Christmas – New Year Langtang Valley Trek

Revere on the Christmas festival at the Kathmandu city where shops and malls are decorated making the environment awesome and Thamel; backpackers heaven becomes vibrant during the festival where you will thrive at the Christmas party organized by the cafes, restaurants with the friends, listening to the jingling sounds as well as being part of the carnival-like concerts. After the excitement of the Christmas party at Kathmandu then commence on incredible Langtang Valley Trek following the trail that leads to amazing Langtang Valley perched at the backdrop of the magnificent Mt. Langtang Lirung, passing beautiful and culturally decorated villages Lama Hotel, Kyanjing Gompa, Mundu and many more meandering the trail running amid lush Langtang national park to celebrate New year at the marvelous Langtang Valley witnessing the beauty of the snow-fed peaks sparking with the golden sun rays and partying with the friends and allies savoring the organic delicious local foods. New Year celebration at the remote and naturally gifted Langtang valley with Christmas Party at Thamel makes the Nepal trip memorable. Though the Langtang region doesn’t tame the eight-thousander unlike other popular trekking destinations Annapurna region, Everest Region, and Manaslu region but the panoramic beauty of the grandeur Langtang Lirung with other peaks encompassed by the Langtang Valley is unfathomable and treat the pain of the entire trek.

Christmas- New Year Langtang Valley Trek begins from the small town named Syabrubesi after the 8 hours of arduous but scenic drive on the windy and potholed road from Kathmandu. During the scintillating trek prepared to be stunned with the charm of the rhododendron forests, seducing scenery of waterfall tumbling from the top of the hill as well as the 360-degree sight of the snow-clad spectacular peaks gives the sensation of stepping towards the terrain of the natural paradise.

Things to do

What's Included?

Airport pick-up & drop-off transportation by private vehicle.
Twin/Double sharing accommodation at Kathmandu in 3 star hotel with breakfast & all taxes
Kathmandu / Syabrubesi / Kathmandu by private vehicle
Accommodation in teahouse during the trek
Meals – Breakfast with 2 cups of tea/ coffee, and lunch, dinner – during the trek
Sleeping bag
Trekking map for group
TIMS
National Park entrance fee
A First Aid and Eco trained and government licensed English speaking guide
Porter
Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation and insurance for the trekking staff
All government taxes.
Farewell dinner

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What's not Included?

International airfare
Nepal Visa fee (US$ 50 per person for 30 days)
Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Personal gears & clothing
Tips for Nepali staffs
Soft/hard drinks
Drinking Water, electricity bill, hot shower during trek
Any expenses of personal nature
Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual
Medical & Travel insurance
Anything not specified in the Cost Include section

Things to do

Brief itinerary

Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu Overnight in the hotel (1,300m).
Day 02
Christmas Celebration. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 03
Drive to Syabrubesi Overnight in teahouse. (1,460m)
Day 04
Syabrubeshi to Lama Hotel Overnight in teahouse. (2,500m)
Day 05
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village. Overnight in the teahouse. (3,450m)
Day 06
Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa Overnight in teahouse. (3,817m)
Day 07
Explore around Kyanjin Gompa and climb to Tsergo Ri Overnight in the teahouse. (5,150m)
Day 08
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel Overnight in teahouse. (2,500m)
Day 09
Lama Hotel to Syabrubeshi via Sherapagaon and Khangjim Overnight in teahouse. (1,460m)
Day 10
Drive back to Kathmandu Overnight in the Hotel (1,300m)
Day 11
Day 11: Final Day - Flight Home (1,300m)

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Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu Overnight in the hotel (1,300m).

After the arrival at the airport, our representative who will be present at the airport showing the placard of your name will pick up at the airport. And drive you to the hotel. On arrival check-in at the hotel where you will be accommodated during your Kathmandu stay. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 02
Christmas Celebration. Overnight in the hotel.

Enjoy the Christmas party at thew Thamel indulging in the carnival-like festival with the taste of various cuisines and live music. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 03
Drive to Syabrubesi Overnight in teahouse. (1,460m)

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, 8 hours’ drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi which is the starting point of the trek, heading north on the windy road running at the bank of Trisuli river. You can go either by public bus or private vehicle but private vehicles are safe and highly recommended. You can observe the Chilime hydropower plant on Syabrubesi designed on the run-of-the-river model. Overnight at the Hotel. We will cover 120 kilometers during the journey.
Day 04
Syabrubeshi to Lama Hotel Overnight in teahouse. (2,500m)

After breakfast, we trek from Syabrubesi and cross Bhotekoshi and follow Langtang Khola for the gradual climb up to Bamboo and pass through a landslide to reach Lama Hotel located at the elevation of 2470 meters from sea level. During the 6-7 hours trek, we gain an altitude of 1000 meters covering 11.3 kilometers to reach the Lama Hotel overnight.
Day 05
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village. Overnight in the teahouse. (3,450m)

After breakfast, we leave Lama Hotel and head toward Langtang village via GhoreTabela to enjoy the amazing scenery of green meadows utilized to graze Yak and for livestock of local people. We explore graceful monastery on way to Langtang valley. On 5-6 hours today trek, we cover 14.8 kilometers gaining an altitude of almost 950 meters for the overnight at Langtang valley.
Day 06
Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa Overnight in teahouse. (3,817m)

After breakfast, continue the trek on the gradual uphill trail that crosses green pasture as well as other tiny villages Mondoo, singdum for the overnight at Kyanjing Gompa. During the 4-5 hours trek, we cross 6.8 kilometers distance to reach Kyanjing Gompa; beautiful village encircled by towering Kyanjing Ri and Tserko Ri and we gain the altitude of almost 500 meters from yesterday overnight venue. We will explore the traditional Yak cheese factory on Kyanjing Gompa.
Day 07
Explore around Kyanjin Gompa and climb to Tsergo Ri Overnight in the teahouse. (5,150m)

Today is rest day at Kyanjing Gompa for acclimatization. And we will ascend to Tserko Ri and enjoy the scenic beauty from the top of the hill then descend to Kyanjing for overnight stay.
Day 08
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel Overnight in teahouse. (2,500m)

After breakfast, the trek from Kyanjing Gompa on the downhill trail to reach Lama Hotel as from today onwards as we will gradually descend to reach the next destination for the overnight. During the 7-8 hours trek, we cross 20.6 kilometers distance where we descend almost 1300 meters we will pass through forests and culturally adorned villages enjoying the different views of the snowy peaks.
Day 09
Lama Hotel to Syabrubeshi via Sherapagaon and Khangjim Overnight in teahouse. (1,460m)

After breakfast, we leave Lama Hotel retracing the trail on 4-5 hours trek on the descending trail as we descend 1100 meters from previous overnight destination and we pass beautiful village Sherpagaon, Kyanjim to reach the Syabrubesi to indicate the end of the trek. We cover 10.9 kilometers distance on the trek.
Day 10
Drive back to Kathmandu Overnight in the Hotel (1,300m)

After breakfast, return drive to Kathmandu taking almost 9 hours.
Day 11
Day 11: Final Day - Flight Home (1,300m)

We will drive you to the airport for the departure according to your scheduled flight.