Langtang Valley Trek combines hiking through remote and spectacular valley of Langtang with visit at the high mountain lakes of Gosaikunda and returning through the beautiful Helambu Valley. This amazing adventure combines spectacular views of the Himalayas with interesting ethnic encounters as we pass through local settlements and witness local life of the Tamang people. The people living in the highlands of the Langtang region are certainly Nepalese but being the descendants of Tibetan origin, they look like the Tibetans and they have kept some Tibetan traditions in their daily lives. The highlights of Langtang Valley trek are numerous however the main areas of interest are the rhododendron and bamboo forests with an abundance of wildlife, local culture, majestic waterfalls flowing over huge boulders, high yak pastures, magnificent views of the snow covered white giants like Langtang Lirung (7,200m/23,600ft) and visiting the holy lakes of Gosainkunda.
Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we travel through Trasuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabrubesi, a village located at the very edge of the Langtang National Park. From here we walk east into the Langtang Valley, crossing the river several times as we travel up along a gorge-like, lower section of the valley. We pass through oak and rhododendron forests and even cross a glacial moraine on our way to the higher villages of the valley. The furthest north point of our trek is Kyangin Gompa, where we stop overnight. In Kyanjing Gompa you will experience the spiritual lifestyle of dedicated Buddhist monks who perform their rituals in a beautiful Monastery dating back to circa 1300 A.D. There will also be the opportunity to visit a traditional yak cheese factory, where the produce is manufactured by hand and we can sample the local cheese here.
Later we pass through Nubamatang, nestled in a hidden valley, on our way up to view the glaciers, which mark the gateway into Tibet. After this we backtrack to Lama Hotel and we cross to a high plateau, where the sacred lake Gosainkunda is located. We watch the sun rise over a multitude of glistening Lakes of this sacred pilgrimage site. It is believed that Lord Shiva created the holy lake by piercing a glacier with his trident to quench his thirst. After Laurebina La Pass (4,600m/15,000ft) you will also trek through some beautiful rice terraces and a number of splendid Buddhist monasteries around some delightful local villages before heading back to Kathmandu.
| Trip Details |
| Best Season | : | Sep - Dec / April - May |
| Trekking Duration | : | 14 Days |
| Trekking Grade | : | II (Moderate Trek) |
| Maximum Altitude | : | 3,870m / 12,700ft |
| Destination | : | Langtang Valley & Gosaikunda Lake |
| Trip Region/Area | : | Langtang |
| Trip Route | : | Kathmandu – Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel – KaynjinGompa – ThuloSyabru – Singh Gompa – Gosaikunda – Ghopte – Therapati – Kutumsang – Chisapani – Sundarijal - Kathmandu |
| Trip Style | : | Lodge / Tea House |
| Group Size | : | Min. 2 People |
| Starting From | : | Kathmandu and Syabrubesi |
| Ending Point | : | Sundarijal and Kathmandu |
| Culture | : | Local communities with ethnic majority of Tamang, Brahmin & Tibetan |
| Mode of Trekking | : | Tea house style (lodge trek) |
| Himalayan Sights | : | Langtang Range, LangtangRi, DorjeLakpha, Ganesh Himal Range, LangtangLirung, Yala Peak, LangshishaRi, Gang Chhenpo, Annapurna ranges can be seen from Laurebina La Pass |
| Highlight | : | Cultural Highlights – Gompas, Monasteries & Holy Gosaikunda Lake, Traditional Villages, Varied Landscapes, Dense Rhododendron & Pine Forest, Rice-Terraces, River Valleys, Local Flora & Fauna |
| Days | Destinations | Hours (hr) |
| 01 | Kathmandu | |
| This is your introduction day to meet our representative in Kathmandu. Full trek briefing will follow about any necessary formalities and program itinerary, appropriate gear to pack and time for last minute shopping. This is a day of preparation for your trek. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. | ||
| 02 | Kathmandu - Syabrubesi 1,480m/4,850ft | 7hr drive |
| After breakfast we get on the bus that drives us to Syabrubesi. It’s a long 7 hour drive with a stop for lunch on the way. We will drive along a river valley with some great hill and mountain views along the way. Overnight in Syabrubesi. | ||
| 03 | Syabrubesi - Lama Hotel 2,380m/7,800ft | 5.5hr trek |
