Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the company meets you and drives you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Later in the evening, you can meet the other people joining the trek and go over plans with the trek leaders.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pick up from Airport and Transfer to the hotel by private vehicle., 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
The bus ride from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi takes you through mountain scenery with forests covering the hillsides on both sides of the road. You'll check into a lodge there and have time to walk around the local area if you want to stretch your legs after the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding area in the evening
Landmarks Syabru Besi - Day 3
Syabru Besi to Gatlang
Start trekking this morning with a steady climb up to a viewpoint where you can see the Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung ranges spread out in front of you. After climbing down into Goljung valley for lunch, you'll walk through several Tamang villages before reaching Gatlang, which sits on a hillside overlooking the surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to viewpoint with panoramic views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung ranges
- Trek through Tamang valleys to Gatlang village
Landmarks Ganesh Himal Langtang Lirung Goljung valley Gatlang - Day 4
Gatlang to Tatopani
Today's trek heads toward Tatopani with descents down to Thangbuchet near Chilime village. Along the way you'll spot the Chilime Hydropower dam sitting along the Trisuali River, then cross a hanging steel bridge that offers views of the Langtang range below. Your campsite sits near a natural hot spring where you can soak and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tatopani
- Cross hanging steel bridge
- Natural hot spring bath at Tatopani
Landmarks Chilime Hydropower dam Trisuali River Tatopani - Day 5
Tatopani to Thuman
The trek takes you up to Nagthali village, which serves as a meditation site for Buddhist practitioners. You'll cross the Nagthali peak at 3165m/10,384ft where the views include Ganesh Himal, the Langtang range, and the Sanjen ranges. From there you drop down to Thuman, a Tamang village with Tibetan influences and an old monastery where you might see Gray Langurs moving through the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Nagthali village
- Cross Nagthali peak (3165m)
- Trek to Thuman village
Landmarks Nagthali village Nagthali peak Sanjen ranges Thuman - Day 6
Thuman to Briddim
This section has you walking through rhododendron forest as you trek down to Briddim, a small Tibetan-influenced Tamang settlement with about 50 houses. The Dukchu monastery sits in the village, and staying in a homestay here gives you a real sense of how local people live and what their daily routines look like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Briddim
- Visit Dukchu monastery
Optional Activities
- Homestay experience to explore local culture and practices
Landmarks Dukchu monastery Briddim - Day 7
Briddim to Lama Hotel
You'll continue along the ridge walking through more rhododendron forest, then descend to GhopcheKhola before reaching Lama Hotel. The lodge sits right on the bank of the Langtang Khola river, so you'll have nice sounds of flowing water through the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Lama Hotel
Landmarks GhopcheKhola Langtang Khola - Day 8
Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley
After breakfast at Lama Hotel (2500m/8,202ft), the trek heads into Langtang Valley, which ranks as the third most popular trekking area in Nepal. You'll find the valley has pleasant paths and good views with lots of different plants and wildlife to spot along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek into Langtang Valley from Lama Hotel
Landmarks Langtang Valley - Day 9
Langtang Valley to Kyangin Gompa
The short trek to Kyangin Gompa takes about 4 to 5 hours and you'll see mountain vistas with snow-covered peaks throughout. Once you arrive, spend the afternoon checking out the Yak Cheese Factory and taking in the views of the natural landscape and mountains surrounding the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kyangin Gompa (approximately 4-5 hours)
- Visit Yak Cheese Factory
Landmarks Kyangin Gompa Yak Cheese Factory - Day 10
Kyangin Gompa to Lama Hotel
You'll trek back down to Lama Hotel from Kyangin Gumba with good views along the route. If you get back to the lodge before dark, there's time to walk around and explore the area a bit more or relax after the day's walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Lama Hotel from Kyangin Gumba
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding area if arrived before evening
- Day 11
Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi
The return trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi retraces the same path you came in on, though walking it in this direction gives you a different perspective. The journey back offers fresh views of the mountains and the valley's vegetation that you might have missed on the way up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Syabrubesi from Lama Hotel
- Day 12
Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
You'll drive back to Kathmandu from Syabrubesi. Once at your hotel, you can relax or use the free time to visit shops and pick up souvenirs you might have missed. The evening brings a farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant where there's a cultural performance happening as you eat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance
Optional Activities
- Leisure time at hotel
- Explore missed sights
- Shopping for gifts
- Day 13
Kathmandu Departure
A company representative will pick you up about 3 hours before your flight and drive you to the airport. This gives you time to think back on the trek and maybe start planning when you'll come back to Nepal for another adventure.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop to Airport by private vehicle., 00:00 - 00:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
