Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01 :Arrival in Kathmandu/1300m Land in Kathmandu and Wilderness Excursion airport representative will pick you at airport and transfers to your Hotel. A welcome drink is organized and short brief about your trip in the evening. Rest and relax in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu in Samsara Resort.
• Day 02 :Drive to Syabrubesi (1470m) from Kathmandu, approx. 6-7 hours drive. After an early breakfast we drive north from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. Parts of the road are unsealed and the condition of the road often depends upon the monsoon season. We will travel via Trisuli Bazaar where the dam and hydroelectric project was completed by the Indian Technical Mission. Finally we drive on to Syabrubesi and spend a night there. Stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 03 :Trek to Gatlang (2238m). Walk approx. 5 hours. After two to three hours of ascent from Syabrubesi we reach a view point where we gain fantastic views of the Ganesh Himal, Gosainkunda range and Langtang Lirung. We head down to Goljang valley (lunch stop) which is an hour walking down hill from our view point. Today we walk through many villages and along the trails there are numerous Buddhist chortens and mani walls. Gatlang is a beautiful Tamang village that is set high on a hillside among terraced fields. Stay overnight in lodge or home. Stay overnight in home or lodge.
  
• Day 04 :Trek to Tatopani (2607m). Walk approx. 5-6 hours. Today, our trek begins by descending to Thangbuchet, near Chilime village by the Bhotekoshi River. Chilime Hydropower dam is situated here. After Chilime, we start to ascend first by crossing a small hanging bridge and continue until we reach Tatopani. Enroute, we have outstanding views of the Langtang Range and Ganesh Himal. Tatopani literally means ´hot water´, where one can cleanse in the natural hot springs. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality that eases away your aches and pains. Stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 05 :Trek to Thuman (2338m) via Nagthali. Walk approx. 7-8 hours. This will be the longest trekking day. This morning we climb to Nagthali which is at the height of 3165m, which was once used as a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests. This is the highest pass of the area, lies in high open grassland and offers panoramic views of snow covered Langtang Lirung, Kerung, Ganesh Himal and Sanjen Ranges. We descend down to Thuman, a heavily Tibetan influenced Tamang village. If we are lucky, we might come across large troops of Nepal Gray Langur Monkeys. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings here are an unforgettable experience. Stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 06 :Trek to Bridim (2229m). Walk approx. 5-6 hours. Walking through rhododendron forests and meadows we trek towards Bridim, another Tibetan influenced Tamang community located in the bosom of the Langtang Himal. About 43 houses are spread in Z shape. Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of split shake. Here, we may meet other trekkers on the Langtang trail. Home stay for overnight.
• Day 07 :Trek to Sherpa Gaon (2563m). Walk approx. 5-6 hours. Today you start after breakfast and continue the trail till Wangal Village, takes about 1 hour. Then, the trail steeply ascends until reaching Khanjum village which takes about 2 hours, we have lunch here. Again we continue our trek to Sherpa Gaon which takes about 3 hours. We have marvelous view of high Himalayan range. Stay overnight in lodge.
  
• Day 08 :Trek to Langtang (3430m). Walk approx. 6-7 hours. In this day, the trail descends through the Rhododendron forests and stunning view of Langtang Himal and Gosaikund valley until reaching Lama Hotel which takes about 2 hours. After lunch we climb up towards a steep forest slope to the Langtang River. The trail follows Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela literally it means the Horse Stable. After this the trail is slightly gradual and beautiful in the valley with the grazing Yaks. After sometime ascends, the trail cross a stream and climbs past several water-driven prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang. This is one of the oldest villages along this trekking route and the view from here is more spectacular as we get closer to mountain. Rest of the day we walk around village and stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 09 :Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m). Walk approx. 3-4 hours. The trail leads us through the tiny village, stone-built houses and climb to a Chorten and pass a huge mani along a gentle path of a hill. We have chance to test cheese and curd by Yak milk, it is This is a shorter walk but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting because of the famous Cheese factory and ancient Buddhist Monastery. This beautiful valley is in the lap of the Mount Langtang Lirung and others peaks. Stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 10 :Rest day or Excursion to Tsergo Ri either Langshisa Kharaka Today is a rest day or explore around. We can visit the monastery and the cheese factory or may walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m) and Tserko Ri (4985m), which is highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang range, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji and the foot of the huge Lirung Glacier. Also you have choice to hike to Langshiasa Kharka the descend to guesthouse for overnight.
• Day 11 :Trek to Lama Hotel (2324m), 5-6 hours, The trail descends down passing the yak pasture land until reaching Langtang which takes about 2 hours then continue walk and cross the suspension bridge and climb down till Thangshyap. It takes about 1 hour. Again you continue the trail following through the forests until reaching Godatabela which takes about 1 hour. You have lunch break here. After lunch, the trail keeps descending till Lama Hotel. Stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 12 :Trek to Thulosyabru (2210m). Walk approx. 5-6 hours. In this day, you keep walking through the forests trail until reaching Pairo which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch you skip the trail to Syabrubesi. You climb up steep trail until reaching Thulosyabru which takes about 2 hours. Now you have great view of mountains like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and other peaks. In the evening you can visit monastery with your guide. Stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 13 :Trek to Dunche (2030m). Walk approx. 4-5 hours. In the morning, you start your trek after breakfast, the trail continues through the pine forests until reaching Brabal. It takes about 1 and half hours. Then you keep descending through the deep forests until reaching the Thulo Barkhu which takes about 2 and half hour. You have lunch here. After lunch, you follow the road trail till Dunche village. It takes about 1 and half hour. Stay overnight in lodge.
• Day 14 :Drive to Kathmandu, 5-6 hours. In the morning after breakfast, drive from Dunche to Kathmandu by private vehicle or local bus. It takes about 3 hours drive in the rough road to Trisuli and take lunch there. After lunch, the road is smooth till Kathmandu and takes about 5 hours. Transfer to Hotel.
• Day 15 :Sightseeing in Kathmandu Kathmandu is known as “the city of temples” and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significances. There will be a half day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath,the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath, the 15th century Palace of 55 windows and Swoyambhunath.
  
• Day 16 :Fly back to home Your trekking holiday in Nepal with Wilderness Excursion comes to end, we will drop you at international airport and see you off. Fly back to home or further destination. Have a safe journey, Namaste!!