Langtang Valley Via Tamang Heritage Trek

Itinerary

SHORT ITINERARY

• Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1450m/4757ft), Driving Distance: 171km (7-8 hrs).

• Day 02: Trek start from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m/7343ft), Walking Distance: 12.1km, (5-6 hrs). 

• Day 03: Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m/8553ft), Walking Distance: 12.3km, (5-6 hrs). 

• Day 04: Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2338m/7,671ft), Walking Distance: 9 - 10km, (5-6 hrs). 

• Day 05: Trek from Thuman to Briddhim(2,229m/7,313ft), Walking Distance: 14 - 15km,(5 and half hours).

• Day 06: Trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel (2480m/8136ft), Walking Distance: 10-11km, (6 hrs).

• Day 07: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3307m/10845ft) Duration: 5 hrs. 

• Day 08: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjing RI (4773m/15659ft), 3hrs and Return Kyanjing Gompa (3830m/12566ft), Walking distance: 6-7km, (3-4hrs).

• Day 09: Exploration of Kyangjuma Gompa and Climb Chorkari RI (5050m/16568ft), 6 to 7 hrs Hike.

• Day 10: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2480m/8136ft), Walking Distance: 15.5km, (6-7 hrs). 

• Day 11: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1450m/4757ft), walking Distance: 11.3km, (6-7 hrs).

• Day 12: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu(1300m/4265ft), Driving distance: 171km, (7-8 hrs).

DETAIL ITINERARY 

• Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,450m/4757ft), Driving Distance: 171km (7-8 hrs):This day initiates the official beginning of our Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek. We’ll drive 7-8 hours from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi by bus. Heading out north of Kathmandu we’ll drive enjoying the beautiful scenery of the mountains, foothills, and villages making our way through Dhunche which feels like we’re headed towards deep land. Going through the banks of Trishuli River, we’ll get a look at Ganesh Himal, small villages and greenery.

• Day 02: Trek start from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m/7343ft), Walking Distance: 12.1km, (5-6 hrs):You shall experience the diverse traditional settlements throughout your journey. You’ll enjoy a cultural program at Goljung and Gatlang which will surely make your trekking memorable. Gatlang is a Tamang ethnic settlement set on a hillside along with the terrace farming. You shall visit Tamang monastery and Parvathi Kunda Lake here.

• Day 03: Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m/8553ft), Walking Distance: 12.3km, (5-6 hrs):On your way to Tatopani, you’ll get glimpses of Langtang massifs and Ganesh Himal. Tatopani translates to English as “Hot Water” so here you can rest and take a hot bath in the natural springs situated at the lap of the Himalayas. Next, you’ll visit a cultural village called Thuman which is widely known for their Shamanic performance as well as the astounding views of Langtang Himalayas. Similarly, from Nagthali which is a meditation center for monks and priests you can see the panoramic view of the Langtang massifs, Sanjen massifs, Ganesh and Kerung Himal.

• Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2338m/7,671ft), Walking Distance: 9 - 10km, (5-6 hrs):On this day we’ll make our way to Thuman through Brimdang and Nagthali. We’ll begin our trek through the alpine jungles to Brimdang. Brimdang is a small Tamang village that leads up the hill to Nagthali. From Nagthali we can view the amazing scenery of Langtang ranges, Ganesh, Sanjen and Kerung Himal. Then, we descend downhill towards the Tamang settlement called Thuman where we’ll spend the night.        

• Day 05: Trek from Thuman to Briddhim(2,229m/7,313ft), Walking Distance: 14 - 15km,(5 and half hours):Today, we make our way to Briddhim, a Tibetan Buddhist settlement from Thuman taking the trails through Lingling. It is beautifully situated on the embrace of Langtang Himal. We’ll explore the Dukchu Gomba Monastery here. We can observe that the vast majority of the houses are worked by stones and are occupied for the most part by Tibetans in Briddhim.

• Day 06:Trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel (2480m/8136ft), Walking Distance: 10-11km, (6 hrs):We’ll descend the trail following the Ghopche Khola and advancing towards Lama Hotel from Briddim. Following, we’ll ascend towards Lama Hotel located on the banks of Langtang River from Rimche. Lama Hotel is surrounded by greenery, forests and spectacular Himalaya views.

• Day 07: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3307m/10845ft) Duration: 5 hrs. On this day we’ll follow the route towards the Langtang Village. This village is an old local village and the views of the Langtang Himalayas you can get here is astounding. Following the trail from Ghoda Tabela which means “horse stable” in English, we continue the trek towards beautiful valleys and Yaks grazing on the pasture.

• Day 08: Langtang Village to Kyanjing RI (4773m/15659ft), 3hrs and Return Kyanjing Gompa (3830m/12566ft), Walking distance: 6-7km, (3-4hrs):We’ll follow the trail towards Sindum and then towards Yamphu. We’ll cross the Laja Khola climbing the moraine making our way towards the view point to see the delightful Kyanjin Gompa and icefall from Langtang Lirung. Then, we’ll initiate the hike towards Kyanjin RI which sits at an elevation of 4773m. After enjoying the amazing views we’ll descend back to Kyanjin Gompa.

• Day 09:Exploration of Kyangjuma Gompa and Climb Chorkari RI (5050m/16568ft), 6 to 7 hrs Hike:You can spend your rest day appreciating and exploring the Kyanjin Gompa. We will visit the monastery and cheese production factory. Then we’ll hike up the moraine to view the dramatic ice fall and climb Chorkari RI which is at an elevation of 5050m. This is the highest point of the trek and presents panoramic views of the Langtang ranges.

• Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2480m/8136ft), Walking Distance: 15.5km, (6-7 hrs):We will see incredible perspectives on transcending mountains that you will have missed ascending upwards as we make our way back to Lama Hotel. Taking additional time, you can walk gradually to take in the entirety of the beautiful delights.

• Day 11:Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubensi (1450m/4757ft), walking Distance: 11.3km, (6-7 hrs):A simple trek downhill will be done from Lama Hotel back to Syabru Bensi today, going through and exploring few villages on our way back down.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

• Day 12: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu(1300m/4265ft), Driving distance: 171km, (7-8 hrs):A beautiful drive back to Kathmandu  will be experienced, which takes around 7-8 Hours.