Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa Trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m)

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
A Lantang Ri Trekking & Expedition representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. When you are ready you will be collected from your hotel lobby and driven to our Thamel office where you will be formally introduced to your trekking guide. We will go through all your trek itinerary and arrangements with you to ensure every detail is in place. We will also ask for your passport, extra passport photographs, travel insurance and any other details so that we can organize any permits required for your trek in the Langtang National Park.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 2: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,460m)

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
The drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi will take about eight hours. You head out of Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara however you will soon exit the highway through a place called Galchhi and head north along the banks of Trishuli River. The road then heads up into the Himalayan foothills and winds its way through many valleys to reach the busy little town of Dhunche. Here your guide will go to the National Park entrance checkpoint and have your permits checked and stamped to proceed further north into the Langtang National Park. As you head further north some of the high ridges you cross will provide your first glimpses of snow-clad Himalayan peaks (Ganesh Himal and the Langtang Range). After another descend down the valley side you will arrive at Syabrubesi a busy trading and trekking town. There are many trekking lodges here serving trekkers heading towards many parts of the Langtang region. There are also a range of small shops where you may purchase some last-minute items for your trek. But make sure you get to bed early and get plenty of restful sleep – tomorrow will be a big day.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Trekking Lodge

Day 3: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,500m)

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
The first part of today’s rather long walk is the hardest – so take your time on the climb and the day will get easier. You start by crossing the small bridge above Langtang khola just north of Shabrubeshi and the trail immediately starts ascending. As we walk uphill the beautiful dense forest will accompany you on the way followed by the Langtang River, which we will be crossing several times. After walking 4-5 hours we will stop for lunch in a place called Bamboo. After lunch we start the trek again ascending to Rimche, further continuing towards the Lama Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Trekking Lodge

Day 4: Lama hotel to Langtang village (3,450m)

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
From Rimche you will follow the original valley-floor trekking trail up the Langtang Valley. Damage to bridges and the trekking trail have all been pretty much repaired and so the walking on this and subsequent days will be much easier than yesterday. The trail takes you through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghoda Tabela where you will stop for lunch. The trail then continues on and reaches the site of Langtang Village, which was destroyed in the Earthquake of 2015, but the village has been rebuilt again just by the side of previous langtang village. Your guide will say a prayer for all those that perished and you may also wish to add your prayers and thoughts. You are now in the middle of the glorious Langtang Valley and likely feel humbled by the size and power of the mountains towering above you on both sides of the valley. This is a spectacular location.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Trekking Lodge

Day 5: Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa (3,817m)

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
Today is easy walking again as you head towards the top of the valley. There is plenty of time to take it easy and a slow pace will also help you acclimatize and reduce the risk of altitude sickness symptoms. Take some time to enjoy views of Mount Ganchempo and Mount Langtang Lirung high above you. By early afternoon you will reach the extensive complex of the Kyanjin Gompa Monastery. Find a place to sit outside in the sun and just soak up the stunning scenery.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in trekking lodge

Day 6: Explore around Kyanjin Gompa and climb to Tsergo Ri (5,150m)

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
Today you may rest or explore the valley and riverbeds around Kyanjin Gompa. If you feel strong and have no symptoms of altitude sickness you might like to take a trek to climb to the top of Tsergo Ri at 5,150m or 19,600 feet altitude. You should take this ascent very slowly as the air is thin and the gradient gets steep. The gentler you are on your legs, lungs and heart the better. You will return back to Kyanjin Gompa with some of the most stunning Himalaya Mountain photos. The view from Tsergo Ri will just capture you and you will not want to leave. Such is the captivating power of the Himalaya Mountains all along the Langtang Valley.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in trekking lodge

Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,500m)

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
Today requires another long walk as we head all the way back to Rimche in just one day – but be assured it is all downhill so you will be fine. You may find yourself getting faster as you go due to the extra oxygen in each lower-altitude breath.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in trekking lodge

Day 8: Lama Hotel to Syabrubeshi via Sherapagaon and Khangjim (1,460m)

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
Today you retrace the path along the high valley wall trail to Khangjim and then rapidly down to Shabrubeshi. Time to kick the trekking boots off and relax after a good shower.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in trekking lodge

Day 9: Drive back to Kathmandu (1,300m)

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel

Day 10: Final Day - Flight Home (1,300m)

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
We will collect you from your hotel lobby in plenty of time to take you to the airport to check-in for your flight. We wish you well for your journey home and hope you will return to Nepal soon to explore another region of our amazing little country.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.