Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Once you've checked in and settled, you'll get a briefing about what's coming up over the next couple weeks.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
You have the whole day to walk around Kathmandu Valley on your own. There are several UNESCO sites worth seeing: Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, and the Monkey Temple (Swyambhunath) are all here, plus Patan if you want to venture a bit further. In the afternoon, you'll meet your trekking guide to go over your gear and make sure everything's ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Pashupatinath (Hindu temple and cremation ground)
- Visit Boudhanath (Buddhist stupa)
- Visit Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Patan (city of fine arts)
Landmarks Pashupatinath Boudhanath Swyambhunath Patan - Day 3
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Early start for an 8 to 9 hour bus ride covering about 117km of winding mountain road to Syabrubesi. The journey's a bit long, but you'll see the landscape change as you climb. Check into a local lodge once you arrive, then take it easy for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Landmarks Syabrubesi - Day 4
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
The trail branches off from the main road and heads down to a suspension bridge that crosses into wooded forest. You'll trek through Doman, Paira Lodge, and Bamboo Lodge before wrapping up the day at Lama Hotel, sitting at 2470m/8100ft elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Syabrubesi through Doman, Paira Lodge, Bamboo Lodge to Lama Hotel
Landmarks Doman Paira Lodge Bamboo Lodge Lama Hotel - Day 5
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
You'll climb uphill through forests of maples and oaks on your way to Langtang Village at 3430m/11,250ft. The trail passes through Gumanchok and Ghora Tabela, then a final push gets you to the village. The views of Lirung Mountain stretch out across 180 degrees from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Lama Hotel through Gumanchok and Ghora Tabela to Langtang Village
Landmarks Gumanchok Ghora Tabela Langtang Village Lirung Mountain 
- Day 6
Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
Head steeply uphill from Langtang Village through Sindum and Yamphu at 3640m/11,940ft. After crossing Laja Khola, you'll reach a viewpoint where Kyanjin Gompa, the icefall from Lirung, and Kinshung come into view. Then it's down to Kyanjin Gompa at 3870m/12,700ft for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Langtang Village through Sindum and Yamphu to Kyanjin Gompa
Landmarks Sindum Yamphu Kyanjin Gompa 
- Day 7
Kyanjin Gompa
Today's your acclimatization day at Kyanjin Gompa, the valley's last permanent settlement. You can take day hikes around the upper valley to see Langtang Lirung and Tibetan Droje Lakpa snow peaks. If you're feeling up for it, there's an optional climb of Tsergori at 5033m/16,510ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Optional Activities
- Day hikes exploring the upper valley from Kyanjin Gompa
- Climb Tsergori (5033m)
Landmarks Tsergori Langtang Lirung Droje Lakpa - Day 8
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Spend the day exploring glaciers near Kyanjin Gompa, checking out the Himalayan yak pastures and the local cheese factory. You can also visit the Buddhist monastery and take in 360-degree views of Langtang Lirung, Genjempol, and Kenga Himal ranges. By late afternoon, trek back down to Lama Hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek through glaciers and Himalayan Yak pastures near Kyanjin Gompa
- Visit Cheese factory
- Visit Buddhist monastery at Kyanjin Gompa
- Optional climb to Tsergo Ri (5033m)
Landmarks Kyanjin Gompa Cheese Factory Genjempol Kenga Himal - Day 9
Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru
Head downhill through Rimche and Bamboo Lodge, then through Paira Lodge and forest areas. After that you'll climb a bit to reach Langtang Khola, cross a suspension bridge, and arrive at Thulo Village at 2260m/7410ft. Settle in for the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Lama Hotel through Rimche, Bamboo Lodge, Paira Lodge to Thulo Village
Landmarks Rimche Thulo Village - Day 10
Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa
Climb past schools and gompas to Dursagang at 2660m/8720ft, then head up to the ridge at Foprang Danda (3190m/10,460ft). From there, it's onward past a Government Agriculture Office to Sing Gompa, a Buddhist monastery at 3330m/10,925ft. If time allows, stop at the yak cheese factory.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Thulo Syabru through Dursagang and Foprang Danda to Sing Gompa
Optional Activities
- Visit Yak cheese factory near Sing Gompa
Landmarks Dursagang Foprang Danda Sing Gompa - Day 11
Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda
Start by walking through the stupa of Sakyamuni with great views of Saraswati Kunda. Continue past Bhairab Kunda, then the trail climbs steeply to Gosaikunda Lake at 4460m/14,630ft. Check into a guest house and take in the high-altitude surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Sing Gompa through Sakyamuni stupa, Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda to Gosaikunda
Landmarks Sakyamuni Stupa Saraswati Kunda Bhairab Kunda Gosaikunda 
- Day 12
Gosaikunda to Ghopte
Steep descent from the northern side of Gosaikunda Lake past three small lakes to a pass at 4500m/14,760ft. You'll pass the National Park Post at Bhera Goth and Phedi, then descend through bamboo forests to Dupichaur and finally Ghopte at 3440m/11,285ft for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Gosaikunda through Bhera Goth, Phedi, Dupichaur to Ghopte
Landmarks Bhera Goth Phedi Dupichaur Ghopte - Day 13
Ghopte to Tharepati
Trek through pine and juniper forests, then spend about 2 hours ascending steep rocky terrain before reaching Tharepati. The landscape here makes for some memorable moments. Stay overnight in a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghopte through pine and juniper forests to Tharepati
Landmarks Tharepati - Day 14
Tharepati to Chisopani
Walk along the forested ridge, pass through Thodang Betini at 2260m/7410ft and Chipling at 2170m/7120ft. Then comes a sharp descent to Pati Bhanjyang (1860m/6100ft), a multi-ethnic village. Keep going downhill to Chisopani at 2134m/7000ft where you'll catch a nice sunset over snowy peaks. Tea house accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Tharepati along forested ridge through Thodang Betini and Chipling to Chisopani
Landmarks Thodang Betini Chipling Pati Bhanjyang Chisopani - Day 15
Chisopani to Kathmandu
Trek through oak and rhododendron thickets, cross Borlang Bhanjyang at 2440m/8000ft. You'll pass through an Army Check Post where they'll verify your Shivpuri permit. Then head to Sundarijal where you'll catch a private vehicle back to Kathmandu. End the day with a celebration dinner of Nepali food in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with Nepali cultural dance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Trek from Chisopani through Borlang Bhanjyang to Sundarijal
- Celebratory Nepali dinner in Kathmandu
Landmarks Borlang Bhanjyang Sundarijal - Day 16
Kathmandu
A private vehicle will take you from your hotel to the airport for departure. Thanks for trekking with Adventure Himalayan Travels.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
