From Langtang village, the track continues to Kyangjin Gompa (3,740 m). This is the site of the Yala Cheese Factory. There is a STOL airstrip at Chhaldang, a short distance east of Kyangjin. Visiting to the Yala Cheese Factory (4.633 m) and the small lakes beyond Yala are worthwhile. Yala can be reached within half a day from Kyangjin Gompa
From Kyangjin Gompa, a continuation to the pastures of Langsisa (4.084 m) provides the good views of numerous glaciers. There are some huts in Langsisa that can be reached within one day's walk from Kyangjin Gompa.
Itinerary in Detail | |
Day 01 | Drive to Sybru Bensi (1462meters) by bus 8 hours. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about nine hours by bus or Land cruiser depending on group size. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli river you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. At the same time, you notice that the road is still under construction. Overnight at hotel. |
Day 02 | Trek to Lama Hotel (2500meters) 5 hours. Today, the first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually climbs to Bamboo passing through the Landslide area. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400meters) through Bamboo (1960meters) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like. And at the end your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if your lucky. Overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 03 | Trek to Langtang Village (3307meters) 5 hours. The trek route 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. Langtang village is one of the very local and old villages along this trekking route and the view from here is more spectacular as we get closer to mountain. Overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 04 | Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3798meters) 4 hours. Today is a shorter walk but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting also because of the famous Cheese factory. This beautiful valley in the lap of the Langtang Lirung and otherd around. A place to explore the valley and lots of small peaks to climb. Overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 05 | Kyanjin Gompa exploration day. Today is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350meters) which is highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 06 | Trek back to Lama Hotel (2500meters) 5.30 hours. Rejoin the trail to Lama Hotel. Overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 07 | Trek to Sybru Bensi (1462meters) 5 hours. Leaving the mountains behind us our descent takes us to the Sybru Bensi where the trek was start about a week ago. Overnight at guesthouse. |
Day 08 | Drive back to Kathmandu by bus. 8 hours. After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu from Sybru Bensi which will take around 9 hours by bus or Land cruiser depending on group size. Overnight at hotel. |
Price: USD720 P/P (single supplement USD 90) | |
Price includes: | Airport Pick up/drop, 2 nights accommodation in kathmandu at tourist standard hotels, all inclusive trek such as Ground transportation, necessary permits entrance fess, professional guide, porter/porters, and their expenses including their insurance and equipments, accommodation at lodges en route, all food (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with tea/coffee etc. |
Price excludes: | Beverages, Tips, your insurance, personal/natural expenses, Food in Kathmandu |