Trip Overview
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Trip Code: NHT148
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Destination: Nepal
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Trip Grade: Moderate, Easy
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Max Elevation: 5050 Meters
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Total Duration: 11 days
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Best Time: March to May & Sept - Dec
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Group Size: Min. 1 People
The beautiful valley of Langtang, known as “The Valley of Glaciers”, lies only 19 miles north of Kathmandu, spouting within itself wild and rocky terrains adorned with cerulean and cyan glaciers and majestic snow-clad mountains. Lying on the bosom of tall emerald hills with the backdrop of Mount Langtang, Langtang Valley Trek is a wonderful tour package that includes alluring destinations throughout the valley, consistent flowing of jovial rivers and ebullient streams from the mountains, massive rugged rocks and precipitous boulders, florescent meadows decorated like a Monet painting with white daisies, purple foxgloves, blooming yellow snapdragons and gorgeous efflorescent rhododendrons in pastels of bright pink, white and ruby red. Langtang Valley also has its topography complimented with verdant jade-like grasslands and chartreuse pastures for yaks and horses. Blessed with an absolutely impressive landscape, the valley is also a home to various rare species of birds and animals. Amongst all, the Red Panda is a unique animal found only in this region of the country.
Lying within the confines of Langtang National Park, the valley has its climatic zones ranging from subtropical to alpine. Langtang National Park, the first Himalayan national park of the country, encompasses the beautiful tranquil Gosainkunda Lake within its perimeter. The Holy Gosainkunda Lake is considered sacred to the Hindus. With rich foliages of trees like pine, oak and maple, the national park is a beautiful forested acreage, and nurtures within its woods various animals like the Himalayan Black Bear, the Himalayan Thar and Rhesus monkeys, some of which you might encounter on your trip as you walk through the forests in the park.
Langtang Valley is renowned for its Cheese Factory and the serene Kyanjin Gompa. The cheese, made from Yak’s milk, is simply delectable and divine. You can have an interlude on your trek and have a taste of the delicious cheese here at the factory, and if interested, maybe even take some blocks of cheese with you. Similarly, the visit to the Kyanjin Gompa, serves as the cultural aspect of the journey where you can get insight on the Tibetan influenced Buddhist culture prevalent in this region. Majority of the people in this region are Tamang, and you can get knowledge and information on the Tamang way of life in the valley during the trek as well. Learning about the cultures and traditions of the local people is prudently incorporated within the Langtang Valley Trek package.
The valley also offers some of the most spectacular views of the mountains that rise above 7000 meters like Mount Langtang Lirung, the Ganesh Himal, the Tserko RI, the Kyanjin RI, the Dorje Lakpa and many more. The views of these beguiling mountains are amazing and breath-taking to look at. Enveloped with diamond-like snow, the mountains offer some of the best sights of opal-like quintessence covering the astronomical quiddities. You can enjoy the splendors of these beautiful picturesque entities among the wild and pristine landscape of the Langtang valley.
The Langtang Valley Trek is an easy and most cherished trek for a wonderful vacation. It stars from a drive to Syabru Bensi from Kathmandu, excursing alongside the silver serpentine Trishuli River. Crossing various rivers like the Bhote Koshi and the Langtang Khola, you would be trekking through opulent bamboo forests to reach the village of Langtang. The trek is full of ravishing beauties of nature and exquisite espy of marvelous landscapes. Join Nepal Hiking Team and make your vacation more lively and absolutely worth the journey! Allow yourself the opportunity to experience wonderful views of magnificent mountains, learn about the cultures and customs of the local people, feel the pious ambiance of the temples and monasteries along the trek and enjoy the winsome aesthetics of natural grace with the Langtang Valley Trek.
Itinerary Expand all
Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
You may arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Our airport representative will be there to welcome you and will explain the program further. There are no planned activities for the day, so you may check into the hotel. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 - Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Today, you would be doing a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. The tour includes the UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu like the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Swayambhunath Temple, the Bouddhanath Stupa and the holy Pashupatinath Temple. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Day 03 - Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1462m/4795ft) Duration: 7 hrs
You will have a drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi, which takes about seven hours by private jeep. You will head north out of Kathmandu, 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 Ganesh Himal, farm-terraces verdant with rice and maize mustard plantations and hills enveloped with green. As you pass through Dhunche, you will feel as if you are heading towards a deep terrain. At the same time, you shall notice that the road is still under construction. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 04 - Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2500m/8200ft) Duration: 5 hrs
Today, the first part of the trail crosses through the Bhote Koshi River and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually climbs to Bamboo, passing through the Landslide area. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Ramche (2400meters) through Bamboo (1960meters) which lies at the bank of the Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like. And, at the end of your trail are the levels to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see Red Pandas, monkeys and bears if you’re lucky. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 05 - Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3307m/10845ft) Duration: 5 hrs
The trek route follows Gumanechok, ‘Ghoda Tabela’ which literally means ‘the Horse Stable’. After this, the trail turns slightly gradual and beautiful in the valley, with the grazing Yaks on the pastures. Langtang village is one of the very local and old villages along this trekking route and the view from here are more spectacular. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 06 - Langtang village to Kyanjing Ri (4773m/15655ft) and back to Kyanjing Gompa (3798m/12495ft) Duration: 7-8 hrs
The trail climbs gradually to Sindum and to Yamphu (3640m). Crossing the Laja Khola, it 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. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 07 - Kyangjuma Gompa Exploration and climb Chorkari Ri (5050m/16564ft) Duration: 7 hrs
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. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 08 - Kyanjin Gompa- Lama Hotel (2500m/8200ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Today, we will come back all the way downhill to the Lama Hotel. We will see fantastic views of towering mountains what you will have missed on the way up. Taking more time, you are suggested to walk very slowly to take in all of the natural beauties. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 09 - Lama Hotel to Syabru Bensi (1462m/4795ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
An easy trek down will be done to Syabru Bensi today, passing through several villages behind. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 10 - Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu
A scenic drive back to Kathmandu by public bus/jeep will be undergone, which takes about 6 hrs. Overnight at hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
Day 11 - Farewell
Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from Nepal Hiking Team will take you to the airport, from where you shall depart, hopefully with wonderful memories of the trek.
