Langtang Valley Trek

Duration: 
11 days
Altitude: 
4350m
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Holiday Style: 
Trekking
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu

Holiday Overview

Langtang Valley Trek

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR LANGTANG VALLEY TREK

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).

Langtang Valley Trek

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Holiday Summary

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

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu (KTM)
( Altitude: 1300m, Duration: 45 minutes )
Duration: 
45 minutes
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmndu
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital city of the Himalayan country of Nepal. Visit Kailash representative welcomes you with flower garland and drinking water in Kathmandu airport then immediate transfer to the hotel. He / She will deliver a short briefing on immediate and further arrangements. Check in to the hotel, Trek briefing.
Day 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
After Breakfast, we'll go on a city tour heading first to the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu & Patan, exploring the many temples and palaces before visiting Swayambunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath - three important Heritage sites in the valley. The rest of the day can be spent browsing the hundreds of shops and stalls selling everything from Kashmiri carpets & Tibetan handicrafts to the latest trekking gear & reading materials. In the evening, the group will be formally introduced to each other and our Guide for the adventures & activities over the next few days will brief us on the itinerary. We should pay attention in particular to the safety aspects of the briefing. Any questions or doubts should be asked and clarified at this time.
Day 3
Drive to Syabrubansi
( Altitude: 1450m, Duration: 7 hours )
Duration: 
7 hours
Altitude: 
1450m
Destination: 
Syabrubensi
Looking at a map, Langtang seems quite close to Kathmandu, but in reality, you still have to endure a jarring 8-hour ride in a wheezing bus to get to Dhunche. About 45 minutes out of Kathmandu, you pass through the town of Kakani where there are great views of the Mustang, a grouping of peaks only partially visible from Kathmandu. Trisuli, on the river of the same name, is a busy bazaar town and is often called Trisuli Bazaar. The river, which flows Southwest, is very popular with rafting companies and you may see a group getting ready to put in here. For many years, this was the start of the Langtang trek, but there is now a rough road to Dhunche that bypasses the old trail and cuts the number of days necessary for this trek. It is a rough road to Dhunche, and during the rainy season, there are frequent landslides, which may keep the road closed until sometime in mid-October. For part of the way the road clings to the edge of a steep mountain. Dhunche (1970m) is an attractive village with large stone houses. Here, there is a police checkpost where you must show your trekking permit and pay the entrance fee, for the Langtang National Park, which you'll be trekking through. This is more or less the "gateway" to the essentially long, narrow valley running parallel to the Tibetan border, and hemmed in by high, snow-capped peaks. From our tents, there are excellent views of Gheng (6581m) and Langtang Lirung (7246m) to the north and Ganesh (7460m) to the west. We drive further along descend to Trisuli River and to Thulo Bharkhu drive down to Syabru Bensee overnight.
Day 4
Trek to Lama Hotel
( Altitude: 2500m, Duration: 7 hours )
Duration: 
7 hours
Altitude: 
2500m
Destination: 
Lama Hotel
Today's trail starts meandering through the cool deciduous forests of oak and maple that cover the lower sections of the valley and climbs through massive stands of spruce, fir, and blue pine. Towering walls close in and your paths will skirt precipitous drops, which fall into a silt-laden river below. It's a classic transition from temperate lowland forest to high-altitude Himalayan valley. Descend through the village of Syabru and continue down the ridge until you come to a trail to the east that drops sharply off the ridge and through a dense forest. Cross a bridge (1960m) over a tributary of the Langtang Khola and then climb for a short distance. The trail continues level for a way before descending, still in the forest, to the Langtang Khola. The trail follows the south bank of the river through a deep gorge with no views of the mountains, crossing another tributary in about an hour. In another hour from this tributary, cross yet another bridge (2050m) to the north bank of the Langtang Khola. The trail begins climbing up from the river at this point and in an hour, shortly after the trail levels off, you join the old Langtang trail (2380m) from Syarpagaon and Syabrubensi. Another hour from this trail junction brings you to the Lama Hotel in the tiny village of Chongong (2400m). Like all of Langtang'sguesthouses.At this point you start to become aware of the firm control the government exercises over the parks - with results that are often good, but sometimes questionable. On one hand, there are strict controls on tree-felling, and the park has remained mercifully free from the satellite dishes that dominate some over-trekked parts of Nepal.
Day 5
Trek to Langtang
( Altitude: 3450m, Duration: 6 hours )
Duration: 
6 hours
Altitude: 
3450m
Destination: 
Langtang Village
