Trekking Name Kathmandu Langtang Trekking District Location Kathmandu Duration 8 Days Altitude 3870 m Grade Easy Best Time To Visit Oct / Dec, Mar, May Places to Visit

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Few people trek around the Kathmandu valley. Yet it offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture and religion, together with the daily toil in the fields of its inhabitants. The valley rim lies around 1000/2800 m and in the spring offers early flowering rhododendrons and through the autumn and winter, wonderful mountain vistas which can, from certain view-points, stretch from Everest in the east to Annapurna in the west.

Langtang Trekking

Langtang Region is the third most popular trekking region in Nepal. Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu, the three major areas are situated in the north of Kathmandu offers a multitude of trekking destinations. Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south.. Langtang Lirung(7246m) dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo(6388m) and Naya Kangri(5846m) lie to the south; and Dorje Lakpa(6966m) protects the East end of the Valley.

This High and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs whose religious practices, language and dress are much more similar to those of Tibet than to the traditions of their cousins in the Middle Hills. A visit to the Langtang valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. Trek can be done to the Langtang by returning to Kathmandu via the holy lakes of Gosainkunda at 4300m, or you can make a short trek from Dhunche to Gosainkunda. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during a full moon festival in August. The lake is also sacred to Buddhists. Helambu, about 75 km north of Kathmandu, is an area inhabited by Sherpas. You can include Helambu in a Langtang trek, either via Gosainkunda or across the (5106m) High Ganja La.

Langtang valley trek with Ganja la pass (14 days)

Langtang, the third most popular trekking region in Nepal lies directly north of Kathmandu. The Gosaikunda Lakes (the most popular Hindu pilgrimage site) is situated in this region. Langtang also boasts baffling extremes in topography and climate conditions; in just one day you can cross five different vegetation zones, trekking from the subtropics up to the timberline. Have a look our trekking photo gallery from Langtang - Helambu Region.

This trek brings you to the Langtang Valley surrounded by Himalayan Peaks. Langtang Lirung-7240m and Ganesh Himal are the highest in the region. Trek upto Kyanjingompa and excursion to Tshergo Ri would acclimatize you well for further trek to Ganja La pass. The trek then turn straight south into the valley of Helambu via the Ganja La pass which is more exciting and challenging as well.

Your trekking preparation

This trek is considered as technical one and suitable only for trained people. If you are fit enough and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary. Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself. As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, fix the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrive In Kathmandu
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 02 - Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu. O/N In Ktm.

Day 03 - Kathmandu - Shivapuri
After breakfast driver to Budhanilakantha (Trekking Starting point) and trek to Shivapuri. Shivapuri is very good for walking through the forest and along the ridge with spectacular views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Jugal Himal. Camp at 2732 m SHIVAPURI which offers outstanding views of the Himalaya from the campsite on the flat, grassy Summit. O/N in camping in Shivapuri.

Day 04 - Shivapuri - Chisopani
Walk up early in the morning to see the sunrise over the white-mountains. Breakfast served about 7:00 AM. After breakfast, we start our treks to Chisopani (2194m). It take 4 hours. Wlk along the ridge between the Shivapuri watershed forest and the panoramic attraction of the Himalaya and overnight camping in Chisopani.

Day 05 - Chisapani - Nagarkot
Walk between the village and forest, continue our journey to Nagarkot 2300m above the sea-level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day. O/N camping in Nagarkot.

Day 06 - Nagarkot - Kathmandu
We'll awake early to watch the spectacular dawn, the first rays of the sun firing the peaks a lighest red slowly lighting up the Himalayas from Kachenjunga and Everest in the far East of Annapurna and Dhawalagiri in the West. Travel to Dhulikhel. Afternoon, we'll drive back to Kathmandu. O/N in Kathmandu

Day 07 - Free Day In Kathmandu
After breakfast, you are free in Kathmandu as you own. O/N in Kathmandu.

Day 08 - Departure
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international airport for your final destination.