Langtang region in Nepal to the ranges from the north of
Kathmandu and bordering Tibet. It is a protected
region , namely Langtang National Park . The region imbibes numerous peaks including Langtang Lirung (7246m). As of
2012, the entrance ticket to the park is 3000 Nepali Rupees which you must buy
at the park entrance.TIMS are also available
:Passport photos should be brought
for foreigners.
About 4,500 people live inside the park, and many more rely on
it for timber and firewood. The majority of the residents are Tamangs.
The park contains a range of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park is forested. Trees include the deciduous Oak and Maple, and evergreens like Pine, including various types of Rhododendron. There are animals like Himalayan black bear, the goat-like Himalayan tahr, Rhesus monkeys and Red Pandas. The region is also forged with the stories of Yeti sightings.
Gosainkunda Lake
Kyanjin Gompa
The park contains the Gosainkunda lakes, sacred to Hindus.
Pilgrimages come visit this hallowed spot in August. Another spiritually
important site is the Buddhist monastery
Kyanjin Gompa.
Popular activities for tourists in the park include
trekking, climbing, and white-water rafting.
Please note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as
those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If
you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear
on top of them.
Soon as you land
Kathmandu, one of our representative will receive you . You will then
drive to your hotel in our vehicle.
Afterwards you can rest in the hotel and prepare for the next day to come.
Drive duration: 7-8 hours
This day , we will take a ride to the village of SyabruBesi soon after break fast.We will stop through some of the historically and commercially significant settlements where you can take brief breaks. The breathtaking scenery of the vegetation and landscape seeps through your window as you head deeper into the rural face of Nepal. The road is adventurous, and you will travel mostly through graveled sections in the hills. After reaching SyabruBesi rest for the day. Overnight at a lodge in SyabruBesi.
*Note: You also have an option to hire a private Jeep/bus to
Syabru best from your hotel in Kathmandu.
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
We will embark to our
trek to Langtang-Gosaikunda from SyabruBesi early today. We will set off from
SyabruBesi after we have crossed the
mighty Trishuli river. Initially,the trek is plain throughout the lush forest
through out the hills that leads to Pahiro and Bamboo.Then, we will gradually
descend to the Lama Hotel. The forest clears
as you will near the Lama Hotel. You can be a sole witness of the lifestyle in
the small settlements on your way here. You will also get yo witness the beauty
of Langtang National Park in this stretch of the trek. Overnight at Lama Hotel.
Trek Duration: 6 hours
Trek Duration: 3-4 hours
Today’s trek will be relatively shorter than the other days.
You will have enough time today to enjoy the surrounding beautiful view during
the trek. In the morning, you can enjoy the short village tour. The village of
Kyanjing is one among many culturally significant settlements of the Langtang
region. Foe rest of the day , you might as well
take some rest. Afterwards we will get ready to take a brief tour
towards the village. In the evening, you can pay a visit to the local cheese
factory and try some of the delicacies. Overnight at Kyanjing village.
Acclimatization is a crucial key when itr comes to hiking in the Himalayas. At the altitude of 3820 meters, Kyanjing will be an
ideal stop. However, you can ease the pressure of altitude sickness with the
short hiking options to the nearby destinations that are equally appealing. Your
first stop today will be Kyanjing gompa if you have not visited it yet. The
beautiful paintings in this place carry
age long stories.The Gompa itself holds great significance to the locals. Other
popular options are also there giving you the perfect view of Langtang Lirung
(7234 m), Yala peak, DorjeLakpa (6966 m) and Kangchenpo mountains from a close
range. These three are some of the best promising short hiking sites near
Kyanjing village.
Hiking to Kyanjing Ri
Hiking to Tsergo (Cherko) Ri
Exploration of LanshisaKharka
After returning from the hike, you can rest for the day. Overnight at a lodge in Kyanjing village.
Trek Duration: (7-8 hours)
We will start our trek early and set off from the Kyanjin village.
You will see the village lilting with snow covered mountain beautiful than ever. Foe most of our trek
today we will descend. Also , we will walk through some of the earlier
settlements to reach the Lama Hotel. You can encounter Himalayan sheep (Naurs)
and beautiful Himalayan birds in the trail today. The walk will get more
relaxed as you near the Lama Hotel. You will reach there in late afternoon and
rest for the day.
