Langtang Valley to Kyanjing Gompa 9 Days Trek

Langtang Valley to Kyanjing Gompa 9 Days Trek

Trek to the valley offers some of the most spectacular mountain trekking and scenery near to Kathmandu. Just a half-day drive north from Kathmandu brings you to the trekking village of Syabrubesi and the entrance to the valley and National Park. Langtang offers a fantastic Himalayan trekking and mountain scenery experience without the impact of high volume trekking groups. This makes the Langtang Valley one of those “best-kept secret” locations that only some get to experience. The valley itself is a classic “glaciated valley” from the era of the last ice-age. The northeastern, or upper end, of the main valley, tapers to small active glaciers grinding their way down the high mountain slopes and tributary valleys. This makes the Langtang Valley such a compact, diverse and interesting place to trek. In just a few days traverse the lower Himalayan foothills and reach active glaciers in the high Himalaya. This trek reaches the spectacular high point of Tsergo Ri (5,150m).

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Overnight in hotel (1,300m)

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
We will go through all your trek itinerary and arrangements with you to ensure every detail is in place. We will also ask for your passport, extra passport photographs, travel insurance, and any other details so that we can organize any permits required for your trek in the Langtang National Park.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/Double sharing accommodation at Kathmandu in 2-3 star hotel with breakfast & all taxes.

Day 2: Drive to Syabrubesi Overnight in trekking lodge (1,460m)

Pass By: Dhunche Heliport, Dhunche 45000, Nepal
The drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi will take about eight hours. You head out of Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara however you will soon exit the highway through a place called Galchhi and head north along the banks of Trishuli River. The road then heads up into the Himalayan foothills and winds its way through many valleys to reach the busy little town of Dhunche. Here your guide will go to the National Park entrance checkpoint and have your permits checked and stamped to proceed further north into the Langtang National Park. As you head further north some of the high ridges you cross will provide your first glimpses of snow-clad Himalayan peaks (Ganesh Himal and the Langtang Range). After another descend down the valley side you will arrive at Syabrubesi a busy trading and trekking town. There are many trekking lodges here serving trekkers heading towards many parts of the Langtang region. There is also a range of small shops where you may purchase some last-minute items for your trek. But make sure you get to bed early and get plenty of restful sleep – tomorrow will be a big day

Meals included:
• Lunch: Food would be provided on the MAP basis that means breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with accommodation
Accommodation included: Overnight at Local Tea houses

Day 3: Syabrubeshi to Lama Hotel Overnight in trekking lodge (2,500m)

Pass By: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
The first part of today’s rather long walk is the hardest – to take your time on the climb and the day will get easier. You start by crossing the small bridge above Langtang Khola just north of Shabrubeshi and the trail immediately starts ascending. As we walk uphill the beautiful dense forest will accompany you on the way followed by the Langtang River, which we will be crossing several times. After walking 4-5 hours we will stop for lunch in a place called Bamboo. After lunch we start the trek again ascending to Rimche, further continuing towards the Lama Hotel.

Meals included:
• Lunch: Food would be provided on the MAP basis that means breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with accommodation.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at local teahouses.

Day 4: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village. Overnight in trekking lodge (3,450m

Stop At: Langtang Valley, 123 Ba, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
From Rimche you will follow the original valley-floor trekking trail up the Langtang Valley. Damage to bridges and the trekking trail have all been pretty much repaired and so the walking on this and subsequent days will be much easier than yesterday. The trail takes you through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghoda Tabela where you will stop for lunch. The trail then continues on and reaches the site of Langtang Village, which was destroyed in the Earthquake of 2015, but the village has been rebuilt again just by the side of the previous Langtang village. Your guide will say a prayer for all those that perished and you may also wish to add your prayers and thoughts. You are now in the middle of the glorious Langtang Valley and likely feel humbled by the size and power of the mountains towering above you on both sides of the valley. This is a spectacular location.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Food would be provided on the MAP basis that means breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with accommodation.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at local tea houses

Day 5: Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa Overnight in trekking lodge (3,817m)

Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, we leave Langtang village trekking on the gradual uphill trail to reach Kyanjing Gompa, a beautiful village surrounded by alluring snowy peaks including Kyanjing Ri and Tserko Ri. During the trekking, we pass through the green grassland used for Yak grazing, on the lap of spectacular mountains and also cross other small villages Mondoo and Singdum to arrive at beautiful village Kyanjing for an overnight stay after almost 5 hours journey. We could explore the Kyanjing monastery and Cheese factory where cheese from Yak milk has been made on the traditional method.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner: Food would be provided on the MAP basis that means breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with accommodation.
Accommodation included: Overnight at local Tea Houses.

Day 6: Explore around Kyanjin Gompa and climb to Tsergo Ri Overnight in trekking lodge (5,150m)

Pass By: Kyanjin hydroelectric plant, Langtang 45000, Nepal
Today you may rest or explore the valley and riverbeds around Kyanjin Gompa. If you feel strong and have no symptoms of altitude sickness you might like to take a trek to climb to the top of Tsergo Ri at 5,150m or 19,600 feet altitude. You should take this ascent very slowly as the air is thin and the gradient gets steep. The gentler you are on your legs, lungs, and heart the better. You will return back to Kyanjin Gompa with some of the most stunning Himalaya Mountain photos. The view from Tsergo Ri will just capture you and you will not want to leave. Such is the captivating power of the Himalaya Mountains all along the Langtang Valley.

Meals included:
• Lunch: Food would be provided on the MAP basis that means breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with accommodation.
Accommodation included: Overnight at local Tea houses

Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel Overnight in trekking lodge (2,500m)

Pass By: Kyanjin Ri Lower Peak, Langtang 45000, Nepal
Today requires another long walk as we head all the way back to Rimche in just one day – but be assured it is all downhill so you will be fine. You may find yourself getting faster as you go due to the extra oxygen in each lower-altitude breath.

Meals included:
• Lunch: Food would be provided on the MAP basis that means breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with accommodation.
Accommodation included: Overnight at local teahouses

Day 8: Lama Hotel to Syabrubeshi via Sherapagaon and Khangjim Overnight in trekking lodge (1,460m)

Pass By: Kyanjin Ri Lower Peak, Langtang 45000, Nepal
Today you retrace the path along the high valley wall trail to Khangjim and then rapidly down to Shabrubeshi. Time to kick the trekking boots off and relax after a good shower.

Meals included:
• Dinner: Food would be provided on the MAP basis that means breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with accommodation.
Accommodation included: Overnight at local teahouses

Day 9: Drive back to Kathmandu Overnight in Hotel (1,300m)

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: You would be provided a special farewell dinner during this day.
Accommodation included: Twin/Double sharing accommodation at Kathmandu in 2-3 star hotel with breakfast & all taxes