Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)

   • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. 

   Meals: No

   3 * Accommodation

2. Day 2: Acclimatize in Kathmandu

   • After breakfast, a trip orientation meeting will be organized in the morning, and there will be a half-day guided tour around Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu, being the historical and cultural heart of Nepal, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and adventure seekers. The city presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. 
   • See the glorious Newari architecture of the old palace of Kathmandu Durbar Square and join the pilgrims around the enormous Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa.
   • Head to Nepal’s most important Hindu temple, Pashupatinath temple, which stands on the holy Bagmati River bank. 
   • Last-minute shopping can also be done on this day. 
   • Welcome to dinner in the evening. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner

   3 * Accommodation

3. Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi (1460m/4790ft)

   • In the morning after breakfast, we have a trip orientation meeting after which we will head for a drive to Syabrubesi, 132km from Kathmandu.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

4. Day 4: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m/8100ft) 6-7 hours

   • In Syabrubesi, the trail branches off the main road and hiking northward past a police post, we will cross a suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi. We will turn right at the eastern end of the bridge and then take left climbing to enter the village of old Syabrubesi. The village monastery is in a small stone building at the far end of the village. 
   • After a visit to the monastery, we will follow the stone-paved main street out of town to a bridge over the Langtang Khola.
   • Crossing this bridge, we will reach a junction where we continue straight and cross a log bridge for a pleasant walk through trees, sidestream and landslide to reach another suspension bridge and waterfall of Doman. 
   • Crossing through a few settlements and forests with various wildlife such as yellow-throated martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, red pandas, Himalayan black bears and birds, we will climb a rocky ridge and descend to the river bridges and waterfalls with a small hot spring across the river. 
   • Climb to another trail junction, beyond which the trail gently climbs to Bamboo. The trail crosses the Dangdung Khola and then climbs past a small landslide to a small suspension bridge over the Langtang Khola. From the northern bank of the Langtang Khola, the route climbs alongside a series of waterfalls formed by a jumble of house-sized boulders. 
   • Crossing the dry forest consisting of scrub oaks, cactuses and nettles, we will climb steeply to a landslide in lower Rimche.
   • Passing by another trail junction in upper Renche, we will ascend gently to Changtang, popularly known as Lama Hotel. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

5. Day 5: Trek to Langtang (3430m/11254ft) 4-5 hours

   • Climb through a steep forest of hemlocks, oaks, maples and white and pink rhododendrons high above the Langtang Khola to reach Gumanchok and then cross a stream and climb steeply past marked with prayer flags to reach Ghora Tabela, which is now a Nepal Army and National Park Post. 
   • The trail now ascends gradually as the valley opens up into a classic U shaped glacial valley. We will follow the trail across the helipad and yak pastures and climb through rhododendron forests to reach Thangshyap. The route now climbs the hillside diagonally above the fields to reach Ghumba village with a nice gompa to visit. The trail crosses a stream and climbs past several water-driven mills and prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang; a headquarter for Langtang National Park. Huge twin waterfalls pour out of a cleft in the rock wall above the town, and there are views of 6581m Langtang II.
   • In Langtang, we will hear and watch for varied birds such as hawks, drab coloured cuckoos, fruit-eating barbets, owls, laughing thrushes, red-billed and yellow-billed magpies, parakeet and many more. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

6. Day 6: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3860m/12665ft) 2-3 hours

   • The trail winds through the village and climbs a ridge topped by a large chorten which again climbs gradually past a mani wall, crossing a stream to the small village of Mundu. The trail further joins the rushing river and climbs to a yak wool shop and yak pastures of Yamphu. 
   • Climb a moraine to a viewpoint where we will finally see the monastery of Kyanjin Gompa and the dramatic icefall flowing from the peaks of Langtang Lirung and Kimshung. 
   • Acclimatize and explore around, including the Nyingmapa school monastery, before reaching Kyanjin Gompa. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

7. Day 7: Trek to Tsergo Ri (4984m/16353ft) and back

   • This is a tough five-hour climb from Kyanjin Gompa to the conical shaped high viewpoint of Tsergo Ri.
   • Take the east trail towards the Langshisha Kharka, cross the stream, then branch left by a cairn up the side valley to a steep switchbacking ascent up the hill. The path passes the stone huts of herders at Yala Kharka before climbing steeply up to the prayer flags atop the viewpoint for the superb views of mountain panorama. 
   • Return to Kyanjin Gompa for the night stay at a basic guesthouse

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8. Day 8: Trek to Ghora Tabela (2970m/9745ft)

   • Retracing the footprints, we will come up and trek back to Lama Hotel. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

9. Day 9: Trek back to Syabrubesi

   • We will head for Syabrubesi back again from Lama Hotel retracing the way we went earlier. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

10. Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu

    • From Syabrubesi, we will drive back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day which can be utilized by buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. 
    • In the evening, you will be invited to join the farewell reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

    3* Accommodation

11. Day 11: Fly back Home or extend your Holidays

    • Today, you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight to your onward destination. 
    • If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. 

    Meals: Breakfast