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Tarakeshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
‘A moderate scenic and cultural walks amidst Langtang Himal Mountain range’
Langtang Valley Trek is an adventure around Nepal & Central Himalayas that forms the boundary between Nepal and Tibet. The Langtang Himal can also be viewed from the Kathmandu Valley on a clear fine day in the best seasons. Langtang Valley Trekking is a short and moderate country walk that leads you to the picturesque location at Kyanjin Gompa. Which is the highest overnight stop of the trekking and the last major settlement located in the heart of Langtang Valley.
The charm and beauty of Langtang Valley trekking is visitors can enjoy the scenic views and the local immense cultures of Buddhism. Without having much problem of catching high altitude sickness, the trek leads to slow gain of elevation. By the time you reach the main final highlights of the journey, you will be physically fit.
After a few days of continuous walks from the starting point in Syabrubesi, as well as spending overnights at a certain height. The trek involves drives from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi village in Rasuwa district to enter the Langtang National Park. From Syabrubesi spending overnight, next day walk leads to a slow and pleasant path then climbs to a hill covered in beautiful forest of tall rhododendrons and pines with some bamboo stalks.
The green forest makes a perfect habitat for wildlife like antelopes, the rare snow leopard, and the elusive Red Panda. The wild animals are often seen on treks to and from Kyanjin Gompa and beyond. After days of good walks exploring from one village to another settlement, to reach the end of the adventure.
Kyanjin Gompa is a lovely place to enjoy exploring its beautiful viewpoints of Tserko or Kyanjin Ri. Facing towards the alluring views of the massive Central Himalayan peaks to capture from the high scenic ridges. Enjoy a pleasant and scenic time at Kyanjin Gompa and around Langtang Valley, then head back to Syabrubesi. For the last overnight, around the high hills of Langtang Himal region, with an exciting drive to Kathmandu. After an enjoyable and mesmerizing experience on Langtang Valley Trekking.
The Langtang Valley Trekking is a week longer or more and a moderate-grade walk. With a touch of high altitude, trekkers can enjoy nearly all seasons of the year. The best times are spring and autumn/fall times.
Spring starts from March to May, a lively season with longer sunlight hours for pleasant walks and views. The best times and seasons, with wildflowers, in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species and colors. But cold morning, late afternoon, and night time can get cloudy with chances of light showers and snowfall sometimes.
The next best season is the autumn/fall, which begins from September to November. The high season for the treks and various adventures in Nepal and around the Himalayas. Including the Langtang Valley Trek, where most days are fine and clear. But much cold morning, late afternoon until night times, days are short and gets dark soon due to limited sunlight. As well as chances of snowfall sometimes, trekkers can also enjoy the winter time of Christmas and New Year Holidays.
Most days are bright and clear with blue skies, and it gets dark soon with chances of snowfall sometimes.
For Langtang Trek Permits, all trekkers requires TIMS (Trekking Information Management Systems). These permits is issued by TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal), these needful permits will be obtained by your agents.
Besides, TIMS card the entry permits to Langtang Himal region, like to Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trekking. Including Tamang Heritage Trail Trekking, visitors needs the permits before departing for the treks towards respective destinations.
Apart from TIMS, trekkers needs Langtang National Park fees which will be checked at the entrance point in Dhunche Town. The headquarters of Rasuwa district and Langtang Himal region. Langtang National Park covers all of Langtang region as far as Ganesh Himal in the west. As well Helambu areas towards east including en route to Rasuwagaddi the borders of Nepal Tibet/China.
CONCLUSION:
Langtang Valley Trekking overall trip of 10 nights and 11 days in Nepal, allows visitors ample time to enjoy and experience various aspects. From main arrival to final departures visitors will be pleased and satisfied with money worth of services provided by Himalayan Friendly staff and guides.
Langtang Valley Trekking is one of the most exciting moderate adventures suitable for all people and age groups, this is why Langtang Valley Trekking is popular. Langtang Valley Trekking leads to moderate and adventurous walks without much problem of catching HAS (High altitude sickness). As the trek progresses trekkers will get acclimatized on daily walks, as well as staying overnights at certain heights. An enjoyable and scenic walk from the beginning to the end of the adventures. Walking through farm areas and dense lovely forest towards alpine meadows of Langtang Valley. Langtang Valley besides its spectacular scenery, the local culture and traditional hospitality of the villagers are equally captivating. Overall Langtang Valley is a great short trek of a week duration with an exciting drives both ways.
On arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal International Airport received by Himalayan Friendly staff and guide. A short drive to your hotel, located in the main areas of Kathmandu city. On reaching the hotel, check into your lovely rooms after a long flight and jet-leg. Getting refreshed join with other members of Langtang Valley Trekking for briefing. Provided by Himalayan Friendly guide or leader, a detailed information of the trekking route, local lodge and foods. After briefing a group welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant with local folk culture programs.
