Day 01:
Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Rest. Meetings. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02:
Transfer Kathmandu – Syabrubesi (1460 m) (140 km), about 8 hours travel.
From Kathmandu, we pass through the town of Kakani, offering magnificent views of the Ganesh Himal range. We drive along the Trishuli River, which is very popular for rafting. Entering the Langtang Valley, we will see the peaks of Ganesh Himal and Langtang to the east. Descend to the beautiful village of Syabrubesi. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 03: Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel (2470 m), 6-7 hours trekking, 11 km
Start of the Langtang trek on foot. We climb through a gorge with the Trishuli River flowing below. The trail often changes to steps that lead through dense and wild forest thickets. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 04: Lama Hotel – Mundu (3543 m), 5-6 hours trekking, 12 km
The path climbs steeply up to the wide upper part of the valley. Passing small Tibetan villages and yak pastures, we reach Mundu. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 05: Mundu – Kyanjin Gompa (3811 m) – Mundu. 5-6 hours trekking, 10 km
From Mundu, the trail climbs up to a small cluster of houses and leads to Kyanjin Gompa (a viewpoint). Here you can enjoy magnificent panoramas of ancient glaciers and surrounding mountains, especially Langtang Lirung (7246 m) and Langtang Ri (6581 m). Return to Mundu. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 06: Mundu – Pakhri (1600 m). 5-6 hours trekking, 10 km
Along a beautiful trail, descend down to Pakhri, enjoying mountain scenery. We cross into another valley and head towards the sacred Gosainkunda Lakes. We walk through jungles, enjoying the warmth and greenery. Watch for monkeys and exotic birds that are abundant here. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 07: Pakhri – Sing Gompa (3800 m). 5-6 hours trekking, 6-7 km
We continue the journey towards the Gosainkunda Lakes. The trail climbs steeply through pine forests and reaches the ridge summit. Sing Gompa is a major attraction in this area. It houses the statue of Green Tara. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 08: Sing Gompa – Gosainkunda Lake (4300 m). 7-8 hours trekking, 9 km
The most beautiful trekking day. Crossing to the other side of the ridge, we see the landscape change from mountain forests to shrubs. The trail climbs upward and gradually reveals Himalayan peaks. On the other side of the Langtang valley, you can see the Annapurna peaks (8091 m), Manaslu (8163 m), Ganesh, Tibetan peaks, and finally the Langtang Lirung peak (7227 m) closing the horizon. Here we will see three glacial lakes – Saraswati Kund, Bhairav Kund, and Gosainkunda, stunning in their beauty. Hundreds of pilgrims come to this lake for ritual bathing and worship. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 09: Gosainkunda Lake – Dunche (1950 m). 7-8 hours trekking, 17 km
Jeep transfer from Dunche to Kathmandu, 6-7 hours drive.
The trek in the Langtang valley and to the Gosainkunda lakes comes to an end. We rapidly descend in altitude and reach the small town of Dunche. From Dunche, we return to Kathmandu by jeep, which will take about 7 hours to reach the capital.
Arrival at the hotel late in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Free day for official meetings in Kathmandu.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 11: Transfer to the airport. Departure home.
Program price per person =
The tour price includes:
- Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (3 nights, single room);
- Accommodation on the trek in lodges with breakfast (7 nights, single room);
- All transfers and jeep rides are according to the program.
- Services of an English-speaking guide for the entire trek;
- Services of a porter for the entire trek;
- All permits required for trekking in Nepal.
- Permit for entry into Langtang National Park;
The tour price DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Nepal visa (on arrival) (15 days – $30, 1 month – $50);
- Meals (lunches and dinners);
- Tips for guides and porters;
- Medical insurance (including trekking/mountaineering, helicopter evacuation, repatriation, COVID);
- PCR tests in Kathmandu (~$20) before the return flight (valid for max 72 hours);
- Emergency evacuation/withdrawal from the route and related expenses (due to health, force majeure, or personal choice);
- Any additional expenses not included in the cost.