Sample Nepal Itinerary: Trekking Langtang

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Trekking Langt ang: A Sampl e It inerary

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epal lays in the heart of the Himalaya and every aspect of this small nation has been shaped by this rugged terrain. The landscape is varied, beautiful and challenging and the culture of the people that call is home is just as impressive. This custom itinerary has been hand crafted to offer you both the chance to experience all the magic that Nepal has to offer in one of the most beautiful corners of the country.

This itinerary is short but sweet! This will keep you close to the Kathmandu valley (making access/ timing fit best for you) and you will also be in the foothills of the world?s biggest mountains - ideal! With no domestic flights required, great days on the trail and amazing potential for views (weather permitting!) - this trek offers a lot for just a handful of days on the trail.

The trek will start with some moderately challenging days on the trail - between the uphill and the elevation gains the trail will steady uphill through the forests, but as you get high enough to break through the forests you?ll find views of some magnificent peaks around you.

All of that said, please note that this itinerary is designed to be an outline to structure as a jumping off point to customize this experience just for you. The best part of doing a custom trip is that you get to follow the path that is of most interest to you. There is something special about the role or serendipity on treks, and in this case we hope it takes you wherever your dreams inspire you.

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Itin er ar y Detail s This journey is all about your experience. Our goal is to create an itinerary in reflection of the interests and requests you've shared. We do our best facilitating opportunities for adventure that allow you to enjoy them, in whatever way feels right to you.

While we wont be by your side during your travels, we are always here to support and help along the way. Please, don't ever hesitate to reach out for help. We are always here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Day-By-Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu today. You'll be met upon arrival and escorted to the hotel. Most flight arrive late in the evening , which generally makes traffic light and getting over jetlag easier. After a quick transit to your hotel and a smooth check-in, you will hopefully get a great night sleep to ensure your bodies are on the new time zone right away. Hotel Tibet .

02: Today is a full day to explore the city, prepare for trek and if you're at all interested, you can do a full gear check to ensure that you have everything you need for your upcoming adventure. The goal is to prep, get over some of your jet lag and give you a bit a buffer in case of any international travel delays.

This evening you'll meet with your guide and together head into town for a lovely welcome dinner before getting a good night rest before trek! Hotel Tibet . (B, D) 03: Early this morning you?ll be met with your

guide and driver and together you?ll head north of Kathmandu valley to Syabrubesi (5,000 ft) (approximately 6 hrs).

Upon arrival you?ll gather your gear and begin trek! Today will be a solid and hearty start to your trek, offering you lots of uphill through the pine and rhododendron forests to the Lama Hotel (8,140ft) for your first night on trek (approximately 4 hrs). Local Lodge. (B, L, D)

04: Today is a full day hike up and above camp and returning to the same site. The goal is to give your bodies a chance to rest, acclimatize to the elevation and prepare for your upcoming adventure. Local Lodge. (B, L, D) 05: This morning you?ll rise early and after breakfast, hit the trail! As you begin this morning, the trail begins winding you through the forest. As you follow the trail you will want to keep your eyes peeled for monkeys (both Langur and Rhesus monkeys call this

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area home), a wide variety of birds and some truly beautiful flora and fauna.

As you continue on today the trail widens and opens as you gain elevation and head both upwards and northwards. Today is roughly 6-7 hours on the trail and the distance wont be as great as yesterday, the elevation gain will be the most challenging part.

Heading farther up into the Himalaya as the day goes on you?ll want to move slowly and take your time up to Langtang Village (11,480ft). The elevation can heavily impact your bodies, and it's an odd factor as it is largely unpredictable in terms of how it will affect you. Once you arrive, the rest of your day is at leisure, the most important things to do are to rest, drink a lot of water and give yourselves the chance to acclimatize to the altitude.

Local Lodge. (B, L, D)

06: Today's trek is approximately 4 hours and climbs gradually through small villages and Yak pastures as the valley opens itself further and the views become more extensive. After following the trail across several small streams and through the moraines, you will arrive at your destination for the evening, the village of Kyanjin (12,460ft).

If weather cooperates, there is the potential for views of some of the Himalayan giants that guard over the Langtang Valley - Langtang Lirung (23,800 ft), Langtang Ri (21,000 ft) and Dorje Lhakpa (22,900 ft)!

While views from the trail will (hopefully) be great - the village it self is in a dramatic setting surrounded in almost all directions by the snow covered peaks of the Himalayas! This afternoon is at leisure to give you both a chance to enjoy your new surroundings, but also to give your bodies a chance to recover and prep for the coming days on the trail. Local Lodge. (B, L, D) The Art of Adventure Travel

07: Today is scheduled rest day. The air up here is far thinner than our bodies are familiar with and it is vital to give your body some recovery time so that you can enjoy the final upward push into the base of hte biggest mountains on earth. Local Lodge.