| Today we will hike along the Langtang Khola river and the flora on the way consists mainly of scrub oak which grows at the bottom of rocky hills and mountains. From Bamboo lodge, where we have lunch, the ascent continues to a steel suspension bridge at 2,000m/6,500ft then still climbs along a series of waterfalls and finally we reach Rimche. From here the trail descends gently to Lama Hotel, at 2380m. Stay overnight at Lama Hotel. | ||
| 04 | Lama Hotel - Langtang Village 3,430m/11,250ft | 5hr trek |
| After breakfast we start trekking towards Langtang Village. The trail traverses up and down through the forest and Ghoratabela is reached within 3 hours. From there, again a short climb for approx. 1 hour will bring us to a pass from where the Langtang valley begins. We may see some grazing yaks on the way. The locals bring their livestock for grazing in the high pastures during the warm months. We visit a small monastery before we reach Langtang Village. Overnight in Langtang Village. | ||
| 05 | Langtang Village - Kyangjing Gompa 3,870m/12,700ft | 4hr trek |
| It is our turn to trek to Kyangjing Gompa settlement and it takes about 4 hours to reach there. Our trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens further and the views become wider and more spectacular. We cross several streams and moraines on the way and we visit a cheese factory upon reaching our destination. From Kyangjin Gompa we can enjoy a panoramic view over Dorje Lakpa (6,990m/22,900ft), Langtang Ri (6,370m/20,900ft), Langtang Lirung (7,245m/23,800ft) and many other peaks. | ||
| 06 | Kyangjing Gompa - Lama Hotel 2,380m/7,800ft | 6hr trek |
| After visiting Kyangjing Monastery, an excellent look-out can be reached by climbing the slopes immediately behind the Kyangjing Gompa. After that we make our way back to Lama Hotel via the same route. | ||
| 07 | Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru 2,260m/7,400ft | 5hr trek |
| We begin our trek to Thulo Syabru. The trail is descending gently at first and then goes up steeply to Thulo Syabru. You will see the fascinating views of Langtang Himal and more. On the way of your trek you will pass through pine and Juniper forests. We may be lucky to see red pandas on the way, there are also lots of monkeys and various birds in this area. Overnight in Thulo Syabru. | ||
| 08 | Thulo Syabru - Sing Gompa 3,330m/10,900ft | 5hr trek |
| Today we climb through forests of pine and rhododendron. The only sign of human habitation are the occasional shepherd's huts at the water points. We take the broad trail climbing up to Dimsa village and the trial continues less steeply, through rhododendron, hemlock and oak forests to Sing Gompa. On the way we will see fantastic views of Langtang Himal and Langtang Valley. Sing Gompa is another popular place with a small cheese factory. We stay overnight at Sing Gompa. | ||
| 09 | Sing Gompa - Gosainkunda 4,380m/14,370ft | 6hr trek |
| A steep, rugged trail but adequately compensated for by dramatic views; to the west Himal Chuli (7,893m/25,900ft), Manaslu (8,156m/26,750ft), and Ganesh Himal (7,406m/24,300ft) and possibly even the Annapurna range. To the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. We pass really nice lodges in the high pasture of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have our first views of the holy lakes. There are more than 6 lakes. According to a legend Gosaikunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst. | ||
| 10 | Gosainkunda - Laurebina Pass - Ghopte 3,440m/11,300ft | 8hr trek |
| Today the trail is rough and crosses moraines so it's a challenging day. Passing three small lakes, the trail ascend and crosses Laurebina La Pass (4,609m/15,100ft). Then there’s a descending path down to Phedi and we continue to walk up and down, crossing rocky hills with pine and rhododendron trees. There is a good view in both directions. After the pass, the trail descends alongside a stream through alpine meadow. Lunch at Bhera Goth from where it takes about 2.5hr more to reach Ghopte where there are two tea shops. We stay overnight here. | ||
| 11 | Ghopte - Therapati 3,490m/11,450ft | 3hr trek |
| Short walking day designed to give us some rest. The trail continues up ravines and across the boulders of old moraines below the wreckage of a plane that crashed in 1992, then make a final ascent to Therapati on the ridge at 3490m/11,450ft from where we can see Helambu region. We will reach Therapati around noon and for the rest of the day we can just rest and relax. Overnight at Therapati. | ||
| 12 | Tharepati - Kutumsang 2,540m/8,300ft | 4hr trek |
