Langtang Circuit Trek

Today is full of trek preparation and sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. You will fully immerse yourselves in the architecture, religion, tradition, and culture of Nepal, and visit the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the valley. These sites will include Pashupatinath Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After visiting these sites, you head back to your hotel and meet the guides and porters who will accompany you on the trek.

Wake up early and get on a private vehicle that will take you all the way to Syabrubensi. The drive is long and shows you a glimpse of the landscape, lifestyle, agricultural practices, and villages of Nepal. The drive will take you along Trishuli River all the way, and closer to Syabrubensi you will enter Langtang National Park. Syabrubensi is the gateway of the Langtang region and you can find many trekkers here. Overnight in Syabrubensi.

The destination for the day is to reach the group of lodges often called the Lama Hotel. Our trail takes us through the dense forest of pine and rhododendron with possible close encounters with animals like langur, Himalayan black bear, and even the red pandas. Walk along the bank of the Langtang Khola before finally arriving at Lama Hotel. Overnight in Lama Hotel.

From Lama Hotel, we shall make our way to the Langtang village. Our route goes along the Langtang River to arrive at Gumnachowk. The trek continues through the green meadows of Ghodatabela where we can witness the glistening sights of the Langtang Mountain Range. After an uphill battle through the trail, we arrive at Langtang village. Overnight in Langtang.

Today, we shall hike to the major landmark of Langtang Circuit Trek, the Kyanjin Gompa. The trail provides us a picturesque display of the largest Mani wall (engraved prayer stones) in Nepal and you can see Buddhist prayers inscribed. Passing Mundu on the way, the trail becomes barren as we make way towards Kyanjin Gompa. The Gompa is a great place to learn about the prevailing Buddhist culture in this region. Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa.

Today is a day that is solely intended for acclimatization purposes. We won't do any sort of intense trekking but instead, do some light hiking and resting. We shall head towards Tserko Ri (4984m) and aim to catch either sunset or sunrise. The view of colossal mountains like Langtang Lirung (7227m), Langtang II (6596m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Ganesh Himal (7422m), and Yala Peak (5500m) from Tserko Ri is simply stunning. Afterward, we shall head back to the Kyanjin Gompa for an overnight stay.

The trail from Kyanjin Gompa leads us to the small settlement of Ngegang. The road is filled with major uphill and downhill trails with very little vegetation. We shall take a brief stop at Chhana Lake, which stands out in the barren landscape like an oasis. After trekking for 5 hours, we reach Ngegang. It is a village that is mostly inhabited by Tamang people. Overnight in Ngegang.

The objective of the day is to cross the difficult Ganja La Pass and reach the small village of Keldang. The pass is blanketed with snow throughout the year and is the reason why many struggles to complete the circuit. The views from the top of the pass offer an enchanting panorama of the Himalayas in the Langtang and Dorje Lakpa ranges. After a steep ascent to the pass, we have to head a bit downward to reach the Keldang village. It is another Tamang village high in the hills. Overnight in Keldang.

The trail of today sees a drastic decrease in altitude, and little human settlement with little vegetation as well. The trail comprises many uphill and downhill paths and along the way, we can see people loading their stuff in donkeys and yaks. The trek sees little settlements along the way with little vegetation as well. Dhukpu comprises people of Tamang and Chhetri communities. Overnight in Dhukpu.

The trail for the day initially sees a descent, and later we make a steep climb to reach the Yangri Peak. Past Dhukpu, the vegetation starts to become denser and after a short trek, you will begin walking along pine and rhododendron forest to reach Tarkeghyang, a Sherpa village. There is a monastery called Gekye Gompa here. Explore this village more to learn about its prevailing culture. Overnight in Tarkeghyang.

The route from Tarkeghyang to Sermathang will take us through the small settlements of Ghangyul and Chimighyang. Walk amidst colorful landscape and colossal view of the mountain ranges to arrive at Sermathang. A quaint Sherpa village, Sermathang serves as a great site to learn the Sherpa culture and observe some natural landmarks. Overnight in Sermathang.

Today, we shall head back to Kathmandu. From Sermathang, we shall initially head to Melamchi via Kakani. The road is filled with small monasteries and greenery. We shall have our lunch in Melamchi, and then later get on a bus heading back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you can either rest or explore the city on your own. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today is a free day in the valley before leaving the country. You have the option of either staying in your hotel or further exploring the Kathmandu valley. You can visit the sites like Khokana and Godavari or you can even do some souvenir shopping in Thamel. In the evening, the company will provide you with a farewell dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today is your final day in Nepal and our company representative will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport for your scheduled flight home. Goodbye and Thank you for traveling with us. We hope to meet again in the future for other treks and tours around Nepal.