Langtang Valley is the nearest Himalayan Region from Kathmandu valley, few hours drive from Kathmandu will take you to the beautiful Langtang region. Despite being very close to Kathmandu, the Langtang Region is as wild as any Tibetan highlands with idyllic rural landscape.
The people living in the highlands of the Langtang region are certainly Nepalese but being the descendant of the Tibetan origin, they look like the Tibetans. Hence, Langtang region is one of the most popular trekking regions for those wishing a short trek from Kathmandu into the Himalayas influenced by Tibetan lifestyle.The trek here is more adventurous as the area is visited by fewer tourists. Apart from the spectacular scenery, a visit to the area is an opportunity to explore the lifestyle and culture of the Tamangs, whose craftsmanship, language, dress and houses bear their uniqueness. Langtang is also known for its many glaciers – of which there are more than 70 of varying sizes – and high altitude lakes that include Gosainkunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda. The forests in the region have temperate and sub-alpine vegetation. Wildlife includes migratory birds, deer, monkeys, tahr and pika.
The 8 Days Langtang Valley Trek starts with a day’s bus ride from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. We begin the walk from Syabrubesi. We head upward to Lama Hotel and Langtang village until we arrive at the famous Kanyanjing Gompa. After exploring the region, we trek the same route to Syabrubesi from where we drive back to Kathmandu.
Langtang Trek is also available as part of Langtang-Gosaikunda Trek and Langtang-Gosaikunda-Helambu Trek.
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Drive KTM/Syabrubensi (1420 m), 7-8 hours drive.
Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel (2380 m.), 5-6 hours walk.
Day 04: Trek to Langtang (3307 m.), 6-7 hours walk.
Day 05: Trek to Kyangjing Gompa (3960 m.), 3-4 hours walk.
Day 06: Trek to Lama Hotel (2380 m.), 7-8 hours walk.
Day 07: Trek to Syabrubensi (1420 m), 4-5 hours walk
Day 08: Drive Syabrubensi to Kathmandu by local bus or by reserved land Cruiser. 7-8 hours drive.
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
A Snow Leopard Trek representative will be there at the airport to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 02: Drive KTM/Syabrubensi (1420 m), 7-8 hours drive.
You will follow the Langtang river and cross bamboo, oak and rhododendron filled forests to get to Syabrubensi.
Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel (2380 m.), 5-6 hours walk.
The trail crosses to the north bank and climbs steeply for a ½ hour up through the Langtang gorge before the ascent eases and the valley widens out into an area of fir and rhododendron.
Day 04: Trek to Langtang (3307 m.), 6-7 hours walk.
After passing through a few old Tibetan settlements, we eventually descend into the Langtang valley. The houses of Langtang and the neighboring communities have Tibetan-style flat roofs and are surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley. The villagers keep herds of yaks, cattle, and Himalayan horses here and in pastures above the village.
Day 05: Trek to Kyangjing Gompa (3960 m.), 3-4 hours walk.
Kyanjin Gompa provides views of dramatic icefall flowing from Mt. Langtang Lirung (6781 m) and Mt. Kinshung. From Kyagjing on a clear day you can get good views of Mt. Dorje Lakpa, Yala Peak, Langshisha Ri (6427 m), Langtang Lirung (7725 m), Mt. Ganchenpo (6387 m) , Ganga La pass (5130 m) and Mt. Naya Kang (5844 m).
Day 06: Trek to Lama Hotel (2380 m.), 7-8 hours walk.
From Kyangjin you retrace your route following the Langtang river to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. For people who fit more fit and are up for a longer walking day you can climb Kyangjing Ri peak ( 4,350 m) which is around an extra three hours of climb. Kyangjing Ri peak provides a much more spectacular view of the mountain peaks seen from Kyangjing.
Day 07: Trek to Syabrubensi (1420 m), 4-5 hours walk
From Lama Hotel, you retrace your route following the Langtang River to get to Syabrubensi. You have the option to stay in Syabru or drive back 7-8 hours to Kathmandu.
Day 08: Drive Syabrubensi to Kathmandu by local bus or by reserved land Cruiser.
Drive back from Syabrubensi to Kathmandu. Drive will be around 7 to 8 hours. Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 09: Departure transfer.
Snow Leopard representative will pick you up from your hotel to drop you at the international airport for departure.
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