Langtang Trekking
Langtang trekking begins in the lower Langtang Valley, trekking through its forests and among the villages and farmlands of its people, many of who are of Tibetan origin but now known as" Tamang". This area is rich of Tibetan culture, typical way of their living, and Buddhist Monastery, Chorten, Mani wall and prayer wheel.This was once an important trading route with Tibet, so that most of the villagers and peoples are involved in trade.
On the way of journey, you will walk through Langtang National Park. Although wildlife is never easy to spot in a forest setting, there we get the chances of seeing some interesting animals and birds. Among those found in the park are monkeys, musk deer, Pika and the national bird of Nepal, the colorful danphe. At Langtang village, we continue to Kyangjin Gompa (3,740 m), which is the site of the Yak Cheese Factory. There is a STOL airstrip at Chhaldang, a short distance east of Kyangjin.
As we visit to the Yak Cheese Factory, from there we view the small lakes beyond Yala,that can be reached within half a day from Kyangjin Gompa.
FACT OF THIS TREK | |
Trip Duration | 8 days trekking |
Max. Altitude: | 3980m./13134ft. |
Minimum Altitude: | 1600m./5280ft. |
Grade: | Easy |
Activities: | Trekking |
Accommodation: | Lodge |
Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Transportation: | Overland |
Trek Departure: | Every day throughout the week |
Group Size: | 1 person to 16 persons (maximum) |
Best season: | March, April, May, September,October & November |
Available Time: | All months |
Per day hiking: | 4 to 6 hours per day |
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Safru Bensi (1680m./5544ft.) - 06 hours
We head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Safru by driving. Stay overnight there at lodge.
Meals included : Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Trek to Lama Hotel ( 2470m./8151ft.) -05 hours
The trail ascend to Lama Hotel. En route you will see red pandas, monkey and bear if you are lucky. Stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : Trek to Langtang Village ( 3430m./11319ft.) -06 hours
The trek continue to ascend gradually to Langtang village. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. As you reach Ghora Tabela, the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project, 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 we 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. Stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Trek to Kyanjing ( 3980m./13134ft.) -03 hours
Trek to Kyangjin. 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 Kyangjin. Here is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Lakpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on. We stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Explore
We explore the side hikes today. You will have four major different choices to visit as: walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung, ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], climb Tserku ri ( 5350m.) or walk to Langsisa Kharka. We recommend you to climb ascend Kyangjin Ri for good view and easy ascend though we will take you any of those places as your interest after we brief you about them. We will stay at same lodge after we come back from you day trip.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 : Trek to Lama Hotel ( 2470m./8151ft.) -06 hours
We head to Lama Hotel . From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue descent to Lama Hotel. Stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Trek to syafru Besi (1600m./5280ft.) - 05 hours
Trek down to Syafru Besi via Sherpa Gaon . The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of mountains and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny through the different Shepra and Tamang villages. The first half part of the trail is gradually down and then the trail does steeply descent to the Syabru Besi . There was run a project called Chilime Power Plant. The main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle. Stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 : Drive to Kathmandu - 06 hours
Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch
Trek ends
Our offer for 2023 is based on :
Group Size |
OFFER price in USD per person |
1 person |
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2 persons |
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4 persons |
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6 persons |
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8 persons |
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10 persons |
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11 -16 persons |
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Note :
There will be provided one main guide and one assistance guide for a group of 10 persons or above numbers .
COST INCLUDES:
COST EXCLUDES:
Langtang National Park Fee
Langtang National park fee is cumpolsury to obtain to enter this trekking through Dhunche. You can obtain it in Nepal Tourism Board ( NTB) or government registered trekking agency as Nepal Alternative Treks or you also can pay directly at Dhunche . It costs NPR 3000 per person. You will need a passport copy and cash in Nepali rupees 3000 to obtain it.
When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:
- Lightweight walking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters.
- Light weight pants, shorts
- At night -track top, pants
- T-shirts.
- Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn.
- Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes.
- Thick outer wooden socks, thin inner cotton
- Vaseline for feet and crutch.
- Water bottle - 2 liters.
- Sunglasses and strap
- Small headlamp/flashlight /torch
- Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage
- Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion.
- Small daypack - 25 liters.
- Rain jacket - poncho style to cover backpack.
- Small towels
- Warm down fiber filled jacket ( You can get on rent at Thamel)
- Sleeping bag to -15c with inner sheet ( You can get on rent at Thamel)
- Thermal underwear, woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
- A pair of gloves
- Snow glasses and strap
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What is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) ?
Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect trekkers at high altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
How do we know if I get AMS ?
Your symptoms will also depend on the speed of your climb and how hard you push (exert) yourself. Symptoms are as below:
Difficulty sleeping
Dizziness or light-headedness
Tiredness
Headache
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Rapid pulse (heart rate)
shortness of breath with exertion
Cannot walk in a straight line
Treatment
Rest, Rest , Rest
Go down, down, down
Diamox
Diamox may be given to help you breathe better. It can help reduce mild symptoms. This medicine can make you urinate more often. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug. This medication works best when taken before reaching a high altitude.
Prevention and pre-cautious
Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include:
Climb the mountain gradually and slowly
Stop for a day or two of rest for every 2,000 feet (600 meters) above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters)
Sleep at a lower altitude when possible
Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness
Drink plenty of fluid – 3 liters per day
Avoid alcohol
Eat regular meals, high in carbohydrates
Sleep well
Be well equipped
First aid
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Owing to a sudden change in climate, altitude and other factors, it is obvious that there could arise some alterations in your health. It would be hard to know all aspects of Nepal's health problems.You will be eating and drinking in various outlets. Diarrhea is a common illness that a tourist would be facing. So, it is recommended to drink purified water and eat in clean outlets. Drinking and eating precautions will surely help to take care of many health problems that could arise during the trip. Staying hydrated during the travel, trekking, tours is highly recommended too. If any problem should arise during the trip. Being on good health before leaving for a trip would help you to enjoy your trip to the fullest.Though Nepal alternative treks will be carrying first aid medical kid, you are also suggested to take personal basic first medicines for in case.
Accommodation
We will leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu as there will various choices to select yourself. We will arrange twin share basis room in lodges. We will arrange shared washing room and toilet.
Meals
During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) in some lodges early days of trekking. Basic meals will be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner three times along the route and most of the days Nepali national food " Dal Bhat " will be tested in route .
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Langtang trek is an easy trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. As we will get the highest elevation 3900 meter, you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the trek.
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Ae, Arunee & Chan
Thailand
Dear Tej
we had wonderful time on Langtang Valley trek during the period of 29 March -5 April 2009 with our guide Dhan and porter Lok, they were very helpful since the very beginning of the trip when we rode local bus from ktm to syabru bensi and until back to Kathmandu again, with them taking care of the Luggage on the bus roof, we can only worry about the bumpy.
our guide always choose good lodge and restaurant for us to stay, on the day we went for langshisha Kharka, they both went with us which provide to be good idea because one person had to return half way, escort by Lok
thank you for such a great Job!
Ausra Linkeviciute + Povicas dapkevicius
London, UK
Really enjoyed the trek,
Excellent guide and porter service,
Very helpful & knowledgeable guide always looked after our interests, felt more like a friend than a guide. The porter brought food with a song which also added to the experience! would definitely recommend them for other travelers.
Itthipong ( Toon) Lamoonpadh
Thailand
Tej
Thanks for your help on my trip in Nepal during 29 April 11 may 2009. It’s my unforgettable trekking trip. Without you and your professional team, we could not have a good experience like this. I think, I will revisit Nepal.
Thanks.