Langtang Valley Trek | Ambition Himalaya

TRIP INTRODUCTION

Langtang Valley Trek is a relatively short trek of medium level difficulty in the beautiful Langtang Valley. Langtang valley lies to the north of Kathmandu and on the southern slope of the Tibetan plateau - juxtaposed between snow clad Himalayas in the north and lush green hills of Mahabharat range in the south. We start our tour from Syabrubesi and travel northwards through terraced farms that slowly give way to dense green forests and tall white mountains.

The beautiful Langtang village, that was destroyed badly by the 2015 earthquake, lies on our way. The village is slowly coming back to life. We head to the Kyanjin Gompa from here. The tour provides us an wonderful opportunity to spot rare animals and birds - including the musk deer, wild dogs, monkeys, red panda, Impeyan Pheasant or Danfe, the national bird of Nepal, among others.

The northern reaches of the valley provides a wonderful view of mountains including the Langtang Lirung (7,246 m) peak. Glaciers, waterfalls, rivers fed by the melting snow and mountain vegetation paint a stunning picture that is in sharp contrast to the equally beautiful verdant terrain further down south of the valley. We stay most often with the very hospitable Tamang people.

 

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m/ 4,665 ft), transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Preparation of the trip and town exploration. 

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,420 m/ 4,658 ft).

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,350 m/ 7,709 ft).

Day 05: Trek to Langtang Village (3,500 m/ 11,482 ft).

Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gomba (3,900 m/ 12,795 ft).

Day 07: Hike to Tserko RI (5,000 m/ 16,404 ft) or Langsisa Kharka (4,300 m/ 14,107 ft) and back to Kyanjin Gompa.

Day 08: Trek back to Lama Hotel (2,350 m/ 7,709 ft).

Day 09: Trek to Syabrubensi (1,420 m/ 4,658 ft).

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

Day 11: Departure or extend your trip.