Langtang Triangle Trek is a less touristy area as compared to the Annapurna region and the Everest region. It offers unspoiled natural beauty with superb views of Himalayas, picturesque scenery during the trek and the Tamangs’ lifestyle and culture.
Langtang Triangle Trek is a combination of Tamang heritage trek/Langtang trek/Gosainkunda trek and Helambu trek. The trek difficulty ranges from easy to moderate and is only offered by Peace Nepal Treks (p) Ltd, with our expert guides and porters who trekked with us over decades and are fully acclimatized, physically fit and strong to carry your luggage.
This trek is specially catered to those who are interested in doing a circuit trail in the Langtang region which starts from Syabrubesi and ends at Timbu in Helambu region. It would take around 16 days in total whereby you will visit the newly open trekking Tamang heritage upwards of Langtang Gosainkunda and ending with Helambu trek. You will be reaching Cherko Ri (4,984m) to view the superb scenery of Langtang valley and cross the highest elevation Laurebina pass (4,610m) in Gosainkunda trek and end off with Helambu trek.
We will depart from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi which takes around 11 hours by local bus or 8 hours via private jeep for the first-night stay. The trek goes on to visit Tamang heritage trail (Gatlang – Tatopani – Thuman-Bridim – Rimche), reaching 2,607m in Tatopani. The Tamang community lifestyle, culture, local monasteries, unspoiled nature of Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Ganesh Himal (7,429m), Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Mt. Manaslu Himal (8,156m) Jugal Himal, Paldor Peak (5,896m) and many more mountains can be seen.
These few days of short trekking and experiences concludes the first part and for the second part of the journey, you will start the beautiful Langtang trek from Langtang village – Kyanjin Gompa (3,830m) for an overnight stay and also visit Cherko Ri (4,984m) and Kyanjin Gompa (Monastery), where many beautiful mountains can be seen.
After the Langtang Valley trek, we return via the same route back to Lama hotel and Thulo Syabru before following the route for Gosainkunda trek (which means sacred lake and according to legends, were created by the Hindu god ‘Shiva’ himself), crossing the Laurebina Pass (4,610m) and continuing to Helambu valley trek till Timbu which ends off the trek.
After your arrival in Kathmandu, our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you with checking in.
We catch the local bus Kathmandu to Syabrubesi which is the trek starting place along the Tamang heritage trek and ends the trek same place in Syabrubesi (about 9 hours driving). We can arrange the private Jeep as well up on your services requested paying extra and will be much easier and comfortable where ever you want to stop. Along with the driving, we can enjoy the views of Himalayas, Overnight stay in Syabrubesi village.
From Syabrubesi village, our Tamang heritage trekking & walking destination towards the Himalayas starts with the spectacular mountains views of Langtang Lirung/Ganesh Himal and Shisapangma and reached at Gatlang village which is one of the villages of Tamang people and stays a night in Gatlang village
Staying a night in Gatlang village, our next destination is Tatopani which is means in Nepal HOT WATER. We walk through the Chilime Hydropower dam with the views of Langtang Himalaya ranges, We stay a night in the tea house at Tatopani village
Today, we can see the magnificent views of Langtang from Nagthali hill and after this continue walking towards the village of Bridang and Thuman, overnight stay in Thuman village
our trek continues walking towards Briddim from Thuman which is a Tibetan village and also can visit the monastery in this village and stay a night in Briddim
Today we walk along the Langtang river, continue hiking across waterfalls and finally stop in Rimche before the trail descends to a settlement known as the Lama Hotel.
A three hours hike from Lama Hotel takes us to Ghortabela and another 30 minutes of climbing brings us to a point where the Langtang Valley begins.
From Langtang, it takes us about four hours of gentle ascension to reach Kyangin Gompa passing through the largest mani wall in Nepal which is written on it and made from stone. We walk around the Kanjin Gompa seeing beautiful mountain views, overnight stay in TEA HOUSE
A day in Kyangin Gompa gives us the opportunity to visit Cherko Ri (4,984m) about 5 hours walking up and down and can be seen the majestic views of Langtang ranges. Overnight stay in same place Kyangin Gompa TEA HOUSE
After breakfast in Kyangin Gompa retrace our steps to Lama Hotel downhill walking through the forest and river along the side.
From Lama Hotel, we head towards Syabrugaun and stop in between at Bamboo for lunch.
From Syabrugaun, after crossing rivers and passing through forests where the path is mostly uphill, you will stop for an overnight stay in Sing Gompa.
The trail leading to Gosainkunda is mostly steep and rugged. According to Hindu mythology, the holy lakes of Gosainkuda were created by Lord Shiva’s Trishul (three pointed weapons) so that he could drink its cold water and quench his thirst.
Today, you will head towards Laurebina pass (4,610m), where the trail passes through a rugged country across three small lakes before finally arriving in Tharepati.
The trek to Targe Gyang from Thare Pati is a gentle climb across a school and a meadow
The trail today passes through dense forests and crosses a number of streams before a gentle climb to the village of Timbu followed by a drive back to Kathmandu about 4 hours
Note: Above holiday itinerary can be customized as our guest specific requirements and can make shorter and longer. We design your holidays accordingly.
Water: Mineral waters are available at all stops during tea house treks (paying your own). You can also use tap water if you choose to use water purification tablets.
Medical support: An emergency first aid kit is carried by the support staff at all times.
Food on tea house trek: During tea house treks our guests pay for their own food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge. It can be about USD $25 each day per person. You can choose your own meal as a menu every tea houses.
Travel Insurance: –
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all clients who choose to trek or climb with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness, and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while traveling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Once you inquire about any trekking itinerary we’ll email you regarding the best season for that particular trek.
The following equipment is needed during the Climbing period: –
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore-Tex Jackets).
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