| In the morning we walk through the forest on the ridges of hills then descend to Magen Goth where there was an Army camp before. Two lodges are still there. The trail is now climbing gently to the hill, then it descends through the rhododendron forest without settlements but a few shepherds' huts. The trail still continues further down to Kutumsang where some nice lodges are. Stay overnight at Kutumsang. | ||
| 13 | Kutumsang - Chisapani 2,110m/6,900ft | 6hr trek |
| From Kutumsang the trail traverses through delightful classic hill villages with stone paved steets, some local shops with good mountains views. The trail then drops down to a small hill ridge called Chipling where we stop for lunch. From Chipling the trail continues down to Pati Bhanjyang then final steep climb to Chisapani from where we can see countless snow peaks. Stay overnight at Chisapani. | ||
| 14 | Chisapani - Sundarijal - Kathmandu | 4hr trek, 1hr drive |
| Today is the final day of the trek. Initially we walk on a gentle climbing trail through the forest. Passing an old army camp, the sprawling Tamang settlement at Mulkharka then to Chisapani, which is the ending point of our trek. From here we get a vehicle to come back to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. |
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Note: Each day & trek is different, depending on a number of factors ranging from availability of some facilities and trail conditions to the general pace of the whole group. Exact timetable cannot always be followed and would in fact destroy the free and easy going atmosphere of the trek that you have come along to enjoy. Therefore the following schedule serves as a general guideline only.
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| DATE OF CANCELLATION | CHARGE INCURRED |
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4. Change of itinerary due to reasons beyond our control
Travelling in Nepal requires a degree of flexibility, good humour and understanding as unforeseen changes to the itinerary, modes of transportation and accommodation can occur at any time. Purna Yoga & Treks Pvt. Ltd shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as government restriction, extreme weather, road blockage, political unrest, flight cancellation or delay, sickness or accident, any natural disaster (earthquake, landslide, flood, snowfall, avalanche, etc) or any other circumstances beyond our control. The given itinerary is an indication of what the group should accomplish, but not a contractual obligation. No refunds are given for unused services or unrealized dreams. But we will always do our best to keep your itinerary unchanged as much as possible.
If a domestic flight is part of the itinerary at the end of the trip (ie Jomsom-Pokhara or Lukla-Kathmandu) and the flight becomes cancelled or delayed, the guest is responsible to bear all additional expenses incurred including food and accommodation costs. If you wish to make alternative arrangements such as helicopter flight to avoid international flight delays, all additional cost would be your responsibility. Moreover, Purna Yoga & Treks does not accept any responsibility for costs incurred as a result of missed international flights, but would assist to make alternative transport arrangements wherever possible.
5. Risk & Liabilities
Your safety is our number one priority and the tour leaders have an authority to make changes in the itinerary based on their risk assessment due to weather or trail conditions while the trek is in progress. Purna Yoga & Treks Pvt Ltd will not be liable for any accident, injury, health problem, emotional distress or any other health condition suffered by the client during the trip. Our packages do not include any kind of personal insurance so it is guests' own responsibility to purchase travel insurance from their own country before their trip starts. Similarly Purna Yoga & Treks will not be liable for any loss or damage of property, lost or stolen valuables or luggage.
6. Insurance
Personal travel insurance is not included in the prices quoted. While every effort is made to ensure the safety of all participants at all time, it is a condition of booking that you take out a personal travel insurance policy. To protect against unforeseen circumstances it is advisable to take a comprehensive travel insurance cover from your own country and before your arrival to Nepal. Such insurance should cover personal injury, medical expenses, death, repatriation expenses, land and helicopter rescue from high altitude (up to the max altitude of your trek - please check this carefully with your insurance provider before booking).
We also recommend that the insurance cover includes trip cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
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