11-Day Langtang Valley Trek to Kyanjin Ri from Kathmandu

• Before your plane lands at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, your representative will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. At the hotel, you will have an easy check-in procedure and can relax in your cosy room after your flight.
• In the evening, we will offer you a welcome dinner at one of the finest cultural restaurants.

Overnight stay in a Kathmandu hotel.

• Have breakfast before heading towards the Langtang Valley, a place of mystery and wonder that never ceases to amaze travellers with its towering peaks, snow-capped mountain ranges, and numerous streams carrying water from more than 70 glaciers tucked amidst lush green valleys. The Langtang Region is rich in biodiversity and scenic beauty and is considered Nepal's third-largest trekking area. The unique traditions of the Tamang people and those of Tibetan origin are another attraction of the region.
• During part of the trek, you will be walking through the National Park. Although wildlife is never easy to spot in a forest setting, there are chances of seeing fascinating animals and birds. Among those found in the park are monkeys, musk deer, pika, and Nepal's national bird, the colourful danphe. In short, it is not only a trekker's heaven but also a delight for every traveller, offering serenity and tranquillity amidst picturesque natural views.
• Begin the journey towards Syapru Besi by tourist bus. Syapru Besi is the starting point of the Langtang Valley trek, and the drive takes about 7-8 hours. Enjoy a scenic ride through Trishuli Valley, passing rural villages, rivers, and mountains.
• The bus stops at one of the highway restaurants on the way for lunch, and then we continue our drive.
• We will reach Syapru Besi (1,420 m) around 2 or 3 o'clock. Once we arrive, we take time to explore the area.

Overnight in Syapru Besi.

• After breakfast, we begin the trek by crossing the Bhote Koshi River and following the trail upstream along the Langtang Khola.
• We then continue on a trail that ascends for around two hours through the forest to reach Bamboo village.
• Along the way, there will be many opportunities to see well-established villages, and then the trek climbs gently up to Rimche, which lies on the bank of the Langtang Khola. The trail passes through dense bamboo forest and rhododendron forest.
• At the end of the day, we arrive at Lama Hotel for an overnight stay.

• The trail follows the Langtang Khola and climbs steeply uphill through forests of oak, maple, and rhododendron. There are great views of Langtang Lirung from Ghoratabela, where we can also stop at the army checkpoint to register our Langtang Trek Permit. From Ghoratabela, the trail continues more gradually uphill through the turning glacier valley to the villages of Thangshyap, Gompa, and finally Langtang.
• From here, we trek on to Mundu, a small settlement about 30 minutes from Langtang.
• On arrival in Mundu, explore the surroundings and stay overnight here.

• The trek from Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa takes you through tiny villages and gradually uphill to Kyanjin Gompa (3860 m), where you will see joyful Buddhist monasteries, several accommodations, and cheese factories.
• It is worthwhile to spend two days here to appreciate the mountain scenery over the Langtang Himalaya.

• Today is a rest and exploration day during the trek in Kyanjin.
• We visit the monastery and the cheese factory, or walk up the moraine to see the beautiful ice faces and glaciers of Langtang Lirung. You may also ascend Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri, the highest point of this trek. The hike is easy and rewards you with breathtaking views of Langtang Lirung, the Langtang range, Kinshung, and Yansa Tsenji.
• We can also make a side trip to Langshisa Kharka. There are many alternative side trips in the surrounding northern areas.

Spend the night at Kyanjin again.

• Have breakfast while observing the surrounding snow-capped mountains. Then follow the same trail back, passing the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela.
• After lunch, continue your walk to Lama Hotel. All the way downhill, we will enjoy fantastic views of the towering mountains that we may have missed on the way up.

Overnight at Lama Hotel.

• Early in the morning, we walk down to Syapru Besi via Lama Hotel and Bamboo, passing once again through rhododendron and oak forest and along the Bhote Koshi River.
• In the evening, we will explore the area and enjoy the last day of trekking at Syapru Besi.

• We will enjoy breakfast before descending to Bharku from Thulo Shapru and walking through beautiful forests with occasional distant views of Himalayan peaks.
• On arrival in Dhunche, explore the surroundings and stay overnight here.

• Today we drive back to Kathmandu, a journey of about 7-8 hours. It is an amazing drive, allowing you to enjoy the natural variety of Nepal once more.
• We will have lunch at a bus stop station on the way and then continue the drive to Kathmandu.
• After transfer to the hotel, we will have dinner in the evening with our crew member at one of the most famous restaurants in Kathmandu.

• This is your last day in Nepal. We will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight to your onward destination.