Trekking >> Langtang Region

Langtang Region combines the remote and spectacular valley of Langtang, with the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund and the beautiful Helambu Valley. Visit the beautiful Langtang National park and then trek to the end of the valley to view the wonderful ice flutes of Gyangchempo.

Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we travel through Trasuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabrubensi, 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 Gosainkund is located. Crossing the Llaurebena Pass (4610m), we continue south, leaving the Langtang region behind us as we travel through the Helambu valley to Gul Bhanjyang. From here it's just a few days trek back to Kathmandu.

 
     
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Langtang & Gosaikunda Trek

Langtang Gosaikunda trek combines the remote and spectacular valley of Langtang, with the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund. 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 Syabrubensi, 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.

 
Itinerary Snapshots

Day 1

  Drive Kathmandu to Sybru Bensi (1462 m) - 10 hrs

Day 2

  Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2500 m) - 5 hrs

Day 3

  Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3307 m) - 4 hrs

Day 4

  Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3798 m) - 2 hrs

Day 5

  Exlpore Hidden Valley

Day 6

  Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2500 m) - 6 hrs

Day 7

  Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2200 m) - 5 hrs

Day 8

  Thulo Syabru to Chandanbari (3250 m) - 4 hrs

Day 9

  Chandanbari to GosainKunda - Frozen Lake (5144 m) - 6 hrs

Day 10

  Frozen Lake to Tharepati (3600 m) - 7 hrs

Day 11

  Tharepati to Kutumsang (2500 m) - 5 hrs

Day 12

  Kutumsang to Talamarang (950 m ) - 5 hrs
Drive from Talamarang to Kathmandu (120m) - 7 hrs
 

Alternative Route from Kutumsang to KTM via Sundarijal

Day 12

  Kutumsang to Chisapani (2141 m) - 5 hrs

Day 13

  Chisapani to Sundarijal (1365 m) - 5 hrs
Drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu (1200 m) 1.5 hrs
 
 
 

Langtang Valley Trek

On our trek we start in the lower Langtang Valley, trekking through its forests and among the villages and farmlands of its people, many of who are of Tibetan origin. Once an important trading route with Tibet, this influence is reflected in the character of the villages and peoples. During part of the trek you will be walking through National Park, and though wildlife is never easy to spot in a forest setting, there are chances of seeing some interesting animals and birds. Among those found in the park are monkeys, musk deer, pika and the national bird of Nepal, the colourful danphe.

 
Itinerary Snapshots

Day 1

  Drive Kathmandu to Sybru Bensi (1462 m) - 10 hrs

Day 2

  Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2500 m) - 5 hrs

Day 3

  Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3307 m) - 4 hrs

Day 4

  Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3798 m) - 2 hrs

Day 5

  Exlpore Hidden Valley

Day 6

  Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2500 m) - 6 hrs

Day 7

  Lama Hotel to Sybru Bensi (1462 m) - 4 hrs

Day 8

  Drive from Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu. (1200 m) - 10 hrs
 
 
 

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