Langtang Valley Trek

Welcome to the land of Nepal. As you will land in the Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu, a representative from Himalayan Planet Adventures will be there holding your name card to pick you up from the airport in front of International terminal building. You will be taken to your deluxe hotel so you can freshen up and rest from your long and/or tedious flight. After you have freshened up and relaxed, you will be taken to the main office of Himalayan Planet Adventures for the briefing of your upcoming trip. In the evening enjoy a traditional Nepali dinner with cultural performance as a welcome to you in Nepal.

Your journey is never complete without enjoying the sites in Kathmandu valley, the city of temples. As seven out of ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites are present in Kathmandu valley, you will have time to completely enjoy 3 of them giving you some time to get ready for your Trek to Langtang. This day you will be visiting two religious’ sites (Pashupatinath and Boudhanath) and a Durbar Square (Bhaktapur Durbar Square).

Pashupatinath temple is a temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva that is spread 2.6 square-km on banks of Holy river Bagmati. With more than 500 shrines and temples designed implementing pagoda and shikhara styles, it is the holiest region for Hindu. It also has an open platform for cremation where Hindu people are burned after death and it is believed that if a person dies in Pashupatinath, his/her sins will be wiped out and be born as human again. Thus, you can see elderly people living there. Also, Sadhus that have dedicated themselves to Lord Shiva can be seen here performing their daily rituals. Pashupatinath is a canister of devotion and architectural magnificence.

The next religious place that is important to Buddhist is Boudhanath Stupa. It is one of the largest stupas that are located in Kathmandu. You will be amazed by its stance and surrounding area which is covered by the images of "Dhyani Buddha" and prayer wheels. You will find internal peace and enlightenment due to the smell of scented incense and the sound of holy enchantments. It is a tourist-friendly place where you can find fine eateries and gentle peoples.

Lastly, you will be visiting one of the Durbar Square among three that is present in Kathmandu valley. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the embodiment of architectural grandeur and cultural richness. Situated in the current town of Bhaktapur, it consists of four squares that combine as a whole of Durbar Square. There are many temples with carvings of beauty and attention and statues of kings of the past. The most important attraction there is to see is 55 window palace, Nyatapola temple, and Golden Gate.

After you enjoy your day in Bhaktapur you will be driven back to your hotels for your preparation on upcoming adventures.

After breakfast, you will head to a private vehicle embarking your journey to a beautiful village inside Langtang National Park. It will be around 9 hours of ride to Syabrubesi on rough graveled road. The roads are winding and if the weather is clear, you can view peaks like Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurna. You will have a lunch break on the way to Syabrubesi at Trishuli Bazaar. After passing Betrawati and Dunche, you will reach Syabrubesi: a scenic place with greenery and local village life. Your Langtang National Park permit will be inspected in the way. Overnight at Sybrubesi.

This is the start point of your trek where you will be walking for around 4-6 hours. You will ascend through the forest of oak, pine, maple, and rhododendron. And as the area is within the national park, you will find verities of birds, langur, wild boars, deer, and red panda. Lunch will be served at Bamboo village to give you strength for your walk that is still left to complete. On the way see the beehives hanging on the cliffs of the hills. Overnight at Lama Hotel.

You will start the ascend after breakfast towards Mundu through Langtang village. The path is laid with the forest of hemlock, oaks, maples, and rhododendron. You will be amazed by the mountain landscapes where the waterfall flows. Passing through the pastures and yaks, you will be awed by the people there who are wandering and have temporary settlements through the widening valleys. You will have lunch at Ghoda Tabela on the way. After passing through Buddhist monastery, you will reach the Langtang village. Langtang village was the main stop for the hikers, but due to the earthquake of 2015, the area was devastated and is now being re-built again with some lodges completed. But our destination today is the Mundu which is a few hours away from Langtang village. Overnight at Mundu.

The trek continues with a walk-in within local woods and stones. The area is a monastery region and you will find Buddha images and idols around shrines. Take pleasure on this day trek as you will witness the beauty of Himalayas as Langtang Lining, Kyajin Ri, Yala and other, water mills, prayer wheels, Chorten, and scripted rocks. Lunch and overnight at Kyagin Gompa.

This day you will either rest at your teahouses or go for a short trip to Langshisha Kharka or Cherko Ri (recommended). This will be an adventurous journey as you will witness the local cheese factory in the settlement and monasteries. It is based on acclimatization point of view that instead of staying in your teahouses, you may go to stretch your leg. If you wake up early morning, you can witness the beautiful sunrise there. Just ask your guide for it. And you can also witness snow leopard and musk there which are witnessed to be found there. Lastly, you will return back to the Gumba for the night.

This ends your stay at the Gumba where you head back to the Lama Hotel. This is a beautiful descend where you may gaze upon the beautiful scenery downhill. You may have missed some crucial points way up as our mind gets tired due to the tiredness of our body. So, relax and have a self-paced journey back to Lama hotel. Lunch at Ghoda Tabela. Overnight at Lama Hotel.

Today is also a trek back to your beginning point of the trek. It is 5-6 hours of the trek that you will enjoy memorizing the scenery and events as you are taken back by the same atmosphere a few days ago as you were climbing up. After reaching Syabru Besi, you will stay overnight there.

After your breakfast at your teahouse, you will drive back to your starting point of the journey and the capital of our country, Kathmandu. It is a long drive that will take about 9-10 hours, so be prepared for it mentally and physically and remember to stretch yourself out on the way. You can also take some pictures around on your journey by taking some break. But remember that a farewell dinner is waiting for you back in Kathmandu. So, let it be a quick break. After you arrive in Kathmandu, freshen up and you will be welcomed for a great meal. Share your thoughts and experience with us at the table. You may want to try a much more fun journey. So, let this farewell dinner not be what it sounds like and contact Himalayan Planet Adventurer's representative if you want to extend your visit here with us. (with extra charges for extra days).

Today you are free to rest or explore the remaining World heritages sites in Kathmandu. Evening you will be picked up for farewell dinner in the city and enjoy your happy endings.

Today’s is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination. 
(Breakfast included)