Langtang Valley short Trek and Tamang culture and communities
Langtang is a region in the north-central Himalayas of the Bagmati Province of Nepal. The region borders Tibet and was once an important trading route. We can still see the influence in the rich local culture. The area is renowned for its beautiful cedar forests and flowers and jaw dropping views of soaring Himalayan peaks including the mighty Shishapangma which is one of the 8000 metre peaks, Manaslu Massif, Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal.
The trek starts at the small town of Syabru Besi. You will trek through magnificent forests to the high alpine meadows and yak pastures around Kyangjin Gompa (a Buddhist monastery). After an (optional) day hike up to the top of Kyangjin Ri (peak), where the 360-degree views of the Himalayan mountains are truly spectacular, you retrace your route back down the valley and drive back to Kathmandu.
Trip highlight
* Sightseeing in Kathmandu’s major UNESCO World Heritage Sites
* Pass through stunning forests, high alpine meadows, and yak pastures
* Enjoy panoramic views across vast open valleys at the end of the trek
* Experience the rich cultural exploration of the local people in the Himalayas
Itinerary | Altitude | Trekking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek prepare | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi | 1,550m/5,086ft | |
Day 04 Trek from Syabrubesi to Lamahotel | 2,380m/7,809ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 05 Trek from Lamahotel to Langtang Village | 3,543m/11,625ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 06 Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa | 3,870m/12,697ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 07 Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Tserko Ri and back to Kyangjin Gompa | 5,000m/16,405ft | 7-8 hrs |
Day 08 Trek form Kyangjin Gompa to Lamahotel | 2,380m/7,809ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 09 Trek from Lamahotel to Syabrubesi | 1,550m/5,086ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 10 Drive from Syabrubsesi to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 11 Final Departure | 1,350m/4,429ft |
All meals will be provided during trekking while and Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests. In trek most common cuisines in most menu will be Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian and the more common continental.
We will be accommodated hotel in Kathmandu, teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. We will have rooms with attached washrooms in most parts of the trek but this is not possible in a few remote locations. Also understand that single rooms are not easily available in higher elevations like they are in Kathmandu and the lower elevation regions.