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Outline Itinerary for Exotic X-Mas in Langtang

19 Dec Kathmandu arrival (1300m)
Langtang RI Representatives will welcome groups at the Kathmandu Airport with a banner and drop them at the hotel. After check-in at the hotel and refreshments, LRT office management personnel and a guide will formally introduce themselves and provide a trip briefing. Group members should submit 2 passport size photos plus a copy of their passport and a copy of Travel insurance to the office personnel.

20 Dec Kathmandu sightseeing B
After breakfast we start an interesting tour around Kathmandu, escorted by an English-speaking guide. (We can provide a guide speaking any other language on request.) This tour provides a full taste of our vivid cultural image and the enchanting mannerisms and traditions of our people. The tour includes stops at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

21 Dec Kathmandu –Dhunche to Syabru Gaun (2563m) BLD
Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2563m), which takes about five and half hours. Today’s trek is very leisurely, through forests and terraced hill slopes. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of Lantang Lirung (7227m) and some Tibetan Himal ranges.

22 Dec Syabru Gaun to Lama Hotel (2470m) BLD
The trail descends along the ridge on Syabru's main street and then drops to the Ghopche Khola . From there the trail continues descending to the Landslide. Afterwards that the trail ascends gently to Rimche (2455m.) and through Bamboo. The end of the trail is level until you reach the Lama Hotel.

23 Dec Lama Hotel To Langtang Village (3430m) BLD
There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.

24 Dec Langtang Village To Kyanjing (3870m) BLD (X_MAS CELEBRATION)
The trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Lakpa (6966m.), Langtang Ri (6596m.), Langtang Lirung (7227m.). A special X-Mas celebration will provide delicious food and wonderful moments seeing incredible views of immense, snowy mountains. You can experience traditional lifestyles and diverse customs of the friendly highlander people.

25 Dec Rest Day BLD
On a rest day at Kyangjin Gompa we will have excursions in and around the village to explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4773m), directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

26 Dec Kyanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel BLD
The trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela.

27 Dec Lama Hotel To Syabru Besi BLD
The upper part of the trail is more beautiful due to the stunning panoramic views of mountains and green hillsides. This path is broader and remains sunny through the different Sherpa and Tamang villages. A Chilime Power Plant project was run here. The main residents belong to the Tamang culture and they have adopted a Tibetan lifestyle.

28 Dec Syabrubesi to Kathmandu Drive BL
Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus, which takes about nine hours.

29 Dec Kathmandu free day on your own. BD
This is the free day and you can use it for your shopping. In this evening we will drive you to a farewell dinner with cultural

30 Dec Free Day Final Departure. B
All too soon it's time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted, with this amazing Himalayan adventure.

MEAL CODE: B= BREAKFAST, L=LUNCH & D=DINNER

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Cost Includes :
# Welcome at the airport with a garland
# Airport pick up & drop off transportation by private vehicle
# Twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 4 star hotel with breakfast
# Sightseeing in Kathmandu escorted by English-speaking guide and entrance fees
# Kathmandu /Dhunche /Syabrubesi / Kathmandu by local bus
# Accommodation & 3 Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during Tea house trekking
# 4-season sleeping bags & Langtang trekking map for group
# All necessary paper work and permits (National Park, TIMS)
# An English speaking Government license holder guide
# 1 supporter between two members while on trek
# Salary, equipment, transportation and insurance for trekking staff
# Travel and rescue arrangement & All government taxes
# First aid kit & Farewell dinner


Not Included :
# International airfare
# Nepal Visa fee (US $40 per person for 30 days)
# Airport departure taxes/excess baggage charges
# Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu
# Kathmandu /Dhunche /Syabrubesi / Kathmandu Private Transportation USD 400
# Travel Insurance, Personal Clothing & Medical evacuation in case of emergency
# Items of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips, etc.
# Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra fees will be charged based on actual cost

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Mode of Payment & Booking Conditions
- We accept cash, credit card and payment through bank. A non-refundable deposit of 10 percent must be paid at time of booking and booking form must be completed.
- Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
- Travel insurance with unlimited medical cover is compulsory for all trips to Nepal.
- A visa for Nepal is to be obtained prior to departure from your home country, or it can obtained in the Kathmandu airport. Please note your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after your return and two additional passport-size pictures are required.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Accommodation on the trek & Food
You will be accommodated in teahouses while on the trek. These are simple, local-run guesthouses with twin-share or single rooms. Toilets and showers are of varying standards. Typical food available for lunch and dinner is Nepali rice & lentils, pasta, potato dishes, soups or pizzas. Delicious pancakes, porridge, toast and eggs are the main breakfast fare, while tea, coffee and hot chocolate are always available. You will probably be pleasantly surprised at the variety of food at the lodges.

Physical Fitness
There are a lot of steep ascents and descents on the trek and a good level of fitness is required. Some days you may be required to walk up to six hours. Please note that the estimated walking time each day will vary according to the overall fitness of the group and weather conditions.

Footwear & Clothing:
Bring well broken-in walking shoes, suitable for snow; thick socks, light socks, camp shoes; down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and pants; sweater or fleece jacket; underwear; warm and cotton or polypropylene pants or jeans; shirts and T-shirts; shorts; long underwear; wool hat; sun hat; gloves; bathing suit; comfortable track/gym suit.

"Have a wonderful Journey!!!"

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