Langtang Valley Trek

We depart from Kathmandu on the bus early in the morning to head for SyapruBesi. We follow the Trishuli River, set in a beautiful valley occupied by a variety of ethnic groups. As we continue north, we pass by the town of Trishuli, home to the Trishuli Bazaar. We continue on and the road gains altitude byway of many curves and turns. Soon we pass Dunche to arrive in SyapruBesi, the gateway to the Langtang Valley treks, and our final destination for the day.

We enjoy our first breakfast in the mountains and then set out east following the Langtang Khola, trekking along its bank. Rhododendron, chir pine, and Nepalese alder offer us company as our legs gain their stride and our excitement builds. After a somewhat steep ascent we gain Lama Hotel, a small village with pleasant tea houses, and our final destination for the day.

We enjoy breakfast at our tea house in Lama Hotel before setting out and walking further east into the Langtang Valley. We ascend above the rhododendron and alder to pass through forests of oak and then the sub-alpine forests of larch, fir, and hemlock. Along the way, we pass the village of Ghodatabela, where the valley widens and we are delighted by views of LangtangLirung (7234m). Continuing on we arrive in Langtang village, the largest settlement in the Langtang valley and populated by Tamang who practice Tibetan Buddhism. Remarkable hospitality is one of the endearing features of their culture and a joy to experience. Langtang village is our final destination for the day.

Today is more like a leisure day as we will take a leisurely walk for 2 -3 hours to visit the Kyangjin Gompa at an altitude of 3817m. The final destination of the trek, the Gompa is a serene and beautiful place that allows us to have the scenic views of Mt. Ganchhenpo and Mt. Langtang Lirung. The cheese factory, the monasteries and the traditional local houses are the main attractions of this short trip.

This day is dedicated to indulging in the natural beauty and serenity of the Gompa area. We can enjoy the splendid mountain views as well as relish in the peaceful environment. We can also take a climb up to the Tsergo Ri at 5150m and also reach the Langtang glacier and the beautiful yak pasture called Langshisha Kharka. This quite tough day. We will follow the same trail back to Kyanjin Gompa and spend the night in the same hotel.

We recommend you rise early to catch sunrise over KyanjinGompa and the incredible views a sunrise here offers. We can then observe morning prayers at the KyanjinGompa. Following our early morning activities, we trek back west, descending through the Langtang valley. We again pass through our forest friends, cross suspension bridges, and take in the Tamang settlements along the way. We arrive in Lama Hotel, our final destination for the day.

We enjoy our final breakfast on the trail, and then continue our westward walk, descending further, ever accompanied by the Langtang Khola, and our last moments in the Langtang National Park. We arrive in SyapruBesi, where we can explore the market town, and welcome our first shower since we left. SyapruBesi is our final destination for the day.

From SyapruBesi, we drive back to Kathmandu, enjoying the views of the river and terraced mountainsides. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.