve this beautiful environment for future generations of trekkers to enjoy.
We care about our trek staff
We run the trek according to the guidelines of the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG - www.ippg.net).
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu/ Trek Preparation
Day 3- 9: On Trek
Day 10: Back to Kathmandu
Day 11: Departure
Important Note: Contact us for your own Customize trip, Dates and Service.