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Langtang Valley Trek is a high-altitude trek in Langtang region in close vicinity to Kathmandu city. The trail starting point, Syabru Besi, can be reached within a day’s drive. But despite its proximity to Kathmandu, still, few trekkers know about this amazing trek. It’s a short trek yet rewarding trekking trail traversing through thick rhododendrons and bamboo forests, small mountain villages, thundering waterfalls, and great mountain panorama.
Langtang Valley trek route takes trekkers to an altitude of more than 5,000 meters or 16,404 feet above sea level. Tserko Ri at 5000 meters or 16,404 feet, is the highest point the trail will take trekkers to, from where spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas can be witnessed. Trek to Langtang allows trekkers to witness the unique Buddhist cultures of the Tamang and Sherpa people, the main inhabitants of Langtang. Kyanjin Gompa located near Tserko is an ancient Buddhist monastery. During the trek, panoramic views of peaks like Dorje Lakpa (6,990m/22,933ft), Langtang Ri (6,370m/20,898ft), Langtang Lirung (7,245m/23,769ft) and many other prominent mountain peaks can be seen.
Langtang region is protected under Langtang National Park established in 1976. It is Nepal’s first Himalayan national park. The park has varied flora and fauna with yak pastures and local cheese factories. Birds and animals found here are Himalayan pheasants, Himalayan deer, Himalayan bears, monkeys, and the elusive red panda.
Langtang Valley trekking is the best for anyone looking to trekking off-the-beaten tracks. Trekking into Langtang is also a completely different hiking experience if compared to other trekking regions in Nepal. The trek is ideal for those visiting Nepal for the first time to see high mountain villages, its culture, and some spectacular Himalayan views.
Kyangjin Ri is a hill summit exactly north of Kyangjin Kharka. It is an easier day hike compared to the Tserko Ri hike. Situated 4,773 meters or 15,659 feet above sea level, the hike from Kyangjin Gompa to Kyangjin Ri observes an elevation gain of almost 1,200 meters or 3,937 feet. The hike from Kyangjin Gompa is an arduous hike, with steep ascends through a rocky trail. But the arduous hike is rewarded with a mesmerizing view of Mountain peaks. From Kyangjin Gompa one can witness the mesmerizing view of the Langtang Range, the surrounding mountain peaks, and the nearby landscapes.
Tserko Ri locally known as Chergo Ri is one of the major attractions of Langtang Gosai Kunda Trek. Chergo Ri is yet another hill summit that is situated farther northeast of Kyangjin Gompa than Kyangjin Ri. Tserko Ri’s day hike is usually done during exploration day, the day after spending a night at Kyangjing Gompa. This day hike is one of the most strenuous sections of the entire trek as it observes an elevation gain of a staggering 1,500 meters or 4,921 feet. Tserko Ri is situated at an elevation of 4,984 meters or 16,351 feet. The view from the Chergo Ri hill summit is just magical and probably the best to witness the glory of the Langtang Range.
Once can gaze at mountain peaks like Kyangjin Ri(4,713m/15,462ft), Tsergo (Chergo) Ri(4,984m/16,351ft), Gosai Kunda, Lauribina Pass(4,610m/15,124ft), Thadepati Pass (3,690m/12,106ft) and many more providing beautiful view of mountain peaks like Langtang Lirung (7,227m/23,710ft), Langtang II (6,596m/21,640ft), Yubra (6,264m/20,551ft), Yala Peak (5,550m/18,208ft), Dorothea Himal (5,748m/18,858ft), Penzom Himal(5,719m/18,763ft), Langshisa Ri(6,427m/21,085ft), Gangchempo(6,387m/20,954ft), Pangen Dopku(6,930m/22,736ft), Naya Kanga(5,863m/19,235ft), Yansa Tsenji(6,567m/21,545ft) and many more. Trekkers can also get a beautiful view of the landscapes below with its green valleys, rivers, streams, and glaciers. All in all, Tserko Ri is one of the major highlights of the entire trek, which requires stern determination and willingness.
Kyangjin Gompa is the last village/settlement area located on the trekking trail. The village is situated at an altitude of 3,830 meters or 12,565 feet above sea level. Named after ancient Gompa, this village is mostly populated by people belonging to the Tamang community. This community is believed to have migrated from Tibet over 400 years ago. It is a beautiful village where its essence has remained intact and preserved and has successfully remained unspoiled. While in this village trekkers will get to witness and even be part of the daily life of people of this region. Trekkers can visit Yak Cheese Factory which produces all kinds of dairy products from Yak milk.
