Langtang Valley Trek - 11 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu - 1,300m/4,264 ft

Upon our arrival in the Kathmandu airport, we will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Traverse. We will be then take to our hotel. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse where we will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce us to the country's food culture.

Included meals:Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation for the Trek

Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. The day will also be for finalizing official procedure and other necessary arrangements. We will be also briefed on the nature of the trek, equipments and team composition. Some of landmarks we visit include the World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhu Nath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddha Nath).  In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. We can also make our last minute buying of personal items as we will be leaving for the Himalayas tomorrow.

Included meals:Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 145 km/ 7 hrs

After having breakfast in the morning, we head out towards the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Along the way, we enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas and get a glimpse of the mountainous lifestyle, passing through terraced fields and traditional villages. We take lunch at Trishuli Bazar and then continue our journey to Dhunche. From there, we make our way down to Syabrubesi.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6 hrs

This is our first day of trekking today. Follow the Langtang Khola River. Pass through the dense forests. Cross several suspension bridges. We also pass by a tea houses. The trail goes up and down but it's not that challenging.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 05: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft): 6-7 hrs

Today, after breakfast, we begin our trekking day heading toward the village of Mundu. Our trail takes us through thick forests, and after a steady climb up the valley, we leave the tree line behind. We enjoy the stunning views of Langtang Lirung. On the way to Mundu, we also pass by Langtang Village, which was badly hit by the earthquake last year. The Langtang Valley alone lost 400 lives when an earthquake-triggered avalanche flooded the area, destroying an entire village and much of its infrastructure. We also see the ruins of Langtang Village, where life is slowly starting to rebuild and a few tea-houses have reopened.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 06: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 3 hrs. Explore the area.

After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. We will pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. Also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. The prayers written on the mani wall is supposed to be blown away by the wind. After the short trek, we will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the buddhist shrine and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 07: Explore Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hrs

After having morning tea and breakfast, we leave the village and head through the yak pastures, heading towards Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) to watch the sunrise from the mountain. As we go higher, the air becomes thinner, and we might start to feel the effects of the altitude. In the afternoon, we return to Kanjin Gompa, which is surrounded by the Himalayas. We can take a walk around the monastery, enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds, and yaks.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 08: Trek back to Lama Hotel: 6/7 hrs

After breakfast, head to Lama Hotel. The walk from Kanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel is mostly downhill and takes about 6 to 7 hours. The trail goes all the way downhill through the forest, following the river. You'll pass through villages where the Tamang people live. They have religious and cultural traditions that are similar to those of the Tibetans.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 09: Trek back to Syabrubesi: 5 hrs

After breakfast, we start our hike down to Syabrubensi, which takes about five hours. The path is mostly downhill and goes through thick, green vegetation. Once we reach Syabrubesi, we have lunch.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu

After breakfast, we head back to Kathmandu. Once we get there, we’ll transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is free—maybe you’ll want to do some last-minute shopping, take a relaxed walk, or check out any sights we missed on our first day. To mark the end of our trip, we’ll have a farewell dinner in the evening.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 11: Departure

We’re saying goodbye to the mountains as our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There’s not much else to do except catch up with travel mates by email and get the photos sorted. If we have some extra time, we might do a bit of shopping or check out some sights. About three hours before our flight, a representative from Himalayan Traverse will pick us up and take us to the airport.

Included meals: Breakfast

(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)