Langtang Valley & Tamang Heritage Trek
The trek to Everest Base Camp is the most famous multi-day adventure hike in the world for a reason.
- 16 DAYS
- 3,000$
This trek combines the quiet and little visited paths of the Tamang Heritage Trail, formerly a restricted area for trekkers, with the spectacular high mountain scenery of the Langang National Park.
Often overlooked, Langtang treks mountainous region to the north of Kathmandu provide some of Nepal’s most spectacular scenery, and trekking in this area is as good as anywhere in the country. The soaring, snow-capped mountains at the head of the Langtang valley, and the rich cultural heartlands of the Tamang people in the lower foothills combine to make this a perfect trekking alternative to the better known Everest and Annapurnas treks.
You begin your tour in Kathmandu with an introduction to your trekking guide and a walking tour of this bustling city. There’s also time for any last minute purchases to take on your trek.
Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we drive you to Syabrubesi, a Sherpa village located at the very edge of the Langtang National Park where your trek begins and you spend the first night in a trekking lodge. Staying in lodges allows you to spend more time meeting and talking with other trekkers and guides in the evenings, as well as enjoying a little more comfort at the end of each day and contributing to the local economy.
From Syabrubesi, you spend the first leg of the trek following the quiet Tamang Heritage Trail through an area heavily influenced by Tibet which was a restricted area for trekkers until 2014. You’ll see lush terraced farmland, tiny homesteads and villages and learn a lot about typical rural Nepali mountain life. The tour then heads up the Langtang valley, crossing the river several times as you travel up along the gorge-like, lower section of the valley. You pass through oak and rhododendron forests and trek across glacial moraine on your way to the village of Langtang which was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake.
A little further up the valley is Kyangin Gompa, where you spend 3 nights and have plenty of time to explore the local area. You can do several day-walks from here such as ascending Cherko Ri (4984m) for some amazing views, or continuing up the Langtang Khola to Langshisha Karka.
After backtracking down the valey, you then travel through Sing Gompa for some more spectacular views before finishing the trek and driving back to Kathmandu.
The itinerary shown below is very flexible and can be both shortened significantly or extended further depending on your available time. Options are also available to do a mountain flight up to view Mt. Everest, or to add extensions to the tour to try some white water rafting, or visit Chitwan or Bardia National Park.
Your daily schedule
Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport (you can choose any flight you wish), our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Relax at your hotel, then explore the streets of Kathmandu.
After a lovely breakfast in the morning, we start a guided sightseeing tour to four UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu that have historical and spiritual values. We will visit Pashupatinath, Temple Swoyambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bouddhanath Stupa.
We set off on a 7hride from Kathmandu towards the west to Arughat via Dhadingbesi. Beautiful landscapes will catch your eyes when we drive on the dirt road from Dhadingbesi, and we reach Soti Khola on bumpy roads. On the way, we will pass the Arkhet Bazar, Kuerepani, a beautiful waterfall.
The first few days of the trek are relatively long in terms of hours walked due to the lower altitudes and decent teahouses’ availability. It can also be scorching, especially in the spring. We start our trek from Soti Khola and walk through a beautiful forest. Climb behind a rocky outcrop, where the valley opens, and the Budhi Gandaki river meanders among gravel bars. After walking alongside some big rounded stones then we climb over a side ridge. Welcome again the river and traverse to Machha Khola village.
- Walking for the day: 7h, final elevation 875m
Another quite long day as the trail undulates along the river, passing several small hamlets and farms. After crossing a few streams and rocky ravines, we reach the Khola Besi. We will find a hot spring there. In the afternoon the trail takes us to the eastern bank and crossing a suspension bridge takes us to Dobhan. Trekking from Doban to Philim is a good chance for taking in the amazing views of Shringi Himal (7,187m). Walking on a steeply rising rocky trail, we reach Yara Khola. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. We continue and cross another long suspension bridge to reach Jagat.
