Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where, if weather cooperates, you can see snow-capped mountains before touching down. After you get through customs, your tour coordinator will meet you and take you to the hotel.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Syabru-Bensi
An early morning drive takes you from Kathmandu to Syabru-Bensi, where your trek begins. The drive covers quite a bit of ground to get you to the starting point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3
Syabru-Bensi to Lama Hotel
After breakfast, the trek starts through a valley with rhododendron and pine forests. You'll head toward Lama Hotel, which sits on the banks of the Langtang River. Along the way you'll see different cultural areas and get views of snow-capped peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron and pine forest to Lama Hotel
Landmarks/POIs Langtang River - Day 4
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
Following breakfast, you trek through dense forest where the trails have moss and ferns line the path with orchids. You'll reach Ghore-tabela meadow at 3015m/9,892 ft, then continue climbing gently through meadows and terraces with Yala Peak visible. Langtang Village at 3315m/10,876 ft is your destination for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense forest to Ghore-tabela meadow
- Trek to Langtang Village (3315m)
Landmarks/POIs Yala Peak - Day 5
Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
After breakfast, the trek continues upward over rocky meadows and past traditional chortens. You'll walk through Mund and Singdam villages as the valley takes on a U-shape. Kyanjin Gompa at 3850m/12,631 ft is where you'll stay, situated in rocky meadows with good views of the surrounding peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rocky meadows to Kyanjin Gompa (3850m)
Landmarks/POIs Kyanjin Gompa - Day 6
Kyanjin Gompa Day Excursion
This day you make an excursion to Langshisha areas around 4000m/13,123 ft, which takes about 7 to 8 hours round trip. You'll get a closer look at the Himalayan landscape and mountain views before heading back to your lodge at Kyanjin Gompa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Langshisha areas (approximately 4000m)
Landmarks/POIs Langshisha - Day 7
Kyanjin Gompa to Ghode-Tabela or Lama Hotel
Starting after breakfast, you trek back down through the terrain you covered earlier, heading toward either Ghode-Tabela or Lama Hotel. Retracing your route gives you a different perspective on the landscape now that you know it better.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Ghode-Tabela or Lama Hotel
- Day 8
Ghode-Tabela to Shin-Gompa
Following breakfast, you trek gently uphill through a forested valley to reach Shin-Gompa at 3350m/10,991 ft. From here you'll see Himalayan peaks, the valley below, and get a sense of the local culture in this part of the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Shin-Gompa (3350m)
Landmarks/POIs Shin-Gompa - Day 9
Shin-Gompa to Dhunche or Syabru
The trek descends from Shin-Gompa toward Dhunche or Syabru, bringing you back down to lower elevations. This marks the end of your mountain trekking portion as you prepare for the return to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek descent to Dhunche or Syabru
- Day 10
Dhunche to Kathmandu
An early morning drive takes you back to Kathmandu where you'll check into your hotel. You've finished the trek and returned to the city after your time in the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Kathmandu Cultural Tour
You'll spend the day seeing Kathmandu's historical sites. Durbar Square has stone-paved lanes and colorful markets with temples showing different architectural styles and the Virgin Goddess shrine. From there you'll head to Pasupatinath, then Bouddhanath Stupa, and finish at Swoyambhunath Stupa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit temples in Kathmandu
- Visit Pasupatinath
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
- Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Pasupatinath Bouddhanath Stupa Swoyambhunath Stupa - Day 12
Departure from Kathmandu
A transfer takes you to the airport for your departure, wrapping up your Langtang trek and Nepal adventure.
