The
Langtang valley populated by Sherpa and Tamang families, lies
to the northwest of kathmandu valley, and is over shadowed
to the north by the high peak of Langtang Lirung (23,756 ft)
on Tibetan border. Most of the area has been designated a
national park, which is noted for its birds and flowers. To
the south of Langtang area are the holy lakes of Gosainkund
scene of a colorful festival each summer, but equally beautiful
in spring and autumn which we visit on our return journey
from Langtang. We begin our walk after a drive to
Dhunche through Tamang settlements with fine views of the
Trishuli Valley. Our route into Langtoang takes us through
a varied landscape of evergreen forest and rushing streams
of Ghora Tabela. Next we come to Langtang village itself,
and higher still Kyangin Gompa, a Buddhist Monastery at 12,000
ft. set in a bowl like valley encircled by snow peaks. Here
we can visit the local cheese factory and make our way up
to the Langtang Glacier at 15,000 ft. Our route to Gosaikund
takes us back down the valley before a long climb up to the
lakes in spectacular alpine setting. Crossing a 15,000 ft
pass, we come down past a waterfall to a pretty Helambu region,
making our way on one of several alternative trails through
small Sherpa villages towards the road head at Sundarijal.
Itinerary
Day
01: Arrive kathmandu, rest of the day at leisure Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu and Patan
city Day 03: Drive Kathmandu/Dhunche and camp for overnight Day 04: Commence 13 days trek Day 16: end trek at Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu Day 17: Half day sightseeing of Bhaktapur and rest
of the day at leisure Day 18: Transfer to the airport for the final departure
Details
trek itinerary can be obtain if clients request.
Dhunche through Tamang settlements with fine views of the
Trishuli Valley. Our route into Langtoang takes us through
a varied landscape of evergreen forest and rushing streams
of Ghora Tabela. Next we come to Langtang village itself,
and higher still Kyangin Gompa, a Buddhist Monastery at 12,000
ft. set in a bowl like valley encircled by snow peaks. Here
we can visit the local cheese factory and make our way up
to the Langtang Glacier at 15,000 ft. Our route to Gosaikund
takes us back down the valley before a long climb up to the
lakes in spectacular alpine setting. Crossing a 15,000 ft
pass, we come down past a waterfall to a pretty Helambu region,
making our way on one of several alternative trails through
small Sherpa villages towards the road head at Sundarijal.