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Overview
Arrival City:Kathmandu
Price:750 Euro
Meals:All meals included during the trekking
Attractions:Kyanjin Gompa, Red Panda
Accomodation:Tea House
Departure City:Kathmandu
Difficulty:Moderate
Duration:10 Days
Transportation:Tourist Bus
Country:Nepal
Maximum Altitude: Meters
Styles:Trekking
Group Size:1 - 10 Persons
About Langtang Trek
Langtang Trek in Nepal takes you into a delightful expedition inside one of the discreet Himalaya areas of Nepal which caters all kinds of trekkers. The Langtang valley in Nepal shares borders with Tibet in the north; hence, the region is highly influenced by the lifestyle, culture, and tradition of its northern counterpart. It is home to Langtang National park and a popular pilgrimage site of Gosainkunda. Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langtang Ri (7205m), and Yala Peak (5,50m) are few of the mountains located entirely inside the National Park and are also available for the grand audience during trekking in Langtang valley. Langtang Trek is a 7 days trekking packages taking to the wildest land of beauty. Langtang is the closest Himalayan region from Kathmandu valley filled with scintillating natural heritages. Massive snowcapped mountains, beautiful glacial lakes, lush vegetation, Tibetan peoples and their unique lifestyle influence everyone to visit over there.
Few hours drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi, trek starts following the ragging Langtang river across the dense forest of Langtang national park which eventually takes us to Langtang village (3,430m) and Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m). It is one of the most popular trekking regions for those wishing a short trek in Himalayas of Nepal. Langtang valley is greatly influence by Tibetan lifestyle, locals are the descendant of Tibetan origin. Varieties of Rhododendron, majestic waterfalls, bamboo forests, snow-capped mountains and hair rising landscapes makes you walk a diverse experience. Join us and entertain your adventure life with adventure walk.
Highlights of Langtang Trek
Trek in the Langtang National Park and get to observe plenty of flowers and wildlife including the endangered Red Panda.
Visit Kyanjin Gompa and learn about its heritage.
Great view of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang and many more panorama views of Himalayas.
Experience the rich cultural exploration of the local people in the Himalayas.
See the Famous Wildlife and Red Panda.
You will be picked up at the airport by one of the VSN staff and driven to your Kathmandu host family or a hotel. Here you will be welcomed into the family, be given your own room and be provided with all your meals while in Kathmandu. This will be your home during your orientation and volunteering in Nepal. With
easy bus routes into town and the surrounding countryside this quiet and safe suburb is the perfect base for your time in Nepal.
We start a guided tour to four of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the then Kathmandu Kingdom. Pashupatinath houses a sacred lingum, or the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. The Aryaghat alongside Pashupati and on the banks of the Bagmati River is a famous funeral site for the Hindus. The Buddhists shrine of Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. We would like you to experience the real life of Nepal so that we would like to show you how schools are run and students are taught.This school is totally funded by our company.
We start our trip about 7 am in the morning and head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabrubensi, the first part of the drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth, then the path moves along the gravel road and overnight at Lodge. Tamang Heritage Trail is not so far from Kathmandu, the road is hilly and winding (though spectacular), climbing high and providing us with superb panoramic views of the Annapurnas, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the peaks of the Langtang region.
We cross several suspension bridges following Langtang river. We pass through dense oak forest of Langtang national park along the up-down trial and reach to Bamboo (1,970m) for lunch. We trek couple of hours more to make up to Lama Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Our morning tea is followed by steady climb up along a dense forest and through the villages. Today we leave the tree line behind and get to appreciate the invitation of Nepalese Himalayas with open heart. In front Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,227m) seems marvelous. Pass by Ghodatabela (3,030m), Chyamki village (3,230m), chortens, water mills, prayer wheels and Mani walls before getting to beautiful Langtang village. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We make short trek with slight uphill and downhill. We will pass by many small plateaus, biggest Mani wall in Nepal and yak postures. Since, it is really a high altitude, take your time to walk slowly and acclimatize your body. Kyanjin Gompa is another wonderful land of Langtang surrounded by Himalayas. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Today also we repeat downhill trek all the way to Lama Hotel. We begin our trek after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy different view of the Himalayas that we had missed climbing up. Overnight in Lama Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Today also we repeat downhill trek all the way to Syabrubeshi. We descent down along the dense forest hearing anonymous sounds of Langtang khola river. Since, the whole journey is mostly downhill, we can easily make the way. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We start our drive to Kathmandu and it takes about 9 hours, it is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu with marvelous views of hills, mountains, terraces and villages check in to the hotel and overnight at hotel.
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Volunteer Society Nepal representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Note: The above-mentioned program itinerary is a sample. The period and cost of volunteering, internship, tour and trekking can be changed or extended as per volunteers' availability of duration.
Transportation service from Kathmandu – Syabrubeshi – Kathmandu
Local accommodation and all meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trek.
Government License holder Trekking Plus experienced and qualified trekking guide and porter to carry your luggage (1 porter between 2 trekkers).
All expenses of guides and porters such as (meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation and other necessary equipment).
Langtang National Park entry permit fee and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card.
Trekking Maps.
All government, Local taxes and official Expenses
Cost Excludes:
Extra accommodation and all meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, early return from the trek.
Personal expense such as snacks, boil water, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, Alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee), extra porters etc.
Personal trekking equipment.
Travel insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation compulsory.
Tips for guide and porters (Tipping is expected)
Additional costs or delays caused by out of management control, for example, landslide, weather condition, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes etc.
All the costs and expenses which are not listed in “cost includes” section will be all excluded.