A free day preparation for the trek to Langtang Valley, to buy and hire necessary items for the trek. Rest of the day free at leisure, interested people can request for half tour around Kathmandu. Steeped with fascinating heritage sites, of both Hindu and Buddhist monuments.
Morning starting early for a long and exciting drive to Syabrubesi the gateway town and village to Langtang Valley. The drive follows north on leaving Kathmandu, heading past Trisuli town and then to enter Rasuwa district. The road leads on winding uphill to cooler hills reaching Dhunche, the headquarters town of Rasuwa district. As well as the entrance of Langtang National Park, from Dhunche downhill on zig-zagged winding road to reach Syabrubesi. Arriving by late afternoon for overnight, and then check into a nice lodge have time to explore the town-farm village. Observe the local culture and custom of the Tamang people the tribes of Langtang and Central Himalayan region.
Syabrubesi is vantage starting point for Ganesh Himal, Tibet border, and Tamang Heritage Trail. As well as to Langtang Valley, morning walk follows to cross a bridge and climb towards small farm areas. As walk continues reaching a small settlement of Riverside with few Tea Houses. Stopping for lunch stop, afternoon a gradual climb into dense forest of rhododendrons and pine trees. The reaching an open area amidst forest surrounding. Where Lama Hotel settlement situated our overnight stop in the comfort of a nice simple lodge.
Lama Hotel located in a river gorge amidst dense woods, morning walk starts following the river upstream through lovely trees. Reaching a nice spot at Ghode Tabla for lunch, afternoon walk into forested trail to Langtang Village. Trekkers can see the rubble of big boulders from the avalanches that destroyed the village in 2015 earthquakes. Many local people were killed as well as some foreign trekkers, a small memorial of Stupa stands at the village. The village has been re-built and the life is slowly coming back to normal, enjoy the comfort of a nice simple lodge.
From Langtang Village today a short walk to Kyanjin Gompa for lunch and overnight stop. The walk follows past to adjoining village of Mundu with short steep climb then into a wide valley. From here the tall tree lines drop for short juniper bushes, facing views of Langtang Himal with Dorje Lakpa. Slowly the walk reaches a lovely large settlement of Kyanjin Gompa with a small monastery. The lodges here are much better than of previous overnight stops, enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge accommodation. Arriving at Kyanjin Gompa for lunch and for two overnight stops, located amidst beautiful surrounding amidst Langtang Valley, Afternoon explore the Kyanjin areas and its small monastery of great religious and cultural interest.
An enjoyable and exciting place Kyanjin Gompa for rest day, having breakfast options for short and long day hike. The short hike is climb to Kyanjin-Ri at 4,773 m and the longer hiking of 4-5 hours. Which is a steep climb to Tserko-Ri At 5,033 m high, both viewpoints offer spectacular panorama of surrounding giant peaks. Includes super vista of Langtang Himal range with Langtang Lirung and Langtang-Ri. Overlooking as far as Jugal Himal, Yala Peak and Dorje Lakpa with some mountains across the border in Tibet. Rest of the afternoon at leisure amidst beautiful mountain surroundings at Kyanjin Gompa.
Enjoying wonderful time at Kyanjin, with glorious views of towering snow-capped peaks. After breakfast enjoy the longest day walks to Lama Hotel, with long stretch of downhill. Reaching back into tall tree lines past Mundu, Langtang villages to reach Lama Hotel for overnight stop.
Last day walk of the adventure, enjoy heading downhill to Syabrubesi through lovely woods back to Riverside. From here leaving the dense forest towards farm country with descend to a bridge, after the crossing the river. A pleasant short walk to Syabrubesi, for overnight stop. Enjoy the final overnight around Langtang Himal and Rasuwa district the home of indigenous Tamang tribe.
Leaving Syabrubesi early morning, after a good breakfast, board on a vehicle as per size of a group. The drive heads up on winding road to Dhunche Town, then downhill towards lower warm farm villages. Heading past Ramche and Mani- Bhanjyang the last town of Rasuwa district to reach Trisuli Bazaar for lunch stop. From this nice town of Trisuli few hours of good drive bring you to Kathmandu, and transfer to your hotel. Reaching Kathmandu by late afternoon for individual activities after a wonderful time on Langtang Valley Trekking.
Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after a great memorable adventure around Annapurna Himalayas. Enjoying the great time on Langtang Valley Trekking. As time for your international airport terminal, our guide and staff transfer you to International Airport. Then bidding farewell to Nepal and guide, staff, as you enter air terminal for homeward bound flight.
Himalayan friendly is a small company operated by an experienced trekking guide (Mr. Ram Ghale). Ram has been trekking for 10 years. The staff in a Himalayan friendly are well prepared to deal with any possible problem and make the trip beautiful with the best services.