Like Kyangjin Gompa throughout the trail, trekkers will come across villages where time has stood still. Where life is more relaxed and slower-paced, where the materialistic nature of humans has subsided and people have learned to enjoy and cherish the small things. These villages that trekkers will come across are mostly inhabited by people of the Tamang and Sherpa communities.
One can find the true essence of village life while passing through these villages. Because the trail is off the beaten path, it is much less commercialized and is not very crowded even during the season. This factor can be attributed to the villages and settlements being unadulterated by modern influence. One can witness the quintessential rural village of Nepal while on this trek.
The places through which the trail passes through are mostly inhabited by people of the Tamang and Sherpa Communities. The Tamang and Sherpa community is believed to have migrated from Tibet around 600-700 years ago. This is why the culture, tradition, and lifestyle that trekkers come across during the trek might seem different than those found in typical Nepalese cities.
Tamang and Sherpa communities have a prominent Tibetan influence on their culture, tradition, and lifestyle. They mostly follow Mahayana Buddhism. Tamang community celebrates Sonam Lhosar or Chinese New Year, whereas Sherpa People celebrate Gyalpo Lhosar which is Tibetan New Year. Trekkers will observe prayer flags, walls with prayer wheels, Chhorten, Buddhist shrines, stupas, and stone inscriptions all over the trail. The local architecture is also fascinating sightings for the trekkers, homes with stone roofs, low ceilings, wooden beams, and other similar things can be seen.
The lifestyle of people living in these regions is also very intriguing. With no proper road connection, and very little availability of resources people of the Langtang region have persevered and thrived in these regions. They depend heavily on farming on very scant arable land available, and cattle for sustenance. Yak and Sheep are the major cattle that have assisted them to survive in these harsh conditions.
Langtang Valley Trek will put you on the front-row seat and allow you to witness the fascinating culture, tradition, and austere lifestyle of the Tamang and Sherpa Communities of this region. You will get to familiarize yourself with the countless untold stories of woe and joy of people Langtang.
Occupying regions of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Sindhupalchowk Langtang National Park spreads to an area of 1710 sq km, with a buffer zone of 420 sq km. Langtang National Park is a protected area affluent with diverse biodiversity. More than 18 ecosystem types can be found inside the National Park. Many rare animals like the Red Panda, Himalayan Black Bear, Snow Leopard, Ghoral, etc. can be found inside the Langtang National Park. More than 250 species of birds have been recorded inside the national park.
Thick forests of Rhododendrons, Birch, Oak, Larch, Chirpine, etc. can be found in regions below tree line altitude inside Langtang Valley. Trekking amidst and through regions with such natural affluence will detach anyone from hectic modern day-to-day life and unite one’s soul will nature. The sound of water flowing on small streams and rivers will constantly remind you of the beauty and prowess of Mother Nature.
Your adventurous exploration on the land of the Himalayas commences right after your airplane touches down on the runway of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Our team will be waiting for you at the exit terminal of the TIA to chauffer you to the designated hotel. In subsequent days you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of 4 UNESCO sites inside Kathmandu Valley; Swayambunath, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath Stupa. Later in the evening, there will be a briefing about the trek that you will start from the next day.
First thing first, you will be driven to Syabru Besi the point from where the trek starts, which is around 143 km far from Kathmandu via the Mid-hill/Pushpalal Highway. It is approximately 5 hours drive. From Syabru Besi you will start your trek. The first section of the trail will take trekkers from Syabru Besi to Kyangjin Gompa. The trail will pass through places like Tiwari, Domen, Bamboo, and Rimche finally reaching Lama Hotel, the checkpoint of the trail.
In subsequent days, the trail will pass through Chhunama, Ghoda Tablea, and Thangsyap before reaching Langtang, another checkpoint where trekkers will spend the night. Trekkers will pass through Mundu ultimately reaching Kyangjin Gompa which is the terminal end of the first section of the trail. At Kyangjin Gompa trekkers will spend the night and the next day hike to Kyanjin View Point but hikers who still have physical vitality will hike to Tsergo Ri (4,984m/16,351ft), which is a magnificent viewpoint from where one can gaze upon Langtang range and surrounding peaks.
Now trekkers will retrace their steps back to Syabru Besi where the trek concludes. Trekkers will once again pass through Langtang Village, Lama Hotel and Doman finally reaching Syabru Besi.
The proceeding/route of the trek mentioned above is a condensed and synoptic form of the actual itinerary. To know more about the proceeding/route and itinerary please check our detailed itinerary section, which includes exhaustive information of the itinerary program.
