Day 01
Depart UK

Day 02
Arrival Kathmandu
Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Day 03 – B
Kathmandu
Half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, one of the most important Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world. It draws wandering Sadhus from all over India.

A short walk away you will find Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world. Around here you will experience vibrant and unfettered Tibetan culture from the large community of Tibetan exiles.

Today’s tour is an ideal experience to compare and contrast the different faiths but also see how they overlap and exist in harmony.

In the afternoon you will receive a trek briefing.

Day 04 – B L D
Kathmandu | Syabru Besi [1400m]
Today you will go on a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi, the starting point of your trek.

Day 05 – B L D
Syabru Besi | Lama Hotel [2748m]
Today the ascending trail will lead you through a variety of small villages and tracts of dense forest. It becomes a pleasant walk through trees where Langur monkeys frolic, passing a slice stream and small waterfalls.

Day 06 – B L D
Lama Hotel | Langtang [3500m]
In the morning you will leave Lama Hotel, and a short climb will take you to the right of where the Langtang valley begins. As you start going up you will be able to have beautiful views of Langtang Lirung Peak. Your constant companions for today will be the yaks and wild goats wandering around.

Day 07 – B L D
Langtang | Kyanjing [3800m]
The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here you will find a small monastery as well as a government operated cheese factory. You should arrive at Kyangjin by lunchtime allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area.

Day 08     - B L D
Kyangjin
Today you will have the opportunity for a rest or a small day trip, whatever you need to acclimatize. You can explore the area from this base. Depending on opening times take the chance to visit the monastery or cheese factory. A walk up the moraine northwards to see the spectacular sight of Langtang Lirung is well worth the effort, and is also helpful to acclimatize.

Day 09     - B L D
Kyangjin | Lama Hotel [2784m]
From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Chora Tabela. After lunch you continue to descent to Lama Hotel.

Day 10     - B L D
Lama Hotel | Thulo Syabru [2130m]
Trek through rhododendron forests to Thulo Syabru.

Day 11 – B L D
Thulo Syabru | Sing Gompa [3254m]
From Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, firs and rhododendrons to gain a ridge. From here it is only a short descent to Sing Gompa.

Day 12- B L D
Sing Gompa | Gosainkunda [4336m]
From Sing Gompa you climb a ridge to gain the main Gosainkunda trail. There are good views across Langtang valley to Langtang Lirung. To the west there are dramatic views of Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. Eventually, the trail descends from the ridge to the first of three lakes, Saraswati Kund. The second lake in the chain is named Bhairab Kund, and the third Gosainkund. Gosainkund lake is particularly sacred and a place of pilgrimage in the summer. According to legend this lake was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after taking some poison.

Day 13- B L D
Gosainkunda | Ghopte [3359m]
Leave Gosainkunda and climb through rugged terrain, past four more small lakes to Laurebina pass at (4600m). You then descend steeply to Ghopte.

Day 14    – B L D
Ghopte | Mangan Kharka [3285m]
You continue descending along the ridge, through rhododendron and juniper forests and past herders’ huts to a stream before climbing to Tharepati, a group of herders’ huts. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu.

Day 15    – B L D
Mangan Kharka | Gulphu Bhanjyang [2125m]
From Mangan Kharka it is a short climb to cross a ridge before following a very easy trail, through forest with superb views. You then descend to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang. You camp just beyond Gul Bhanjyang on a ridge with splendid views.

Day 16    – B L D
Gulphu Bhanjyang | Chisopani [2194m]
From your camp it is an easy climb to cross a pass at 2470m before descending to Pati Bhanjyang, a large Tamang village with a few shops and a police checkpoint. From here it is a 2 hour hike to Chisopani.

Day 17- B L D
Chisopani | Sundarijal | Kathmandu
Leaving Chisopani, the trail passes through meadows and cultivated fields then climbs through oak and rhododendron forest to Buriang Bhanjyang. This ridge marks the northern rim of the Kathmandu valley and there are good views from here. You now begin descending, steeply through dense forest of oak, pine and rhododendron to cross a dam, following a large water pipe which supplies much of the water for Kathmandu. Reach Sundarijal where your trek ends. From here you will drive to Kathmandu [1450m].

Day 18    – B D
Kathmandu
Today is free for leisure activities. Enjoy a traditional farewell dinner with cultural programme in evening.

Day 19    – B
Depart Kathmandu
Drive to the airport, your guide will help you and bid you farewell.