Langtang: Classic Trek

Upon your arrival, our representative from Himalayan Sherpa Adventure awaits you at the airport. We will then proceed towards your hotel and brief you about Nepal and your trek. In the evening, we take you to a traditional Nepali restaurant for dinner where we will give you more information about the tour, your city sightseeing and also answer any questions you may have. Overnight at the Hotel Mulberry. (B, D)

Our guide will check your equipment in the morning to see if everything is fine. We will then start our site seeing tour, heading to at least 3 major attractions in Kathmandu. Our sightseeing starts in the morning and should finish around 3 pm. Some major sightseeing places are Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar square etc. You will have the rest of the day free and also a chance to do any last minute shopping before your trek. Overnight at the Hotel Mulberry. (B)

After an energizing breakfast at our hotel , we will start our lengthy drive through the northern slopes surrounding Kathmandu. During our drive will pass through great, rolling hills full of greenery. A nice contrast to the city region and along the way we will have a chance to see some of the famous Himalayan mountains; Manasalu, Ganesh Himal and Annapurna II. We will stop for a mid-day break at Trishuli Bazaar. From Dhunche, we drive a little further to Syabrubesi for our overnight stay. After our check in and some refreshment, our guide will give a briefing on the excursion that starts from tomorrow. (B,D)

We start our trek close to the Langtang River, with a gently sloping stroll for about 30 mins. After we cross the suspension bridge, our walk gradually enters some bamboo timberland and then to a new landmark, an area created from the avalanches from the earthquake in 2015. As we move along, we will go through diverse forests transitioning from maple and oak to rhododendron, enchanting us along the way. During our walk we may cross paths with the numerous wildlife protected by the conservation area. If we are lucky, we may see yellow-throated martens, wild hogs, langur monkeys, red pandas, and himalayan mountain bears. On the last part of our trail for the day, we have a walk through the bamboo trail where we reach Remche. (B,D)

After breakfast, we start our trek for Langtang Valley. Langtang Valley is the biggest settlement in this district. It’s mostly settled by the Tamang people, an ethnic group who follow Buddhism and also some Sherpa settlements. During our trek we will follow a charming route along the Langtang River where we will see numerous agricultural farmhouses, mills operated through running water, and prayer wheels. As we draw nearer towards Langtang we will see a greater amount of the houses and religious communities that were affected by the 2015 Earthquake. They are grateful for your presence, as choosing to visit this area you are supporting sustainable tourism and helping the local communities to recover. As we move along we will be enraptured by the views of Mt. Langtang Lirung through the woods. Langtang Valley is also the headquarters for this area. (B,D)

Now familiar with the area, we cheerfully start the morning with our excursion to Kangjinn Gompa. We stroll past the numerous mani dividers and prayers carved in stones. Alongside numerous small settlements we see tremendous icefall from the Langtang mountains. Our path is dusty and breezy for the greater part of the day, until we reach a network of wodden support bridges before reaching Kyanjin Gompa. It is the most sacred religious monastery in this region. And after a short tour we can also visit some cheese production facilities produced by the area’s local dairy farmers . We can try the neighborhood cheddar and stroll around taking in the beautiful panorama of the Langtang region mountains. (B,D)

Today is a rest/acclimatization day. After sleeping in a bit and having a leisurely breakfast, we can explore the surrounding area. We check out the religious communities and local trade development programs with the local community. We also have alternative programs for short climbs around the valley with grand vistas of the Langtang area or we can return to the cheddar plant to learn more about cheese making (and tasting!). Today is a good day to choose your own adventure. (B,D)

Refreshed with beautiful images of the Langtang region and mountains at 4,000 meters above sea level, we head back to Lama Hotel. We head back on a similar path through forests to the river. As we are descending, the walk will be quiet easy for us. We will make a stop for lunch at Ghoda Tabela. Stay at the Lama Hotel for the night. (B,D)

We descend the same trail that we had come on the 1st day of our trek. But this time its all downhill and with all the walks we done to Kanjari it will seem quiet easy. Today will be our last night in the Langtang region and we will celebrate with some nepali drinks and hit the dance floor with our group, while wishing we had just a few more nights left in our trek!. (B,D)

Today we drive back to Kathmandu. We will bring you back to your hotel and you will have the rest of the day free. This is a great time to get relax and get a massage or stroll around Thamel and do some last minute souvenir shopping. Overnight at the Hotel Mulberry. (B)

After breakfast, we pack our luggage and belongings and head for the airport 3 hours prior to the departure.