Our proposed itinerary for Langtang Valley Lake Trek is standard. Some trekkers might find it a bit longer and thus want to shorten the standard itinerary or add on some coupling tours and similar activities. Some trekkers might want to change the procession that which trek follows. The trek itinerary is extremely malleable and be changed to your needs and requirements.
Depending upon your requirements we can expedite some day hikes, omit touring activities, and even charter a helicopter to shorten the trek. We can couple some other tours and similar activities, and extend your stay at the desired place to lengthen your overall exploration. We can also make changes to the itinerary so that the trek procession and routes match your needs, desires, and feasibility.
For further changes, shortening, or lengthening on the “Langtang Valley Trek” itinerary you can contact us at 9851014557 or email us at: [email protected]. We at Breakfree Adventures specialize in curating bespoke trek packages according to our clients’ needs with consultation with guides and trekking experts. Because every traveler is different and every traveler is special.
Numerous trekking agencies are operating Langtang Valley Trek. It is plausible to ask, why choose Breakfree Adventures, what do we offer that other operators don’t? These questions need to be answered so that we make it clear to our clients that we stand out in this competitive market.
Apart from exploration of natural wonders, culture enigma, and for adventure of a lifetime, trekking with Breakfree Adventures will allow you to have stress free trekking experience. Breakfree Adventures will be dealing with arrangements and possible issues that might occur during the trek. Our diligent team of experts will make sure that you will have the best trekking experience with us. Our experienced guides, cognizant of the terrain and all its adversities will address any of your queries regarding the geography, culture, and trek, similarly, our porter will carry your belongings safely throughout your trek making sure you possess things that you might need while on trek.
We at Breakfree Adventures are always on our marks to resolve your questions regarding the service we provide. Our responsive communication team will reach out to you as soon as possible with answers if not immediately. Breakfree Adventures has been successfully able to established as a name to be reckoned with in this industry. With over 15 years of experience in satisfying clients with travel and tour services, we are more eager than ever to serve more clients. You can find us at Trip Advisor and see for yourself reviews left by the invaluable clients we have served here and decide by yourself.
Welcome to the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, the land of pure mysticism and spirituality. The capital, Kathmandu is also known as the “city of temples”, is in itself a historical and cultural chornicle which encapsulates civil evolution of people of the region.
Our representative will welcome you at the airport and chauffer you to the designated Hotel. For early arrivals, after getting fresh if interested you can explore around the city or else you can rest and relax to recover from jetlag. At evening you can go shopping for Trekking gears and other essentials at Thamel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Today you will be mesmerized by sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley. After breakfast, our team will contact you and pick you up in a private vehicle from your hotel, and take you to explore our first heritage site.
Swayambunath Temple also known as “The Monkey Temple” is a sacred religious site for both Hindu and Buddhist. Situated at top of the hill it offers a beautiful view of the Kathmandu and nearby areas. After exploring Sawyambunath, you will be heading toward Patan Durbar Square. It features temples, palaces and monuments which once belonged to kings and ruler of the region. These monuments embody outstanding architecture and beautiful work of craftmanship.
Next site you will be exploring is Pashupatinath temple, it is holy sacred place for Hindu people all over the world, adobe of Lord Shiva. You will get to witness the faith and cultural rituals that are being carried in temple premise.
Finally, to Boudhanath, the biggest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley. After lunch in Boudha, you will head back to the hotel. In the evening, our office staff and trek guide will come to you and will briefly explain all the necessary information about the Dhampus Sarangkot trek you will be going to embark on the next day.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Today you will be driven to the starting point of the trek, Syabru Besi. The bus drive stretches to about 143 km which takes approximately 5-6 hours to cover.
During morning hours you will get on a vehicle, with your belongings and essentials carefully secured. Then vehicle will exit Kathmandu and drive through Mid-Hill highway/Pushpalal Highway all the way to Galchhi. At Galchhi the vehicle will take a right turn to enter Nuwakot and continue the rest of the journey on Trishuli Highway/Pasang Lhamu Highway all the way to Syabru Besi. Driving on tortuous highway with numerous twists and turns, stretching alongside Trishuli River, passing through rustic villages, settlement areas and farmlands you will get to Syabru Besi.
After reaching Syabru Besi trekkers will be checked in at a lodge. At evening you can go for evening stroll at Syabru Besi.
Overnight at Syabru Besi.
Langtang Gosai Kunda Lake officially commences today from Syabru Besi. The day’s hike will get trekkers to Lama Hotel which is a scenic village in on Langtang Gosai Kunda Lake Trail. The distance from Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel is around 11.4 km /7.08 miles. The day’s hike is moderate with gradual elevation, perfect to stretch and warm trekker’s legs for rest of the trek.
