Langtang valley is accessible by 8 hours drive to Syabrubensi from Kathmandu. This is a small market but trade center for the people living in Langtang valley. The next two days are spent climbing briskly up the gorge like lower valley, where oaks and rhododendron give way to peaceful hemlock and larch forest; after ascending an old moraine, snowy peaks suddenly loom ahead and the gorge opens into a U-shaped glacial valley. Springtime is excellent for flowers here, and in autumn the berberis bushes turn a deep rust color..
Two Bhotiya villages occupy the upper valley: Langtang (3.300m), the bigger of the two, makes a good place to spend a night and acclimatize, while Kyangjin (3.750m) boasts a small gompa, a cheese "factory" (fabulous yogurt) and an attractive chalet-lodge. The Langtang Glacier is a full day's walk further up the valley. You'll want to spend at least a couple of nights in the upper valley to explore the glaciers and ascend the 5.033 metre YalaPeak (TsergoRi), from which you can view an awesome white wilderness of peaks, including 8.013-metre Shisha Pangma.
It is possible to trek in various trails. One of the best option is continuing trekking by crossing Lauribina pass 4610 m. before crossing Lauribina you will be stopping by Gosainkunda the holy lake where thousands pilgrims visit to take holy bath. This lake is in fact beautiful surrounded by peaks. The water fall from lake to lake will make your trek more interesting amazing. Crossing Lauribina you will arrive in Helambu region. Helambu gives the trekkers a great opportunity to explore the life living culture of the Sherpa. Many of Monasteries in the middle of Village takes you in the world of Tibetain painting art Culture. This Trek end at Melamchipul Bazar situated on the beach of Indrawati River.
High Light of this routes : Langtang village, Kyangjing Gumpa, TsergoriMountain, Langshisha Kharka, GosainkundaLake, View of Lauribina La, Tarkeghyang Monastery, Sermathang Monastery
Trip Summary
Total Trip Duration : 19 Days (3 Nights in Kathmandu/ 14 Days Trek/ 2 Days Travel)
Highest elevation : 4610 m
Type of accommodation : Tea House
Trek Grade : Medium/Hard
Start : Syabrubensi
Finish : Sundarijal
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