Langtang Valley Trek.

Trek: Moderate / Season: Spring/Autumn

Starting Alt: 1950m / Maximum Alt: 3960m

This trek just south of the Tibetan border offers an opportunity to explore villages and monasteries as well as visiting glaciers at the head of the valley. An optional climb to the top of Yala Peak provides stunning views into Tibet. From Kathmandu, we take a 7-8 hrs drive on a hair-raising mountain road to Dhunche and the start of our trek. We climb through beautiful Chir and Blue pine forest before we reach at Syabru. After crossing the Langtang Khola, we start our climb up the Langtang valley through excellent forest, magnificent views are seen from Kyanging Gompa. After decending to Gompa and Syabru we ascend through fir and rhododendron forest to Sing Gompa. A steep rugged trail with dramatic views until we reach the Holy lakes of gosainkund. On reaching Pati pass (4602m) we descend to Tharipatin and then Bhanjyang and Chisopani, with its panoramic views from the Ganesh to Everest. Finally passing Burland and Bhanjyang, we descend to the Sundarijal from where we drive back to the Kathmandu valley.  

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01. Kathmandu-Dhunche

Day 02. Dhunche-Thulo Syabru

Day 03. Thulo Syabru-Lama Hotel

Day 04. Lama Hotel-Langtang Valley

Day 05. Langtang Valley-Kyangin Gompa

Day 06. Kyangin Gompa Rest

Day 07. Kyangin Gompa-Ghoda Tabela

Day 08. Ghoda Tabela-Bamboo

Day 09. Bamboo-Thulo Syabru

Day 10. Thulo Syabru-Sing Gompa

Day 11. Sing Gompa-Gosai Kund

Day 12. Gosai Kund-Ghopte

Day 13. Ghopte-Kutumsang

Day 14. Kutumsang-Chisapani

Day 15. Chisapani-Kathmandu

Note: Above trek possible only camping trek

Langtang valley Trek >> Kathmandu-Dhunche-Kyangin Gopa-Kathmandu

Day 01. Kathmandu-Dhunche . About 45 minutes out of Kathmandu you pass through the town of Kakani. Where are views of the Ganesh Himal, a groping of peaks only partially visible from Kathmandu. Trisule on the river of the same name, is a busy buzzar town, offend called Trisuli bazzar. The river, which flows southwest, is very popular with rafting companies between Trisuli and Dhunche. You will be required to show your trekking permit at least once or possibly twice.

Dhunch 6400ft /1951m is an attractive village with large stone house. The older pat of the village is below the road and is completely hidden from view by newer building that have been constructed along the road. Here you will find several lodges. Be sure to take time to explore the narrow , winding stone footpaths of old Dhunche.

Day 02. Dhunche - Sybru. The first 90 minutes stretch of this day is clearly visible from Dhunche, It is the road that angles across the far side of the valley to the north of the town. Luckily there is a little traffic on this road and it follows the gravel road out of town heading north. Further ahead and below lies the village there is a ridge 7550ft smaller than Dhunche but yet uniquely attractive passing though this village there is a ridge 7550fty where you could spend some time resting. On entering the Lantang valley there are views of Ganesh Himal to the west Tibet to the north and Langtang Lirung to the East. After an hour you will also be able to see the village of Syabru 7000ft/2134m. Syabru makes a much more interesting place to spend the night.

Day 03. Syabru-Lama Hotel. Descend through the village of Syabru and continue down the ridge until you come to a trail to the east that drops sharply off the ridge and goes through dense forest. After rounding the ridge you will come to a teahouse, beyond which the trail suddenly begins a steep and slippery descent to the floor of the Langtang Khola Valley. The valley which runs east west at this point is very narrow and rarely receives much sunlight on the south bank, which is where the trail is located. The trail begins climbing up from the river at this point, passing through Rimche and in an hour shortly after the trail levels off at 7800ft you join the trail from Sherpagaun and Syabrubesi. Another hour from here the junction brings you to the tiny village of Chongong 7800ft where there are several lodges including the Lama hotel (Name of the spot) you can srop here for a night rest.

Day 04 Lama Hotel -Langtang Village. It takes 7 hours to reach Langtang village from Lama Hotel. This trail climbs steadily to Ghora Tabela with glimpses of Langtang Lirung 23767ft/7224m through the trees. At Ghora Tabela once a Tibetan re-settlement camp is a good place where you can lunch or stop for the day. Continuing further and passing through Thangshyap 10750ft the trail will steadily climb up to Langtang village 11475ft/3498m. Langtang is a Tamang village with several lodges where you might want to rest.

Day 05 Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa. The valley here is U shaped which carved by glacier. Leaving Langtang  you climb gradually to a chorten behind which are several very long Mani wall. You will cross several streams and a moraine before arriving at Kyanjin Gompa the view get better and better. Kyanjin Gompa is the small Buddhist monastery. You have choice to spend one extra day exploring in an around Kuanjin Gumpa.

Day 06 Kyanjin Gompa- Lama Hotel. In a short walk from Kyanjin Gompa you should be able to reach Lama Hotel. If you, reach Lama hotel by lunch and don't feel like stopping so early. You can consider continuing to and slide a tiny hamlet clause by Syabru.

Day 07 Lama Hotel -Dhunche. Beyond lama Hotel there are several possible route, depending on where you are head and how much time you have. Tourist Syabru Besi in a long day, take the old trail that forks off the main trail a Rimche, 15 minutes below Lama Hotel. This trail gives you breathtaking views. An alternative route takes about 2 hours less than the old route.

Day 08 Dhunche- Kathmandu. Shine you will arrive in Dhunche or Syabrubesi it is too late to catch a bus to Trisuli, You will have to spend the night in town and take the bus the next morning.

HELAMBU-SUNDARIJAL TREK

Remember that beginning the trip that this route has few teahouses and lodges and going prepared for a camping trip is a wonderful idea. You begin this trek driving out from Kathmandu and reaching Dhunche a Tamang village. Do carry plenty of drinking water. However, if you are trekking in a group arranged by a trekking firm then everything is taken care of. Just make sure you do not forget to carry your still cameras or handy cams.