9-Day Langtang Valley Trek from Kathmandu with Kyangjin Gompa

9 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore the scenic Langtang Valley, known for its stunning mountain views and rich Tamang culture. Trek through lush Langtang National Park, passing remote vill...

Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Langtang, Langtang National Park · Languages: English

About Langtang National Park

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Langtang National Park

Langtang National Park, home to diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, offers treks through lush valleys and ancient villages. Explore with our expert local guides for an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.

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What's Included

Arrival and departure by private vehicle
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Syabrubesi to Kathmandu transportation by shared jeep
Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Clean teahouse accommodation during the trek
Government-licensed English-speaking guide, including food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation
Langtang National Park Project fees
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
Travel and rescue arrangements

Not Included

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Supporting staff (2 trekkers - 1 supporting staff)
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.
All beverages and bar bills
Travel insurance (essential - should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5545 meters)
Personal trekking equipment except as stated above
Donations
Entrance fee while doing sightseeing around Kathmandu
Porter's accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation
Insurance of guide and porter
Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances beyond All Nepal Excursion's control
Tips for guide and supporting staff (highly expected)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Thamel

Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be escorted to your hotel in Thamel.
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Day 02

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

After breakfast, our guide will come to pick you up from your hotel. You will then head to Balaju Bus Park for your jeep drive to Syabrubesi. The journey to Syabru Besi takes about seven to eight hours. Overnight at a teahouse.
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Day 03

Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel

Today, the first part of the trail crosses the Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. The trail gradually ascends to Bamboo, passing through Landslide. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400 meters) through Bamboo (1960 meters), which lies on the bank of the Langtang Khola. You can have lunch here if you like, and at the end the trail levels out to Lama Hotel. En route, you may see red pandas, monkeys, and bears if you are lucky. Overnight at a teahouse.
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Day 04

Trek to Langtang Village through Ghora Tabela

From Lama Hotel, we continue gently ascending above the Langtang Khola. As the trail progresses, it becomes steeper. From time to time, we can enjoy exotic sights of Langtang Lirung, rising to 7246 meters. The trail leads to a log bridge, and after climbing further, we come across the lush meadows of Ghora Tabela at 2992 meters. We will see several lodges and a police check post. Further on, the route opens into a wide valley of yak pastures and scattered Tamang villages, showcasing water-driven mills and prayer wheels. After descending for a while, we arrive at Langtang Village after crossing a stream and reaching an altitude of 3430 meters. Langtang Village is the headquarters of Langtang National Park and has flat-roofed Tibetan-style houses, hotels, and cultivated lands yielding buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, barley, and more. Overnight at a teahouse.
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Day 05

Trek to Kyangjin Gompa

The trail skirts gradually through rich yak pastures and the interesting traditional villages of Muna and Singdun. We cross a wooden cantilever bridge and reach a wide valley after climbing a moraine. Finally, ascending along the mountain passes, we arrive at Kyangjin Gompa. There is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. Overnight at a teahouse.
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Day 06

Morning at Kyangjin Ri and Return to Lama Hotel

In the morning, visit Kyangjin Ri (4,550 m) for panoramic mountain views. In the afternoon, return to Lama Hotel as we retrace our route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang Village and onward to Ghora Tabela. We stop briefly for lunch and thereafter continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Overnight at a teahouse.
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Day 07

Trek back to Syabrubesi

We hike back to Syabru Besi from Lama Hotel. We walk along the rising and falling path leading to the village, which provides us with the opportunity to get a closer look at the customs and culture of the Tamang ethnic group. Overnight at a tea-house.
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Day 08

Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu, which takes around 8 hours.
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Day 09

Departure from Kathmandu

With sweet memories of the Langtang Valley trek, depart for your onward journey.