Leaving Syabru Besi behind, the trail passes through Tiwari, Domen, Bamboo and Rimche finally reaching Lama Hotel. The trail stretches along Langtang Khola, and constitutes numerous suspension bridge crossings of Langtang Khola and several small streams coalescing on Langtang Khola.
The trail is cloaked with lush forest primarily populated with Chirpine, Rhododendrom, Nepalese Alder, Oak, Silver fir and Bamboo. Along the trail one can find rustic village, settlement area and shops selling all kinds of stuffs from Groceries to Liquors. The trail sees gradual and steady ascend all the way to Lama hotel gaining an elevation of 930 meter by the end of the hike. Trekkers might come across several steep climbs and small descends.
Before the day ends, trekkers will get to Lama Hotel. Lama Hotel might sound like name of the lodge, hotel or guest house but it is actually a scenic village where trekkers can find numerous lodges and guest house. Trekkers will be checked in at a lodge at Lama hotel.
Overnight at Lodge in Lama hotel.
The day’s hike will take trekkers to Langtang Village. The day’s hike is quite hard as the distance from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village is around 14.8 km or 9.1 miles, which is quite long. The trail also observes an elevation gain of almost 1000 meters.
Leaving behind Lama Hotel, the trail continues to traverse through lush greenery. The vegetation and trees begin to differ as the elevation begins to rise. Oak, Silver Firs, Hemlock, Larch, Birch and Rhododendron begins to become more prominent as trail approaches tree line altitude. The trail passes through Chhunama, Ghoda Tabela (also known locally as Kyorponesa), and Chyamki before finally reaching Langtang village. As trekker passes Ghoda Tabela the vegetation begins to get sparse and the valley begins to widen providing beautiful view of show capped mountain to the left side rim of the valley. The trail consists of several sections with stone paved path and suspension bridge crossing. Except few hotels and lodges, there will barely be any settlement areas or villages throughout the trail. The trail also observes several steep ascends and precarious sections. Before the trail gets to Langtang village, it passes through ruins of old Langtang village which was wiped out by avalanche triggered by devastating earthquake of 2015.
At Langtang you will be checked in at a lodge. Where you will get much required rest.
Overnight at Lodge in Langtang village.
The day hike today is one of the tough hikes done during the trek, and will take you to Kyangjin Gompa village and Kyangjin Ri. Well trekkers can omit Kyangjin Ri hike and end the day hike at Kyangjin Gompa, but in order make sure that the trekkers reach both hill summit/view point of Langtang Valley trek we have scheduled Kyangjin Ri hike for this day. The distance between Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa is 6.8 km or 4.2 miles, and one way distance from Kyangjin Gompa to Kyangjin Ri is approximately 4.8 km or 1.49 miles.
As the trail is now above tree line altitude, the vegetation of the region only comprises small shrubs and green pastures, and is devoid of greeneries of Trees. Trekkers will hike pass Sindhum through green yak pastures before ascending to Yamphu. As trekkers traverse through these villages’ trekkers will get to observe Mani Walls with prayer wheels and stone inscriptions of Buddhists chants. Trekkers will be in constant companionship of Langtang river and snow-capped peaks. On the way we will pass through Buddhists Stupas and shrines standing as a testament of the belief and faith of local people. On the way trekkers will cross some streams merging into Langtang river. A final steep ascend through loose rocky path will get trekkers to Kyangjin Gompa. After reaching Kyangjin Gompa trekkers will have their lunch and a brief break before resuming the hike to Kyangjin Ri. Trekkers will leave their bag pack at lodge, only carrying essential for the hike to Kyangjin Ri. The hike from Kyangjin Gompa to Kyanjin Ri is quite hard. The ascend is very very steep, observing more than 900 meters in elevation while covering only 2.4 km of horizontal distance.
Kyangjin Ri is a hill summit and an amazing view point from where one can get a mesmerizing view of Langtang Range, surrounding mountain peaks, glaciers, and nearly landscapes. After relishing the breathtaking view from Kyanjin Ri trekkers will hike down to Kyanjin Gompa and rest at previously checked in lodge.
Overnight at Lodge at Kyanjin Gompa.
The hike today is one of the most arduous hikes done throughout the trek. The distance from Kyanjin Gompa to Kyangjin Ri is 11.3 km or 7.02 miles and the elevation gain is around 1200 meters. Physical vitality and strong determination are a must for anyone willing to do Tserko Ri hike. Tserko Ri also known as Chergo Ri locally is the apogee of the entire trek, which is elevated 5,033 meter or 16,512 feet above sea level.