Cost Includes
- All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers
- Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing tours including tour guide and entry fee.
- Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance
- Nepal Hiking Team duffle bag, down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek
- Nepal Hiking Team T - shirt (yours to keep)
- Langtang national park permit
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System (Please bring three passport photos)
- Government taxes & office service charge
Cost Excludes
- Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
- All kind of cold drinks during the trek
- Hot showers during the trek
- Personal trekking equipment
- WIFI internet during the trek
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)
Cost & Dates
Start Dates are your arrival date in Nepal and End Dates are the returning date from Nepal.
The set departure dates listed are specially quoted and specified for group joining option. Let us know if the set departure dates are not suitable for you- another dates which are suitable for you can certainly be added by us.
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Reviews
Lin Tao Husing , Brisbane Australia
The Valley is pretty isolated, and this was one of the things that I noticed about the trek. The valley and the villages were quite far from each other, and that was the best part of the trek for me because it gave me a chance to enjoy the long drive and hikes through lovely forests and rivers and go over exhilarating suspension brides! The Langtang Valley Trek is a beautiful trekking experience, and I had the best time trekking in the valley, watching the views of the mountains and becoming a part of the beauty of the nature that this place has, even if it was for a limited amount of time. The natural beauty of this place is the best part of the trek, and also, the visit to the cheese factory was also pretty exciting! I loved tasting the cheese, and they even gave me complimentary blocks of cheese to take home, it was quite lovely! The whole trekking journey is the best thing and I absolutely enjoyed the whole scenarios during the trek. The hike to the monastery was quite attractive, and the rivers and the little streams that we came across the trek were all lovely to see and experience. Langtang Valley Trek was made even more amazing by our guide, Baban, who was a charm to be around and he helped us out a lot throughout the trek. It was all done in a fair and reasonable price as well, and I appreciate it very much!
Adam Betteridge , 16 Nathan Road #01-01 Nathan Place 248742 Singapore
I was picked up from the airport by Rajendra, the guide, and was then taken to my hotel, from where I started my trekking journey of the Langtang Valley. It was beautiful, and I really enjoyed it. The most stood-out aspect of the trek for me would definitely be the culture and the lifestyle of the people in that area. I mean, the natural beauty itself is quite wonderful and amazing, but, for me personally, I loved the whole experience of the people and talking to them and hearing their stories. The visit to the monastery there was enlightening and I learned a lot about the cultural aspects of the valley. I liked their hassle free day to day life and it’s a proven commodity for me really, that this is the kind of hassle free life is the one I would like to lead once I am old and retired! A life in valley among the Himalayas would be the ultimate dream-come-true for me! But, for now, I was satisfied with just visiting this paradise. The very atmosphere at the valley and the trekking journey has a life of its own, and its tranquility is spell-binding. Nepal Hiking Team, as expected, delivered the best services to me, and all of the proper arrangements were all done brilliantly. They did a wonderful job with the trekking journey and I enjoyed every moment of it!
Dheya Chovani , Barahin
I had Nepal Hiking Team make a customized itinerary for me for the Langtang Valley Trek. And everything was done all in accordance to my convenience, and that is one of the many features I loved about Nepal Hiking Team. The guide that provided to me for my Langtang Valley trip was also professional and helped us along the trek very much. Everything was done very smoothly, without much hassle and bother. I did not have to worry about anything; the people from Nepal Hiking Team took care of everything, like the accommodations, and the porters and the equipment. As a result, I was left to enjoy the trek and its sceneries without having to constantly worry about anything else. The trek itself was amazing, and I loved every moment of it. I made many acquaintances throughout the trek, with the local trekkers as well and other trekkers along the journey, and it was simply wonderful. This is truly a once in a life time opportunity to learn about exotic lands and the valley of Langtang definitely takes the cake on this one! The beautiful views of the mountains are utterly ravishing and the natural beauty of the place is just wow! I don’t even know how to describe it in words really! The vast pasturelands and the sight of horses and yaks just grazing on those serene grasslands is something that’s straight out of a wonderful Studio Ghibli movie, it was so pretty! The whole place reminded me of “Howl’s Moving Castle”; it was just so reminiscing of the scene between How l and Sophie with the daffodil flowers swaying gently in the wind. Langtang Valley Trek made me feel like I was in that feature film! So, yeah, definitely check the place out and Nepal Hiking Team definitely has my approval from the trek because of their consistency and the services that they provided.
