OVERVIEW
Langtang lies to the north of Katmandu near the Tibetan border. The Langtang valley is also called “the valley of glaciers”. The region holds mountain peaks such as the Langtang Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Langshisa, and Gonja La Pass. The scenic holy village of Tarkegyang is famous in the region. There are also high mountains of solid ice. It is the third most popular trekking region of Nepal. To be precise, it is the nearest trekking destination from Kathmandu. The region offers a multitude of trekking destinations. The three major areas of the region are Langtang, Goshaikunda & Helambu. A visit to Langtang valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation.The other destination Goshaikunda (4300m) has also many things to offer. Every year, pilgrims of both Hindus & Buddhists visit in this sacred place. Langtang region is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung (7246 metres) dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo (6388m) and Naya Kangri (5846m) lie to the south; and Dorje Lakpa (6966 metres) protects the east end of the valley. The area was designated Nepal’s first Himalayan National Park in 1971. A visit to the Langtang Valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers.
BRIEF ITINEARY
GLIMPSES OF THE TOUR
DETAILED ITINEARY
Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3500m)
We leave Lama Hotel and continue to gain altitude while walking through wonderful mountain scenery with the flowing river nearby and surrounding waterfalls. As we reach the green meadows of Ghora Tabela the snowy white peaks of the Langtang range come into view.
After walking for about 3 hours we reach Langtang village, which is the headquarters of Langtang National Park. The village’s water-driven mills, flat-roofed Tibetan style houses and prayer wheels lend a quaint charm. Once settled at our guesthouse you can take some time to explore the village and the local yak cheese factory. Overnight at Lodge
Day 06: Langtang Village Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3800m)
Rising early we continue down Langtang valley through tiny ethnic Tibetan villages and past yaks and horses grazing in terraced fields until we reach Kyangjin Gompa after about 4 hours.
Situated on a small plain surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Langtang Range – Dorje Larpa (6990m), Langtang Ri (6370m), Langtang Lirung (7245m) and Yala Peak (5520m), Kyangjin Gompa has a monastery, a government run cheese factory (built with Swiss assistance) and a few houses and lodges. Due to its high altitude Kyangjin Gompa is not occupied in winter, but during trekking season it provides a welcoming sight far into Langtang valley. Overnight at Lodge
Day 07: Explore the area around Kyangjin Gompa or climb Tserko Ri (5050m)
Today you can either choose to rest and visit the nearby monastery and cheese factory or climb the nearby Tserko Ri.
Situated at 5050m,Tserko Ri is a steep climb from Kyangjin Gompa taking about two hours. However, the spectacular mountain views available of the surrounding peaks and up and down the Langtang valley offer plentiful reward. This is the pinnacle of the Langtang trek and energy permitting the ascent of Tserko Ri should defiantly be undertaken so that you can take in Langtang’s snowcapped mountain range in all its glory.Overnight at Lodge
Day 08: Kyangjin Gompa Trek to Lama Hotel (2748m)
After breakfast we descending down to lama hotel through the Langtang village and The trail follows a general decent enabling us to gain a lot of ground quickly while at the same time allowing ample time for rest and lunch. Following the Langtang river we pass through Ghora Tabela until finally descending to Lama Hotel. Overnight at Lodge
Day 09: Lama Hotel Trek to Thulo Syabhru (2260m)
The trail leading up to Thulo Shyphru climbs steadily from Lama Hotel but on route you will come across some of the local white Langur monkeys running and playing among the trees as well as various local species of birds. Thulo Shyphru village is a remarkable cluster of homes perched atop a mountain with amazing views of Ganesh Himal (7710m), Langtang Himal and its ranges. Here we enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the Himalayas before turning in for the night. Overnight at Lodge
Day 10: Thulo Syabhru Trek to Sing Gompa (3250m)
The trail leading out of Thulo Syabhru ascends up a steep path through oak, hemlock, and fir forests and passes through village of Dursagang (2660m) with continuing amazing views of the Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, and the mountains far into Tibet.
Coming to Sing Gompa we will take in a tour of the local yak cheese factory and Buddhist monastery and over dinner we can enjoy the panoramic views and wild nature. Overnight at Lodge
Day 11: Sing Gompa Trek to Gosaikunda (4360m)
The initial gentle ascend out of Sing Gompa becomes steep as we approach Gosaikunda. However, the rugged trail offers dramatic views to the west with Himal Chuli (7893m), the Manaslu range (8156mm), the Ganesh Himal range (7406m) and far away Tibetan peaks. On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung.
There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda basin and on our trail, high up on the ridge (4100m) the first, Sarawasti Kunda appears below. The trail then continues along a rocky spur and a short distance ahead the much larger lake, Bhairabh Kund comes into view.Keeping to the ridge we drop down alongside the largest lake, Gosainkund, where you should keep an eye out for the fabled black rock at the centre of the lake, said to be the head of Shiva (Hindu God). Overnight at Lodge
Day 12: Gosaikunda Trek to Dunche (3250m)
Today we descend back down dunce the trial passing through Lauribanayak with magnificent mountain views and forests along the way, overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Dunche to Kathmandu(1350m)
After breakfast we drive to Kathmandu around 7 hours and transfer to your hotel.
Day 14 Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening Matterhorn Treks & Expedition will take you for Farewell dinner.
Overnight at Hotel /B.
Day 15 Departure from Kathmandu
Matterhorn treks & Expedition will transferred to the International Airport your departure flight to your onward destination.
Día 1: Arribo a Katmandú (1.300 mts)
Llegada al Aeropuerto Internacional Tribhuvan de Katmandú donde un representante de Matterhorn le llevará a su hotel. En este lugar se hará una breve descripción sobre su viaje. El resto del día es libre.
