Langtang Valley Heli Trek

You will have a drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi, which takes about seven hours via a private jeep. Heading north out of Kathmandu, you will be driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Bensi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of the Trishuli River, you can catch a glimpse of the Ganesh Himal set against the rice, maize and mustard terrace farms and hills enveloped with green forests. As you pass through Dhunche, you will feel as if you are heading towards a deeper terrain. At the same time, you will notice that the road is still under construction. Syabru Bensi is a gorgeous little settlement that lies at the bottom of tall green hills. The vast open farms lands in the village roll along the winds and provide a beautiful sight. Old Syabrubesi lies on the eastern bank of the Trishuli Ganga River and is just a 20 minutes’ walk from Syabrubesi. It has quite a few tea houses as well, and the gorge-like terrain of the village is like staying at a location overshadowed by hills on all sides. As the drive passes the village of Dhunche, the road continues along deeper terrains that gets more and more engulfed in the wild natural foliage. The village of Syabru Bensi lies north to Kathmandu and is blessed narrow-cut gorges and richly verdant hillsides. Pink baubles of rhododendrons grow in bunches on trees along the village and springtime in Syabru Bensi is extremely beautiful. Overnight stay at breakfast, lunch and dinner included.  

The first part of the trail crosses through the Bhote Koshi River and follows the Langtang Khola gradually climbing to Bamboo, passing through the Landslide area. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Ramche (2400 meters) through Bamboo (1960 meters) which lies at the bank of the Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like. At the end of your trail, the levels to the Lama Hotel present themselves in the terrain. En route you could see Red Pandas, monkeys and bears if you’re lucky. Bamboo is situated pleasantly in a canyon and features several guest houses and gardens growing fresh vegetables. The pleasant flow of the river makes the trek quite refreshing. The Lama Hotel, while being named after the hotel, is mainly referred to the whole area in general. There are many guesthouses here and the surrounding of woods and cliffs makes gives this place a feel if haunting isolation. Overnight at the Lama Hotel, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The trek route follows Gumanechok, ‘Ghoda Tabela’- which literally means ‘the Horse Stable’ from the Lama Hotel. It is a village that has stone walls and small village houses built in the Tibetan style. After this, the trail turns slightly gradual and enters the beautiful valley where grazing Yaks on green pastures decorate the terrain. The Langtang Village is one of the very local and old villages along this trekking route and the view of the mountains from here are more spectacular. The trekking trail flows smoothly along hills and the misty brume of early morning makes the trekking route turn magical. The sight of the Langtang Lirung Mountain in the distance also makes its appearance. The Langtang Village, lying at an elevation of 3,400 meters, is a thriving community of teahouses sitting in a bowl and is a haven that is situated on a narrow section of a gorge. Various small bakeries at the booming village are a welcoming sight after a long trek. Located directly beneath the southern face of the Langtang Lirung, the Langtang Village had a large glacier and a frozen lake hanging above- the sources of the river that runs down a gulley past the western end of the village. It also contains a memorial Mani Wall that was built to commemorate the victims of the 2015 earthquake. Overnight at breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The trail climbs gradually to Sindum and to Yamphu (3640m), passing along the largest Mani wall in Nepal made with stones carved with prayers. Crossing the Laja Khola, the trail then gradually climbs a moraine to a viewpoint where you can see the Kyanjin Gompa and the dramatic icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung. After Kyanjin Gompa, you would be hiking to Kyanjin RI (4773m) and trekking back to the Kyanjin Gompa. Ornamented with amazing natural scenery and verdant woods, the trail to the Kyanjin Gompa is quite fascinating. The open expanses of green land and huge molding brown hills with herds of yaks and goats scattered around its acreage presents a sight that transports trekkers into a land that makes for a fairytale setting. The hills are also a home to various huge beehives hanging from cliff frontiers and crevasses, and the area is a beautiful presentation of a Sephardic life of the people. Overnight stay at the Kyanjin Gompa, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and ascend at Chorkari RI (5050 meters), which is highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peak. Over 10 mountain peaks above 6000 meters can be seen from here. The Kyangjuma Gompa is decorated with fluttering flags and a magnificent wall of Himalayas. Located at the foothill of the Langtang Lirung, the Dorje Lakpa and the Langshisa RI, the Kyanjin Gompa is one of the oldest Gompas of the region, probably built around the sixth century. Overnight at breakfast, lunch and dinner included.  

Today is one of the most excited days of the trek as you will be returning back to Kathmandu via the helicopter. The aerial views of the mountain and the landscape from the helicopter are one of the most spectacular sights that you will see. The changing landscape of the Langtang valley from the helicopter presents a new perspective on the whole journey. After landing at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel, breakfast included.

Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be transferred to the airport by one of Nepal Hiking Team’s representatives, from where you will depart.