Langtang Trek
Trip Overview
The Langtang Trek is to the north of the valley of Kathmandu. It is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibet border and is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung (7,246m) dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo (6,388m) and Naya Khangri (5,846m) lie to the south; and Dorjee Lakpa (6,966m) protects the east end of the valley. This area was designated Nepal’s first Himalayan national park in 1971. This high and isolated region is inhabited by the Tamangs, whose religious practices, language and dress are more similar to those of Tibet then to the traditions of their cousins in the middle hills. According to a legend a lama following a runaway yak discovered the valley. Hence the name – ‘lang’ its Tibetan for yak, and ‘teng’ means to follow.
This is a trek suitable for those who want to see the mountains at close range at a shorter duration of period. Starts with an overland journey to Syabrubesi, a small string of shops and hotels. From here we spend four days hiking up through this beautiful alpine valley to Kyangjin where we rest for a day for some exploration of the high mountains and glacial systems. Here, mountains raise soaring towards the sky. The landscapes we cross are extremely varied; rice-terraces, gigantic rhododendron, pine forest, and in the highest parts, a rock and shrub wilderness with the fascinating backdrop of snow capped peaks.
We return back via Lama Hotel and Syabrubesi to the capital city of Nepal; Kathmandu.
Itinerary
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Day 5
From Ghoretabela, cut through the cultivated fields which dot the landscape and after a short while, we start ascending and as we reach the top the forested zone ends. Now we follow a gently sloping path amid low shrubs to emerge to grassy fields. The village of Langtang appears with the outline of Ganchempo (6387m) behind it. Climb the gently rising grassy area and pass below a monastery to enter Langtang, a large Sherpa village, where the houses are enclosed by stone walls.
Day 6
PM: You have the option to rest amidst the mountain scenery or climb the northern flank of Kyanji Ri. From the peak you can watch the views of the Langtang Lirung (7,245m) and the Ganesh Himal in the west and the Ganjala Himal in the south and a view of the pass crossing which leads to Helambu
Day 7
OR From Kyanjin Gompa enter a wide alluvial delta. Cut across the gently undulating surface and cross a stream to arrive at an airstrip. Pass the airstrip and climb the rocky terraced hills and arrive at the stone huts of Jathang. Beyond Jathang, descend to the river bed to see the terminal moraine of the Shalbachum Glacier pushing into the valley.
Cut across the grassy fields and climb the terminal moraines diagonally for a grand vista – Directly ahead in the wide mountain valley are Pemathang Karpo RI (6830m), Triangle and Pemathang ri. (6842m), to the right is Langshisa ri. Descend to Langshisa Kharka (4125m) for views of Kanshurum (6078m) and Urkinmang (6151m) at the far reaches of the Langshisa Glacier.
Day 8
Day 9
Upon arrival at Syabru Besi check in to the lodge. Rest of the day is free to relax or explore around the village.
Day 10
Trip Facts
Best Period: Feb to May – Oct to Dec
Time Period: 10 Nights / 11 Days.
Trek Period: 07 Night / 09 Days
In Kathmandu: 03 Nights
Trek Type: Medium
Highest Altitude: 4984 meters
Warning: Altitude Sickness
Trek Start Point: Syabrubesi
Trek End Point: Syabrubesi
Features
National Park: Langtang National Park (1710 sq. km)
Mountains: Langtang Lirung (7234 m), Dorje Lakpa (6966 m), Langtang Ri (7205 m), Loenpo Gang (6979 m) etc.
Rivers: Langtang Khola, Bhote Kosi, Trishuli etc.
Villages: Syabrubesi, Syapra Gau, Langtang, Lama Hotel, Thare pati, Tarke Gyang, Kful, Thimbu etc.
Tribes: Mostly Tamangs & Tibetans
Forest: Of Rhododendron and Pine.
Landscapes: Varying from temperate valleys to snow clad mountains
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