Langtang is a narrow sandwiched valley, north from Kathmandu. The small Langtang valley bordering with Tibet in north and small snowy peaks in the south. Tamang is the main indigenes community inhabitant in this region, whose religious practice, dresses and language is close to Tibetan culture rather than their own fellow of mid hills.
According to local language the word “Langtang has its own meaning. The name Langtang comes from Tibetan language, where ‘Lang’ Yak and ‘Teng’ mean – to follow. Yet trekkers can encounter with yak in upper valley of Langtang.
Langtang is a narrow sandwiched valley, north from Kathmandu. The small Langtang valley bordering with Tibet in north and small snowy peaks in the south.
This treks offer one of the best opportunity to explore the culturally rich Tamang village, different snow covered peak and visit glaciers comparatively in low elevation. The valley is patrolling by Mt. Langtang LIrung ( 7246 m) to the north, Gang Chhenpo (6388 m) and trekking peak Naya Kangri ( 5846 m) to the south and Dorge Lakpa ( 6966 m) to the east. To protect the flora and fauna, the valley was declared as National Park by Nepal government in 1976
Highlights of the trek
- Visit world heritage site.
- Visiting Langtang village & Kyangjin Gompa.
- Amazing view of mountain from top of the Kyangjin Ri, Ganesh Himal, Lang Sisa etc.
- Panoramic views of 10 peaks over 6000 m.
- All necessary airport arrival departure as per the itinerary.
- Hotel in Kathmandu 3 nights in normal nice hotel in BB Plan – twin share basis
City tour Transport, guide and entry permit. - Private Transportation from Kathmandu – Syabru and back Kathmandu.
- Tea house trekking with Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
- Water Purification liquid during trekking.
- Professional English speaking Trekking Guide and his/ her salary.
- Porter to carry the luggage and his salary.
- Trekking permit (TIMS).
- Langtang National park permits.
- First aid kit.
- Farewell dinner.
- Insurance for Nepali staffs.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Beverages and alcoholic drinks.
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Tips for staffs.
- Personal expenses and extra services beyond itinerary.
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02: Half day sightseeing and preparation day for trek.
- Day 03: Early in the morning drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1462 m)
- Day 04 : Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2500m)
- Day 05: Trek from lama hotel to Langtang village
- Day 06: Trek langtang Village to Kyanjin gompa and explore around
- Day 07: Trek back from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2500 m).
- Day 08 : Trek back from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1462 m).
- Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu
- Day 10: International Departure
Qualification/Training
Best physical condition is required to do trekking in Nepal in high altitude. Lots of up down includes while doing trekking. We suggest running, walking, hiking in the hill, climbing stairs rather than elevator to prepare for the trek. Include swimming, rowing, biking in your daily base training.
Basic further Experience to do Trekking.
- One should be able to hike for 6-7 hours a day.
- One should be able to carry 8 kg themselves on backpack for preparation.
- We suggest you to run about 4/5 miles in home for the preparation with some load on your back for 2 to 3 months to make yours climbing much more easier. Or use treadmill for everyday running and walking.
- If you have uphill location/mountain then once a week you should go to hike with load packed bag pack. If you do not have mountain and high hills then use stairs to go up/down than elevator.
- Do regular swimming, biking, rowing for additional training
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