Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where our representatives meet you at baggage claim. They'll drive you to your hotel for check-in so you can rest after your flight and get oriented to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi
This morning you'll head out on a local bus from Kathmandu toward Syabrubeshi (1500m), the trek's starting point. The nine-hour journey winds through foothills with Himalayan views the whole way. If you prefer more comfort, a private jeep is available for additional cost. You'll reach Syabrubeshi village by evening and stay overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Himalayan views during drive to Syabrubeshi
Optional Activities
- Private jeep transport (extra cost - more comfortable with flexible stops)
- Day 3
Syabrubeshi to Gatlang
The Tamang Heritage Trek officially begins today. You'll walk through mountain terrain with views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and Shisapangma surrounding you. The trail leads to Gatlang (2339m), a traditional Tamang settlement where you'll stay the night in a local guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tamang Heritage Trek to Gatlang village
- Views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and Shisapangma
- Day 4
Gatlang to Gonggang
Before the day heats up, you visit Parbati Kunda early on and check out a local chess factory. Then you trek through the area around Chilime Hydropower dam with Langtang Himalaya ranges in view. By afternoon you reach Gonggang (2420m) and settle into a tea house for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Parbati Kunda
- Visit to chess factory
- Walk through Chilime Hydropower dam area
- Views of Langtang Himalaya ranges
- Day 5
Gonggang to Nagthali
Starting in the jungle, you walk toward Tatopani (the name means 'hot water' in Nepali). From Nagthali hill (3165m), the Langtang views are really something. You'll continue to Nagthali village where you'll rest for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through jungle to Tatopani
- Views of Langtang from Nagthali hill
- Day 6
Nagthali to Briddhim
After breakfast, you take in the Langtang views from Nagthali hill once more before trekking on to Thuman, a Tibetan village. Here you can visit a local monastery and experience the culture. Later you reach Briddhim (2220m) for overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thuman Tibetan village
- Visit to monastery in Thuman
- Day 7
Briddhim to Rimche
The day follows the Langtang river as you hike across waterfalls and through varied landscape. The scenery changes constantly as you move upward. By evening you arrive at Rimche (2399m) to sleep in a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Langtang river
- Hike across waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Langtang River - Day 8
Rimche to Langtang
From Rimche, a three-hour walk through forest takes you to Ghortabela. After that, another 1 hour 40 minutes of climbing brings you to where Langtang Valley opens up (3430m). Along the way, you'll see yaks and might talk with the herders who care for them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Three-hour hike through jungle to Ghortabela
- Climbing to Langtang Valley
- Possible yak encounters
Landmarks/POIs Langtang Valley - Day 9
Langtang to Kyanjin
About four hours of steady climbing from Langtang brings you through Nepal's largest mani wall and on to Kyanjin (3830m). You'll visit Kyanjin Gompa and watch yak herds grazing at this altitude. The mountain views here are exceptional, and you'll stay overnight in a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Four-hour ascent to Kyanjin Gompa
- Pass through largest mani wall in Nepal
- Walk around Kyanjin Gompa
- Views of Yak Mountains and surrounding peaks
Landmarks/POIs Kyanjin Gompa - Day 10
Kyanjin to Kyanjin Ri
This morning you hike up to Kyanjin Ri (4300m) for panoramic views of the Langtang ranges and surrounding peaks. After spending time taking in the scenery, you head back down to the tea house at Kyanjin Gompa for another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kyanjin Ri viewpoint (4300m)
- Views of Langtang ranges and all surrounding mountains
Landmarks/POIs Kyanjin Ri - Day 11
Kyanjin to Lama Hotel
After breakfast at Kyanjin Gompa, you begin retracing your route downhill. Walking through forest and alongside the river valley, you make your way back to Lama Hotel (2199m) where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Downhill trek through forest to Lama Hotel
- Walk along river valley
- Day 12
Lama Hotel to Thulosabhru
From Lama Hotel, you trek to Thulosabhru (2200m). The walk takes you through familiar terrain as you continue your descent, and you'll sleep in another tea house tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 13
Thulosabhru to Chandanbari
You trek upward to Chandanbari, also called Sing Gomba (3330m). This high ridge provides different views than the valley sections, and you'll rest here overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 14
Chandanbari to Gosaikunda
A substantial trek of 5 to 6 hours brings you to Gosaikunda (4200m), known as the Frozen Lake. At this altitude the air feels thin but the lake's beauty makes the effort worthwhile. You'll spend the night at a tea house here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Gosaikunda - Day 15
Gosaikunda to Cholangpati
From Gosaikunda, you trek for 6 to 7 hours to reach Cholangpati (3654m). The descent gives your legs a workout, and you'll stay overnight in a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 16
Cholangpati to Kathmandu
You board a local bus in Dhunche for the 6 to 7 hour journey back to Kathmandu. The drive retraces your earlier route but now you're heading toward civilization after days in the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Private jeep transport to Kathmandu (5 hours - adds $150 to total cost)
- Day 17
Kathmandu to International Airport
This is your final day. You'll head to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home, bringing your trek experience back with you.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