The trail exits Kyanjin Gompa passing through Yak pasture and crossing few small streams. Afterwards the trail will reach the rocky bank of Langtang river. You will cross the Langtang river and start the ascend. The serpentine path with several twist and turn will take trekkers to the Kyangjin View point from where you can get panoramic view of the entire valley and breathtaking view of majestic mountain peaks like, Langtang Lirung, Tsangbo Ri, Baden-Powell Peak, Gangchempo and many other. A proper view of Langtang and Yala peak however are obscured because of presence of towering hill of Tserko Ri. From Langtang view point trekkers will hike through hill ridge till the trail reachs Seldo u Tserko Ri, a check point before Tserko Ri. The final arduous steep climb now begins, you will have to traverse through rocky, steep and narrow path that will ultimately lead to Tserko Ri. The highest elevation any trekker will get to while doing Langtang Gosai Kunda Lake Trek. From Tserko Ri, one can get ultimate beautiful view of previously obscured mountain peaks like Langtang and Yala.
Trekkers will get a bird eye view of the whole Langtang valley. The towering mountain overwhelm everyone with its enormous size. Make sure you are constantly drinking water and hydrating. With staggering elevation gain of over 1200 meters or 3,937 ft, the hike to Tserko Ri is going to be a tough one and needs full effort form every trekker.
After enjoying panoramic view bestowed by Tserko Ri, trekkers will retrace their steps to Kyanjin Gompa. Trekkers will be without any doubt tired because of steep ascends and descend of the day. Trekkers will enjoy their dinner and get a good night sleep at the lodge at Kyanjin Gompa
Overnight at Kyanjin Gompa.
The day’s hike will take you from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel. It is a downhill with total 1,450-meter or 4,757 feet of elevation loss. The distance from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel is 18.69 km or 11.61 miles which is a long stretch, or maybe the longest horizontal distance trekker will cover throughout the trail.
From Kyanjing Gompa trekker will retrace their steps all the way to Lama Hotel, passing through Yamphu, Sindhu, Langtang Village, Ghoda Table, and Chhunama finally reaching Lama Hotel. The downhill hike might be exacting on your toes and knees, but there will be multiple stops for lunch and rests to relief yourself from possible issues.
After descending and losing significant elevation you will get to Lama Hotel, where you will be spending your night.
Overnight at Lama Hotel.
It’s easier hike back to Syabru since it’s mostly downhill through lush green woods. It takes about 5 hours back to Syabru. You stay at a lodge at Syabru Besi.
Overnight at lodge in Syabru Besi.
We head towards Kathmandu by vehicle today which take about 8 hours to reach. On return, you might choose to relax or haunt the city for gifts for loved ones back. Later, it is a farewell dinner by the Break Free Staff at an authentic Nepalese restaurant. You stay for the night at the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Depending upon your flight time you will be dropped off at the International Airport three hours prior your departure for check in formalities. Our representative will be there assisting you, bidding you farewell and wishing you a safe flight back home as you head back towards your homeland with unforgettable experience and tons of memories you made while exploring the untouched Himalayan gem. We believe you shared some superb reminiscences with us.
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The itinerary mentioned and explained above is a standard itinerary. Depending upon your requirements and need we can tweak things here and there to either shorten or lengthen the duration of your Dhampus SarangkotTrek. Please inquire us at: [email protected] or call at +977-9851014557 for more information regarding Dhampus Sarangkot Trek.
We also operated private trips.
A packing list can make or break the Trek. It heavily influenced how enjoyable and adventurous the trek was. So, it is necessary to have a good idea about what to pack depending upon the time of the year a person is doing the trek. Having extensive goods included in your packing list can make your bag pack cumbersome, whereas packing minimally excluding indispensable things can make the trek even worse. Using our decades of experience operating high-altitude trek expeditions we have curated a packing list best for Langtang Valley Trek which ensures optimum trekking experience.
Upper body
Lower Body
Head
Feet and Hands
Toiletries
Equipment
Electronic Devices
Including above mentioned goods will ensure that your bag pack is not cumbersome and consists things that are essential for a good trek.
Langtang Valley Trek is a challenging trek. The hiking generally in the lowlands is from 5-6 hours with periodic breaks to soak in the beautiful panoramic scenes of mountain vistas. The trek routes involve long climbs, steep descents, river crossings, gorges, and black-topped roads.
