Highlights
- Enjoy the views of beautiful flowers meadow and the high alpine valley of Langtang
- Climb the Tserko Ri for sunrise over snow-capped peaks: Langtang Lirung (7246m), Gang Chhenpo (6388m) Dorje Lakpa (6966m) and other peaks
- Rest at Kyanjin Gompa, enjoy a proper Capuchino with spectacular views of Langtang Lirung
- Set your foot on yak-herding villages that the people are of Tibetan origin.
- Hike through the forest of rhododendron and pines in springtime
- Enjoy wilderness on the off-the-beaten-path trail.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will apply for the visa on arrival at the airport, complete the procedure you will meet our staff outside waiting to transfer to the hotel in the Thamel area, shopping mecca sell everything from mala beads, handmade carpet, wall decorations to Thangka, Tibetan singing bowls
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and take you to Syabru Besi by private vehicle on the northern road, which zigzags and climbs over mountain ridges with spectacular views of the mountain and lush rice fields within approximately 7-8 hours. We will have beautiful sights of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal. Part of the highway is bumpy as it’s under construction; This is one of the deadliest roads in Nepal.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
We’ll trek through a suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi River, which originates in Tibet. The trail ascends gradually to the Langtang River, then steadily climbs up through sub-tropical forest toward Bamboo.
Beyond Bamboo, the trails traverse uphill with many bird species and bees hanging on the cliff, pass Rimche then end in Changtang famous known as Lama Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
The trek to Langtang Lirung is a journey through lush forests of hemlocks, oaks, and rhododendrons high above the Langtang Khola. Near the army checkpoint, catching sight of Langtang Lirung (7244m/23, 766ft) for the first time through. Hike through a U-shaped glacial valley to the Tamang villages of Thangshyap, Gompa, and finally to the huge settlement of Langtang (3,430m/11,252ft), which is the headquarters of Langtang National Park. The most typical and ancient village on our trekking route. Here the view is spectacular and becomes imposing as we trek closer.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Set out on a trail through the tiny village toward Kyanjin Gompa where we will spend two nights for acclimatization. From here we can see joyful Buddhist monasteries, two famous government-operated cheese factories. Don’t forget to try fresh cheese.
The trek’s final destination is Kyanjin, here the Langtang Lirung tower over the landscape.
Day hike options are available for us to explore the valley and climb other peaks.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
From several day hike options around Kyanji, we choose the most challenging climb to Tserko Ri (4,985m/16,354ft), then continue to the Langtang glacier for a rewarding view of Himalaya, then back to Kyanjin Gompa.
Other alternatives for seeing the surrounding region with a panoramic view of the Himalayan Langtang include climbing onto the Liring Glacier or going to Kyanjin Ri (4,350m/14,271ft) or climbing to Langshisa kharka for breathtaking views.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Retrace your steps along Langtang Khola back to Lama Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Descend through forests and beautiful Tamang villages with an amazing view of the Himalayas that we had missed on the way up.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Drive back from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by Jeep. Farewell dinner with Nepalese food and traditional dancing.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Take your time to do shopping. Make sure you bargain the price when buying items.
Thamel also has a quiet corner for you to enjoy reading time, bookstores, and coffee shops everywhere.
We will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport in Kathmandu. Say goodbye and see you again.
- Meals: Breakfast
Payment conditions
Inclusion
- Private meet & transfer as per itinerary
- Accommodation (comfort) for 2 nights with Daily Breakfast
- Accommodation (basic) on the mountain with full board meal 7 nights
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide, as per itinerary
- Porters carrying a maximum of 25kg (Two guests share a porter)
- Trekking Permits: TIMS, Langtang National Park
- Taxes & service fees
Not include
- Flights to/from Nepal
Meals & drinks (unless otherwise stated) - Personal travel insurance
- Any services not listed above as “Included”
Top1Trekking charges a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. The remaining amount you will pay on arrival.
Currency rate
All bookings are charged in US DOLLAR (USD)
After booking with Top1Trekking
After booking your tour with Top1Trekking, you will be contacted within two working days by one of our travel consultants, who will be your main contact point for all of your travel information before, during and even after your trip.
Your travel consultant will provide you with details about your booking and your remaining payment (if not paid in full). You will also receive more information about what to expect during your holiday.
Trip Information
Variations
The default itinerary retraces your steps from Kyanjin Gompa back but there is another challenging option to take, a circuit loop by crossing the Ganja La pass to Helambu, you get the fabulous view from the top.
If glacier lake is on your itinerary, extend your stay to visit Gosaikunda Lake for a few more days before returning to Thulo Syabru and trekking to the sacred Gosaikund Lake, go up the Lauberina La pass before descending to Helambu.
Day hike options around Kyanjin: the Tsergo Ri viewpoint (4984m) for the skyline of snowy peaks and glaciers and Kyanjin Ri (4600m) offer the same.
If you’re ready for thrilling two-day camping excursions to climb Yala Peak (5500m), go ahead.
You get more money than time, take a helicopter flight to Kathmandu from Kyanjin Gompa.
Difficulties
In terms of difficulties, the trek rate is medium; you walk up and down the lovely Langtang valley. We will walk 2–8 hours each day and experience some ascents/descents on steep mountainous terrain at elevations ranging from 1,000m to a maximum of 4,895m/16,354ft.
Maximum elevation
Tserko Ri at the elevation of 4,895m/16,354ft
Season
- Trekking during spring (Mar-May) you see many flowers bloom, especially the rhododendron flowers make Langtang Valley trek a highlight during springtime.
- In Autumn (Sep-Nov), you’ll have some of the best views in the world. This is the ideal month for hiking this area.
- Mid-winter trekking is still doable, but it might not be able to cross to Helambu via the Laurebina La, Ganja la. These passes might be covered by thick snow and lodges close at higher elevations.
- Rainfall occurs in the monsoons (Jun-Aug), but plants and flowers are at their peak of bloom.