Langtang Panorama Trek

Langtang is towards the north of the Kathmandu Valley and just south of the Tibetan boarder. It’s also called "the valley of glaciers". Here the mountain - scape is spectacular. Most of the trekking routes in Langtang are well served with teahouses, making trekking quite possible. The main ethnic groups here are Sherpa and Tamang whose religious practices, languages and dress are much similar to those of Tibet. The forest in this region have temperate and sub- alpine vegetation. Wildlife includes migratory birds, deer, monkeys, Thar, and Pika. The scenery here is spectacular and the trek is more adventurous.

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Meet us outside the airport, transfer to Hotel. Meet with trekking guide and discuss about necessary things. Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2: Kathmandu

Full day valley sightseeing with Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swyambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill - from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu, Visiting Patan city, the second largest town in the valley, Krishna Mandir, Golden Temple etc. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Kathmandu - Syabrubesi (1460m) drive 08:00hrs.

After breakfast, Approx. 8 hours overland drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi (1460m.) Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Syabrubesi - Lama Hotel (2340m) 06:00hrs.

After a trek of about one hour from Syabrubensi the small village of Wangal is reached. From here a trail branches off straight eastwards to Rasuwa Ghari. From Wangal there is a steep climb to Khanjung village. In the village there is a good camping site. From there, after 1/2 hr climb a small village is reached, known as Surka. The climb is steep for an hour through thick forest and from there the trail continues straight. Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Lama Hotel - Langtang Valley (3310m) 05:00hrs.

From Lama hotel, the trail then traverses up and down through the forest and Ghoratabela (9800ft.) is reached within 5 hrs. From there, again a short climb for 1/2 hrs will bring you to a pass to the right of where the Langtang valley begins. Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Langtang Valley - Kyanging Gomba (3700m) 03:00hrs.

From the pass, after trekking for nearly 3 hrs, Langtang village (11200 ft.) is reached. From Langtang there is a gentle ascent for 4 hrs to Kyangjing Gompa. Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Kyanging - Rest day, explore the surroundings.

After breakfast we proceed to trek Cherko Ri which is the 5000m. we can see panoramic view of all Langtang range.( 04 hrs steep climb) Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Kyanging gomba - lama Hotel (2470m) 07:00hrs

After visiting Kyangjing Monastery, an excellent look-out can be reached by climbing the slopes immediately behind the Kyangjing Gompa. A visit to Yala Cheese factory (15,800 ft.) and the small lake at 16,000 ft. beyond Yala is worthwhile. Then back to Langtang via same route. Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner