The trails take you across sacred lakes, into
lush green Rhododendron forest and continue
up to scenic hamlets where you will find yourself
surrounded by the stunning views of some of
the tallest peaks in the world. As you hike
through the rich landscape of the region the
beautiful facets of nature mesmerizes you.
Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just
south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched
between the main Himalayan range to the north
and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to
the south. Langtang has over 70 glaciers of
varying sizes. The three major areas are Langtang,
Gosainkunda (a holy lake at 4300m) and Helambu.
Gosainkunda is a sacred lake, which is very
important for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Helambu valley is very famous for its natural
beauty and wonderful climate with the superb
views of the magnificent snow-covered mountains.
The area covers typical highland Sherpa villages
along with beautiful Rhododendron forests.
Trip
Hightlights:
Duration:
14
Days
Type of Trek :
Tea House (Lodge) / Camping
Max Altitude:
3730 m.g
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Land Transportation
Grade:
Moderate
Outline Itinerary
Day
1
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) takes about eight hrs. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The path now moves along a gravel road. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
2
Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) takes about five and half hours. The trek today is very leisurely one that takes you through forests and terraced hill slopes. Syabru is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Tibetan Himal ranges and so on. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
3
Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five hours. The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru's main street and then drops to the Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and again descends to the Landslide area (1810m.). Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) and then you reach the Lama Hotel. En-route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
4
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours. As you continue climbing you can get occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post and 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 we 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. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
5
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours. 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. You should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatise and explore the area. From here you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and several other peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
6
This is a day for rest in Kyangjin Gompa and you do some excursions in and around the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
7
Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
8
Trek from Lama Hotel (2470m.) to Thulo Syabru (2260m.) takes about five hours. The beginning of the trail is gently descending up to Landslide and then goes steeply up to Thulo Syabru. En route you could see red pandas, monkeys and various bird species. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
9
Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa or Chandan Bari (3330m.) takes about five hours. The trail from Thulo Syabru to Foprang Danda (3200m.) follows steeply an ascending path passing through Dursagang (2660m.) along with the view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountains and oak, Hemlock and fir forests. Now the path gently ascends for some distance and then follows a flat level to Sing Gompa. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
10
Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4460m.) via Lauribinayak La (3920m.) takes about five and half hours. You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west lie Himal Chuli (7893m.,) Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m.) On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. You pass a few huts in the high pastures of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikund, Bharab Kunda and Gosainkunda. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
11
Trek from Gosainkunda to Lauribinayak Pass (4610m.) to Ghopte (3430m.). The trail leaves Gosainkund and climbs through rugged country, past four more small lakes to the Laurebina La [4610m], the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung. You then descend steeply to camp near Gopte. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
12
Trek from Ghopte to Kutumsang (2446m.) takes about five hours. Till Tharepati, the trail moves ascending through forest of rhododendron, oak and bamboo with other natural vegetation. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
13
Trek from Kutumsang to Chisopani takes about six hours.
From Kutumsang, you climb a pass at 2620m, before descending to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang. Beyond Gul Bhanjyang, your trek ascends to a ridge with splendid views, stretching from the Annapurnas and Manaslu in the west to Numbur in the east. Now you descend to Pati Bhanjyang, a large Tamang village with a few shops and a police check post. From here it is almost two hours climb to Chisopani. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day
14
Trek from Chisopani to Sundarijal takes about three hours and drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu takes about one hour. Leaving Chisopani, the trail passes through meadows and cultivated fields and then climbs through oak and rhododendron forest to Burlang Bhanjyang. From here there are magnificent views, from Annapurna in the west to Ganesh Himal and Numbur in the east. This ridge marks the northern rim of the Kathmandu valley. You now begin descending steeply through dense forest of oak, pine and rhododendron to cross a dam and then follow a large water pipe which supplies much of the water for Kathmandu. Soon you are down into Sundarijal where you pick up transport back to Kathmandu
The price includes the following services:
A trekking guide
Porter/s (one porter can carry up to 25 kgs. luggage)
Entry permits for Langtang National Park & Shivapuri National Park
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
All land transportation
All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
Sleeping bag & down jacket if required
Rescue Assistance
Necessary insurance for trekking staff
First Aid kit
The
price does not include:
Nature of personal expenses
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Tips
Hotel Accomodation and meals in Kathmandu
Note: We can arrange the hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget.
The trails take you across sacred lakes, into
lush green Rhododendron forest and continue
up to scenic hamlets where you will find yourself
surrounded by the stunning views of some of
the tallest peaks in the world. As you hike
through the rich landscape of the region the
beautiful facets of nature mesmerizes you.
Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just
south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched
between the main Himalayan range to the north
and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to
the south. Langtang has over 70 glaciers of
varying sizes. The three major areas are Langtang,
Gosainkunda (a holy lake at 4300m) and Helambu.
