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Langtang Valley trek - 09 days
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The Langtang Himal is a region north part of
Kathmandu valley and it lies just south of
Tibetan border. The Langtang valley is
surrounded by high peaks of great appeal. It has
become famous ever since the British mountaineer
Bill Tilman described it as the most beautiful
valley in the world. The highest peak in this
area is Shisapangma or Gosaithan 8027m in Tibet.
The course from the Langtang valley to Gosaikund
is full of diversity and it is attracting many
tourists. The Langtang valley is also known as
the treasure house of Alpine plants. The whole
valley is covered with flowers during the
summer. This high and isolated region is
inhabited by Tamangs whose religious practices,
language and dress are much more similar to
Tibetan.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 09 Days
Trek type: Tea House
Max Altitude: 3870 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Moderate
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m.) which
takes about eight hours. You head north out of
Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and
ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of
your drive upto Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth.
The path now moves along the gravel road. During
the rainy season, the way is sometime blocked
due to landslides. Your drive from Kathamandu to
the destination is to be made by either local
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Day 02 : |
Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) which
takes about five and half hours. Trek to Syabru
Gaon (6950ft, 2120m). The trek today is very
leisurely through forests and terraced hill
slopes. As you enter Syabru, you descend to the
ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from
the Trisuli River. Syabru is a beautiful village
stretched out along the ridgeline. You will
continue through the village to your campsite
about fifteen minutes beyond on the slopes below
the village. The sunset is spectacular;
brilliantly backlighting the houses perched on
the ridgeline above. From here you can enjoy
spectacular view of Lantang Lirung (7245m.),
Tibetan Himal ranges and so on.
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) and
it takes about five hours. The trail descends
along the ridge on Syabru's main street and then
drop to the Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and again
descends to the Landslide (1810m.). Afterwards,
you trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.)
through Bamboo (1960m.) and at the end your
trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you
could see red pandas, monkey and bear if you are
lucky. There are few lodges and shops which
provides the trekker supplies.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village
(3430m.) via Ghore Tabela which takes about six
hours. As you continue climbing there are
occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between
the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], 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 here, 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 neighbouring villages
are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded
by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat,
potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.
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Day 05 : |
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.)
which takes about three hours. 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 there
is a small monastery and a government-operated
cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by
lunch time allowing time to acclimatise 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 Larpa (6990m.), Langtang
Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on. |
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Day 06 : |
Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and
around. This is day to rest and explore the
area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese
factory, walk up the moraine to see the
spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of
Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m],
directly behind the village, for a breath-taking
panorama of the Langtang peaks.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel and it
takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace
your route, following the Langtang Khola to
Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After
lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama
Hotel |
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Day 08 : |
Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi via Sherpa
Gaon which takes about five hours. 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 (1600m.). There was
run a project called Chilime Power Plant. The
main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and
they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle. |
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Day 09 : |
Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus,
which takes about nine hours. You drive through
scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to
Kathmandu. The first part of your drive up to
Trishuli Bazaar is through gravel and bumpy road
and then well paved road up to Kathmandu. |
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Services
Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit,
Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in
lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day,
A guide & required number of porter(s),
Essential equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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