Day 01: Kathmandu to Dhunche (1,950 m).
The scene of Mt. Annapurna II, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal and other minor peaks are visible from Kakani (along the route). Day 02: Dhunche to Syabru (2,110 m).
The trail leads down to a deep valley and after that you have to climb up to Bamboo forests. Day 03: Syabru to Lama Hotel (2,880 m).
It is a very special experience to see wild life in the forests, such as red Pandas, Wild Bears, Langur monkeys, Himalayan Black Bears etc. Day 04: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3,107 m).
The route follows Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela (3,000 m.) to Langtang (3,500 m.) which is the Headquarter of the Langtang National Park. Camp lodges, Hotels and many Teashops are available along the route. Day 05: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3,800 m.)
It would be a shorter route, but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting also because of the famous Cheese factory. It runs with technical assistance from a Swiss association since 1955. Day 06: Acclimatization day at Kyanjin Gompa.
Hiking up to the glacier north of Kyanjing Gompa at an elevation of (3,900 m.) to get a spectacular view of the Kyanjing Ri (4,779 m.), Langtang Liring and other major glaciers in this area. Besides, Yala peak (5,550 m.), Langshisa Ri (6,810 m.), Ganchenpo (6,888 m.) and the Tsergo peak (5,749 m.) are also visible. Day 07: Kyanjing Gompa to Lama hotel.
Rejoin the trail to Lama Hotel Day 08: Lama hotel to Syabru
Easier to come down and back. Day 09: Syabru to Sing Gompa.
There are two alternative routes to Goshaikund starting at Syabru. This one is commonly considered as a normal route also as a popular one Day 10: Sing Gompa to Goshaikund (4,300 m)
This route includes Laurebinayak at (3,930 m.) Saraswati Kund and Bhairab Kund are the most attractive ones on this trek Day 11: Goshaikund to Ghopte (3,480 m)
The trail leads to northern part of Goshaidkund and there seems a challenge of corssing the Laurebinayak pass (4,600 m. approxmately). After 4 till 5 hours of trek will arrive at Ghopte for camping. Day 12: Ghopte Kutumsang (2,470 m).
Except ascending to Tharepati an elevation to (3,400 m.) the rest of the trail will descend. Sufficient hotels, lodges and temporary tea-house are available on the route. Attractive mountain views as well as local peoples' life style, culture, customs would be additional subject of interests. Day 13: Kutumsang to Chisapani (2,200 m).
Instead of coming down to Kathmandu one can extend the itinerary to enjoy another spectacular view from Chisapani. Day 14: To Kathmandu
Descend to Sundarijal, meet your transport and drive to Kathmandu |
