Langtang Trek
| Starts from : Drive: - KTM - Dunche | Grade : Easy Trek | Price: N/A
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| End at : Syabrubesi | Duration : 10 Days |
The Langtang Region is protected as the Langtang National Park by the Government of Nepal. The region is home to the Tamang people and is a prime tourist destination offering adventure activities like trekking, peak climbing and white-water rafting.
Our trek starts from Dhunche as we descend to the Trishuli river before joining the route that leads to Rasuwa Ghari and the Langtang valley. We arrive in the Langtang valley on the fifth day of our trek. Another major highlight of this trek is the Kyanjin Gompa Monastery in Kyanjin Gompa. The Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Morimoto, Dragmarpo Ri and Yala Maya are some of the famous peaks located in this region.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu to Dhunche (1,960m). It takes about 11 hours on a bus for us to reach Dhunche. Since tourist buses do not travel to this region we make our journey in a local bus. Overnight stay in Dhunche. |
| Day 3 | Dhunche to Syabru Besi. O/N in Syabru Besi. From Dhunche the trail descends towards the Trishuli river. From the bank of the river we head up hill towards Dovan, Gharku and after crossing a suspension bridge over the Langtang river we reach Syabru Besi. |
| Day 4 | Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel. O/N in Lama Hotel. Today we walk along the Langtang river, continue hiking across waterfalls and finally stop in Rimche before the trail descends to a settlement known as the Lama Hotel. |
| Day 5 | Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley. O/N in Langtang Valley. A three hours hike from Lama Hotel takes us to Ghortabela and another 30 minutes of climbing brings us to a point where the Langtang Valley begins. |
| Day 6 | Langtang Valley to Kyangin Gompa. O/N in Kyangin Gompa. From Langtang, it takes us about four hours of gentle ascension to reach Kyangin Gompa. |
| Day 7 | Leisure day in Kyangin Gompa. O/N in Kyangin Gompa. A day in Kyangin Gompa gives us the opportunity to visit the famous Kyangin Monastery. After visiting the monastery we always have the option of going to the Yala cheese factory or the small lake behind Yala. |
| Day 8 | Kyangin Gompa to Lama Hotel. O/N in Lama Hotel. After breakfast in Kyangin Gompa retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. |
| Day 9 | Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi. O/N in Syabru Besi. Today we head back to Syabru Besi while following the same trail along side the Langtang river. |
| Day 10 | Syabru Besi to Kathmandu. A long bus ride brings us back to Kathmandu from Syabru Besi. Once in Kathmandu you have the option of being transferred to the airport or staying at a hotel. |
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- Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel
- One night stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu
- All government taxes and Langtang National Park entry fees
- TIMS CARD (Trekking Management System)
- Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation),
- Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services
- necessary ground transportation depends on your services requested via tourist bus or private transport
- Trekking poles, sleeping bag (if necessary we provide)
- Trekking maps
- Rubbish care to clean up the environment
- Emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
- PNT official services charge and government taxes
Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
Accommodation and meals: During tea house treks our guests pay for their food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge while we provide guides/accommodation/necessary permit and transportation.
Water: among the tea house trek is available mineral and hot water every stop, also you can use tape water if you bring water purification tablets with you.
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- All meals in Kathmandu city
- Tips to guides and support staff
- Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies)
- Internal flight tickets
- Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc)
- Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses
- Personal trekking equipments
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
- Spring : March - May
- Summer: June - August
- Autumn: September - November
- Winter: December - February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