Trek Duration: (6 hours)
The trail of today is relatively similar to the halfway mark
as the earlier hiking days to Pahiro. We will then choose the next route to the
ThuloSyabru village today. Passing by the Bamboo village, we can see the
SyabruBensi from the trail separating at Pahiro. For the last couple of hours,
we will gradually walk uphill to
ThuloSyabru village. ThuloSyabru is a beautiful and comparatively more
important Tamang settlement of the Langtang region. Stroll around the village
for a while for and try some local
cuisine in the evening . Overnight at a hotel in ThuloSyabru.
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
We will begin our day with some breakfast .The majestic
landscape surrounding the ThuloSyabru village will be a perfect treat. We will
start trekking and commence an uphill trek towards the ridge at Phoprang danda
(3190 m). This Danda (hill) is popular among the visitors and locals for the
fantastic fresh breeze accompanied by the majestic panoramic Mountain views. We
will walk through patches of rhododendron forests amongst the sub-tropical
region to Sing Gompa or Chandan Bari.
Pausing for a little while , we will walk further to the village of Lauribina.
On the way to Lauribina, we will pass through a
sanctuary specifically known for
habouring rare Red Panda. The majestic
views of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal appears more beautiful with every
walk. This is how we will know Lauribira
is close. Overnight at a hotel in Lauribina.
Trek Duration: 4 hours
The best views of the Himalayas can be witnessed from the ridge nearby at Lauribina as we begin our day
earlier today. Our trek to the holy lake of Gosaikunda today is relatively
short. The trail is one of the beautiful prospect of the trek.We pass through
pastures and streams before reaching Gosaikunda. Lake Gosaikunda is the
landmark of our trek. However, there are more than dozens of small and big
lakes surrounding the area. You can reach
all these beautiful lakes within some
hours of hiking from the central Lake.
SaraswatiKunda (Lake), Bhairav Kund, DudhKund, RagatKund, Chandra Kund, and
AmaKund are some of the major lakes we will stroll around as for today. Gosaikunda is a beautiful lake with
many hindu devotees visiting throughout the year. According to hindu mythology the god of destruction Lord Shiva made this
lake to quench his thirst with his mighty Trishul to extract the Gosaikunda.
Hence, the river formed out of this lake is well known as Trishuli which we seemed to
have crossed down back in SyabruBesi.
People believe that their prayers will be
answered by Lord Shiva if they walk all their way to Gosaikunda with a pure heart and worship
the shrine. The view of the Snow-capped the Himalayas below the sea of clouds
from Gosaikunda is pristine as well. Overnight at a hotel in Gosaikunda.
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
After watching the beautiful sunrise from Gosaikunda, we will start our trek for the day to the village of Gopte. We will venture the Lauribina La pass first which is also the highest point of our trek. Crossing three small lakes on the way, we will start our uphill rocky climb to Lauribina Pass. Once in the top, you can have an incredible 360-degree view of rocky hills and snow-capped mountains touching the horizon. After spending some time in the Pass, we will start our descent to the village ,Gopte. Rest for the day in a lodge once you are in Gopte.
*Helambu region begins once on the other side of Lauribina La pass.
Trek Duration: 6 hours
Our trek for today is to the village of Kutumsang . It is
mostly downhill and through a lush sub-tropical forest. The trek is refreshing
and walking down in the ridge we can have a spectacular view of DorjeLakpa and
Shisha Psangma (8027 m) mountains. Crossing Magin Goth in the way we will walk
further to the Kutumsang village today. Overnight at a lodge in Kutumsang
village.
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
Chisapani trek is one among the most preferred day hike selection from
Kathmandu. This trekking route includes this amazing destination as it promises
many scenic, natural, and cultural delights. One can say that these trails
illuminates the beauty of the Helambu region as a whole. We will walk up and
down the green hills to reach the natural viewpoint of Chisapani. We can have a
fantastic view of the far and wide hills and mountains from here. This Picturesque
setting is perfect for surrendering yourself to the enigmas of nature.
Overnight at a hotel in Chisapani.
Trek Duration: 3 hours and a 1-hour drive
Our last day of the trek starts with an amazing sunrise view
from your hotel in Chisopani. We will walk to Sundarijal and drive back to
Kathmandu today. You will pass through multiple settlements where you can take
brief stops to try some of the local snacks. After reaching Sundarijal, you
will take a private cab back to your hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, you
can enjoy the nightlife . You can also spend a quality time in souvenir shopping near your hotel. Overnight
at Kathmandu.
We will set you off to
the TIA couple of hours before the departure flight. In your spare time before
the flight, you can revisit some nearby restaurants and monuments. You will fly
over Nepal back to your home with some
amazing experiences, captivating stories, and lifelong memories of the Langtang
Gosaikunda Helambu trek.