This trek is done in remote areas of the Himalayas and is a faraway mountain journey, and the routes contain lengthy climbs, steep descents, and straight-forward roads.
To accomplish this trek, past trekking experience is beneficial, however you do not need any technical experience or skill.
Trekkers who can hike at a reasonable tempo for 6 to 7 hours each day can complete this trek. Some specific days might require longer walking hours. So, you ought to be fit as trekking at higher altitudes is highly demanding.
The more fit you are, the more you will enjoy the trekking. If you are physically fit with good preparation, have a positive mindset, and have self-confidence, you can accomplish the trek with no difficulties.
Participants with pre-existing medical conditions must tell us before booking the trek.
Temperature varies from month to month during the Langtang Valley Trek.
Langtang Valley Trek is located in the high region inside the high Himalayas, so you need lots of nutritious meals. You may get plenty of nourishing food in trek regions, but you will now not have as many alternatives as in cities like Kathmandu or Pokhara.
A number of the famous menu objects are –
The menu items in trek regions consist of – Asian, and Western delicacies, however as we pass up, the menu gets shorter and shorter.
We especially suggest you consume fresh vegetables and take liquids which include – green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea, and garlic soup (have to) at high altitudes.
Though plenty of non-veg objects can be available in the Langtang region, we suggest you keep away from them for hygiene concerns, especially meat products. Furthermore, we also encourage you to avoid dairy items, cheese objects, alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items, and warm sweets.
Acclimatization while doing moderately challenging and strenuous treks like the Langtang Valley Trek is very important. If you don’t allow your body to acclimatize itself to a low oxygen content atmosphere, avoiding acclimatization can cause altitude sickness even to experienced trekkers. Altitude gains of as many as 5,0trekseters or 16,404 feet require critical attention.
But our itinerary is carefully curated by industry-leading professionals that prevent our trekkers from getting altitude sickness. The trick is to walk slowly and steadily, drink enough water (Don’t let yourself dehydrate), avoid alcoholic drinks or meat products, and follow your trek guide’s advice. Don’t walk too fast thinking you are fit enough as it may result in getting AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) you are hiking at the world’s highest locations where the oxygen level is very low, so you will easily get tired and dehydrated resulting in chances of suffering with Altitude Sickness.
Altitude illness in high mountain journeys is a common trouble, however, it is preventable and wishes instantaneous remedy. However, if you forget about the symptoms of altitude sickness, it can get severe.
Mountain sickness often starts from an elevation of 3,500m. Our trekking leaders and guides are properly experienced and use oximeters to monitor your oxygen degree for early detection of altitude illness and will take quick action if symptoms are observed to avoid further complications related to altitude sickness.
We organize private treks in addition to non-private treks/group join-in treks. Group discounts are based on your group size. The bigger your group is, the extra discount you will get.
We can organize any size of the group. Each group has a set of trek guides and an assistant guide for a group of more than eleven trekkers.
We’ve designed our itineraries so you don’t get altitude sickness with enough time for acclimatization and gradual ascents. As a precaution, we additionally suggest you drink lots of water. But, you need not worry about altitude illness, as our team looks after your health and suggests ways to take precautions. In case of extreme sickness, the best effective treatment is to descend immediately.
Each day will offer you a unique hiking revel that consists of- breathtaking views of surrounding mountains, hills, and landscapes, you will come across with beautiful waterfalls crossing the roads, you will see roaring rivers and streams, you will get to socialize with likeminded adventurers, and exploring the villages where you spend the night. You cannot resist taking pictures of the beauty that surrounds you. During the trek, our qualified trek guide will share facts and information about the locations as you trek.
Our porters will bring most of your bags, however you may want to hold a small day bag pack for your valuables.
In the morning after breakfast, we start on that day’s walk around 7 AM to eight AM, considering the period and nature of the trek day. After trekking for three to 4 hours, we can have lunch for about an hour and after relaxation continue the journey.
The afternoon hike is normally shorter – about 3 hours depending upon the location. After you reach your overnight lodge/tea house, you will be served snacks at the lodges, and afterward, you are free to discover nearby locations.
We will be served dinner at around 6 PM to 7 PM. After dinner, you get time for pleasant conversations. The trek guide will brief you about the next-day plan. After the briefing, you may want to socialize with group members or strangers, play on-board games like Monopoly, and cards, or go to the room to rest to be prepared for the next day’s trek.
The communication is done mostly through cell phones. The internet provided at the lodges may not perform well, because of the remoteness of the location.
