Langtang Valley Trek - 12 Days (8 Days Trek)

Tour overview

Langtang Trek Package Price: USD 990
Trek Duration: 8 days
Trip Duration: 12 days
Difficulty Level:  Medium
Highest Elevation: 5033m at Tsergo Ri
Season: March-May, Mid-September to November
Trek Type: Tea House Trek
Permits: Langtang National Park Permit, TIMS Card

Langtang Trek Highlights:
Valley of Glaciers: Explore the breathtaking Langtang Valley, known for its stunning Tibetan Gompa and rich cultural heritage.

Rhododendron and Oak Forests: Hike through vibrant forests, with opportunities to spot the elusive Red Panda.

Langtang Lirung and Peaks: Admire towering peaks such as Langtang Lirung (7246m), Langshisa, and Ganja La, with key attractions like Kyangjin Gompa and a local cheese factory.

Remote and Untouched Trails: Venture off the beaten path into remote areas, exploring untouched trails in the Langtang region.

Gosainkunda Lake: Extend your trek to visit the sacred Gosainkunda Lake, a site of high spiritual and religious significance.

Langtang Trek Summary:
The Langtang Valley Trek takes you through a wild valley of glaciers, mountain peaks, and ancient Buddhist monasteries. This trek leads you into some of Nepal's most remote areas, offering stunning views of snowcapped mountains and the majestic Langtang Lirung (7246m). Despite being affected by the 2015 earthquake, the Langtang region is safe for trekking and welcomes adventurers. By choosing this trek, you support the local economy and aid in the region's recovery.

Gosainkunda Lake is another highlight of the Langtang trek. This holy lake is believed to have been formed when the Hindu God Shiva thrust his Trishul into the mountains to extract water after swallowing poison. The lake holds great spiritual significance and adds a profound element to the trek. Consider adding the Langtang Trek to your next adventure for a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.

Note: We can also add Gosainkunda Lake with this trek with additional days.
Note: This trek package can be fully customized, contact us and we will make Itinerary as per your available days, activities you want and what you want and to include more services, more tours. We offer Private Treks so as to provide the full time of the guide to guests and this trek can be booked upon the available time of yours, can be modified as per your taste.

Services Included:

• Pick up and drop facilities in airport 
• Transportation Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi both ways by private car/Jeep.
• Accommodation on Tea houses (Mountain Lodges) during the trek and on 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
• Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) on your choice subject to availabilty in the menu during the trek and only Breakfast during stay in Kathmandu
• 2-3 times tea.
• Fresh Fruit during the trek sometimes.
• Trekking Permits, TIMS Card, Entry Fees to heritage sites.
• First aid kit.
• Well Experienced and English speaking Trekking Guide, City Tour Guide. 

Services Excluded:

• Travel Insurance
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
• Beverages/Mineral water (water can be purified using some medicines and can be drink, we provide only water purification tablets).
• Personal Expenses such as internet, laundry, telephone, battery charging etc: Internet is available on per hour basis, the network connectivity can be good as well as poor some days. 
• Trekking gears
• Any unforeseen expenses.
• Other expenses not covered in services included above.

Additional Services:

•    Porter (2 persons: 1 Porter, Maxm weight porter can carry is 25 kg).
•    Extra services/activities.

Note: This trek package price is made on the view for Private treks/solo traveler, if you are more than 2 people then please contact us to get price quote.

Note: This trek package can be customized as per your need, covering all expenses from arrival upto departure. More person in a group helps to reduce the trek package as some of the cost can be distributed upon number of person. Such as guide cost remains same if you are travelling alone or with 4 other persons.

Accommodation: During the trek accommodation will be in tea houses/mountain lodges. All accommodation are served on twin sharing basis, single supplement will increase the price. But for the trek booked on single basis, you will be served on single supplement. During the trek during peak season it might be difficult to find room available on single basis.

Meals: During the trek we will provide breakfast, Lunch and Dinner serving tea 2-3 times as well as fresh fruits per day as per itinerary. There will be farewell dinner as well as souvenir from us.

Physical Conditions & Experiences: Physically fit person who can walk around 6 hrs per day for longer periods are good for this trek. Our Itinerary is well planned to provide good acclimatization as well as our guide will take good care of your health. It would be better to do prior exercise before the start of trek for period of at least few weeks.

Best Season for Langtang Trek: The best season for trekking in Nepal is Mid-September to Early December and February to May. During the second season wild flowers like rhododendron blooms and give more beautiful scene.

FAQ’S
Q. What kind of training needed for Langtang Trek?
A. To do Langtang Trek, you do not need any kind of special training. But prior to the trek, at least one month ahead do Jogging, sprint. Do exercise which increase your stamina. It would be easier after this for the trek.

Q. Do I need a prior hiking experience to do Langtang Trek?
A. It is beneficial if you have prior multiple days hiking, if not also then its okay. We can do this trek slowly slowly, listening to the body. And also taking 2 days as acclimatization day during the trek. We have successfully done this trek with clients without prior trekking experience

Q. Which is the best month for doing Langtang Trek?
A. The best months for doing Langtang Trek are Mid March to May and Mid September to Mid December. June to August is monsoon time. January to March is winter and still trekking can be done with additional layers of clothes.

Clothing and Equipment:
Bring represents bring that item from your country as the price for branded good will be same whether you buy from Nepal or your country. Buy represents buy in Nepal. Some items can be found cheaply in Nepal but expect it to be not as good quality as you expect. Some items are used just for trekking for such item buy in Nepal (Kathmandu/Pokhara). For renting we can rent in Kathmandu/Pokhara depending upon the trek.
Head:
1.    Woolen Cap: Buy: Nepal (for winter)
2.    Sun Glasses with UV Protection: Bring/Buy
3.    Scarf: Buy: Nepal
4.    Sunscreen(SPF: 40 recommended): Buy/Bring
5.    Lip Balm ( SPF: 20): Buy/Bring
6.    Head Lamp: Buy/Bring (Optional)
Body:
7.    Thermals: Buy/Bring (for winter)
8.    Fleece Jacket : Buy/Bring (for winter)
9.    Warm Windproof/Waterproof Jacket: Buy/Rent/Bring
10.    Down Jacket: Bring/Rent (for winter)
11.    Warm Trousers, Shorts, Trekking Pants (waterproof): Buy/Bring
12.    T-shirts: Buy/Bring
13.    Gloves: Buy/Bring
14.    Inner wears: Synthetic.  NO  COTTON
Footwear:
14.    Trekking Boots: sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, broken in: Bring (Highly recommended)
15.    Warm Socks: Buy/Bring
16.    Flip Flop (for use in hotel stay/tea houses)
Others:
17.    Rain Cover: Buy
18.    Sleeping Bag: Rent/Buy
19.    Power Bank( For charging Mobile/Camera): Bring
20.    Toiletry Kits: Buy/Bring
21.    Pocket Knife/Swiss Knife. Bring/Buy 
22.    Chocolate Bars: Bring/Buys