- Walking for the day: 7h, final elevation 1,340m
After some walking, we reach the Manaslu Conservation Area then descend to Philim. We climb a terraced hill to Saguleri, from where we can see Singri Himal, 7,187m. Our route continues upstream, through a gorge section with towering walls. We cross the Budhi Gandaki then walk down to Shar Khola river. Pass through several villages like Mani village, Barchham, and Lihi village. We walk for a while and then we enter Lho village. Lho has a beautiful monastery and Lama school. After passing through a forest we get to Deng village.
- Walking for the day: 7-8h, final elevation 1,860m
Starting the trek from Deng, we again meet the Budhi Gandaki river. We pass the village of Lama and start to see Mani stones, a sign that we are entering the Buddhist region. After about four hours we reach the village of Ghap in the Tibetan area where we have lunch. As we gain altitude, we move into alpine territory with great mountain views. There are more Mani stone walls and three more crossings of the Buri Gandaki on our route to Namrung.
- Walking for the day: 7h, final elevation 2,630m
A short descent followed by another climb brings us to Barchham and then to Lihi. We will be passing through Tibetan villages, and we start to enjoy the magnificent mountain views all around. From Lho we get our first glimpses of Manaslu, Naike and Larkya Peak.
- Walking for the day: 4-5h, final elevation 3,180m
The trail climbs out of Lho to the monastery. We then follow the valley enjoying great views of Manaslu ahead. The trail then climbs to Shyaula village, from where we are surrounded by amazing panoramas of Manaslu, Himalchuli, Peak 29, Maike and Larkya. Soon we reach Samagaon.
- Walking for the day: 4-5h, final elevation 3,520m
Explore the village and take an optional hike to Pung-gyen Gompa which backdrops Mt Manaslu.
Today we continue to follow the Budhi Gandaki surrounded by spectacular mountains on all sides. We will make a detour off the main path to visit Manaslu Base Camp. From here we rejoin the main route and descend to Samdo for the night. Samdo is a Tibetan community and the last permanent settlement in the valley. It is only a day’s walk from the Tibetan border.
- Walking for the day: 4-5h, final elevation 3,875m
We cross the Budhi Gandaki for the last time and follow the trail that leads us to Larkya La glacier’s viewpoint. Climbing further, we arrive at Dharamshala, a few seasonal tea houses offering basic meals and accommodation. There are three-person prefab huts and two-person tents. Mattresses are provided in the huts and tents, and there are a basic dining room and basic toilets).
- Walking for the day: 5h, final elevation 4,460m
An early start (usually in the dark) to avoid the wind which is usually of gale force after midday. Today is a long day, and if there is any snow, it can take us even longer to cross the pass, especially the descent. We climb steadily to the Larkya La Pass (5,160m), from where there are stunning views of Cho Danda, Annapurna II and Larkya Peak. Then we follow the long stretch of downhill trail that leads to Bimtang.
- Walking for the day: 8-9h, final elevation 3,590m
Leaving behind the Bimthang village, we now cross to the eastern side of Dudh Khola river. After crossing the Dudh Khola, we join the main Annapurna Circuit trail. Then we follow the trail along the Marshyangdi river and reach Chyamche.
- Walking for the day: 6h, final elevation 1,630m
From Chyamche we continue walking down towards Nadi Bazaar, through the forest and past waterfalls alongside the beautiful Holy Marsyandi river.
- Walking for the day: 6-7h, final elevation 930m
We take a jeep and drive on the rough road to reach Besisahar (2h). After reaching Besisahar, we get in our minibus and drive back to Kathmandu (6h).
Private transfer to Kathmandu Airport or optional extension.
- Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop)
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis- Twin Bedroom
- Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in Kathmandu with the Office’s Staffs
- Permit: All necessary paper works: Sagarmatha National Park permits, TIMS permit & conservation entry fee
- Insurance: Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during
- Trekking Map: Everest Region Trekking map
- Member transportation: Air Transportation: (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla & returning Lukla – Kathmandu, with Guide as per itinerary. Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all.
- Member Luggage: Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters
- Lodging & Food: Food 3 meals a day (BDL; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek
- Porter: Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek
- Staff Salary and allowance
- Comprehensive Medical kit
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