Langtang valley trekking is one of the nearest Himalayan regions trekking from Kathmandu Valley where we can enjoy the spectacular view of snow-capped mountains and gorgeous glaciers. Langtang valley is located on the north of Kathmandu valley and is only 19 miles from Kathmandu.
After morning breakfast we drive out along the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Enjoy the Himlayan views and mountainous lifestyle through the terraced fields and rustic villages. Take Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar before continuing further to Dhunche.
Driving Time: 7-8 hrs by local bus.
Height: 1960m Dhunche.
Overnight: Teahouse
Meals: B/L/D
This is our first day of trekking. We move further on roads for 1 hour following the Trsihuli River on our left sides. Meantime we can have an irregular view of Langtantang and Tibetan ranges. We leave the road from Bharkhu and ascend towards Thulo Syabru which is followed by some apple farms and pine forests. The trail is mostly uphill but not steep. After passing by few settlements, you will be at Thulo Syabru.
Trekking time: 5 hrs
Height: 2130 m Thulo Syabru
Overnight: Tea House.
Meals: B/L/D
After taking refreshing breakfast, we walk downhill until we reach the suspension bridge which allow us to cross one of the tributaries of Langtang River. Then the trail is gradual for next one hour and you will be able to see the glimpse of Langtang himal. Then the trail goes steep down to Pairo Besi, a small village located at the bank of Langtang River and at the ridge of huge cliff. Follow the Langtang Khola River and Pass through the dense forests. Cross several suspension bridges. From Bamboo, get ready for the final countdown of the day. Now the trail ascends with lots of stairways until the Lama Hotel.
Trekking time: 6 hrs
Height: 1380 m Lama Hotel
Overnight: Tea House.
Meals: B/L/D
After taking morning tea, we embark our further journey. Our trail continues along dense forests. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung. Pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them.
Trekking time: 6-7 hrs
Height: 3430m Langtang Valley.
Overnight: Tea House
Meals: B/L/D
After taking morning tea and breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures. Also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. The prayers written on the mani wall is supposed to be blown away by the wind. Cross several of the wooden bridges. Since, we are really getting into the high altitudes; you might start feeling the thin air. Kyanjin Gompa is surrounded by the Himalayas all around. You can take a walk around Kyanjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.
Trekking time: 2-3 hrs
Height: 3870m Kyanjin Gompa.
Overnight: Tea House
Meals: B/L/D
Early morning we start our day hiking to Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) from where you could have a great view over the Himalayas and trek back to kyanjin Gompa.
Overnight: Tea House.
Meals: B/L/D
After breakfast, proceed to Lama Hotel. Since, its mostly downhill, it is 4/ 5 hours walk from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel. The trail goes all the way down hill through forest following the river. Pass through the ethnic Tamang settlements that follow religious and cultural practices similar to the Tibetans.
Overnight: Teahouse
Meals: B/L/D
After breakfast we descend to Syabrubesi. You have walked through this trail earlier while ascending to Kyanjin Gompa but the experience will be different as you will walk downhill. (B, L, D)
Overnight: Tea House
Meals: B/L/D
Much your breakfast and store all the good moments of the trekking in your memory and check in Kathmandu. End of the trip
Driving time: 8 hrs by private jeep.
Meals: B/L