Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day
- 01 |
Katmandu - Dhunche
(1950m) by bus. |
| Day
- 02 |
Dhunche
- Syabru (2130m) in 5h.
This is a fine day of trekking, which traverses fir tree and
rhododendron forests towards a ridge (2300m). From here we get
a panoramic view all the way from Ganesh Himal in the west to
Naya Kanga in the east and the Tibetan snowy summits. The trail
drops steeply down towards the Bothe Khosi river towards Syabru,
which is a busy village with its houses laid out in single file
down the hillside. Sherpas and Tamangs farm this area |
| Day
- 03 |
Syabru - Lama Hotel
(2390m) in 5h.
Following a high trail, we pass through terraces and bamboo
massifs. We cross Syarpagaon to continue through a fine forest,
alive with birds and the occasional troupe of monkeys. After
crossing the Langtang Khola, we start the ascent of the valley
and soon reach the shepherds’ huts that are Lama Hotel |
| Day
- 04 |
Lama Hotel - Langtang
(3520m) in 5h.
We now have a spectacular view of the Langtang Lirung (7246m).
After a steep climb through the Langtang gorge, the ascent eases
and the valley widens out into an area of yak meadows and rhododendrons.
Further up, we reach Langtang, populated by Tibetans |
| Day
- 05 |
Langtang - Kyangin
Gompa (3850m) in 3h
An easy and pleasant walk through yak meadows. The village is
spectacularly situated in a glacial amphitheatre dominated by
high peaks. An excellent base for shorter walks towards the
Langtang Lirung glacier, eastwards to Lagshisa glacier or a
tougher ascent of the northern flank of the valley towards Yala
Peak |
| Day
- 06 |
Kyangin Gompa - Ghora
Tabela (3000m) in 6h.
We retrace our steps downhill and reach the army post of Ghora
Tabela |
| Day
- 07 |
Ghora Tabela - Syabru
in 6h.
The trail leaves the alpine country and returns to the deep
forest |
| Day
- 08 |
Syabru - Sin Gompa
(3350m) in 5h.
We leave the Langtang valley to climb towards the sacred Gosaikund
lakes. A stiff uphill climb leads to the ridgeline offering
views north in Tibet and west towards the Annapurnas. The second
leg goes through old hemlocks and rhododendrons to Sin Gompa,high
above the Trisuli river |
| Day
- 09 |
Sin Gompa - Gosaikund
(4380m) in 5h.
Through a rocky landscape and sparse bushes the trail follows
two glacial lakes before reaching the main lake--Gosaikund.
This site is a great pilgrimage for Hindus during August, when
thousands come to bathe and make offerings. |
| Day
- 10 |
Gosaikund - Sin Gompa
in 4h |
| Day
- 11 |
Sin Gompa - Dhunche
en 5h
Descent through rhododendron forests and giant fir trees. We
cross the Trisuli on a suspension bridge and follow the river
along the south bank through fields |
| Day
- 12 |
Dhunche - Katmandu
by bus |