Trek difficulty and physical fitness required for Langtang Valley Trekking, all trekkers should be in good physical shape. As well as in sound medical health, nevertheless it is a straightforward trek, without any difficulties. The only hard is walking on steep uphill for some hours, but more or less the trail is gradual. As the elevation gains gradually, without having problem of catching HAS or High Altitude Sickness.
The only rise in altitude is at Kyanjin Gompa the main highlight and destination of the trek. Kyanjin Gompa, situated at above 3,870 m or 12,697 feet amidst scenic Langtang Valley. At Kyanjin Gompa, options for extra activities on rest days, interested people can hike to the top of Tserko-Ri. Which is 4, 985 m/16, 355 feet high, offers spectacular panorama of surrounding towering snow mountain ranges.
The rest of the walk is downhill on return trek back to Syabrubesi for drive to Kathmandu. Taking slow, and steady with few short stop for refreshing breaks will helps you to cover the whole treks.
Himalaya Friendly recommends Langtang Valley Trek, as this is a moderate and exciting walks. Suitable for all age groups it is a moderate grade trekking with slight touch of altitude. Langtang Valley is the shortest treks of a week duration, where all can join in. From families with young kids, elderly people including school and college students to corporate exudatives. Where walk leads to safe altitude, the lodge accommodation are simple but nice with good foods to enjoy. Along with the stunning views of snow peaks can be enjoyed during the walks to Langtang Valley.
The total distance of walks to and from Syabrubesi to Langtang Valley at Kyanjin Gompa and back to Syabrubesi. A total of 65 km or 40 miles. Reaching at the highest overnight stop 3, 985 m/16, 355 feet high in Kyanjin Gompa. The distance of mileage does not includes optional side trips to Tserko or Kyanjin-Ri.
Not likely, as Langtang Valley trek is safe and altitude friendly where elevation rise at slow pace. By the time you reach the main destination and highlight at Kyanjin Gompa at 4, 985 m/16, 355 feet high. Most trekkers will be well acclimatized by then, if some suffer with slight headache and symptoms of high altitude sickness.
As the itinerary days are flexible with moderate walking hours, which supports for acclimatization. The itinerary also has rest days, for acclimatization and for short hike around Langtang Valley.
Himalayan friendly should pay for the guides, porters, accommodation in advance. So if you did not finish the trek due to physical difficulty, natural disaster, then the money is not refunded.
Langtang Valley Trekking is not a difficult nor a big problem with the rise in altitude. But for trekkers the best is to heed at slow and easy pace, and taking frequent rest to catch your breath. As well as drinking lots of fluids, like water at
least 2-3 liters on daily walks. The other things to avoid is walk fast, and taking advice of your guides, having good sleep and healthy foods.
our one porter can carry a maximum of 25 kg of luggage
During a trek, you can expect 3 full meals. The common meals menu will be Nepalese traditional dishes, Tibetan and Continental.
Yes. You absolutely can.
Trekking in Kathmandu? No worries! Leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy a hassle-free adventure. The friendly hotel staff will keep your belongings safe and sound for free. So, say goodbye to heavy loads and hello to carefree trekking!
Booking and paying for your trek is a piece of cake! Here’s the scoop: No need to stress about advance payments or, You can pay the full amount when you arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal.
We’ve got you covered with flexible options like online payment, bank transfer, or good ol’ cash upon arrival!!
Just reach out to us, secure your reservation, and we’ll guide you through the simple payment process. It’s like booking a thrilling adventure with no upfront commitments. So pack your bags, get ready to rock, and let the trekking fun begin!
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When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our Himalayan Friendly crew will be there to greet you with open arms. They’ll make sure your transition from the airport to your hotel is super smooth. We’re all about starting your journey on a positive note, so you can count on our dedicated team to assist you at every step.
To have an incredible time on the trek, make sure you have enough cash. You’ll need it for things like hot showers, drinking water, snacks, staying connected, and charging your devices.
We suggest bringing around 2000 Rupees per day as a rough estimate. But remember, it can vary based on how much you usually spend.
Just a heads up, only a few shops on the trail accept credit cards. So, it’s best to have plenty of cash with you before you start your journey!
First off, you will be staying at a wonderfully pristine hotel of a three star status here in Kathmandu or Pokhara or any other central place depending on your itinerary. These three star hotels are known for their excellent service and beautifully clean rooms. They are located in very beautiful areas with easy accessibility to markets and restaurants all to make your stay convenient and enjoyable. We’ll make sure that you’ll have a comfortable room with a private bathroom, and a tasty breakfast will also be included.
If you’d like to extend your stay, we can help you make the arrangements. Please note that rates may vary depending on the hotel, that is if you decide to extend your stay.
Additionally, if you’re looking for a more luxurious experience, we can assist you with an upgrade to an even better hotel experience. Kathmandu offers a range of beautiful 4 to 5-star hotels to choose from that offer a whole bunch of luxury with it.
Let us know your preferences, and we’ll ensure you have a fantastic stay. You’ll customise your trip just the way you’d want us to.
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