Langtang Valley Trek - 11 Days
11 Days Starting in kathmandu and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting: Kathmandu, Hotel Garden Inn, Langtang, Kyanjin Gompa, Tsergo Ri
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Tour code:
11
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 80
Age range:
10-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This trek to Langtang Valley is one of the most rewarding treks that offers an opportunity to explore villages, bag small peaks and visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation climbing through forests of pine, rhododendron, and bamboo, ascending through pastures to arrive at the alpine meadows of Kyanjin Gompa (3860m/12665ft) and Tsergo Ri (4984m/16353ft)
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, Alpine Hotel or Similar Hotel in Kathmandu
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: NO
Day 2 : Acclimatize in Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, Alpine Hotel or Similar Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning after breakfast, a trip orientation meeting will be organized and there will be a half-day guided tour around Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu, being a historical and cultural heart of Nepal, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers, and adventure seekers. The city presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western influence in the Valley. In this tour, we will see the glorious Newari architecture of the old palace of Kathmandu Durbar Square and we will join the pilgrims around the enormous Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa and then to Nepal’s most important Hindu temple Pashupatinath temple that stands on the bank of the holy Bagmati river. Last-minute shopping can also be done this day. Welcome dinner in the evening. Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Day 3 : Drive to SYABRUBESI (1460m/4790ft)
Location: Hotel Garden Inn
Accommodation: Hostel, Basic Guest House during the trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning after breakfast, we have a trip orientation meeting after which we head for a drive to Syabrubesi, 132km from Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Trek to LAMA HOTEL (2470m/8100ft) 6-7 hours/1070m ascent
Location: Langtang
Accommodation: Hostel, Basic Guest House during the trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In Syabrubesi the trail branches off the main road and hiking northward past a police post we cross a suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi. We turn right at the eastern end of the bridge and then take left climbing to enter the village of old Syabrubesi. The village monastery is in a small stone building at the far end of the village. After a visit to the monastery, we follow the stone-paved main street out of town to a bridge over the Langtang Khola. Crossing this bridge we reach a junction from where we continue straight and cross a log bridge for a pleasant walk through trees, sidestream, and landslide to reach another suspension bridge and waterfall of Doman. Crossing through few settlements and forests with a variety of wildlife such as yellow throated martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, red pandas, Himalayan black bears and birds, we climb a rocky ridge and descend to the river bridges and waterfalls with a small hot spring across the river. Now a long climb in forests takes us to another trail junction, beyond which the trail gently climbs to Bamboo. Beyond bamboo, the trail crosses the Dangdung Khola and then climbs past a small landslide to a small suspension bridge over the Langtang Khola. From the northern bank of the Langtang Khola, the route climbs alongside a series of waterfalls formed by a jumble of house-sized boulders. Crossing the dry forest consisting of scrub oaks, cactuses, and nettles we climb steeply to a landslide in lower Rimche. Passing by another trail junction in upper Renche, we ascend gently to Changtang, popularly known as Lama Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Trek to LANGTANG (3430m/11254ft) 4-5 hours/980m ascent
Location: Langtang
Accommodation: Hostel, Basic Guest House during the trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Climbing through a steep forest of hemlocks, oaks, maples and white and pink rhododendrons high above the Langtang Khola to reach Gumanchok and then we cross a stream and climb steeply to a pass marked with prayer flags to reach Ghora Tabela which is now a Nepal Army and National Park Post. The trail now ascends gradually as the valley opens up into a classic U-shaped glacial valley. We follow the trail across the helipad and yak pastures and climb through rhododendron forests to reach Thangshyap. The route now climbs the hillside diagonally above the fields to reach Ghumba village that has a nice gompa to visit. The trail crosses a stream and climbs past several water-driven mills and prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang which is a headquarter for Langtang National Park. Huge twin waterfalls pour out of a cleft in the rock wall above the town and there are views of 6581m Langtang II. In Langtang, we hear and watch for varied species of birds such as hawks, drab-colored cuckoos, fruit-eating barbets, owls, laughing thrushes, red-billed and yellow-billed magpies, parakeet, and many more. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 : Trek to KYANJIN GOMPA (3860m/12665ft) 2-3 hours/460m ascent
Location: Kyanjin Gompa
Accommodation: Hostel, Basic Guest House during the Trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trail winds through the village and climbs a ridge topped by a large chorten which again climbs gradually past a mani wall, crossing a stream to the small village of Mundu. The trail further joins the rushing river and climb to a yak wool shop and yak pastures of Yamphu and climb a moraine to a viewpoint where we finally see the monastery of Kyanjin Gompa and the dramatic icefall flowing from the peaks of Langtang Lirung and Kimshung. We have enough time to acclimatize and explore around including the Nyingmapa school monastery before reaching Kyanjin Gompa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 : Trek to TSERGO RI (4984m/16353ft) and back
Location: Tsergo Ri
Accommodation: Hostel, Basic Guest House during the trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is a tough five-hour climb from Kyanjin Gompa to the conical shaped high viewpoint of Tsergo Ri. We take the east trail towards the Langshisha Kharka, cross the stream, then branch left by a cairn up the side valley to a steep switchbacking ascent up the hill. The path passes the stone huts of herders at Yala Kharka before climbing steeply up to the prayer flags atop the viewpoint for the superb views of mountain panorama. We return to Kyanjin Gompa for the night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 : Trek to GHORA TABELA (2970m/9745ft)
Location: Hotel Garden Inn
Accommodation: Hostel, Basic Guest House during the trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Retracing the footprints we came up we trek back to Lama Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 : Trek back to SYABRUBESI
Location: Hotel Garden Inn
Accommodation: Hostel, Basic Guest House during the trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We head for Syabrubesi back again from Lama Hotel retracing the way we went earlier. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 : Drive back KATHMANDU
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hostel, Basic Guest House during the trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From Syabrubesi we drive back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day which can be utilized by buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 11 : Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will be dropped to the airport for your flight to your onward destination. If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to Everest Region and Trekking Permit
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with one cup of tea or coffee only
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Drinks with Meals
only tea of coffee , just a cup
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Fully Guided
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Wifi in Kahtmandu Hotel only
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Local Taxes
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic flight includes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
no
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
3* accommodaton in Kathmnadu, could be alpine hotel and apartment
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What is the maximum group size?
50
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
only in Kathmandu.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
no
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What is the tipping policy?
tippling at the end of the trip
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
still can operate
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
no
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3* hotel in Kathmandu
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
must be fit.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Any currency
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
yes
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