Langtang Valley Trek with Tserko-Ri Climb - 11 Days
Langtang Valley Trek with Tserko-Ri Climb Highlights:
- Authentic trek through bamboo and rhododendron forests.
- Breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
- Meet the Tamang and the Sherpa communities and experience the warm Nepalese hospitality.
- Abundant wildlife (red pandas, monkeys, Himalayan black bears, snow leopards, tahrs, …).
- Scenic drive to Syabrubesi.
- Climb Tserko-Ri (4984m) and enjoy the fantastic 360° view of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma, Ganchenpo, and many other Himalayan peaks.
- Impressive suspension bridges swinging high over rivers.
- Trek with purpose. The Langtang Region suffered significantly after the 2015 earthquake. The trails have been repaired and the region is open and safe again. They are waiting for you more than ever!
- Langtang is home to the Yeti, the mythical abominable snowman.
- An excellent choice for a first trek in the Himalayas.
Day 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel.
Day 02. KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING AND TREK BRIEFING
After breakfast, we will take you on a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with our private city guide - by private car / van. We will visit:
After the sightseeing tour, we will conduct a pre-departure briefing.
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 03. DRIVE FROM KATHMANDU TO SYABRUBESI (1460m) | ≈ 8 hours
Early in the morning, we will drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (starting point of our trek) via Dhunche by public bus.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 04. TREK FROM SYABRUBESI TO LAMA HOTEL (2470m) | ≈ 6 hours
Our first trekking day. We will start our trek through the bamboo and oak forest. We will walk along the Langtang Khola river, ascend to Bamboo village, then, climb up to Rimche, before reaching Lama Hotel.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 05. TREK FROM LAMA HOTEL TO MUNDU (3550m) VIA LANGTANG VILLAGE (3430m) | ≈ 6-7 hours
We will trek along the Langtang Khola river, from Lama Hotel to Mundu, via Ghoda Tabela. You will be gaining elevation today. We will cross the Langtang village. The old Langtang village was entirely destroyed by the 2015 earthquake and a new Langtang village has being built near the ruins of the old village. You will see a lot of memorial prayer flags and a memorial many wall honoring the 243 victims of the earthquake. We will continue our hike up to Mundu, where we will spend the night.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 06. TREK FROM MUNDU TO KYANJIN GOMPA (3830m) | ≈ 3 hours
Short hiking day from Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is an ideal place to spend a day for acclimatization to high altitude. We will explore the village and visit the monastery. If you wish, we can visit the cheese factory and taste some yak cheese. In the afternoon, we will rest in order to be ready for tomorrow's big ascension.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 07. CLIMB TSERKO-RI PEAK (4984m)
We will climb Tserko-Ri Peak (4984m). Enjoy the spectacular panorama at the top. Breathtaking views of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma, Ganchenpo, Langshisa Ri and Naya Kanga.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 08. TREK FROM KYANJIN GOMPA TO RIMCHE (2450m) | ≈ 6 hours
We will hike back to Rimche, via Mundu and Langtang villages.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 09. TREK FROM RIMCHE TO SYABRUBESI (1460m) | ≈ 4-5 hours
Our last trekking day. We will hike back to Syabrubesi, starting and ending point of our trek, via Bamboo village.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 10. DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU | ≈ 8 hours
Scenic drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by public bus, with lunch on the way.
In the evening, we will have our farewell dinner at a local restaurant, where you will also enjoy a Nepali cultural dance show.
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Farewell Dinner.
Day 11. DEPARTURE
After a fun-filled trekking holiday, our journey ends. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. We will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. If you have time and would like to extend your stay in Nepal, we would be happy to offer our recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast.
- Rucksack or duffle bag.
- Daypack.
- Outdoor clothing: Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers.
- Trekking boots, trainers & sport sandals. Lightweight socks & med-heavy wool socks.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder with Water Purification Tablets. We recommend LifeStraw, an advanced water filter bottle.
- Trekking pants & Shorts.
- Trekking shirts.
- Gaiters.
- Crampons.
- Fleece jacket.
- Down jacket.
- 1 waterproof jacket.
- Gloves.
- Scarf.
- Balaclava.
- Sun hat and knit cap.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Trekking poles.
- Sleeping bag.
- Flashlight.
- Wash kit & Travel towel.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhea medication): Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance), air tickets & extra passport photos.
- Power adapters.
- Padlocks.
- Insect repellent.
- Camera with extra cards and extra batteries.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
*THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off (private vehicle).
- Experienced and government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- Porter service (2 members : 1 porter).
- All ground transportation.
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu & Tea Houses during the trek.
- Meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan).
- Trekking permits.
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu on day 2.
- Entrance fees.
- First aid kit/s including a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen during your trek.
- Trekking map for the group.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights.
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner in Kathmandu).
- Tips for porters, guides & others.
- Personal climbing boots, clothing & equipment.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, nutri-bars, etc.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs.
- Visa fees.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
Kathmandu: 3-Star Hotel.
During trek: Tea houses.
The rooms in the tea houses (or guest houses) in the Langtang valley are simple; the quality varies and the comfort becomes more basic as you ascend in altitude. Hot water for showers are sometimes available at an additional cost. At high altitude, hot showers often mean a bucket of warm water. Most of the tea houses have basic access to electricity (power outages are common at high altitudes) and WiFi is not always available (you'll have to pay a fee to have access to the WiFi and plug your devices). The rooms do not have heaters; bring a sleeping bag with you for the nights at high altitudes. Toilets (often squat toilets) are most of the time outside the rooms; tea houses do not always provide toilet paper (at least, not for free); do not forget to bring a couple of rolls with you.
Meals:
Kathmandu: Breakfasts & Farewell Dinner.
During the trek: Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners.
Health:
Good level of fitness.
Good walker in good health.
Experience:
You should be able to walk for 4 to 8 hours in a day.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
Please note: Before your arrival, we will send you a complete detailed brochure regarding Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and how to prevent it. Please read this brochure carefully.
Our local trekking guides are highly experienced in preventing, recognizing and treating altitude sickness. They will monitor your health closely during your trek. A proper acclimatization is not only essential but also a necessary life-saving measure.
