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Langtang Valley Trek
DURATION10 Days | ACTIVITYTrekking | MAX ALTITUDE | TRIP GRADEModerate |
GROUP SIZEMin. 2-14 Pax. | ACCOMODATETea House | TRANSPORTJeep | BEST SEASONN/A |
Overview
Langtang Valley is an ideal trek on the amazing Landscape of Langtang National Park. It is the best option for beginners due to its low elevation and less risk of altitude sickness. Ethnic culture, diverse biota, Himalaya, and totally peaceful environment nearby Kathmandu valley is mesmerizing to enjoy throughout the trek.
Langtang valley is an adjoining valley of Kathmandu. It is chosen as a trekking destination because of its beautiful appearance decorated by rhododendron forest with the richest biodiversity, terraced landscape, bamboo, timberlands, rivers, and rivulets. Besides this, the amazing view of Langtang Himal, Sherpa culture, Gurung and Tamang community, the ethnic people, and their hospitality attract everyone.
Langtang Valley Trek is a short and moderate trek giving you both pleasure and experience of the Himalayan trek. The greenery below the snow White Mountain and the brightness of a variety of Rhododendron, high alpine meadows, pastures and villages are major parts of this trek.
Starting the trek from Syabru Besi (1460m) you will reach lama hotel, Langtang Valley, Kyanjin Gompa, and return the same route. You will not only view the beauty of Langtang Valley but also gain knowledge and experience of remote life, adapted change due to natural disasters (Earthquake of 2015), and the culture and revolution in People after the Langtang Valley trek.
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |||
| Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing | 1,350m/4,429ft | |||
| Day 03 Drive to Syabru Besi | 1,460m/4,790ft | |||
| Day 04 Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel | 2,480m/8136ft | 6-7 hrs | ||
| Day 05 Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley | 3,420m/11,220ft | 6-7 hrs | ||
| Day 06 langtang Valley to Kaynjin Gumba | 3,880m/ 12,729 ft | 4-5 hrs | ||
| Day 07 Kyanjin Ri and Back to Ghoda tabela | 4,850m/15,912ft | 6-7 hrs | ||
| Day 08 Ghoda Tabela to Bamboo | 2,200m/7,217ft | 5-6 hrs | ||
| Day 09Bambo to Kathmandu via Syabru Besi | 1,460m/4.790ft | 6-7 hrs | ||
| Day 10 Final Departure | 3,557m/11,671ft | 6-7 hrs |
Langtang Valley Trek Video
Itinerary
After landing at Tribhuvan International airport, our company member will welcome you and check-in hotel. In the evening, you will have a welcome dinner in the cultural restaurant. We will also meet with your guide and have a description of the trip.
After having breakfast, we will start the Kathmandu day tour. You will visit the best places in Kathmandu which are famous for both cultural and historical importance. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Swyambunath are chosen for sightseeing in Kathmandu. In case we get extra time, we will also visit Thamel Bazar and do shopping after finishing the tour.
After having breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and start our journey towards Syabru Besi. It will take around 8 hours to reach Syabru Besi. Enjoying the view of a street market, cities – Trishuli and Dhunche, amazing landscapes, rivers, and mountains we will reach SyabruBesi - the gateway of Langtang trek.
Langtang valley trek begins on the fourth day of your arrival in Nepal. The place far from a crowded city adds enthusiasm with the beginning of the trek. We will walk through oak and rhododendron forest, enjoy the view of subtropical forest and its diverse plants and animals.
Stepping on downhills and uphills of the Langtang region we will reach Lama Hotel after around 6 hours of walk. Lama Hotel is a small village having comfortable teahouses for night stay.
Our walk begins after having breakfast in Lama Hotel. Starting our climb towards the forest we will reach Ghodatabela (3390m) - the small valley once used to have Tibetan settlements but now we can see Nepal Army post only.
The mesmerizing view of Langtang Lirung, the dense forest of Langtang national park follows throughout the trial. The more we climb up we can see the wider valley, pastureland and nomadic sheds for livestock during summer. Yak, monkey, Langur, varieties of rhododendron are major biota you will enjoy in your trekking trial.
After around 6 hours of walk we will reach Langtang valley. The reconstructed valley after the devastating earthquake 2015, in Nepal has lost historical infrastructure carrying its originality. We can see new constructions and life struggling with available resources. Some of the remaining old houses show an imaginary view once the valley used to have before the earthquake.
After having breakfast we will start our walk towards Kyanjin Gompa (3880m). After around half-hour of the walk, we will reach a small settlement named Mundu with historical houses. The old houses, ethnic Tamang community gives an amazing glimpse of local life at Langtang valley.
Continuing the walk from Mundu, we will climb uphill, pass the pasture, several streams, and moraines and reach Kyanjin Gompa. We will visit the small monastery, cheese factory and have a rest in kyangjin Gompa.
Starting the walk very early in the morning, we will climb Kyanjin Ri to view the sunrise. Enjoying the view of panoramic view of Langtang peak, ice faces, glaciers, monasteries, and downslopes we will spend around an hour on Kyanjin Ri and return back to Kyanjin Gompa. After having breakfast in Kyanjin Gompa, we will descend down to Ghoda tabela.
After having breakfast we will head towards Bamboo. Passing the forest, valleys, and Lama hotel along downhills we will reach the resting zone Bamboo, after around 4 hours.
After having breakfast we will descend down to Syabru Besi within 4 hrs. As we reach Syabru Beshi, we will take-private car and drive back to Kathmandu. It takes around 6 hours to reach Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu we will check into the hotel and take a rest.