(B, L, D) 08: This is going to be one of your longer days on the trail, you'll wake early and depart for a day trip to Tserko Ri (16,500 ft).

While the round trip will take you approximately 7 hours, the trail is gradual and the day should be a very enjoyable one.

The trail will take you through alpine meadows, well above the tree line paths of just a few days ago, to the pass that offers panoramic views of the entire valley! You'll return to your now familiar overnight spot in time for dinner and to get a good nights rest before traveling onwards tomorrow. Local Lodge. (B, L, D) 09: Heading down from the heights of the previous treks you?ll begin to give your body some recovery time from the pushing of the last few days. As you head (mostly) downhill today for approximately 6-7 hours to Ghore Tabela (9,200 ft) you can take your time and enjoy the views (also knowns as the fruits of your labor). Local Lodge. (B, L, D) 10: After breakfast this morning you?ll once again head downhill towards the trail head that will now be familiar territory. You should expect appropriately 6 hours on the trail heading back to Syabrubesi.

experienced. Wrapping up trek with one last night out in hills is always a great treat! Local Lodge. (B, L, D)

11: This morning you and your guide will board your awaiting vehicle and head back to Kathmandu. You will all arrive back into the capital by early afternoon and you'll travel directly to your hotel.

After time on the trail and so much travel to get there and back, one of the best joys is to clean up, rest and recover! Your hotel has beautiful grounds, great food and is a lovely place to celebrate your trek. Hotel Tibet. (B, L)

12: Today is scheduled for sightseeing all around the Kathmandu Valley.

The valley is home to four cities?

Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Kirtipur? each of which was its own kingdom prior to Nepal?s founding in 1769.

The first of these days is also a backup day for your flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu in case of bad weather.! Hotel Tibet (B) 13: Depending upon the time of your scheduled departure, it molt likely that much of the day will be at your leisure.

By late afternoon you will be met and transferred to a local restaurant (one of our personal favorites!) for a special farewell dinner. After your final Nepali meal, you'll be transferred to the airport for your on ward flights home. (B, D) End of Services.

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It inerary Cost ing: Nepal Land Cost s: $4,950 per person (based on a group of four & double sharing throughout) Incl udes: Pre-travel assistance & support, all listed accommodations, meals as indicated within the itinerary, all airport transfers, private guide, car and driver for all listed sight seeing, trekking services (guide/ staff), all communal camping equipment and all required trekking permits & fees.

Not incl uded: International & domestic airfare, Nepali Visa, tips to the guide and staff, arrangements outside those listed, Travel/ Medical Evacuation Insurance and personal items such as bottled or alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone, shopping, etc...

It inerary Not es: -

Trek Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult

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Duration of trip: 12 days/ nights

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Duration of trek: 8 days/ nights

Highl ight s: -

Trek in the foothills of the Himalayan giants!

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Visit villages along the way of this tea house trek.

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Hike through high meadows, pastures, mountain passes and stunning landscapes of Nepal!

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Explore the medieval capital of Nepal - Kathmandu.

Trek Not es: This trek is short but sweet! It offers superb day hikes, potential for spectacular views (weather permitting of course!) and wonderful days on the trail. However it does include high altitude trekking and it is vital to be aware of the elevations included. To allow for a successful, enjoyable and healthy trek, this itinerary has been created with rest days, acclimatization allowances and is paced to allow for the greatest likelihood of a successful experience.

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DAY-BY-DAYITINERARYOVERVIEW DAY

ACTIVITY

OVERNIGHT

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Arrive Kathmandu, met upon arrival and transferred to hotel.

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Optional sight seeing & gear check. Welcome dinner. (B, D)

Hotel Tibet

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Drive to Syabrubesi (5,000 ft) (6 hrs), hike to Lama Hotel (8,140ft) (4 hrs). (B, L, D)

Local Lodge

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Day hike & return to Lama Hotel.

Local Lodge

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Hike to Langtang Village (11,480ft) (6-7 hrs). (B, L, D)

Local Lodge

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Hike to Kyanjin (12,460ft). (4 hrs) (B, L, D)

Local Lodge

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Rest day for acclimatization.

Local Lodge

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Day hike to Tserko Ri (16,500 ft) & return Kyanjin. (7 hrs) (B, L, D) Local Lodge

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Hike to Ghore Tabela (9,200 ft). (6-7 hours) (B, L, D)

Local Lodge

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Hike Syabrubesi (5,000 ft). (6 hours) (B, L, D)

Local Lodge

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Drive to Kathmandu (6 hours), afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

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Full day at your leisure to enjoy & explore Kathmandu! (B)

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3/ 4 day in Kathmandu, afternoon pick up from your hotel for a final farewell dinner en route to the airport for flight home. (B, D) End of Services.

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