Short Langtang Valley trek

Quick Overview

• Start:Kathmandu
• End: Kathmandu
• Duration: 7 Days
• Best Season: Sept-Dec, Feb-May

Introduction

Short Langtang Valley Trek takes you to the magnificent trail that is a perfect mix of physical activity and nature exploration that leads up to the hill goes through dense forests, small streams, green meadows, spectacular mountains, sacred lakes, and fresh grasslands. This trek is a sandwich between Tamang Heritage Trail trek and Gosaikunda lake trek and fit for those who have less time and want to experience high mountains and rich Tamang culture. The spectacular views on Langtang Valley trek include Langtang Ri (6,370m), Dorje Lakpa (6,990m), and Langtang Lirung (7,245m). The trek passes through Langtang National Park, which is a home to varieties of flora and fauna, as well as yak pastures and even home-based cheese factories! Himalayan pheasants, and the elusive red panda, Himalayan bears, Himalayan deer, monkeys are native to this region. The best months to go on this trek are Sept-Dec, Feb-May. 25 April 2015 earthquake caused a major effect in the daily lifestyle of local peoples, monasteries, Chorten and other various sectors of the region. So this trek allows you to visit those areas and help those needy people if you'd like to.

We begin Short Langtang Valley trek, driving from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi 132 km 8-9 hour by local bus, follows the scenically new, Tirsuli, Ramche, and Dhunche, the hike starts from Syabru Besi and ends at the same place. There are several places of tourist interest around the Langtang Valley which you can visit and explore during your trekking trip. Kyanjin Gompa is the highest point of this trek. This will be a perfect short trip package for you and your friends.

Trek Highlights

• Ancient Kyanjin Gompa
• Snow-capped mountains
• Friendly local people and culture
• Beautiful Langtang  village
• Tibetan Buddhist Village
• Lantang Ri, Ganjala peak and other snow-capped peaks

Food

During Short Langtang Valley Trek, you'll get the best dishes available at the teahouse or lodge including popular Nepali Bhat, Pasta, Cereals, Eggs, Noodles, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fried rice, Soup, etc and other Nepali food, Chinese Food, American food, Indian food, Continental food, etc. We recommend you to have lemon tea, hot lemon, garlic soup, green tea, ginger tea, etc to stay away from high-altitude problems. While you're in Kathmandu, there are an excellent range of hotels for all kind of budgets where you can have a variety of food.

Accommodation

Accommodations during the Short Langtang Valley Treks are at teahouses which are necessarily teahouses but where you'll feel like a home and get a chance to explore Nepali culture and tradition. All the teahouses are run by locals and provide all the basic facilities including a hot shower at a low extra charge. You'll find all the room simple and comfortable usually with two beds with a mattress blanket and pillows. Some will have an en-suit bathroom but most have shared bathrooms with the squat toilet in mountain areas. During your stay in Kathmandu, accommodation is more luxurious.