Langtang Valley Trek

You start the day with a delicious breakfast served at your Hotel. The sightseeing involves a tour of two religious and cultural sites Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa. 

Pashupatinath Temple: It is one of the most celebrated Hindu temples in South Asia. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. This place is a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. The Bagmati river flowing beside the temple is religiously and spiritually significant for Hindus where the cremation of the dead body takes place. Pashupatinath temple holds the most prominent during Shivaratri – Shiva’s birthday and thousands of pilgrims gather in the night to celebrate the day. 

Boudhanath Stupa: It is one of the biggest Stupas in terms of size and height in Nepal and is located east of Kathmandu on the ancient trade route between India-Nepal and Tibet. The site is peaceful and culturally filled with the intermixed influence of Tibetan and Sherpa roots. Stupa built on the trading route between Kathmandu and Tibet has four pairs of eyes directed toward all four directions. It is believed to be influenced by Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. After a short tour of city, we return to the hotel and prepare for the trek. Overnight will be spent at the hotel.

You drove quite a distance today in the mountainous landscape of Nepal. It is long, but not boring at all. The views of the Himalayan peaks, beautiful river valley, terraced farming fields, small dotted settlements, and villages are all awe-inspiring.

To reach Syabrubensi, you pass through historical places like Trishuli Bazar, Betrawati, where Nepal and Tibet under the Qing Dynasty signed a treaty in 1792, and Dhunche, the capital of the Rasuwa district. The road to the Tibetan town of Kyrong/Gyrong and the Nepal-China border passes through this small town. Once you reach Syabrubesi, you can explore the town, it provides an interesting fusion of modernity and village life. You spend the night at a local lodge.

You start to walk now. After breakfast in your lodge, as you start to walk you cross the river Bhote Koshi that flows from China, and cross Langtang Khola that flows down from Langtang valley and walk through the Langtang Khola Gorge. 

You walk in the jungle and there is no view of the Himalayan peaks or villages today. You reach Bamboo and have lunch before you start to walk a steep uphill for about two hours to reach Lama Hotel – your night stop. The altitude is manageable and attainable on this day. You spend the overnight at a local lodge.

After breakfast, you start your trek toward Langtang valley. The trail to the valley leads west from east. The elevation will increase which might make the trail hard work than usual. The later part of the trek might be tough depending on your physical ability. You pass plenty of Buddhist mani walls, and Chhortens and walk in the deep forests on your way to the valley. You enjoy lunch in a small place namely Ghora Tabela – which literally means horse stable. 

Your trip to the valley will be a joyous and inspirational trek given that life completely rose from zero after the devastating earthquake. 

Langtang village was the most severely hit and destroyed place of the Gorkha Earthquake in April 2015 which claimed more than 300 lives including dozens of foreigners and their crew members. After the earthquake, life starts here and new lodges are built now for your accommodation. Various Geological surveys were carried out before the village was re-established again. You will enjoy the fresh air and spend the night at the local lodge here. 

You are now in the open and incredible Langtang valley. You start the day with a mouthwatering mountain breakfast. As you start from Langtang village and climb a small hillock, you pass one of the longest Mani walls in the world. The walk of the day takes us past beautiful mountain surrounding with amazing views and cultural as well as spiritual richness. The trail that winds up and up in the barren landscape tests your endurance. 

You reach Kyanjin Gompa – Gompa is a monastery and this is not the settlement of the people but the grazing land – by lunch. Enjoy the lunch and you have a half-day to explore around. You may visit Kyanjing Gompa, a sacred Buddhist monastery – and the cheese factory established under the technical assistance of a Swiss man in the early 1950s. Overnight local lodge.

You achieve the highest elevation of your trek today with the climb to Kyanjin Ri at 4,773 m. This is worth hiking in the early morning which is about a four to five hours walk. The view of the mountains surrounding this peak is magnificent. 

After spending some time here, you return to the lodge for breakfast. 

If you can dedicate extra time to your trip the hike to Tserko Ri is worth climbing at some 5,100 m/16732ft.

After breakfast, you walk down to Lama Hotel which is an easy way down. Overnight in the Lodge in Lama Hotel.

We walk down to Bamboo after breakfast in the morning and then take the upper trail to reach Syabru Village or called Thulo Syabru. Syabru Bensi, the town where you spent your first night is a new town developed after economic opportunities flourished, by the people of this village. 

This is quite a big settlement on the ridge with a beautiful view of the terraced field below, the jungle above, and the beautiful mountains in front. The cultural exposure of the Tamang people is also attractive. Enjoy your evening and the night stay here in the lodge.

You trek to Dhunche today to finish the trekking. Dhunche is a small and beautiful town at an elevation of 2000 m. This is also the major market and administrative town for the district. Today’s trekking takes us through a forest and natural wonders before reaching to Dhunche. Overnight stay in the Lodge.

You drive the same road you took the first day to start your trekking. Enjoy the long drive with beautiful landscapes and the lifestyle of the mountain people. 

Reach Kathmandu; check into the hotel and find some relaxing time. Overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast at your Hotel, we take you on the mysterious Kathmandu city tour. This historical, cultural, and spiritual city unveils social and historical mysteries to visitors. You will walk through the narrow lanes of ancient Kathmandu – the center of power – that includes markets of Ason, the Glass beads market at Indrachowk, the oldest supermarket at New Road, Kilagal, and Hidden Stupas inside the family courtyard. 

Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square – the administrative quarter of Malla Kings (fourteenth to the eighteenth century), and Shah Kings who ruled Nepal from 1768 until 2008. The most unique experience in the square is the visit to the temple of the living goddess “Kumari”. 

After the tour, return back to your Hotel. If you are staying in Thamel, you can hang around this bustling tourist market and enjoy shopping. Overnight in Hotel.

As per your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the international airport of Kathmandu three hours prior to the flight time and your tour ends here.