The Langtang Valley trek is the third most popular trekking destination and closet to the valley of Kathmandu, nestled in the heart of the greater Himalayas and dissected into various parts by a river system, consisting of high altitude glaciers and glacial lakes, Himalayan valleys, high pasture lands, lush forests, raging rivers and inevitably of biodiversity. The Langtang valley is heaven on its own term, clinging to the mountainside in the frozen peaks of the Himalayas. The Langtang valley falls under Langtang National Park and is the country’s first Himalayan National Park, the boundary on the northern part is Tibet on the western Bothe Koshi and Trishuli river covering an area of 1710 sq km of the three districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Sindupalchowk.
The 11-day Langtang Valley Trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to the bustling settlement of the Syabrubesi following the winding roads on the banks of the mighty Trishuli river passing various bustling settlements and endless rows of hills of central Nepal. Syabrubesi is the starting point of your trek, once you reach Syabrubesi head into the trail and follow the river for the most section of the entire trek you’ll be traversing by the banks of the river. From Syabrubesi head towards Bamboo traversing alongside a series of waterfalls across the hills and crossing sub-tropical wet hill forest of oaks, mixture of confers from Bamboo head towards the settlement of Changtang, popularly known as Lama Hotel.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400meters/ feet)
The flight into Kathmandu is beautiful with views of the mountain range and lush green hills. Once you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, a representative from The Alpine Club of Himalayas will welcome you and assist you with your accommodation.
In the evening, join in for a short orientation about the trek with your tour guide.
Meals: NO
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Today, after breakfast head towards Syabrubesi on the winding roads north of the Kathmandu valley. A drive of around 132 kilometers passes through bustling riverside settlements, terrace fields, lush green hills of central Nepal, and scenic mountain ranges following the Trishuli River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi (1460 meters/4790 feet)
Day 4: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2460m) 6-7 hours/1070m ascent
Day 5: Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley (3430 meters/11254 feet) 4-5 hours/980m ascent
Day 6: Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa (3860m/12665ft) 2-3 hours/460m ascent
Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa to Tsergo Ri (4984 meters/16353 feet) and back
Day 8: Kyanjin Gompa to Ghora Tabela (2970 meters/9745 feet)
Day 9: Ghora Tabela to Syabrubesi
Day 10: Syabrubesi back Kathmandu
Day 11: Departure
Meals: Breakfast