Visit the beautiful Langtang National Park and then trek to the end of the valley to view the wonderful mountains views. Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we travel through Trisuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabru Bensi, a Sherpa village located at the very edge of the Langtang National Park. We then swing east into the Langtang valley, crossing the river several times as we travel up along a gorge-like, lower section of the valley. We pass through oak and rhododendron forests and even cross glacial moraine on our way to the Tamang village of Langtang.
A little further up the valley is Kyangin Gompa, where we stop overnight and sample the local yak cheese. We pass through Nubamatang, nestled in a hidden valley, on our way up to view the glaciers, which mark the gateway into Tibet. Backtracking, we travel through Syabru and Sing Gompa to a high plateau, where the sacred Lake Gosain Kunda is located. Crossing the Laurebena Pass (4610m), we continue south, leaving the Langtang region behind us as we travel through the Helambu valley to Gul Bhanjyang.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner (D)
Day 2: Day at leisure / Hotel (B, D)
Day 3: 7 hrs drive to Syabru Bensi (1450m) (B, L, D)
Day 4: Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m) 5 ½ hrs (B, L, D)
Day 5: Trek to Langtang (3541m) 5 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 6: Trek to Kyangin Gompa (3900m) 5 ½ (B, L, D)
Day 7: Day trip to Tserkori (5184m) 4 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 8: Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m) 5 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 9: Trek to Thulo Sybru (2200m) 6 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa (3584m) 6 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 11: Trek to Gosain Kunda (4381m) 6 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 12: Explore around higher lake (4381m) (B, L, D)
Day 13: Trek to Ghopte (3440) via (4600m) pass 6 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 14: Trek to Tarkeghyang (2550m) 6 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 15: Trek to Kutumsang (2000m) 5 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 16: Trek to Chisopani (1700m) 5 hrs (B, L, D)
Day 17: Trek to Sundarijal (1500m) 4 hrs & 1 hr drive to KTM/Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 18: Drive to Airport for return flight (B)
Note: This is guideline showing tea house or tentative camp night stops. The above itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Group leader's travel free for groups of 9 or more (Government fees not included).
Trekking Equipment:
The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both types (camping & teahouse) treks in the Himalayas country in Nepal. Make use of this list as a guideline proposal. Some of the Trekking equipments can be hired or bought in the many adventure shops in Kathmandu.
Equipments check lists - trekking only. The following basic equipments check lists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should weigh not more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.
Equipments List
Head:
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
Upper Body:
- T-shirts (2)
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
Hands:
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Lower Body:
- Underwear (4)
- Hiking shorts (2)
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet:
- Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
- Gaiters
Accessories:
- Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
- Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
- Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
- Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
- Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
- Thermarest sleeping pad
- Water bottles (2)
- Toiletries
- Small wash towel
The best Trekking Seasons in Nepal: Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year. There are four season in Nepal. Each season has its difference attraction to offer. The seasons are classified as follows:
Autumn (September - November): This season offers excellent climate and tantalizing mountain views and the weather is perfect. The Nepalese most important festivals (Dashain and Tihar) are marked during this season.
Winter (December - February): This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations. So, it’s ideal for trekking at lower altitude, generally below 3200m.
Spring (March - May): The temperature is quite moderate in this season. Varieties of wild flowers, especially the rhododendrons are in complete blossom. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation, over 4000m, the Mountain View are excellent while the temperature is quite moderate.
Summer (June - August): This is the favorite season to trek in the rain shadow areas like Upper Mustang, Dolpo and Kailash. This season is also recommended for forest researchers and botanist. It is recommended to carry Raincoats and insect repellents when trekking during these summer months.
Trekking Permit: Trekking permit is not necessary for the general trekking regions such as the Everest, the Annapurna, the Langtang and Rara. Trekking permits are available from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu. Two photographs and a copy of passport are required with the application. Trekkers should be obtained for the following trekking areas. The areas and required fees are as follows:
Areas:
- Lower Dolpo and Kanchenjunga US $10.00 per person/week for first 4 weeks, US $20.00 per person/week after 4 weeks
- Around Manasulu US $90.00 per person per week during September to November, US $75.00 per person per week during December to August
- Humla - Simikot US $90.00 per person per week for first 7 days, US $15.00 per person per day after 7 days
- Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo US $700.00 per person for first 10 days, US $70.00 per person after 10 days
Note: Trekking to Dolpo, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and upper Mustang can be undertaken through registered trekking company only. For trekking through National park areas require an entry permits. The entrance permits fees are as follow for the following national parks and Conservation Areas:
Areas:
- Annapurna Conservation Area: US $28.00 per person
- Makalu Barun Conservation Area: US $28.00 per person
- Manasulu Conservation Area: US $28.00 per person
- Langtang National Park: US $14.00 per person
- Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park: US $14.00 per person
- Rara National Park: US $14.00 per person
- Shey Phoksundo National Park: US $14.00 per person
Other then above mentioned national parks such as Royal Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park also need entrance permits Rs. 1000.00 per person.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
- Airport Pick up and drop off
- Kathmandu hotel room & accommodation as per you're requested
- All land transfer as per given itinerary
- Langtang National Park conservation entry permits fees
- Trekking Registration Certificate (T.R.C) permit fees.
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local Guide & each 2 persons 1 Porter provided
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
- All Nepalese Government tax.
Not included:
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency
- Personal spending money & All bar bill
- Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
- International Airport Tax per person US$ 24 only.
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