Langtang Valley Trek
Langtang Valley is often known as the valley of the glacier is famous for providing the exceptionally beautiful vistas of the mountains and the landscape. The off beaten trail of the Langtang Valley Trek would provide you the beautiful chance to observe the beautiful show put together by the glaciers and snow-capped mountains. Moreover, one can explore more than the expected like the famous Buddhist monastery of Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang Lirung, and the distinct culture of the famous ethnic group Tamang.
The 11 Days Langtang Valley Trek starts as well as ends at Syabrubeshi or Dhunche which is approached from Kathmandu through a long drive. Since there is no airport, the only roadway is the option to attend the goal of the trek Kyanjin Gompa(3800m). There are monasteries and small cheese factories near the Kyanjin gompa which shows the socio-economic life of the locals. Syabrubeshi – Kyanjin gompa- Kathmandu is the summarized 5 days itinerary from our company Nepal High Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
Surprisingly the Langtang national park which conserves the rare animals and plants also can be explored through Langtang valley trek. Throughout the journey, you would pass through comparatively lightly populated and remote areas offering the mesmerizing views of the Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung(7324m), and Yala peak (5520m). Besides, beautiful vistas of the glacier moraine, the north provides the superb view of Langtang lirung being popped out in the crystal clear sky.
Despite the remoteness, the valley provides the suitable accommodation of teahouse type with typical Nepalese food service. People are not as outgoing as in the urban area but they are humble and eager to have chat with you. They practice Tibetan culture and Bon religion since ancient time and their field has the stone walls and herd of yaks as the Tibetan do.
Dominant tribe of the Langtang valley is Tamang people whose language is the 5thmost spoken language in the entire nation. 90% of these ethnic groups are the devotee of the lord buddha and the pristine lake Gosainkunda is also worshiped by these people on special occasions. Moreover, the trek named Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek is the best option to explore the religion, culture, and festival of these ethnicities.
Langtang Trek difficulty is the moderate type which completed in a 1week time frame. The climate in these regions is almost cold throughout the year and is windy in higher altitude and one does not need to worry about catching the altitude sickness while Langtang trekking, as the maximum elevations, are lower than the 5000m. Spring and autumn are the best Langtang trekking seasons.
Conclusion:
Thus, Langtang Valley Trek is one of the easy treks that makes you delighted with the cultural practice and the awe-inspiring view of beautiful mountains and landscapes.
Note: Langtang valley trek can be extended to the Langtang Gosainkunda Lake Trek and finally to the Helambu or one can choose Gosainkunda short trek to explore the sacred holy lake.
Brief Itinerary:
Day First 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to the hotel.
Day Second 02: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,503 m -06 hrs.
Day Third 03: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m – 06 hrs.
Day Forth 04: Trek to Langtang Village 3,430 m -06 hrs.
Day Fifth 05: Trek to Kyanjing Gompa 3,830 m / 12,565 ft – 04 hrs.
Day Six 06: Rest and spare day more in Kyanjing for a local excursion.
Day Seventh 07: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m – 06 hrs.
Day Eight 08: Trek to Syabrubesi -05 hrs.
Day Nice09: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel -06 hrs.
Day Ten 10: Final departure for homeward bound or to respective destinations.
Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to the hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu international airport get transferred to hotels after received by our guides and staff, at hotel check-in and join in for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information, with welcome dinner.
Day 02: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,503 m -06 hrs.
An early morning departure from the hotel taking an overland drive to reach towards North around Langtang Himal, during six hours drive views of snow-capped peaks, then arriving at Syabrubesi village after driving past Dhunche headquarter town of Rasuwa district and Langtang Himal area.
Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m – 06 hrs.
Walk commence from Syabrubesi village as morning trail leads to cross over a bridge of Langtang River, and then with an uphill climb into farm areas entering the green dense forest to reach our second overnight of the journey at Lama Hotel, a nice spot within a forest clearing.
Day 04: Trek to Langtang Village 3,430 m- 06 hrs.
From Lama Hotel morning walk follows the river upstream within deeply forested areas and in a gorge, a route leads to the much cooler area past Ghodetabla to reach at Langtang village for overnight stop surrounded by tree lines and views of Langtang Lirung peaks towards north above high rocky cliff wall.
Day 05: Trek to Kyanjing Gompa 3,830 m – 04 hrs.
Today a short walk to reach at Kyanjing Gompa our final and major destination of this lovely journey, morning trek starts with a short steep climb to reach a ridge on leaving the forested area, where the trail leads into a wide scenic Langtang valley enclosed with an array of peaks as our morning walk reaches a nice settlement at Kyangjing Gompa for few overnight stops.
Day 06: Rest and spare day more in Kyanjing for a local excursion.
A free day for you to enjoy a scenic walk with the hike on top Kyanjing Ri or Tshego-Ri at above 4,773 m to 4,984 m high, the highest spot of the adventure overlooking the panorama of whole Langtang Himal range of peaks with some mountains of Tibet across the border beyond Langtang mountains.
Day 07: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m – 07 hrs.
Having an enjoyable marvelous time around beautiful Langtang Valley at Kyanjing our adventure comes to an end following the downhill walk to Lama Hotel with an overnight stop.
Day 08: Trek to Syabrubesi -06 hrs.
From Lama Hotel our last day walk of the adventure, as morning trek follows into the forest with downhill to cross over a bridge then reaching our last overnight halt at Syabrubesi for last overnight around Langtang Himal.
Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel – 06 hrs.
After a most remarkable time and trekking on Langtang valley around Rasuwa district with scenic moments, then take a drive in the morning where the overland journey takes you back to Kathmandu, on completing wonderful adventure on Langtang Valley Trekking.
Day 10: Final departure to homeward bound or to respective destinations.
Last day in the land of Himalayan wonders, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel for an airport for your international flight back to home countries or other respective destinations.
