Tour Overview
The Langtang Himal is a region north part of Kathmandu. Valley and it lies just south of Tibetan border. The lang tang valley is surrounded by high peaks of great appeal. It has become famous ever since the British mountaineer Bill Tilman described it as the most beautiful valley in the world. The highest peak in this area is Shisapangma or Gosaithan 8027m in Tibet. The course from the Langtang valley to Gosaikund is full of diversity and it is attracting many tourists. The langtang valley is also know as the treasure house of Alpine plants. The whole valley is cover with flowers during the summer. This high and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs whose religious practices, language and dress are much more similar to Tibetan. Langtang valley trek The forests of Helambhu region and Langtang area prime example of temperate and sub alpine vegetation. The dense oak and pine forests on the trail of particular interest. As usual , the rhododendrons from a spectacular display during the spring.The people here, are of Tibetan origin and call themselves sherpa, although they are quite distinct from the sherpas of Everest region both in language and customs. Many Tamang people also inhabit this area, Tamangs are also originated in Tibet but settled in Nepal considerably earlier than Sherpas. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Representatives of ‘Adventure Himalayan Travels’ will pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu and take you to our Hotel where you will be shortly notified about your daily itinerary. Dinner will be served in the late evening.
Day 2 : Drive to Syabrubesi (1600m)
Location: Syafru
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The road winds through a series of twists and turns persistently for about 8 to 9 hours to cover 117km, ending in Syabrubesi. We will find a lodge for us to spend the first night.
Day 3 : Syaprubesi to Sherpa Goau (2300m)
Location: Sherpagaon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It takes about five and half hours of walking. The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually ascent up to Bamboo passing through Landslide. Afterwards, you trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like. And at the end your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas, monkey and bear if you are lucky
Day 4 : Sherpa Goau to Thangshep village (3200m)
Location: Thangshep
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After Lama hotel you will climb through a Rhododendron forest . the ground covered by moss. Trees have ferns and epiphytic orchids on them. It looks like semi tropical jungle.
As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery, which you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley
Day 5 : Thangshep village to Khayanjing gompa(3800m
Location: khayanjing gompa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here, there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding you in all directions such as Langtang Lirung, Ganjala peak, Tserko- Ri, Langsisa ri and many others.
Day 6 : Rest day or side trip to Tsercori peak ( 5033m)
Location: Tsercori
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Khayanjing Gompa is the last permanent settlement with a small Gompa and a cheese factory. Use it as a base for day hikes, exploring the upper valley try to climbing the small hill north of Khayanjing or Tsergori(5033m). which lies upvalley from Khayanjing. Upper valley is ringed by spectacular snow peaks including fluted peak Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan named Dorje Lakpa.
Day 7 : Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Location: lama hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There are lots to explore in and around Kyanjin Gompa. We can unravel the glaciers and take a short trek to the Himalayan Yak pastures. Kyanjin Gompa gives the 360 degree views of Langtang Lirung, Genjempol and Kenga Himal ranges. Cheese factory, Buddhist monastery and Tsergo Ri (5033m) are other sites worthy visiting. Later we will travel back to Lama Hotel for night stay.
Day 8 : Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi
Location: Syafru
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You continue retracing your steps some of the way to Thulo Syabru, but then branch left ascending a steep path through forests to suddenly emerge with a view of Syabru and its extensive area of millet terraces. An undulating path brings you to this fascinating village where each house is set above its neighbor, in a long line up the very crest of the ridge. It’s a great place to wander about, catching glimpses of Tamang life, admiring the beautifully carved wooden windows or simply relaxing in the sun
Day 9 : Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we take a local bus back to Kathmandu, which takes about 8-9 hours. Celebratory Nepali dinner in Kathmandu.
Day 10 : Departure from Nepal
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will transport you to the airport. Thanks for trekking with Adventure Himalayan Travels. We look forward to seeing you again!
What's Included
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Accommodation
Two nights accommodation in three star hotel in Kathmandu and 7 nights 8 days trekking in lodges
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport Pickup and Drop by private vehicle, Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and back to kathmandu by local bus.
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Drinks with Meals
Breakfast include in kathmandu Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner and tea and coffee include on the trekking and Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with Nepali cultural dance
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Entrance Fees
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees, Langtang National Park entry fee
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
kathmandu hotel
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Fully Guided
English speaking local expert guide(trained by Ministry of tourism) , porters(porter carry maximum 20 k.g and one porter between two person)
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Trekking achievement certificate, Adventure Himalayan T-shirt, Adventure Travels Duffle Bag,. Equipment & clothing for porter & staffs, Equipment (sleeping bag, first aid kit, oximeter etc.), Insurance for all staff & porters
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
Nepal visa - Multiple Entry 30 days - USD 40 (Details in Visa Page)
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking.
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Insurance for clients (i.e. helicopter evacuation, etc.) Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu Electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek
International flight & all domestic airfare
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
International flight & all domestic airfare
Mode of Transport
arrival and departure by private vehicle
kathmandu to shyabrubesi and back to kathmandu by Local Bus
Accommodation
Kathmandu three star hotel
Trekking in Lodge
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
from 10 year
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Kathmandu Hotel only
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
1-10 is Group size
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
three star in Kathmandu and lodge in trekking
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
GBP 50 double room and 40 single room
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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What is the tipping policy?
GBP 40 to 60 and 25 to 40 porter
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
any
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
trekking only
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
healthy
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Kathmandu Hotel
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
only trekking
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Are flights included in this tour?
no
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
yes
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes,
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What is a cancelation policy
The cancellation charges are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit. Cancellation 59-20 days before departure: 45% of cost of services booked. Cancellation less than 20 days before departure: 100% of cost of services booked.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
yes, ones booked the tour it will be granted
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
5% my profit goes to homeless Childs
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How long has the tour company been trading?
12 years
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
If you are fully vaccinated just bring QR code no need other things. If you are not being fully vaccinated, or have not completed a full dose of vaccination at least 14 days prior to arriving in Nepal, COVID-19 test report (RT-PCR, Gene Expert, True NAAT or WHO accredited test) showing negative result done within the last 72 hours of boarding from the first airport or, if you are entering through
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
it will possible single share option but you have to pay single supplement
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
date change free
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Guide and porter
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
we are fully responsibility in tourism, including travel agents and tour .
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees Annapurna Conservation permit
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Free Date Changes
Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks allows you to make 65 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 20 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of adventure himalayan travels & treks charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 45% of booking price.
At 19 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Langtang Valley Trek - 10 Days
10 Days Starting and ending in kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Syafru, Sherpagaon, Thangshep , khayanjing gompa, Tsercori , lama hotel
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XX19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
10-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, KosherVegans
Tour operated in:
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