Langtang Adventure Trek 13 Days

DAILY DEPARTURES OCTOBER THROUGH MAY

Langtang is located northwest from Kathmandu, in the central Himalayas of Nepal. Langtang is a village as well as the name for this region's national park. Trekking through the scenic Langtang Valley directly under the mount Langtang Lirung rising 7245 M. above sea level and between the towering snowcapped peaks is a breath taking experience.

The Langtang National Park features a complex topography and a varied climate. As a result, a wide spectrum of vegetation is flourished here. These include small areas of subtropical forest below 1,000 m., temperate oak and pine forests at mid-elevations, and alpine scrub pastures giving way to bare rocks and snow.

Oak, fir, blue pine, chir pine, maple, hemlock, spruce and various species of rhododendron grow in the forests. Approximately 25% of the forest covered area of the park provides habitat for a wide range of animals. Red panda, Himalyan black bear, musk deer, pika, muntjack, wild dog, Himalayan Tahr, ghoral, serow, rhesus monkey, and the common langur are among the many species. In the spring and autumn the Trisuli-Bhote Koshi rivers form important route for migrating birds between India and Tibet. These are the species of animals founded and recorded in the Langtang National Park, but we will not be able to see them all, particularly the black bear and Red Panda, unless we go on an expedition into the jungle looking for them.

Several ethnic groups also inhabit the park and influenced the region's natural environment over many centuries. The inhabitants within and outside the park boundaries are dependent on the natural resources here including lumber, pasture, fire-wood, and bamboo for basket weaving.

Trekking peak, such as Ganjala Chuli and Yala Peak can be scaled during the trek here. These are perfect practice peaks for those looking to master their climbing skills. Trekking peak permits are easy to obtain and costs about US$300. Trekking crossing the Ganjala Pass and getting through Helambu region or vise versa is possible by starting in October. Later than mid-November is dangerous to cross the pass. This is a very scenic and adventurous trek if done in early fall season. Our trek programs in the region range from 10 days and up. Please inquire for details.

Trek Grade: Moderate to Strenuous

ITINERARY#12Langtang

DAY 01 Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal
Upon arrival, we greet you at the Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to your hotel and brief on your trip itineraries.

DAY 02 Kathmandu Valley Tour
Featuring Pashupatinath Temple-Bouddha Stupa-Patan and Kathmandu Durbar Squares (four world Heritage Sites)

DAY 03 Drive Kathmandu to Dunche and camp.
Dunche, a Tamang ethnic village, which recently became a bazaar and is the district center with government offices, lodges, shops and so on. But nowadays various ethnic groups live here. Today, we drive from Kathmandu to Dunche and camp. We will experience scenic views of mount Ganesh and Langtang range including the beautiful valleys and terraced farmlands. We will have packed lunch picnic along the way. Upon arrival unload and camp nearby Dunche.

DAY 04 Trek to Thulo-Shybru village camp.
Today, the trek begins at ease. Then, it climbs up, but a gradual uphill trek to Thulo-Shyabru village, a village of Tamang and Sherpa ethnic groups. It is a scenic trek. Since it is our first day, let us adjust to an easy pace. Also, the distance is short. Lunch along the way or in Thulo-Syabru, depending on how tough our team is on the trek. After settling our campsite, we visit the village monastery as well as some families to explore the village life styles.

DAY 05 Trek to Lama Hotel/riverside camp.
Today's trek is the first day of wilderness touch on this trek. Gradual downhill as we begin our trek. Then, small up hills and downs hills along the way through the forest. We may see Langur monkeys here including various species of birds. Lunch along the riverbank in the forest. After lunch trek along the scenic river until we reach the campsite at Lama Hotel at the riverside.

DAY 06 Trek to Langtang village camp.
Today is also a gradual uphill trek along the river; a deep valley with forest covered steep mountain slopes on both sides of the gorge. We pass through military post and tourist lodges at Gore Tabela. We may begin to feel the thin air as elevation rises as we trek up. We are directly below mount Langtang Lirung 7245 meters above sea level. The valley opens up with thinner forest as we trek up. Evening camp at Langtang village. The inhabitants here are Tibetan ethnic origin, but are Nepalese citizens. The cultures, traditions and life style of the people here very much resemble pure Tibetan.

DAY 07 Trek to Kyangjin Gompa/monastery camp.
Today is a high altitude trek. So, we trek only a short distance to Kyangjin monastery village, where you will find Yak cheese dairy, tourist lodges, an airstrip. This is the base camp of all the treks in the region. The monastery is situated on the old glacier valley and is the oldest and biggest Buddhist monastery in the area. You may have a visit to the monastery to explore the monastic life styles. Towering peaks of Ghanjala Chuli, Dorji Lhakpa range and Langtang Lirung will surround us.

DAY 08
Day trek with pack lunch to Yala Peak base camp or simply relax and stroll around Kyangjin, visit the monastery or simply relax.

Day 09 Trek to Goretabela camp.
After breakfast, we trek back downhill, the same way we trekked up.

DAY 10 Trek to Thulo-Shybru village camp.
Today, we trek back to Thulo-Shyabru village and camp.

DAY 11 trek to Dunche and drive to Kathmandu.
Early morning breakfast and trek to Dunche to catch your waiting vehicle to drive to Kathamndu. Evening in Kathamndu.

DAY 12
At leisure in Kathmandu, souvenir shopping and packing.
We can assist you at free of cost if you need help in Kathmandu for souvenir shopping or want to visit more places of interest.

Day 13 Depart from Kathmandu.
Transfer to the airport and assistance will be provided.

TREK COST INCLUDES:
Two nights hotel accommodations in Kathmandu based on a twin sharing and breakfast basis, a full day Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour, trekking permit, monument and park entrance fees, all ground transportation within Nepal to and from start and end points of treks, trekking staff (guides, cook, kitchen helpers, porters/Yaks/horse), all camping equipment (2 men tents, foam pads, toilet tent, cooking utensils, dining tent, tables and chairs), all meals during the trek, Nepalese staff insurance, transfers to and from airport to hotel.

TREK COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Visa fees, international airfares, airport departure tax, lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu, personal clothing, personal insurance, alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry, charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, political unrest, and emergencies.