: Langtang Valley Trek

 Langtang Valley trek begins with two days in Kathmandu, during which we will review the clothing and gear needed for an enjoyable and safe experience.  You will also have some time to do a bit of sight-seeing in this amazing historic city.  We then depart from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, driving north through the Helambu area to Syabrubesi, the gateway town for treks into the serene Langtang Valley. 

Our trekking route will follow the course of the Langtang Khola, the river running through the Langtang Valley, which we will cross several times on suspension bridges.  Surrounded by gorgeous scenery, we can expect to encounter an unusual variety of native wildlife, such as yellow-throated martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, and red pandas.  Catching occasional glimpses of Langtang Lira, we will hike past some stunning waterfalls and through forests of both hardwood trees as well as rhododendron (Nepal's national flower) en route to the settlement of Changtang, also known as Lama Hotel. After overnight here, our adventure continues as we ascend gradually to the town of Langtang, the headquarters of Langtang National Park, and a picturesque little town in its own right.  Here you will encounter traditional stone and wood houses with flat Tibetan-style roofs and carved windows, overlooked by a pair of large waterfalls emerging from the rock wall above the town. 

Having achieved a sufficient level of acclimatization by this point, our adventure continues on up to the monastery and settlement called Kyanjin Gompa.  On our second day here we will hike up to Tserko-Ri, to enjoy a fabulous Himalayan panorama at top this 5,000m/16,400' viewpoint.  We then head back to Syabrubesi, enjoying the same route from a new perspective.  After the drive back to Kathmandu, we will enjoy a farewell dinner before final departure the next day.