Langtang Valley Trek
njoy a mix of snow-clad Himalayas, lush hills, and various rivers and rivulets along with several ethnic villages of the Tamang community.
Follow the Langtang Khola River almost throughout the trek. Most of the trekking goes through the densely forested path filled with rhododendrons, oak, maple, bamboo, and pine trees. Trek through Langtang National Park where you may encounter different animals like red panda, Himalayan black bear, grey Langur monkey, leopard, Ghoral, and various species of birds.
The trail is also equally rich in culture which unravels as you pass through several traditional settlements, monasteries, Chortens, and Mani walls. One of the highlights of this trek is Kyanjin Gompa, an ancient Buddhist monastery surrounded by the high Himalayas.
The villages of Langtang valley are mostly inhabited by Tamang people visiting which you get to experience and understand the culture and tradition of the Himalayan foothills. The majestic view of different mountain peaks like Langtang Lirung (7246m), Naya Kang (5844m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Langshisha Ri (6560m), and so on is another feature of this trek.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1440m) trek to bamboo -5 to 6 hours
Day 2:Trek bambo to ghodatabala(2,470m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 3:Trek Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) -3 to 4 hours
Day 4:Climb Kyangjin Ri (4,772m) – 1 ½ to 2 hours, Visit Padmasambhava Cave and trek Kyanjin Gompa to lamahotel (2,740m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 5 : Trek lama hotel to Syabrubesi (1,440m) -5 to 6 hours Drive Syabrubesi to Kathmandu -7 to 8 hours
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