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(Category – Moderately Strenuous) |
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 Langtang
is the most visited area after Annapurna and Everest due
to its easy accessibility and beauty. In a short time,
it not only offers grand views of Langtang Lirung
(7,234m), Ganesh Himal (7,406m) and other high mountain
peaks, but also provides insight into the varied ethnic
lifestyles of the Tamangs and Sherpas, inhabitants of
this area. The trail starts either from Dhunche or
Syabrubesi, which is a full day drive away from
Kathmandu via Trisuli. The trail passes through the
thickly forested area of blue pine, oaks, maple, spruce
and rhododendron (one fourth of the park is forest). The
trail follows the Langtang Khola river bank until
Kyangjin gompa. At Kyangin gompa there are various
options for short excursions; Kyangjin Ri (4,773m) is
two hour up and an hour down and it offers spectacular
views of the surrounding Himalayas. Visit to Langtang
Lirung glacier is 2 hours one-way. Day visit to
Langshisa Kharka is worth as it offers views of Shisha
Pangma (8,046m) across the land of Tibet. From Syabru
the trail leads to the holy lakes for Hindus, Gosainkund
(4,380m), where pilgrims congregate on specific days of
the year wash off their sins. There are altogether five
Kundas (lakes) among which Gosainkund is the biggest and
the holiest. The trek down from the holy lake passes
through Laurebina La (4,600m) and descends drastically
through the forestland of Helumbu valley to Sundarijal.
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Day 01:
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In the morning, drive
Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1,420m). (L,D)
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Day 02:
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Trek from Syabru Besi along
Langtang Khola to Lama Hotel (2,380m) 6 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 03:
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Trek from Lama Hotel to
Langtang (3,541m) 6 hrs. (B,L,D) |
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Day 04: |
Trek from Langtang to
Kyangjin Gompa (3,900m) 5 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 05:
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Day visit to Langshisa Kharka
and back 7 hrs. walk or hike to Kyangjin Ri (3 hrs) or
trek to Langtang Lirung glacier (3 hrs). (B,L,D)
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Day 06:
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Trek from Kyangin Gompa to
Lama Hotel 7 hrs walk. (B,L,D) |
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Day 07:
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Trek from Lama Hotel to
Syabru (2,230m) 6 hrs walk . (B,L,D) |
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Day 08:
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Trek from Syabru to Shin
Gompa (3,254m) 6 hrs walk . (B,L,D) |
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Day 09: |
Trek from Shin Gompa to
Gosainkund (4,380m) 6 hrs walk . (B,L,D)
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Day 10:
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Free day in Gosainkund
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Day 11:
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Trek from Gosainkund to
Ghopte (3,430m) 5 hrs. walk. (B,L,D) |
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Day 12:
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Trek from Ghopte to Kutumsang
(2,470m) 5 hrs. walk. (B,L,D) |
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Day 13:
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Trek from Kutumsang to
Chisapani (2,194m) 6 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 14: |
Trek from Chisapani to
Sundarijal (1,463m) 4 hrs. walk and drive to Kathmandu.
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