Overview
Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just North of Kathmandu. A visit to the Langtang valley offers an opportunity to explore Tamang villages to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. The trek starts at the small town of Syabru Besi. You will trek through magnificent forests to the high alpine meadows and yak pastures around Kyangjin Gompa (a Buddhist monastery). After an (optional) day hike up to the top of Kyangjin Ri (peak), where the 360-degree views of the Himalayan mountains are truly spectacular, you retrace your route back down the valley and drive back to Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) and hotel transfer
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport. Our representative will picks up you from Airport and transfer to Hotel. Evening welcome dinner.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu (optional) or trekking preparation
Today you will have option for the sightseeing or preparation of trekking on your own.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft)7-8 hours
After the breakfast in Kathmandu, we will drive to Syabrubesi, a village which is also the starting point for treks into the Langtang valley. Overnight in Syabru village
Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft)5-6 hours
After breakfast, we begin our trek to Lama Hotel along the Langtang Khola (river). We will cross through Oak and Rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola and some walk we will reach atLama Hotel. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 05: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village, 6-7 hours
After breakfast in Lama Hotel we continue our journey to Langtang village. Along the way we will see the mountains, landscape and waterfalls. After reaching Ghoda Tabela, we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang range. Our trail continues to climb up the widening valley called Langtang valley which was destroyed by the earthquake on 2015. After some hours walk from there we will reach Mundu village where we have overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 06: Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft) 4-5 hours
After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, where there is the famous monastery of the region. We passed by water mills, prayer wheels and chortens. We spend rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and surrounding areas with the beautiful mountain views.
Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 07: Acclimatization, explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours
Today we spend the time climbing and roaming around Tserko Ri from where we could see the best sunrise view. We get back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery when time permits.
Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 08: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel, 6-7 hours
After breakfast, we begin our return journey to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages.
Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi 4-5 hours
After breakfast at Lama Hotel weclimb up to the Rimche Village. From here we descend to Langtang Khola and continue our trek to Thulo Syabru. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.
Meals Included: Breakfas,Lunch,Dinner
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu by private vehicle. Evening you will have a dinner with cultural show.
Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 11: Final departure from Kathmandu
You will be free till your departure. A representative from Yala Adventure will take you to Airport and says good bye.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cost Details
Equipments Checklist
Clothing
Warm jacket or down jacket
Water and windproof jacket, poncho or umbrella
Long sleeved synthetic fleece
Thermal underwear
Hat, pair of gloves and scarf
Comfortable hiking trousers (loose fitting)
Shorts and trousers, or skirt
2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks
2 pairs of running socks or liner socks
Proper hiking boots
Running shoes and flip-flops
T-shirts
During winter season, additional clothings may include:
The outer jacket should be warm, down jacket is highly recommended during winter season
Bring a pair of warm winter trousers, in addition to the hiking trousers
Bring at least one windproof layer of clothes, helping to reduce any chill factor influence.
Snow gaitors
Trekking Gear
Pair of polarizing sun-glasses (to be comfortable and to avoid potential snow-blindness)
Backpack and backpack cover (against rain and dust)
Map of the trekking area
Head torch, or small torch, plus spare batteries
Sleeping bag and silk liner
Water bottles
Miscellaneous
Toiletries
A small light weight and quick drying towel
Bar of soap
Sunscreen (at least SPF +20)
Earplugs
Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
First aid kid
Water purification tables or a water filter
Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if going beyond 4,000 m elevations)
Toilet paper
Optional items
Camera, battery etc
Altimeter
Compass
Binoculars
Books/magazines
Trekking poles
GPS unit
Padlocks for guest house rooms and bags
Sewing/repair kit
Pocket knife
Candles (for lodges)
Dairy or notebook plus pencil/pen
Camping
Tent
Stove and fuel
Cooking, eating and drinking utensils
Sleeping mat
Food and water (for the very remote trekking areas)