Days |
Itinerary |
Day 01 |
Kathmandu to Dhunche (1937 m.): Drive about 10 hrs. to Dhunche and rest. |
Day 02 |
Dhunche to Shyabru Village (2087 m.): Descend to Shyabru River and trek hill about 2 hrs. via Bharkhu. Magnificent view of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Mt. Kerung of Tibet can be seen from here. Trek for another 2 hrs. through the Jungle and reach Shyabru village for the overnight rest. |
Day 03 |
Shyabru Village to Lama Hotel (2380 m.): Walk downwards for about 2 hrs. through forest and ascend for about 1hr. to reach Bombu Village (1850 m.) Gradually ascend through Bombu Jungle and reach Lama Hotel to stay. |
Day 04 |
Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500 m.): Trek forward through Rhododendron and Pine forest for about 3 hrs. and reach Ghoda Tabela then walk for another two hours and reach Langtang ( biggest village of the area ) inhabited by Buddhist Tamangs and Tibetans. |
Day 05 |
Langtang to Kyanging Gompa (3700 m.): Trek for 3 hrs. through the trail and reache Kyanging Gompa where you can see local cheese factory and beautiful mountains from Yala peak, excursion spot. |
Day 06 |
Kyanging Gompa to Lama Hotel: Trek back by same route. |
Day 07 |
Lama Hotel to Shyabru Village: Trek back by same route. |
Day 08 |
Shyabru Village to Sing Gompa (3254 m.): Trek upwards through the forest of Fir and Rhododendron. The only of human habitations are the shepherd's occasional huts. Camp near the deserted Sing Gompa (6/7 hrs. walk). |
Day 09 |
Sing Gompa to Gosain Kund (4300 m.): A steep rugged trail but adequately compensated by dramatic views of Himal Chuli, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and possibly Annapurna Range in the west; the beautiful valley of Langtang Lirung in the north. Passing a few huts in the high pasture of Lauribina and crossing a small ridge, have the first look of about a dozen holy lakes; Saraswotikund, Bhairavkund and Gosaikund are the main holy lakes among them. |
Day 10 |
Rest day for excursion |
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Gosai Kund to Thade Pati (3600 m.): Continue the trek over rugged trails and pass several smaller lakes to the Thade Pati Pass then descend along a ridge to the tree line. Continue to descend to reach Thade Pati through Juniper, Rhododendron forests, beautiful water falls and rest overnight at Thade Pati. (8 hrs. walk). |
Day 11 |
Gosai Kund to Thade Pati (3600 m.): Continue the trek over rugged trails and pass several smaller lakes to the Thade Pati Pass then descend along a ridge to the tree line. Continue to descend to reach Thade Pati through Juniper, Rhododendron forests, beautiful water falls and rest overnight at Thade Pati. (8 hrs. walk). |
Day 12 |
Thade Pati to Kutumsang (2468m.): Drop steadily all day through Fir & Rhododendron forests and prickly leafed oak forest enjoying the excellent views of the mountains, the Helambu valley and reach Kutumsang for a rest overnight. (6/7 hrs. walk). |
Day 13 |
Kutumsang to Chisapani (2194 m.): Trek within gentle ups and downs following a ridge to reach Chisopani with excelent views of Himalayan range from Mt. Manaslu to Mt. Everest (6/7 hrs. walk).
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Day 14 |
Chisapani to Kathmandu: Climb to the small pass at Burlang Bhanjyang and take a last look at the great line of the snow peaks of the Himalaya before descending to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu from Sundarijal (4/5 hrs. walk). |