| Langtang Valley Trek |
| Langtang
is the most visited area after Annapurna and Everest due
to its easy accessibility and beauty. In a short time, it
not only offers grand views of Langtang Lirung (7,234m),
Ganesh Himal (7,406m) and other high mountain peaks, but
also provides insight into the varied ethnic lifestyles
of the Tamangs and Sherpas, inhabitants of this area. The
trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi, which is
a full day drive away from Kathmandu via Trisuli.
The trail passes through the thickly forested area of blue
pine, oaks, maple, spruce and rhododendron (one fourth of
the park is forest). The trail follows the Langtang Khola
river bank until Kyangjin gompa. At Kyangin gompa there
are various options for short excursions; Kyangjin Ri (4,773m)
is two hour up and an hour down and it offers spectacular
views of the surrounding Himalayas.
Visit to Langtang Lirung glacier is 2 hours one-way. Day
visit to Langshisa Kharka is worth as it offers views of
Shisha Pangma (8,046m) across the land of Tibet. From Syabru
the trail leads to the holy lakes for Hindus, Gosainkund
(4,380m), where pilgrims congregate on specific days of
the year wash off their sins. There are altogether five
Kundas (lakes) among which Gosainkund is the biggest and
the holiest. The trek down from the holy lake passes through
Laurebina La (4,600m) and descends drastically through the
forestland of Helumbu valley to Sundarijal. |
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| Fact Box |
| Duration of
the trek: |
09 Days |
Total days |
11 Days |
| Maximum elevation |
3920 meter |
Trek grade |
Moderate to Strenuous |
| Destination
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Kyangjing Gompa |
Accommodations |
Lodge / Camping |
| Geography
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Countryside
/ Small town, Forest and cold place |
| Transportation |
Car / Van
/ plane |
Minimum Group Size:
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1 |
| Itinerary
type |
Fixed / Customized
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| Best Season |
Mar
- May-Oct to Nov. |
| Per day Walking: |
5 to 7 hours
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| People & Culture
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Gurung, Magar,
Thakali |
| Himalayan sights: |
Dhaulagiri,
Fishtail, Annapurna range, Manaslu, Nilgiri etc |
| Most Attraction of the
trek: |
Close Mountain
View, Villages |
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| Wilderness Encounter |
| Flora |
| Fauna |
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Day
to Day Itinerary |
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| Day
-01: |
Arrive
to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel |
| Day-02:
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Kathmandu sightseeing
9 am
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage
sites in Kathmandu. You will visit first the
Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said
that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years
old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted
eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing
power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist
place where pilgrims from all over the world
come. It is situated to the west of the city
on a hill some 77 meters above the valley.
It is a 30 minutes drive to Boudhanath Stupa,
another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This
ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest
in the World. Every morning and evening, many
Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate
enabling the visitors to observe local religious
practices.
The sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath is considered
the holiest cremation ground, and people bathe
in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing
themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu
Ascetics live here. During religious festivals,
Hindus come to make offerings, and it is sometimes
very crowded.
Evening on your own.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
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| Day-03
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Kathmandu
to Syabru Besi (10 hrs)
Trekking in Langtang area and rich Kakani (2145
meters), where there are excellent views of
Annapurna II, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal, and
descends into the broad Trishuli Valley. After
a long descent through terraced fields, to climbs
onto a plateau and passes fields of mustard,
corn and rice planted in bright red soil. Trishuli
Bazaar is at 548 m. high from sea level with
distance of 72 km from Kathmandu. Further 15
Km drives to Syabru Besi from Dhunche, an interesting
village on the banks of the Bhote Koshi at 1420
meters. From Syabru Besi you can begin the trek
to Langtang and save a day of walking. |
| Day-04
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Syabru
Besi to Lama Hotel.
The trail to Langtang ascents along the bank
of Langtang Khola first through terraced fields,
then through forests of oak, maple, alder and
finally bamboo. The trail reached to landslide
at 1550 meters. For the rest of this day and
the following morning, there are few settlements,
but the forest abounds with birds. There is
also a variety of wildlife in the parks forests.
The ascent continues to a steel suspension bridge
at 2000 meters. The route crosses to the north
bank of the Langtang Khola, then climbs alongside
a series of waterfalls. The forest is sparser
and drier on this side of the river, consisting
mainly of scrub oak, as opposed to the damp
forest of large pines on the shady southern
bank. Climb steeply to a landslide and reach
to Rimche (2250 m). There is a trail junction
here that connects to a high route back to Syarpa
gaon and Sabru village; this was the old trail
to Langkath Khola. You have now finished most
of the day climbing; descend gently to the settlement
of Lama Hotel at 2380m. |
| Day-05
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Lama
Hotel to Langtang Village.
After trekking about 2 hours, glimpses of Langtang
Lirung, (7246m), appear through the trees. The
settlement of Gumncachok consists of Riverside
Lodge, on the bank of the river, and another
Riverside Lodge, in a clearing known as Chhunama,
15 minutes beyond. The trail crosses a stream
on a log bridge, and then climbs through meadows
to Ghora Tabela at 3000 meters. The Langtang
villagers keep herds of yaks and cattle here
and pastures above the village. You may not
have noticed it because the trail was climbed
gently, but you have ascended more than a thousand
meters today. Trekkers have fallen ill, and
some have died in this region because of altitude
problems. |
| Day-06
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Langtang
village to Kyanjin Gompa.
The trail winds through the village and climbs
onto a ridge dominated by a large square chorten
and a long row of Mani walls. It then climbs
gradually past the small village of Muna to
Singdum, where there is a small lodge. Continuing
through yak pastures, as the valley becomes
broader, the path crosses a wooden cantilever
bridge, then climbs a moraine where you can
finally see Kyanjin Gompa. It is a short descent
to lodges, a cheese factory and an almost defunct
gompa. The Swiss Association for Technical Assistance
started the cheese factory I 1955. It now produces
about 7000 kg of cheese annually, all of it
halted by porter to the dairy in Kathmandu.
It is easy to reach Kyanjin gompa, elevation
3920 meters, before lunch, allowing time to
acclimatize and explore the surroundings. If
you like you have program to visit Langtang
Lirung Glacier after your lunch in Kyanjin Gompa. |
| Day-07
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Kyangjing
Gompa - Lama hotel - 7 hours. |
| Day-08
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Lama
hotel - Thulo Syabru (2200m) - 5 hours. |
| Day-09
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Syabru
- Dhunche - 4½ hours. |
| Day-10
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Drive
back to Kathmandu. |
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Day- 11 : |
Depart
Kathmandu
You will be transferred to the airport for your
final departure from Kathmandu.
Breakfast included. |
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