Saturday, June 7, 2014

Langtang Valley Trek (www.himalayastrip.com)

Langtang Valley Trekking is one of the fineness trekking from Langtang region trekking in Nepal. This 8 days trekking dedicate for those trekkers who willing to explore Tibetan influence is reflect in the character of the villages and peoples, forest includes deciduous Oak and Maple, and evergreens like Pine and various types of Rhododendron, Wildlife from Langtang region includes Himalayan black bear, the mountain goat like a Himalayan tahr, Rhesus monkeys and Red Pandas, surrounding scenic Mountain Views point form Kyannjing Ri and Tserko Ri, Glacial moraines to Glacier and to the Langtang base camp.

Langtang Valley Trek start after taking long drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi, even we can be consume through  taking four wheel drive. Along the way from Syabru Besi to Kyanjin Gumpa trek up hill through exploring river side forest, surrounded mountains as Langtang Lirung (7225m), Ganesh Himal (7406m), Naya Kang (5844m), Ganchempo (6387m) and Yala Peak (5500m) and passing small to big settlement. After reaching Kyanjin Gumpa one day we take as exploring day to Tserko Ri or Langsisa.

 
 Langtang Valley Trek Map
 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (2720 km), Drive by local bus/Land rover
Day 04: Syabru Besi and trek to Lama Hotel (2410m), Trek 6 hrs
Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtan Village (3330m), Trek 6 hrs
Day 06: Langtan Village to Kyanjin Gumpa (3730m), Trek 4 hrs
Day 07: Exploring day
Day 08: Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel (2410m), Trek 7 hrs
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (2720 km), Trek 5 hrs
Day 10: Syabru Besi to Kathmandu (1450m), Drive by local bus/Land rover
Day 11: Leisure Day
Day 12: Final departure onward destination.
 

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
Welcomed and Pick up by our airport representative and escort to your hotel. Our airport representative will explain the daily program upon arrival. Overnight at hotel on B/B board basic

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour and Trek Preparation
Guided Sightseeing of World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley including: Kathmandu Darbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Pasupatinath Temple. Overnight at hotel on B/B board basic

Day 03: Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (2720 km), Drive by local bus/Land rover
This day start early in the morning drive back to Kathmandu By local bus or Land rover via exploring Nepalese country side that offer green hills, river, farms and arriving evening time.   Overnight at guesthouse or tea house

Day 04: Syabru Besi and trek to Lama Hotel (2410m), Trek 6 hrs

Trek start after breakfast gentle and gradually ascending flowing Langtang river through passing several settlement, crossing small stream, jungle and mountain. Overnight at guesthouse or tea house

Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtan Village (3330m), Trek 6 hrs
Today trail gradually up to Ghora Tabela through forest of oaks, hemlock, maples and different spices of rhododendrons with stunning view of Langtang Lirung, Naya Kang and easy trail continue to Thymsek and steady walking up to Langtang Village. Overnight at guesthouse or tea house

Day 06: Langtan Village to Kyanjin Gumpa (3730m), Trek 4 hrs
Trek to kyanjin Gumap, an easy and short day. Trail from Langtag village lead through dutiful landscape, stone mani wall, stunning surrounding view of Langtang range and glacial moraine to Kyanjin Gumpa. After having lunch at Kyanjin Gumpa leave to kyanjin Ri for explore mountain view and acclimatization. Overnight at guesthouse or tea house

Day 07: Exploring day
After breakfast leave to Tserko Ri for exploring. From her we can see Langtang Lirung (7225m), Naya Kang (5844m), Ganchempo (6387m) and Yala Peak (5500m) and other peak. Overnight at guesthouse or tea house

Day 08: Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel (2410m), Trek 7 hrs
Today descend down through scenic Mountain View and landscape. Overnight at guesthouse or tea house

Day 09: Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (2720 km), Trek 5 hrs
This is final day of trek, we trek down same way witch we did in first day of Langtang valley. Overnight at guesthouse or tea house

Day 10: Syabru Besi to Kathmandu (1450m), Drive by local bus/Land rover
This day start early in the morning drive back to Kathmandu By local bus or Land rover via exploring Nepalese country side that offer green hills, river, farms and arriving evening time.   Overnight at hotel on B/B board basic

Day 11: Leisure Day
Leisure day in Kathmandu, Overnight at hotel on B/B board basic

Day 12: Final departure onward destination."Farewell"
Transfer to airport, departure on your own destination. In case of if you stay longer in Nepal.  It is possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting, wildlife safari and other adventures activities. Also possible to customized your itinerary according to your duration of holidays in Nepal and itinerary are subject to change due to weather, route conditions, local politics, transport or and other factors of beyond our control. We would do our best. 

Cost Includes on:

  • All Airport – Hotel – Airports pick up and drop transfer by privet vehicle
  • All ground transportation's by Local Bus or Land rover and to get bus stations by taxi
  • Four night accommodation with breakfast at budget hotel to star category hotel in Kathmandu
  • A full day Kathmandu Valley sight seen tour including tour guide, all entrance fees and privet vehicle
  • Full board meals with tea or coffee (Breakfast/Lunch/Diner) during Langtang Valley Trekking
  • Best available twin sharing lodge and tea house accommodation during Langtang Valley Trekking; we provide private bathrooms with hot shower in available condition.
  • An experienced English speaking trek leader or trekking guide, assistant trek guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) with including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • Down jackets, sleeping bags and trekking pole (Down jackets & sleeping bags are returnable)
  • First aid medical kit
  • Trekking map and Company T-shirts
  • Langtang National Park Permits fee and (TIMS) Trekkers Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for Permit and TIMS)
  • Farewell dinner with traditional dance show
  • Emergency co-operative service incase of you needed
  • Entire administration and local taxes

Cost does not Includes on:

  • Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture)
  • Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, personal transportation incase of needed, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary
  • Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary)
  • International fare/arrival taxes/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu
  • Tips for guides and porters /Donations
  • Rescue insurance and Travel insurance