Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
A representative from Outshine Adventure will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a nameplate. After you settle into your hotel, you'll head to the company office to handle documentation and get oriented with the team about your upcoming trek.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
Breakfast at your hotel kicks things off, then you'll join a guided tour of Kathmandu with a private car and expert guide. The day covers Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambhunath, Buddhanath, and Pashupatinath. The afternoon is yours to shop for trekking gear or prepare other equipment you might need.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Syambhunath
- Visit Buddhanath
- Visit Pashupatinath
Optional Activities
- Equipment shopping
- Trek preparation activities
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Syambhunath Buddhanath Pashupatinath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
You'll leave Kathmandu early in the morning for a 7 to 8 hour drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,085 ft), where your trek into Langtang Valley starts. The road winds through switchbacks and on clear days you'll catch views of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal before reaching the small village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Landmarks/POIs Manaslu Annapurna Ganesh Himal - Day 4
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
After breakfast, you'll trek at your own pace through forest for about 2 hours to Bamboo village (1,850m/6,070 ft) for lunch. Then it's a steep 1 hour climb through bamboo forest to Lama Hotel (2,560m/8,400 ft). Along the way you'll see cliff-hanging bee hives and hear plenty of birdlife on stabilized trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Bamboo village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
- Trek through Bamboo village (1,850m)
Landmarks/POIs Bamboo village - Day 5
Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley
A pleasant 3 hour walk through rhododendron and pine forest brings you to Ghoda Tabela for lunch. The area is thick with wildlife and herbal plants. From there, another 3 hours of walking on scenic trails gets you to Langtang village (3,455m/11,335 ft) where you'll spend the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Ghoda Tabela), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley
- Trek through rhododendron and pine forest to Ghoda Tabela
Landmarks/POIs Ghoda Tabela Langtang village - Day 6
Langtang Valley to Kyanjing Gompa
After breakfast you'll trek toward Kyanjing village, about 3.5 hours of walking. The trail goes up and down through mountains with cultural and spiritual sites along the way. You'll reach Kyanjing Gompa (3,870m/12,700 ft) by lunch and have the afternoon free to explore the Buddhist monastery and take in Himalayan views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Mountain breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Langtang Valley to Kyanjing Gompa
- Visit Kyanjing Gompa Buddhist monastery
Landmarks/POIs Kyanjing Gompa - Day 7
Tserko Ri Exploration
Today you'll spend the full day on Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,400 ft) for acclimatization. Starting early, you trek through yak pastures before climbing to the summit to catch the sunrise. By late afternoon you're back at Kyanjing Gompa where you can explore the monastery and watch yaks graze with glaciers and peaks in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tserko Ri (5,000m)
- Explore Kyanjing Gompa monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tserko Ri - Day 8
Kyanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel
After breakfast you'll retrace your steps back down to Lama Hotel. Most of the trek is downhill as you pass through forests and Tamang villages. From higher up, you'll spot views of the Himalayas that looked different on the way up, so it's worth paying attention to the changing perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel
- Day 9
Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi
You'll head back to Syabrubesi on a mostly downhill trek that's easier than the climb up. Retracing your route, you'll return to the village where your trek began, walking through the same terrain but this time primarily descending.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi
- Day 10
Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll board a coach back to Kathmandu on the same route you took getting here. Your hotel transfer is arranged so you can rest after the long drive. Later in the evening, take a walk around Thamel, Kathmandu's main tourist area, to pick up last-minute souvenirs for family and friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll in Thamel
- Souvenir shopping in Thamel
Landmarks/POIs Thamel - Day 11
Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport based on your flight time. If you have extra days available, the tour operator can help arrange additional activities or tours for you before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Additional tours or activities (available if extra days are available)
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