Depending on your flight we will drop you at the airport. The wonderful trek to Langtang valley will be a lifetime memory in your mind, captured photographs, and videos.
COST INCLUDES
THIS TRIP INCLUDES
- Private Arrival & Departure transfers
- sightseeing in Kathmandu. { Bhaktapur Durbar square, Swambunath( Monkey Temple ), Buddhanath}
- 2 Night Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu.
- 3 Meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) During the trek
- Accommodation in teahouse during the trek,
- Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
- Transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek,( Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit
- Respective region ( Annapurna) trekking map
- TIMS Card & Trek Permit
- Well-experienced guide with all his allowance and expenses
- Well experience potter with his all allowance 2:1
- Trekking map
- Sleeping bag for the trek.(Back after trekking to the company)
THIS TRIP EXCLUDES
- Your travel insurance of any kind
- International Airfare and Airport Tax
- Lunch and Dinner at Kathmandu except mentioned on Itinerary
- All Drinks and main meals in cities
- Tips for guide and porter
- Items of personal expenses such as beverages, extra tea, and coffee on the way while trekking, battery charging at tea houses
Cost and Date
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FAQs
Langtang valley trek is moderate trek in north of Kathmandu valley. The trekking route is long but it is not difficult to complete the trek. It is important to prepare for trek to make complete it. The highest elevation of the trek is 4850m (Kyanjii) where you will reach with acclimatizing in different places (Lama hotel, Langtang valley, Kyanjin Gumba, Kyanjin Ri,).
Langtang valley trek can be prepared by doing regular exercise and jogging before two months of your trek. You should be physically and mentally healthy to prevent from altitude sickness.
Langtang valley trek is 10 days long including arrival, departure day, and Kathmandu day tour. If you customise the trek it can be shorter than 10 days by skipping the Kathmandu day tour.
Yes, the internet is available in Langtang Valley Trek.
The highest elevation in Langtang valley trek is 4980m in Langtang Ri.
The Langtang valley trek route begins after drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi and continues to Lama hotel, Langtang valley, Kyanjin Gumba, Kyangin Ri and return back the same route.
Services in the Langtang valley trek includes Accommodation in throughout days of itinerary, three meal in a day (breakfast, lunch dinner), guide and porter for trek, permit, driving to hotel and travel in Kathmandu – Syabru besi route.
Yes permit is required to enter in Langtang national park for the Langtang valley trek.
You should cover around 80 kilometers distance for complete the Langtang valley trek.
Yes you can costomize the trek either by adding acclimatization days, Kathmandu day tour or skiping Kathmandu day tour. You can even continue other trek to from Syabrubesi to Gosakikunda you want longer trek. Extending trek required additional expenses. Similary if Kathmandu day tour is skipped then cost will be less.
Langtang national park is famous for rhododendron, endangered species such as panda, snow leopard, black buck, ghoral, Himalayan thar, black bear, grey langur monkey, Langtang Ri, Langtang ridge, langtang valley, Tamang and Gurung community, Monasteries, and Langtang landscape.
More Info
Langtang valley trek is 10 days trekking in the north of Kathmandu for all trekkers including the beginner’s. Langtang valley trekking route begins from Syabrubesi and continues through Langtang National park and reaches langtang valley as last destination. Langtang Lirung glacier, Langtang Lirung range, diverse flora and fauna with endangered and rare species such as Himalayan black bear, red panda, gloral, Himalayan tahr, wild boar, Ghoral, grey langur monkey, etc, rivers, waterfalls and rivulets are some natural resources to make Langtang valley more popular. Monastries, ethnic communities, ancient culture and lifestyle in Himalaya can be visual during trek.
Best time for Langtang valley trek
Autumn and spring season are best season for best view in Langtang valley. The pleasant weather gives clear view of Langtang range during these seasons. The blooming 25 different rhododendron species in March, April and May decorates Langtang National park. Moderate temperature, greenery and shiny Langtang Lirung during September October and November is best for trekking.
Difficulty
Langtang Valley trek distance covers around 80kilomiter long trekking route up to 4950m at the highest elevation, Tserko. It is a moderate trek but you should walk long distance as compared to easy trek. If you are a beginner you should train to be mentally and physically fit and should practice of walking long distances.
Accommodation
Comfortable accommodation will be available throughout the trek. Tea houses will be provided with clean rooms. As you go in higher elevation bathrooms will be available outside the room.
Meal
The Langtang Valley trek package provides three meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Breakfast food items include porridge, bread, coffee, tea or milk, and egg. For lunch and dinner, Nepali thali rice, dal curry, and pickle papad are available as the most common and healthier food, you can also get momo, chhowmin, Thukpa, as food items for lunch and dinner.
Preparation for Langtang trek
Since you have to walk long distances in a Langtang trek you should do regular jogging before 2 months of trek. You should do regular physical exercises to make you body flexible and walk easily in the mountains. You should do a medical checkup to know your internal health condition.
Required clothing for the Langtang trek
- Warm jacket – down jacket,
- Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
- Long-sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
- Thermal underwear
- Hat, a pair of gloves, and a scarf
- Comfortable hiking trousers (loose fitting)
- Shorts and trousers, or a skirt
- 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks
- 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks
- Proper hiking boots
- Running shoes and flip-flops
- 2-3 T-shirts
- Water bottle
Why Mission Summit Treks?
Mission summit trek is a local company providing the best service at the best price for all trekking in Nepal. We have a professional team for managing the trek. We provide qualified licensed guides with the best cooperation and hospitality. You will enjoy the trek, and gain the knowledge of place with the Mission Summit Treks. Always join the Mission Summit Treks for trekking in Nepal.