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 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.

 Trek Highlight

  • Kyangjin Gompa
  • Visit Gosainkunda Lakes
  • Rhododendron forest (flower; March/April)
  • Superb mountain views and glacier,Tserko Ri 5033m, great Lauri Bin La Pass (5122m),
  • Picturesque Sherpa settlements
  • Typical tamang village, Friendly people
  • Langtang National Park

 

Trip Informaton

Activities:

Trekking and Hiking

Departure:

Any day during season

Max Altitudes:

4984m at Tsergo Ri

Trip Duration:

12 days

Trip Grade:

Moderate

Accommodation:

Hotel in city, teahouse on trek

Meals:

Full board on trek, breakfast in city

Transportation:

Tourist bus/private car/local bus/private jeep

Best Season:

September-November & March-May

Walking hours:

4-5hrs per day

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu - You will be warm welcomed at airport by NEAT Airport representative and then you will be transfer to hotel. Our tour advisor will meet you at your hotel and brief about your program. This day, you can take a rest at the hotel or enjoy the walk near by your hotel to get familiar with Nepalese life style and culture.

Day 02

Sightseeing in Kathmandu-We will be visiting three of the World heritage sites in Kathmandu by private vehicle.

Swayambunath Stupa:You will first visit 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 situated to the west of the city on a hill some 77 meters above the valley.

Boudhanath Stupa:Boudhanath Stupa is 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.

Pashupatinath Temple:The sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath is considered the holiest cremation ground, and people bath 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. Drive back to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at you own.

Day 03

Kathmandu to Dhunche 2030m, dive 6/7 hrs- After a 6-7 hours of bumpy ride from Kathmandu via Trisuli, we will arrive at Dunche. We will have our lunch at Trisuli and continue our drive. While passing along the road at the bank of Trisuli river, we will be seeing a sight of Ganesh Himal, Tibet peaks and greenery hills. Overnight at guest house followed by dinner and breakfast.

Day 04

Trek to Thulo Syapru 2280m 6 hrs- After breakfast, we follow the road till to Thulo Barkhu which goes for Syabru Benshi. Then our route turns to right ascend through scenic terraces as well as pine forest. There are just some tea shops in between. Lunch will be served in teashops on the way. Overnight at guest house followed by dinner and breakfast.

Day 05

Trek to Lama Hotel 2470m, 5/6 hrs We will start our trek after having our breakfast. This day will be one of the greenery walk through jungle following the stream flowing from mountain. On this route, there is high possibility to spot some animals like, bears, Monkeys & red pandas. Overnight at lodge/ teahouses including dinner and breakfast.

Day 06

Trek to Langtang Village 3430m,The trek route follows with ascending through rhododendron, Oaks & pine forest. Through that forest we could see some snow peaks of Langtang and grazing domestic animals like Yaks, cows, sheeps, goats & horses. Langtang village is the beautiful old villages with the settlement of Tamang and Sherpa people. Overnight at lodge with dinner and breakfast.

Day 07

Trek to Kyanjing Gompa 3870m, 3/4 hrs It is an easy & short day trek to Kyanjing Gompa. It takes about three to four hours to Kyanjing. Kyanjing is the last human settlement of the langtang valley. Kyanjing is a beautiful place to be. There are lot of things there. Overnight at lodge on full board.

Day 08

Rest day at Kyanjing (Climb up Kyanjing-Ri 4700m) 2-3hrs / hikes to tsergo-Ri 4984m, 6-7hrs.

Free day at Kyanjing let you to explore more around Langtang. To get the more views, we can climb to Tsergo Ri (4984m) or Kyanjing-Ri (4700m). From there, you can have a close view of Langtang Lirung. Overnight at lodge on full board.

Day 09

Trek back to Lama Hotel- After having our breakfast, we will trek back to Lama hotel through same trail. We have our Lunch at Ghoda Tabala. Overnight at Lama hotel including dinner and breakfast.

 

Day 10

Lama Hotel to Syapru Bensi (1400m), 5hrs- We will trek down to Syapru enjoying the farms and villages on the way back. Overnight at Syapru Bensi followed by dinner and breakfast.

Day 11

Drive from Syabru Benshi to Kathmandu (approximately 7hrs )- After breakfast, we wil drive from Syabru to Kathmandu. It takes about 7 hours drive by private jeep and 9 hours by local bus. Lunch will be serverd on the stop at Trisuli and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 12

Departure Day/ Leisure Day – You can enjoy leisure day at Kathmandu or if you are departing for home then  will drove you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home . If you are departing for other destination, we will help you to manage everything.

Cost Includes:

• All airport/hotel transfers
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• All accommodation and meals during the trek
• All Ground Transportation according to the Itinerary.
• An experienced English-speaking trek guide, assistant trek guide and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging of Guide,Assi. Guide & Porter
• Duffel bag (if needed)
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes.