Our office will communicate with all our precious clients via our trek leader at least once a day through, WhatsApp, Telephone, Messenger, etc. whatever way possible, to make certain that our clients are satisfied, in good health, secure, and enjoying their trek.
Depending on the network you use, you might get a few mobile signals on your way, however, there may not be good network reception at high altitudes. Generally, you may get a wi-fi connection on all lodges you’ll be staying at.
The trekkers are themselves liable for food in Kathmandu. You can without difficulty visit many pubs, and restaurants located in the Thamel area serving a wide range of foods from Nepali, Indian, and Asian to cuisine. If you wish then you can have your lunch or dinner at the same hotel you are staying in. However, during Kathmandu Sightseeing lunch will be during the midday (usually at the Boudhanatha Stupa area around 1 pm). But in the evening, you can have your dinner at the restaurants of your choice at Thamel or order dinner in your hotel if you are too tired after the Kathmandu tour.
Further other expenses include paying for the visa for Nepal (USD30 per person) and, a travel insurance policy purchase. During the trek, extra expenses for purchasing items such as alcoholic beverages, beers, snacks for the trek, hot and bloodless beverages, souvenirs, and many others might be incurred. We suggest our clients bring USD and change it to Nepali Rupees in Kathmandu at the many government money exchange counters located on almost every corner of Thamel.
Recharging your camera or your mobile phone is available at an additional cost in all lodges on Langtang Valley Trek Trail. For drinking water during the duration of the trek, you can either purchase packed mineral water on your way (which is priced way too much than in Kathmandu or other cities) or you can purify the tap water with water purifying tablets. These purifying tablets can be bought in Kathmandu.
Langtang Valley Trek is done at high altitudes, so there is a chance of bad weather conditions, altitude sickness, and different unforeseen calamities like landslides, floods, etc.
So, travel insurance is obligatory for the trek. All trekkers ought to offer a replica of their complete travel insurance coverage certificates to us earlier than beginning the Langtang Valley Trek. Make sure that the insurance policy covers medical and emergency repatriation as helicopter rescue and evacuation costs at high altitudes.
We can propose coverage corporations primarily based on our client’s revel in, however, we do not sell travel insurance.
All trekkers have to send their detailed insurance records to us after trek booking. In case of emergencies, we will use your insurance policy and detailed insurance records for a quick and effective rescue operation.
We prioritize the safety of our trekkers more than anything. Our skilled guides who are familiar with all the nooks and corners of the trail will accompany you, they are well equipped with skills that are needed to traverse through this strenuous trek and tackle any adversities that our trekking group might encounter. If there are any protection concerns, we can also customize your itinerary to ensure your satisfaction.
Our trekking guides will measure the oxygen level of your body using an oximeter and take further actions, if needed, to avoid complications related to altitude sickness. Our itinerary curated by experienced professionals has emphasized acclimatization, thus we have one acclimatization day at Langtang for your body to adapt to the rarefied atmosphere.
You’ll additionally have some free time to explore on your own once we accomplish the day’s trek. So, for the duration of that free time, you could discover for your very own. But make sure, to not go far away from the guide. Besides our staff team, don’t give your belongings to hold. Also, don’t let a stranger guide you through the trail, and don’t get separated from the group.
We strongly recommend you hold your vital documents and valuable gadgets with you competently. You may also need a neck wallet or a cash belt to ensure their safety. Hotels we use in cities have a deposit container with a lock, which is safer and easier to store your valuables.
Even though you may have a porter to carry your duffel bag, maintain your important documents with you and carry them yourself. At the same time as sharing rooms in guesthouses, keep your essential things closer to you and in a secure location.
Please make sure that the insurance organization covers the price incurred for mountain rescue at the best trek elevations along with medical costs.
All foreigners, besides Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. Visa is to be had on arrival at the Tribhuvan Global Airport in Kathmandu, and you may increase your visa at the valuable immigration office. Click here to understand more regarding tourist visas in Nepal.
The visa application would require a passport legitimate for at least 6- months and a passport-length photograph. The present-day visa rate costs USD30 for 15 days, which you need to pay in cash (Please bring the exact change of USD30 per person) on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Citizens of China and the SAARC nations will acquire a loose visa.
A few countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan- may not get hold of an on-arrival visa. In case you are from those international locations, you should contact your local Nepalese embassy.
Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs)
(USD 1 = NPR/Rs 132) at present (Subject to change)
You can exchange foreign currencies via the nearest banks and valid money exchange counters in Thamel, and also you can alternate small quantities of cash in hotels.
The simplest one hundred and 2000 Indian Rupee notes are legal in Nepal. You may also withdraw cash (in Nepali Rupees only) from one of the many ATMs in Kathmandu and other major cities.