A day further on the forest peters out and you start getting the first tantalizing glimpses of snow-capped peaks. From the Lama Hotel, the trail climbs steadily to GhoraTabela with glimpses of LangtangLirung (7246m) through the trees. At times the trail becomes very steep but only for short distances. Gradually the air becomes thinner and the climate colder. At GhoraTabela (3010m) the trail leaves the forest and a spectacular view of LangtangLirung appears. GhoraTabela was once a Tibetan resettlement camp but is now an army post. There is a good lodge where we'll stop for lunch. Continue up the valley, leaving the forests behind, the trail ascends steadily up to Langtang village, passing below a monastery about 30 minutes beforehand. Langtang is an interesting Tibetan-style village with stone- walls enclosing houses and fields where you just might see your first yaks. The Langtang National Park headquarters is also located here. After Langtang, you can see a community of typical flat-roofed Tibetan houses and the valley flattens and broadens into open pasture. This is perfect for raising yaks, and you'll see these imposing beasts everywhere.
Day 6
Trek to Kyanjin Gompa
( Altitude: 3860m, Duration: 4 hours )
Duration: 
4 hours
Altitude: 
3860m
Destination: 
Kyanjing Gompa
You may notice that the valley above this point is U-shaped, which indicates that the valley was carved by a glacier. Below Langtang, the valley has the characteristic V-shape of a river-carved valley. Leaving Langtang, you ascend gradually to a chorten (a small Tibetan Buddhist stupa) behind which is a very long mani wall. The trail passes two small villages and the village widens. You cross several streams and a moraine before arriving at Kyanjin Gompa (3800m). Between Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa, the views just get better and better where you'll see YansaTsenji (6580m) and Kimshun (6750m) to the north and the Langtang Himal to the northwest. Since you'll probably arrive before lunch, you'll have time to do some exploring in the afternoon, though you may be experiencing some discomfort from the altitude. Alternatively, take a good rest and allow your body to acclimatize to the high altitude as much as possible to be fully prepared for more ascending during the next day.
Day 7
Excursion day in Kyanjin Gompa
Altitude: 
3860m
Destination: 
Kyanjing Gompa
A day hike farther up the valley past the airstrip will provide more spectacular views that include LangtangLirung (7246m), Ganchenpo (6400m), LangshisaRi (6320m), DorjeLakpa (6700m), Lenpo Gang (7100m), and Urkinmang (6170m). A 4-hour walk to the east of KyanjinGompa from the village is 5000m TsergoRi. If you start early in the morning and are well-acclimatized, you should be able to climb this peak and return to KyanjinGompa in 1 long day. The reward for climbing to the prayer flags on its summit is a magnificent view of the 7246m LangtangLirung, the mountain that dominates the valley. There are numerous alternative side trips. The surrounding area, especially to the north, is vast and has many smaller, uninhabited valleys - ideal for high-altitude, backcountry trekking. Several of the more moderate local peaks are quite climbable and provide breathtaking panoramic views of mountains in Tibet, including the 8027m XixaPangma. If you have the inclination and the right equipment provided by us, the upper Langtang Valley can also be used as a base for glacier exploration.
Day 8
Trek to Lama Hotel
( Altitude: 2500m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
2500m
Destination: 
Lama Hotel
Since you'll be acclimatized and will be descending, you should be able to reach the Lama Hotel in a day's walk (approx. 6hrs) from KyanjinGompa.
Day 9
Trek to Syabrubensi
( Altitude: 1450m , Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
1450m
Destination: 
Syabrubensi
From Lama Hotel you should be able to reach Syabrubesi in another 6 hours' descending. Keep retracing your steps.
Day 10
Drive to Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1300m, Duration: 7 hours )
Duration: 
7 hours
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
After a most remarkable time trekking on Langtang Valley around Rasuwa district with scenic moments, then take a drive in the morning where the overland journey takes you back to Kathmandu, on completing a wonderful adventure on Langtang Valley Trekking.
Day 11
Departure
Visit Kailash Treks will provide private vehicle for airport drop. See you again in the Himalayas.

What's Included

  • Airport Pick up drop by private car.
  •  Two-night 4 star Hotel in Katmandu with breakfast.
  •  Hotel Accommodation during trek on BB plan.
  •  Langtang National Park Permit.
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
  •  Kathmandu to Syabru Besi, Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by Private a jeep.
  •  Three cups of tea throughout the trek.
  •  During the trek fresh fruit.
  •  Government registers expert and knowledgeable guide (Including guide’s salary, meals,   accommodation & insurance)
  •  Visit Kailash Treks, jacket, sleeping bag and duffle bag.  (If you needed)
  •  The arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  •  Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Farewell Dinner.

What's not Included

  • International flight fares, Nepal Visa, Travel and Medical Insurance
  • Personal expenses, e. g. bar bills, bottled drinks, laundry service, etc
  • Personal clothes and equipment
  • Gratitude to the staff (TIPS) and Lunch in Kathmandu
  • Any other costs not mentioned above in cost include a section

Holiday Extensions

Important Note: Contact us for your own Customize trip, Dates and Service.

Date & Price

Arrival in Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
Availability
Tour Cost
11, November, 2024
22, November, 2024
Booking Open
899$ on 2 -3 pax basis

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