Cost Excludes:

• Nepal Visa fee
• Airport departure tax
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
• Beverage( soft drink and other hard drink)
• Tips for guides and porters

Pre Departure Planning

Trekking in Nepal is a unique experience. So, to get maximum enjoyment you should be physically and mentally prepared. During the trek, you might have to hike approximately 5-6 hours almost everyday or 500-600m uphill or downhill. So, preparation should commence months before-walking, jogging, hiking and physical training would be very helpful. To learn more about trekking pre fitness consult our trekking fitness expertise http://www.trekprepfitness.com.au/

Food and accommodation

Meals will be provided by NEAT during the whole trek as per your service besides mentioned in city. We offer open and the choice menu in the tea house where you can select the food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our guide will recommend or take you to the guest houses which serve the hygienic and nutritious food and best accomodation. Snacks, bottle drinks including mineral water and alcohol are not included in price.

Trekking group

It would be easy for you if you have your own group if not also we can arrange a group trek according to your request. You would be joining the group in Kathmandu. If you want to have a solo trip then we are always ready to help you again with single supplement charge. We try our best to make your comfortable holiday in the beauty of Langtang Region.

Trekking guide and porters

Trekking guide are very responsible person who will assist you in your whole trek. They have a very broad knowledge about geography, Flora, Fauna, culture, himalayas and trails. Trekking guide will assist and brief all your questions and confusion during trek. The company will provide you the best and authorized guide to make your holiday. Potters are very strong and poor Nepali people who will carry all your baggage where ever you go. Don’t Forget to tip them for their service.

Acclimatization

When NEAT plan your itinerary, we take everything into consideration about the altitude and other factors to minimize the chance of getting AMS.

Altitude gains-your trek is designed to gain around 600 meters (vertical) altitude daily.

Acclimatization - rest days are included in itinerary to help body adjust to new altitude.

Each trekker must accept responsibility and trek slowly - observe the steps at which the porters and guide walks. There are no worthwhile prizes for getting to destination in record time - generally AMS.

Treatment: Mild symptoms - staying at same altitude may resolve symptoms. If there is no improvement, descend to lower level.

Severe (HAPE + HACE) - descend immediately, as failure to do so could result in death. If symptoms persist you may need to be carried to nearest medical facility or evacuated by helicopter.

Travel Insurance 

We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and travel insurance. This comprehensive travel insurance provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, loss of baggage and travel documents, baggage delay, medical expenses and emergency assistance.

Climate and Weather of Nepal

Climate in Nepal is diversified depends on season. From the low level to highest point of the World, it start from hot to cold region from South to North. You can travel Nepal in any season but the best time to visit in Langtang region is autumn & spring. If you are in autumn the weather is perfect and sky is crystal clear but in spring the weather seem little cloudy but the full blossoming Rhododendrons are awesome. In Summer visibility is poor and there is less chances to see the himalayas and in winter it is very cold in mountain but still possible to do this trip.

Nepalese Visa Requirements And Process

Before you travel to Nepal please check your passport and validity date. Passports must have at least 6 months validity after finish date of your trek. During booking, it is necessary to send us the passport copy. To travel in Nepal, you will require a visa which you can obtained from Nepalese Embassy at your country or you can get on arrival visa at the TIA airport in Kathmandu.

Here is general list of Nepalese visa fee as below and for more detail visit http://immi.gov.np/

Cost to be levied while issuing tourist visa by the Mission or entry point:

• US Dollars 25 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 15 days multiple entry visa.
• US Dollars 40 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 30 days multiple entry visa.
• US Dollars 100 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 90 days multiple entry visa.
Notwithstanding anything written in above, no visa fee shall be applicable to the passport holder of member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for 30 days.

Trekking Permits and Entry Charge

While you travel Langtang Region, you need to obtain the  entry permits and TIMS permit. All the applicable permits and entry fees are included on the given cost except personal contribution and donations. In case of extra charge and payment, the agency will inform you.

Trekkers health and medical information

Trekkers health is very important for the tour operator as we should know your health condition before making reservation with us. To do this trek, the trekkers should have good fitness and require great stamina and good health. All our Trekking guide and potter are insurance before trekking. For the medical information you should contact your medical consult before planning your trip to Nepal.

Environmental & social concerns

NEAT is highly aware with Environmental concern and keep right ecological system. There shouldn’t be awful impact while you travel around the Langtang Region. So, we involve some campaign of cleaning trekking trails, works with KEEP project etc.

Booking procedure

Support the local company and the money directly goes to local community which helps to improve the economic condition of developing countries. Please contact us via e-mail or phone to check the availability and possibilities to book the trip in your date. We will gladly answer your each quires promptly so that you can make your decision faster.

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