Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley Trek

It only takes seven hours from the capital to reach the gateway to Langtang National Park - Syabrubeshi.

From here, you can choose various treks, from five to twenty-five days, all depending on your time, budget and interests. Here we tempt you with a visit to Kyanjing Gompa, an ancient monastery, offering various day treks with amazing panorama views.

Langtang has a rich Tibetan heritage, still kept alive, and an array of spectacular peaks and glaciers - all within a week from the capital.

Day 01: Hotel transfer, pre-trek meeting to discuss our plans.

Day 02: Half-day sightseeing followed by issue of Tim’s and National Park Entry permits. Rest of day free.

Day 03: (1). Breakfast and early morning drive to Syabrubesi (1610m), 7 hours.

Day 04: (2). Today we trek through forests for 5-6hours to reach Lama Hotel (2480 m).

Day 05: (3). Our destination is Langtang village (3430 m), where we are entering the main mountain area, with excellent views. The local people are of Tibetan descent, mainly of the Tamang cast. The village was destroyed in the earthquake of 2014, but the villagers quickly re-built their homes.

Day 06: (4). Today we head for Kyanjing Gompa (3830m), where we visit the monastery, also the Yak Cheese Factory. The Gompa overlooks the valley, and views are excellent, with mountains all around us.

Day 07: (5).  The ascent to Kyanjing Ri (4773m) takes about 3 hours, and the views are amazing: Peaks upon peaks, Alps upon alps… - glaciers as well.We return to Kayanjing Gompa for the night.

(Dragon Egg extra day: Trek to Chorka Ri (4984m), or Tsergo Ri (5050m).)

Day 08: (6). Today we return to Lama Hotel (2480 m).

Day 09: (7). We take a diversion via Sherpa Gong, a small settlement, from where we can view Ganesh Himal. Reach Syabrubesi.

Day 10: (8). After breakfast we drive back to Katmandu by local Bus.

Day 11: Today, a free day in Kathmandu, or you depart for home.

Cost Include

• Airport pick up/transfer to hotel.
• Tourist class hotel, twin sharing. Buffet breakfast.
• Trek planning meeting.
• Sightseeing - half day, with own transport and guide.
• Transport to start and end of the trek.
• TIM’s (trekking) permit and National Park entry.
• Qualified guide, staff, with suitable equipment - all insured.
• Lodge or simple hotel accommodation. Three meals a day, with tea/coffee, while trekking. Twin sharing.
• Group medical kit.
• All government taxes.
• Farewell dinner with guide.

Cost Exclude

• Nepali entry visa, personal travel insurance, to include trekking and helicopter evacuation.
• Single room supplement, in Hotel and under trek.
• Bar bills and laundry. Drinks/personal snacks on route.
• Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu.
• Tips to hotel staff, tourist guide, trek guide/staff.

Region: Langtang Region

Destination: Kyanjing Gompa/Kyanjing Ri

Duration: 8 days trek days

Difficulty: Moderate Plus

Walking duration: Between 5 to 7 hours, plus rests.

Style: Tea House Trek - incl. breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Support: Guide and porters.

Transportation: Bus.

Activities: Historical, culture, nature and trekking.

Max Elevation: 4773m

Equipment: Standard trekking equipment. A personal equipment list will be sent, with confirmation of booking.

Cost: By request, dependent on number in party, choice of transport to/from and total number of days.

Deposit: Confirmation of trek will be sent on receipt of 30% deposit.

Note: You may just book the trek, and arrange your own accommodation  before/after, however the pre-trek meeting is mandatory.