11-Day Adventurous Trek to Kyanjin Ri from Kathmandu
Highlights
Annapurna, Kathmandu, Langtang
nature, trekking, Glaciers
Group Tour
11 Days
Medium
English, Mandarin
Description
Go on this 11-day adventurous hike through Langtang Valley and revel in its towering snow-capped peaks with 70 glaciers flowing into streams and the densely covered rhododendron forests. Explore the highest summit of the trek from Syapru Besi - Kyanjin Gompa and visit monasteries at the top on this culturally rich trek into the home of the Tamang and the Yolmo Sherpa people.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Before the plane lands at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, your representative will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. At the hotel, you will have a very easy check-in procedure. Let the flight exhaustion go off in the cosy hotel room.
- In the evening, we will offer you a welcome dinner in one of the finest cultural restaurants.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu hotel.
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Day 2: Drive to Syapru Besi (1460m)
- Have breakfast in the Langtang valley, a place of mystery and wonder that never ceases to amaze travellers with its towering peaks, snow-capped mountain ranges, and numerous streams carrying more than 70 glaciers from the mountains tucked amidst lush green valleys. Langtang Region is rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty. It is considered Nepal's third-largest trekking area. The unique tradition of the Tamangs and the people of Tibetan origin is another attraction of the region.
- During part of the trek, you will be walking through National Park, and though wildlife is never easy to appear in a forest setting, there are chances of seeing some fascinating animals and birds. Among those found in the park are monkeys, musk deer, Pika, the national bird of Nepal, the colourful danphe. In short, It is not only a trekkers heaven but a delight to every traveller as it offers serenity and tranquillity amidst picturesque and beautiful views of nature.
- Begin the journey towards Syapru Besi by tourist bus. Syapru Besi is the starting point to the Langtang Valley trek, which takes about 7-8 hours drive. Enjoy a scenic drive through Trishuli Valley with rural villages, rivers and mountains.
- The bus stops at one of the highway restaurants on the way for lunch, and we continue our drive.
- We will reach Syapru Besi (1,420m) around 2 or 3 o'clock. Once we reach Syapru Besi, we take time to explore around.
Overnight a Syapru Besi.
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Day 3: Trek from Syapru Besi to Lama hotel (2560 m)
- After having breakfast, we begin the trek first; we cross the Bhote Koshi River and walk the trail upstream along Langtang Khola.
- We then trek along the trail that ascends for around two hours through the forest to reach Bamboo village.
- On the way, we will have many opportunities to view well-established villages, and then the trek climbs gently up to Rimche, which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. The trail pass through the dense bamboo forest and rhododendron forest.
- And at the end, return to the Lama Hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 4: Trek to Mundu (3560 m)
- The trail follows the Langtang Khola, uphill steeply passing through a forest of oak, maples and rhododendron. There are great views of Langtang Lirung from Ghoratabela, which we can admire as the army checks post, where we need to register our Langtang Trek Permit. From Ghoratabela, the trail uphill more gradually through turnings glacier valley to the villages of Thangshyap, Gompa and finally Langtang.
- And from here, we trek to Mundu. It is a small settlement that’s about 30 minutes from Langtang.
- On arrival at Mundu, explore the surroundings and overnight here.
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Day 5: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3817 m)
- Trek from Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa takes you through tiny villages to slope upwards to Kyangjin Gompa (3860m), where you will see joyful Buddhist monasteries, several accommodations and cheese factories.
- It is worthily to spend two days here to appreciate the mountains' scenery over the Langtang Himalaya.
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Day 6: Explore around Kyanjin Gompa
- Today is the rest and exploration day of the trekking in Kyaningin.
- We visit the monastery and the cheese factory or walk up the moraine to see the beautiful ice faces and glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri, which is the highest point of this trek. Hike easy for a breath-taking view of the Langtang Lirung, Langtang range, Kinshung and Yansa Tsenji.
- We can make a side trip to Langshisa Kharka too. There are so many alternative side trips in the surrounding areas of North.
Spend the night at Kyanjin again.
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Day 7: Trek back to Lama Hotel (7 hrs)
- Having breakfast while observing surrounding snow-capped mountains. Follow the same trail back passing the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela.
- After having lunch, st continue your walk to Lama Hotel. All the way downhill, we will see fantastic views of towering mountains that we have missed on the way up.
Overnight at the Lama Hotel.
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Day 8: Trek to Thulo Shapru (6 hrs)
- Early morning, we walk down to Syapru Besi via Lama Hotel and Bamboo through previous rhododendron and oak forest and along with Bhote Koshi river.
- In the evening, we will explore around and enjoy the last day trekking at Syapru Besi.
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Day 9: Trek to Dhunche via Bharku
- We will enjoy our breakfast before descending to Bharku from Thulo Sapru and walking through beautiful forests with occasional distant views of Himalayan peaks.
- On arrival to Dunche, explore the surroundings and overnight here.
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Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu
- Today we drive back to Kathmandu, which is about a 7-8 hours journey. It is an amazing drive back to Kathmandu, enjoying the natural varieties of Nepal.
- We will have lunch on the way bus stop station and continue the drive to Kathmandu.
- Transfer to the hotel, and in the evening, we will have dinner with our crew member in one of the most famous restaurants in Kathmandu.
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Day 11: Departure
- This is your last day in Nepal. We will transfer you to the Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight to your onward destination.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 28 | /person |
This is a group tour |