Langtang Kyangjin Gompa trek 9 days is a truly classic trek in Langtang region that offers awe-inspiring mountain peaks, beautiful glacial lakes and the friendly Tamang and Sherpa villages. This trek is popular among adventure trekkers and Kyangjin Gompa is the high alpine village with cheese factory and vantage point to try climbing some trekker’s peaks. Langtang valley situated at the south of the Tibetan border is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snow capped peaks to the south. The valley provides the majestic views of Langtang Lirung (7246m) Gang Chhenpo (6388m), Naya Kanga Ri (5846m) and Dorje Lakpa (6966m).
Langtang Kyangjin Gompa trekking tour starts from Kathmandu with a scenic and zigzag drive along Trisuli River to Dhunche and finally reach at Syabrubensi, a Tibetan Sherpa village and terrace farming lands of the people. Once this route was an important trading route with Tibet, therefore, most of the villagers and peoples here still are involved in trade. On our route, we can have a trek through Langtang National Park as it is located at the very edge of the Park. We also have chance to see some wild animals and birds. Among them are the monkeys, musk deer, Pika and the national bird of Nepal, the colorful Danphe.
While continuing our trek to Kyangjin Gompa, we cross many rivers along a gorge and walk through oak and rhododendron forests and glacial moraines. We can have two nights in Gompa and try climbing some trekker’s peaks. We also visit yak cheese factory and have a view of the glaciers, which is also a gateway to Tibet. We trek back to Syabrubesi and drive on the same Zigzag road to Kathmandu.
Langtang Kyangjin Gompa Trek Itinerary, Cost for 2023, 24
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Detailed Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1966m), 8 hours drive. |
| Day 2 | Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m), 5 to 6 hours walking. |
| Day 3 | Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m), 5 to 6 hours walking. |
| Day 4 | Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m), 6 to 7 hours walking. |
| Day 5 | Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa (3870m), 3 to 4 hours walking. |
| Day 6 | Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion around. |
| Day 7 | Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel, 5 to 6 hours walking. |
| Day 8 | Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi, 5 to 6 hours walking. |
| Day 9 | Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu, 8 to 9 hours drive. |
| Day 10 | Kathmandu |
Note: If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as Tibet tours, Bhutan tours, and Jungle safari in Nepal.
Departure Dates & Cost
Cost Includes
- Trip briefing in Kathmandu
- All the necessary bus transfers
- Langtang national park fee with trekking permit
- Tims card (trekking information management system card)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking period
- Accommodation (Teahouse) during the trekking period
- English speaking guide and highly experienced staffs
- Staffs food, clothing, salary and their insurance
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company
- Our service charges with VAT and Local / Government Taxe
Cost Excludes
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing or any extra activities except the above program
- Personal nature expenses
- Any bottled drink such as coke, Fanta, beer, wine, mineral waters, etc
- Internet/wifi, hot shower, phone calls and laundry services
- Your travel insurance and tips for guide and porters.
Trip FAQ
Trip FAQ
Yes, you can do the Langtang trek without a guide. But, the trekking routes are quite confusing, lots of different ways, numerous dense forests. This makes a problem for solo travelers. Sometime you may get lost on the trail. Due to limited tea-houses in the Langtang region, there might be hard to get a room in high peak season. For that, the guide will help to book the room in teahouse prior to your arrival.
It is hard to predict the weather conditions in Himalayas. Generally the days are warm and nights are cool or quite cold depending on altitude. There can be a snow or rain storms at any time so you most prepared. Between 1000 and 3500 meters the temperature could be as high as 29C to -5C low depending on season. At higher altitude, the temperature ranges from 20C to -15C.
Trekking in Langtang region is suitable for almost all people with moderate fitness. It does not need any prior experience and running, walking, and swimming are the fitness activities to get involved in the excursion. If you are suffering from any diseases or have any health issues you should consult with your doctor before considering to trek. It is normal to face little problems before being fully acclimatized.
The flow of trekkers and mountaineers are increased rapidly in the route of Langtang, which has brought enormous improvement in lodging there. There are many nice, cozy and well-furnished rooms available with the delicious food menu and great hospitality in the tea houses and lodges.
If you had not done trekking before then, this region will be best for the startups which are the moderate level of trekking.
Due to the Earthquake, some of the guest houses were destroyed. Although you would get guest houses there. So, either you can sleep in tent camps or tea houses depending on your interest.
If you get altitude sickness on your trek, please inform your guide and group members immediately. Your guide will provide you with the immediate first aid. Do not try to ascend any further after that. Take rest for an entire day. If the symptoms do not go away after proper rest and medication, you should go back down to lower altitudes.
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