Langtang Valley Treks

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu. Welcome and transfer from Kathmandu Airport to hotel. Day 2 Drive via Trishuli (4hrs) to Dhunche (5hrs) (1966m). From here you have excellent views of the high peaks. Day 3 Hike to Syabru. Crossing the Trishuli river (1680 m) as it drains away from the Gosainkund Lakes, we climb steeply through beautiful Chir and Blue pine forest. This is usually an excellent day for wildlife and birds. By the time we reach Syabru (2130m), the views the Langtang valley are magnificent and more and more of the snow peaks of Tibet became visible. Day 4 Hike to Gompa (2647m). Descend to the Langtang river, cross and head upriver through an impressive gorge. For the rest of the day, there is almost no human habitation but the forests of rhododendron and prickly leafed oak, alive with bird life. Overnight stay at Gompa, just as the valley starts to widen again. Day 5 Hike to Kyangin Gompa (3049m). The valley is now the typical glacier-worn-shaped valley, in contrast to the steep water-worn V-shaped valley, you passed through earlier. Keep your eyes open for the Himalayan Thar, a large mountain goat often seen on the higher slopes. Views of the valley and its soaring peaks are very impressive. You lunch near the Tibetan village of Langtang. After Lunch, you continue through the yak pastures under the great snow peaks to Kyangin Gompa (3049m). Day 6 Today is a rest and exploration day. Day 7 Hike to Gompa. We retrace our steps down-hill to Gompa. A very pleasant walk. Day 8 Hike to Dhunche. Descend downhill to Dhunche crossing the Trishuli river. Overnight at lodge in Dhunche. Day 9 Drive to Kathmandu. Early morning drive back to Kathamndu and transfer to hotel. Day 10 Final Departure. Transfer to airport for return flight.