Several ATMs in Kathmandu are open around the clock. In case you are using a foreign card – the most withdrawn quantity is 35,000 Rupees for a 500 Rupees processing fee. If you use Credit Cards provided to you by your banking partner, for exchanging foreign currency, you might get charged a processing fee of approximately four percent or more. Credit cards (Mastercard, Visa & American Express) are accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants.
The chances of finding a bank along the trekking trail are near null, so we endorse you to exchange foreign currency or withdraw enough money in Kathmandu. With enough Nepali Rupees cash on your hand, you can easily pay for the services and goods almost everywhere.
Our motto is to relish the natural beauty, indulge ourselves with the adventure of geographical adversity, enjoy hiking at the highest locations in the world, and leave only footprints behind. We are a sustainable tourism and eco-friendly trekking company.
Our trekking guides will carry a trash bag and distribute it among the trekkers, so to avoid littering. We also request our clients to avoid littering and trashing pastures and forests.
In addition to above mentioned efforts, we work collectively with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Mission (KEEP) and organize eco-friendly treks that meet the expectancies of each vacationer as well as the communities residing in the trekking areas all over Nepal.
Tipping is at your discretion and should be primarily based on provider first-rate. In the Nepali lifestyle, a tip is a familiar and venerated manner to say thanks (Dhanyabad) for a good provider.
Almost all of our guests offer tips on the last day of the trek. The tip amount is entirely a personal choice that may be more or less depending upon your perception of service quality, length of trip, accommodations used, food served, and appreciation of the guide and porters’ work.
We are a government-legal, registered, and certified hiking and traveling operator in Nepal. We are also members of the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
It’s far best to book earlier, but if you are not able to accomplish that we have a unique provision for a last-minute booking. In the case of last-minute booking, we ought to acquire 100% percent trip payment 24 hours earlier than the trek departs. We do our best to operate Langtang Valley Trek for you at any time. But, understand that there are probably delays due to events beyond our control.
Contact us for at +977- 9851014557 (Bharat Sapkota) or e-mail us at: [email protected]
After completing the trek, you may join other extra adventure activities for one day or more. There are numerous stunning and adventurous places in Nepal. You may spend your extras days in Kathmandu through various approaches, which include, the Everest Mountain flight, Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day trip, Chitwan Jungle Safaris, 2 nights 3 days Chitwan jungle safari, Chitwan Luxury Tour, Trishuli River Rafting before flying back home.
After finishing the trek, we will organize a farewell dinner in the evening a day before you leave Nepal in Kathmandu. The Farwell Dinner will be at a Nepali Authentic Restaurant with a Nepali Cultural Show showcasing Nepalese culture and traditions with dance, and singings by dancers wearing different dresses of communities living in Nepal. At some point of the dinner, we shall gift you with a printed certificate citing your trek achievement and other goodies. We’d pretty admire it if you would give compliments, and feedbacks (good or bad, we don’t mind) on the trek. This will help us improve our services for vacationers/trekkers coming to Nepal.
We suggest our customers add a few more days similarly to their trip duration so they do not omit their return flight. We propose our clients add 2 more days to keep away from any troubles with international flights.
Please note: The Langtang Valley Trek package includes fixed departure dates from Kathmandu and may be fitted to accommodate your specific requests and schedule. Please look into our special departure dates for your trek. If the date does not fit you, then let us organize a private trek for you.
But there could be strikes, protests, and roadblocks due to political reasons also bad weather, highway conditions, and many other factors can affect your itinerary which can affect your trekking experience.
The itinerary of Langtang Valley Trek is a proposed itinerary; please be advised that it is probably essential to modify it because of external factors beyond our approach – which include unstable climate, traffic jams on the highway between Kathmandu/Syabru Besi/Kathmandu, unforeseen governmental decrees, path, and ecological situations.
Our purpose is to give you the best trek experience of Langtang Village Trek. However, because of the character of the trek, we are now and again compelled to make a slight change in the itinerary. It can be due to bad weather or other unexpected circumstance. The itinerary is well planned and glued; however, it additionally has some bendy areas. Therefore, we additionally count on our guests to be flexible for a few greater days in Nepal.
Langtang Valley Trek earthquake – During the earthquake in Nepal in 2015, the village of Langtang was badly destroyed with many houses and lodges swept by the landslide caused by the earthquake. Many trekkers and locals lost their lives. But locals have been busy rebuilding the area after the earthquake with tea houses and lodges being rebuilt and reopened.
