Nepal boasts eight of the world's tallest mountains and the world's oldest Hindu and Buddhist sites. While Kathmandu Valley is made of three ancient cities filled with enchanting medieval palaces, pagodas, temples, statues and stupas, the rest of the kingdom offers unparalleled adventure options with abundance in flora and fauna. As for its people - From the Tharus that share their land with the splendid Asian tuskers in the plains to the brave Yak herders of Dolpo, they are as amazing as the land itself. Here in its tropical jungles the Royal Bengal Tiger prowls, higher up the legend of the Yeti lives on. Although modernization has set in, the quintessence of ancient Nepal remains amongst its people.
Day | Arrive in Kathmandu | Hotel |
Day 01 | Arrive in Kathmandu | Simple lodge |
Day 02 | Drive to Syabru Besi | Simple lodge |
Day 03 | Trek to Lama Hotel | Simple lodge |
Day 04 | Trek to Langtang Village | Simple lodge |
Day 05 | Trek to Kyanjin Gompa | Simple lodge |
Day 06 | Day excursion in and around | Simple lodge |
Day 07 | Trek back to Ghora Tabela | Simple lodge |
Day 08 | Trek to Surka | Simple lodge |
Day 09 | Trek to Syabrubesi | Simple lodge |
Day 10 | Drive back to Kathmandu | Hotel |
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met by our representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure
Drive Time: 6- 7 hours approx.
Today we head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land.
The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually ascent up to Bamboo. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. There is a trail junction that connects to a high route back to Syarpa Gaun and Syabru Besi; this was an old trail to Langtang before the bridge was built across the Langtang Khola. After that, we finish most of the day’s Climbing and descend gently down to Lama Hotel.
Approx. trekking time: 6 hours
Overnight at Simple Lodge
As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery, which you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.
Approx. trekking time: 6 - 7 hours
Overnight at Simple Lodge
The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyanjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You should arrive at Kyanjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding you in all directions such as Langtang Lirung, Ganjala peak, Tserko ri, Langsisa ri and many others.
Approx. trekking time: 5 hours
Overnight at Simple Lodge
After breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures and visit Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) for mountain sunrise views. In the afternoon return to Kanjin Gompa- surrounded by the Himalayas. You can take a walk around Kanjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.
Overnight at Simple Lodge
Today we head back from Kyangjin, where you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela.
Approx. trekking time: 5 hours
Overnight at Simple Lodge
From Ghora Tabela we continue trek to Surkka.
Approx. trekking time: 6 hours
Overnight at Simple Lodge
After breakfast, we trek down to Syabrubesi, about 3 hours walk. Enjoy the easy trail mostly downhill through lush green vegetation. Arriving Syabrubesi, we take our lunch.
If time permits, we can drive back to Kathmandu on the same day. [Optional]
Approx. trekking time: 3 hours
Overnight at Simple Lodge
Today we will drive back to Kathmandu which takes around 6 - 7 hrs.
Cost Includes:
• 2 Night accommodation at Hotel - Kathmandu sharing double room on Bed & Breakfast plan.
• 8 nights / 9 days accommodation at the best available simple tea house/lodge based trek with 01 Sherpa/Sirdar and 01 porter throughout the trek on full board basis.
• Surface transfers from Kathmandu / Syabru Besi / Kathmandu by private vehicle (4WD).
• National Park fees and TIMS’s card.
Cost Excludes:
• Nepal Visa
• Domestic Airfare
• Accommodation and sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Refreshments, tips, bottled drinks and bar bills
• Insurance and rescue of any form.
• Cost arising out of flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides and reasons beyond our control.
• Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost.
• Gratuities, tipping to guides and drivers.
• Sleeping bags [it can be hired in Kathmandu at the cost of US$ 3.5 per day]
• Excess baggage, Extra mileage.
• Personal insurance policy - suggested a comprehensive travel insurance covering tour and flight cancellations, loss of valuables, thefts, illness, accidents and hospitalization.