Basic travel information
Located north of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, the Langtang Mountains are one of the most inviting and most accessible areas in the Himalayan main zone. The mountains of Langtang National Park rise to over 7,000 meters and, compared to the more popular areas of Everest or Annapurna, there are still very few foreigners visiting the area.
The hike takes you across the Langtang Valley in the shade of yak pastures and bubbling rapids, bold mountain walls and forests. The hike will accommodate inns and introduce you to the life of the local tamang tribe. The trip is ideal for a first hike in the Himalayas. During the hike, we are assisted by the carriers and only a daypack is carried.
* On the way to March 2022, the return flight from Kathmandu will leave on the evening of the 12th and will be in Finland from the morning of the 13th.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – FLIGHTS FROM HELSINKI TO KATMANDU
DAY 2 – KATHMANDU
Arrival in Nepal and transfer from the airport to stay.
ACCOMMODATION IN
HOTEL MOONLIGHT OR SIMILAR
DAY 3 – SYABRU BESI
We drive north to the stunning scenery of the central hills. The mountains begin to approach and the journey is struck by fascinating Nepali life. In the afternoon we arrive at the village of Syabru Bes (1460m), where our hike begins. (A)
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 4 – LAMA HOTEL
We diverge from the road to Tibet along suspension bridges to follow the magnificent river valley. The hike begins with a fair ascent in the Lama Hotel area, the stage is marked by steep rock walls and bubbling rapids as we follow the deep gorge valley.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 5 – LANGTANG VILLAGE
The hike continues through the rugged forest, with the trees behind us, we arrive at the village of Langtang (3430m). Just before the village is the magnificent authentic, old monastery of Langtang where it is possible to visit before the evening dusk. The area is inhabited by people of the Tamang tribe as well as Tibetans. Women get dressed in national costumes and in small village communities it is easy to make acquaintances with the local population.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 6 – KYANG GOMPA
The third day of hiking leads us deeper and deeper into the mountains, stunning scenery, the embrace of glaciers and high peaks. The village of Kyanga Gompa (3870m) offers an almost uninterrupted panorama of the snow peaks and glaciers of Langtang.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 7 – KYANG GOMPA
We spend the day doing day trips, or just enjoying the wonderful surroundings. During the day, according to your own preferences, you can ascend to one of the smaller peaks surrounding the village, such as Kyanjin Ri (4772m) or Tsergo Ri (4984m). These climbs do not require technical climbing equipment or skills. You can also hike towards the gorge of Ganja La to which the path leading to a magnificent view of the valley.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 8 – LAMA HOTEL
The return journey begins, we return to a familiar route. The downhill hike is faster, we stay at the familiar Lama Hotel.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 9 – SYABRU BESI
The last day of the hike ends at Syabru Bes, where we can celebrate the end of the hike.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 10 – KATHMANDU
Return transfer to Kathmandu, free afternoon.
ACCOMMODATION AT
HOTEL MOON LIGHT OR SIMILAR
DAY 11 – KATHMANDU
We visit the Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath in Kathmandu and the Hindu temple in Pashupatinath. Airport transfers and return flights to the home country.
MEALS: (A) BREAKFAST
ACCOMMODATION IN AN
AIRPORT HOTEL IN DOHA
DAY 12 – RETURN
Return flight to Helsinki Airport.
