Langtang Valley Trek (trip)

Langtang Valley Trek

  • Kathmandu airport, Nepal
  • Active & Adventure
Nepal, Asia

Contact provider for price13 DaysYear-round
Simple accommodations Exertion level: 6
Operator: Botanical Treks & Excursion 14 people max
Langtang lies some about 36km north of Kathmandu (by air), boarding with Tibet the Langang is most beautiful alpine valley in the world as described by British Mountaineer Bill Tilman. The east-west running valley has rich bi-diversity and is home to different wildlife, the trek starts from Dhunche at the altitude of 1950m then enter into the east-west running valley of Langtang from Pairo (landslide), there are many cultural village to experience before reaching the final destination Kyanjin gumpa, the people, culture and their custom are exclusively Tibetan on these villages. The trek follows the Langtang Khola all the time until Kyanji gumpa, at Kyanjin gumpa we spend an extra day to climb TsorKo ri (4984m) which give a splendid view over towering peak and the valley of Ganja la. The main advantage of this trek is one can have alpine experience in a comfortable walk. The trek ends at Sybrubesi, on the river junction at an altitude 1470 meters.Trek through the legendary Himalayas on this exciting and once in a lifetime adventure and explore the unique culture and traditions of the region along the way.

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Nepal, Asia

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3 testimonials about the provider, Botanical Treks & Excursion:

  • Reviewer: Wakelin Lee located in Australia
    My friend Susie and I (Australians) have been guided on 2 treks with Bijaya Raj Devkota (BJ) of Botanical Treks Excursion in Nepal. The first in March 2002 to the Langtang Region in Eastern Nepal and the second in October 2008 on the Annapurna Circuit in Western Nepal. We had the most wonderful time on both treks and I would recommend BJ as a man who is honest, kind, reliable, generous, very experienced in guiding, with a lovely sense of humour. We certainly hope to go on another trek with him in the future.

  • Reviewer: Kees Schmalz located in Holland
    In the last 12 years I made 4 treks with Bijay with my own groups, family and friends from Holland. Every time it was well organised in terms of schedule, locations and especially acclimatization. Nobody get anyway sick. Bijay and his staff are very reliable and always prepared to assist you. The treks we made with Bijay were every time a unforgettable experience.

  • Reviewer: Guisset Jean-Louis located in Narbonne, France
    Bijay, le manager de Botanical Trek et Excursion, est trés attentioné et à l'écoute de ses clients. Il sait faire découvrir les beautés naturelles de son pays. Il ménage des rencontres trés enrichissantes avec les populations locales. Il veille à la qualité des prestations en particulier des repas. Toute son équipe est trés efficace et sympathique. Nous avons fait 2 trekkings avec BotanicalTrek et Excursion, nous en gardons un souvenir inoubliable et nous avons chargé Bijay d'organiser un autre trekking cette année 2011.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Our airport representative meet you at the airport then transfer to hotel, we choose centrally located 3-star accommodations in the city.

DAY 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
On this day you will be visiting the world heritage site of the UNESCO in Kathmandu, Swyambhunath and Kathmandu darbar square

DAY 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi(1470m/6hrs)
We head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridge line vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River we catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As we pass through Dhunche we feel as if we are falling into deep land. At the same time, we notice that the we reach Sybrubesi at the river junction.

DAY 4: Trek Syabru Besi (1600m) to Lama Hotel (2470m/5hrs)
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. we have lunch at this place , And at the end our trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route we could see wild animals like red pandas, monkey and bear if we are lucky

DAY 5: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m/5hrs)
As we continue ascending there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung(7274meters) between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3150mm], 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 we 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 stonewalls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.

DAY 6: Trek Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m/3hrs)
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 is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. we should arrive at Kyangjin by lunchtime allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding us in all directions such as Langtang Lirung, Ganjala peak, Tserko RI, Langsisa RI and many others

DAY 7: Hike to Tsorko Ri ( 4985m) back to Kyanjin Gumpa(6.30hr
This is a day we starts early around 5.30am to attempt Tsorko Ri ( 4984m). It takes about 4.45 hrs to reach the top of Tsorkori from Kyanjin Gumpa, the first hours we walk on the flat terrain the immediately we take a step path on the ride-line trail. the altitude begin to gain at the same the snow caped mountain around us motivate to go on. Once we reach at Tsorkori we can see more than 15 towering peaks around us and till the torrential langtang. .we take a packed lunch for this day ,we will have lunch on the top then back to Kyanjin Gumnpa for overnight.

DAY 8: Trek Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m/5.30hrs)
From Kyangjin we retrace our route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, we continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.

DAY 9: Trek Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m/5hrs)
we continue retracing our steps some of the way to Thulo Syabru, but then branch left up a steep path through forest to suddenly emerge with a view of Syabru and its extensive area of millet terraces. An undulating path brings us 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 10: Trek Thulo syabru to Dhunche (2030 m.)
The trail from the Syabru village ascend through the pine and oaks forest till Barbal having dramatic view of Tibet mountain ranges and Ganesha Himal.after Brabal the trails till goes throughthe dense forest until Bharku village where we stop for Lunch. a five km road trek will be made to arrive Dhuche with the view of cascading water fall, beautifully made cultivated terraced and the village life.

DAY 11: Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu (5 hrs)
We drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Kathmandu. The first part of our drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is through gravel and bumpy road and then well paved road up to Kathmandu.

DAY 12: Visit Bhaktpur, Bouddhanath and Pashupatinath
We visit Bhaktapur today which is another ancient kingdom within the Kathmandu valley, Bhaktapur is famous with its arts and architecture, similarly we visit Bouddhanat,the Tibetan center in Kathmandu and a biggest Buddhist stupa having numerous monasteries for Buddhist pilgrimages

DAY 13: Airport transfer
Our airport representative transfers you at the airport at the right time.

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