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Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary
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Day 01: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550 m./5,100 ft): 114 km./70 miles/7 hrs.
This is the day-long bus journey, which offers a blended adventure and natural beauty. Langtang Valley trek is in the northwest of Kathmandu, Enjoy with Himalayan foothills and the lifestyle of the people of the countryside. The bus ride is a lifetime of experience on the narrow and zigzag road through the terraced fields and rustic villages. You will cross Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche Bazaar along the way. From Dhunche, we descend to Syabrubesi. Enjoy the evening with vibrant surroundings.
Distance Cover-114 km./70 miles
Altitude gain-200 m.
Bus/Jeep journey- 6/7 hours
Accommodation- Hotel Buddha or Similar
Meals-BLD
Day 02: Syabrudesi to Lama Hotel (2,380 m./7,830 ft.): 11 km./6 hrs.
Today is the first day of your trekking, you are always suggested to hike slowly at the beginning to read your physical fitness. In the beginning, it is an easy and smooth trial, to cross the suspension bridges and Follow the Langtang Khola River. Pass through the dense forests, small settlements, and scenic landscapes. Today, the altitude gain is around 700 m. Spend the night at the Guest House with warm hospitality.
Distance cover-11 km.
Altitude gain-830 m.
Trekking hours- 6 hrs.
Accommodation- Lama Hotel Guest House
Meals-BLD
Day 03: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village/Mundu (3,430 m./11,253 ft.): 14 km./ 6-7 hrs.
Today after breakfast, we start our trekking day towards the village of Langtang Village to Mundu. Our trail continues along dense forests. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung 7,234 m./23,727 ft. On the way to Mundu, you will also pass the Langtang Village, which was severely affected by the earthquake in 2015. Langtang Valley alone lost 400 lives, flooded away by an earthquake-triggered avalanche, destroying an entire village and infrastructures. We also see the ruins of Langtang Village, where life is slowly building back and a few tea houses are reopened.
Distance cover- 14 km.
Altitude gain-1050
Trekking hours- 6 hrs.
Accommodation- Hotel Hilltop or similar
Meals-BLD
Day 04: Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m/12,697 ft): 7 km./3 hrs.
After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyanjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. You will pass by water mills, prayer wheels, and Chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. Also pass the largest Mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with mantras written on them. The mantras written on the Mani wall are supposed to be blown away by the wind. After the short trek, you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine and surrounding areas with amazing views of the mountains.
Distance cover- 7 km.
Altitude gain= 440 m.
Trekking hours- 3 hrs.
Accommodation- Hotel Nirvana or similar
Meals-BLD
Day 05: Explore Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m./15,655 ft.)Tsekuri Ri (5,033 m./16,500 ft.) 8 km. back to Kyanjin Gumpa.
After having morning tea and breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures land and start visiting Tserko Ri (5,033m/16,500 ft) for mountain sunrise views. We are getting into the high altitudes; you might start feeling the thin air. In the afternoon, return to Kyanjin Gompa- surrounded by the Himalayas all around. You can take a walk around Kyanjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds, and yaks.
Distance cover- 8 km.
Altitude gain-1163 m.
Trekking hours-5 hrs
Accommodation- Hotel Nirvana or similar
Meals-BLD
Day 06: Kyanjin trek to Lama Hotel (2,380 m./7,830 ft.):22 km./6 hrs.
Today is an easy and smooth journey, return to Lama Hotel. You can enjoy the vibrant landscape of Langtang Valley, facing the southern area, and look at the missing views that you may leave on the way up. Overnight at Guest.
Distance cover-22 km.
Altitude descend- 1,490 m.
Trekking hours- 6 hrs
Accommodation- Lama Hotel Guest House
Meals-BLD
Day 07: Lama Hotel trek to Syabru Bensi (1,550 m./5,100 ft.):33 km./ 5 hrs.
As we are descending a long way back through the forest, along the Langtang Khola/river. We might encounter Red pandas and wild boar in the Rhododendron and Bamboo forests. Arrive at Syabru Bensi, and check in at your design Hotel, you will have a good party with your dedicated team as this is your last night in the Himalayas.
Distance cover- 33 km.
Altitude descend-830 m.
Trekking hours- 5 hrs.
Accommodation- Hotel Buddha or Similar
Meals- BLD
Day 08: Syabrubesi to Kathamndu 114 km./70 miles/8 hrs. by public Bus/ sharing Jeep
As soon as finishing breakfast early in the morning, we get on the local bus to Kathmandu. It is a day-long bus ride through the beautiful landscape. There will be a couple of breaks for Lunch and tea. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your designated Hotel. Evening farewell dinner will be offered.
Distance cover- 114 km/70 miles
Driving hours- 7/8 hours
Altitude descend- 200 m.
Accommodation- Hotel Buddha or Similar
Meals-BLD