Alojamiento en Katmandú
Día 2: Katmandú y sus atractivos
Visita a algunos de los principales atractivos que forman parte de los Sitios Patrimonio de la Humanidad de Katmandú como son: Dubar Square, el templo sagrado hinduista de Pashupati Nath, el famoso Monkey Temple (Swayambhu Nath) y el santuario budista de Bouddha Nath.
Alojamiento en Katmandú
Día 3: Katmandú – Syabru Besi
Temprano por la mañana se toma dirección noroeste desde Katmandú, donde se podrán disfrutar vistas del Himalaya y villas rústicas que muestran el estilo de vida de la montaña. Se almuerza en Trishuli Bazar para continuar a Dhunche desde donde se desciende hasta llegar a Syabru Besi.
El viaje en total toma unas 8 horas.
Día 4: Syabru Besi – Lama Hotel (2.748 mts)
Después del desayuno se cruza el rio Langtang para empezar el trek que se desarrollará por bosques de robles, pinos y bamboos. Es posible además apreciar parte de la vida salvaje de la zona como son monos, jabalíes y si se está con suerte el oso negro y el panda rojo.
La ruta transcurre por la orilla del rio por 2 horas antes de iniciar un suave ascenso para llegar a Lama Hotel tras unas seis horas de viaje.
Día 5: Lama Hotel – Langtang (3.500 mts)
Tras dejar Lama Hotel por la mañana se sigue ganando en altura mientras se camina por esplendidos paisajes de montaña, acompañados además por corrientes de agua provenientes de rios y cascadas de todo alrededor. Una vez alcanzado los prados verdes de Ghora Tabela es posible ver las cimas nevadas de la cadena Langtang.
Despues de caminar una tres horas se llega a la villa de Langtang, la cuál es la capital del Parque Nacional.
La villa posee molinos de agua, casas de techo plano estilo tibetano y pintorescas ruedas de oraciones.
Día 6: Langtang – Kyangjing Gompa (3.800 mts)
Este día el camino desciende a través de pequeñas villas tibetanas donde se pueden ver grupos de yaks pastando en los campos de terrazas. Tras unas cuatro horas de caminata se llega a Kyangjing Gompa.
Situada en una pequeña planicie rodeada por cimas nevadas de la cadena Langtang -Dorje Lakpa (6.996 mts), Lagntang Ri (6.370 mts), Lagtang Lirung (7.246 mts) y Yala Peak (5.520 mts)- Kyangjin Gompa tiene un monastetio, una fabrica de quesos y una pocas casas y alojamientos. Debido a gran altitud Kyangjin Gompa está deshabitada durante el invierno.
Día 7: Explorar alrededores de Kyangjin Gompa o escalar Tserko Ri (5.050 mts)
Este día se puede elegir descansar y visitar el monasterio y la fábrica de quesos o escalar el Tserko Ri.
Situado a 5.050 metros sobre el nivel del mar, Tserko Ri es un ascenso fuerte de alrededor de 2 horas. Sin embargo, los espectaculares vistas de montaña y del valle de Langtang son una recompensa que vale el sacrificio. Este es la culminación del trek de Langtang.
Día 8: Kyangjin Gompa – Lama Hotel
Después del desayuno de toma el camino de descenso que va a través de la villa de Langtang. Siguendo el curso del rio Langtang se pasa por Ghora Tabela para finalmente desdecender hasta Lama Hotel.
Día 9: Lama Hotel – Thulo Syabhru (2.260 mts)
Thulo Syabhru es una pintoresca villa formada por un grupo de casas posadas en lo alto de una montaña desde donde se tienen impresionantes vistas del Ganesh Himal y Langtang Himal. Además desde aquí se pueden disfrutar impresionantes atardeceres sobre los Himalayas.
Día 10: Thulo Syabhru – Sing Gompa (3.250 mts)
El camino que deja Thulo Syabhru asciende por un camino empinado a través de bosques de roble y abeto para llegar a la villa de Dursagang (2.660 mts) para continuar por un camino con espectaculares vistas de Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal y las montañas lejanas del Tibet.
Llegando a Sing Gompa se tomará un tour a la fábrica de queso de yak y al monasterio budista.
Día 11: Sing Gompa – Gosaikunda (4.360 mts)
El camino desciende suavemente al dejar Sing Gompa para luego transformarse en escarpado al aproximarse a Gosaikunda. Sin embargo el escabroso camino ofrece vistas impresionantes hacia el oeste del Himal Chuli (7.893 mts), Manaslu (8.156 mts) y Ganesh Himal (7.046 mts).
El camino continúa por una zona rocosa en donde hay que mantenerse por su cresta para descender al arribar al lago de Gosaikunda, donde se puede observar la legendaria roca negra en el centro del lago, la que es considerada por la tradición como la cabeza del dios hindú Shiva.
Día 12: Gosaikunda – Dhunche (3.250 mts)
Este trek desciende a través de Lauribanayak con excelentes vistas de montañas y bosques a lo largo del camino hasta llegar a Dhunche.
Día 13: Dhunche – Katmandú
Después del desayuno se conduce por unas 7 horas para llegar a Katmandú
Día 14: Katmandú
Día de relajo para explorar Thamel y realizar las últimas actividades. Por la tarde Matterhorn Treks & Expeditions organiza una cena de despedida.
Alojamiento en Katmandú
Día 15: Partida desde Katmandú
Matterhorn Treks & Expeditions transporta cada pasajero al Aeropuerto Internacional para la toma de los respectivos vuelos que lo llevarán a su destinación.
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