North
of Kathmandu valley lies Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung. This magnificent
trek combines the beauty of high mountain, sacred Lake Gosainkunda and the pleasure
of meeting the Tamang and Sherpas people, whose kindness and hospitality is
well renowned. Utmost Adventure prepare the itinerary, through pine, oak and
rhododendron forests, is less frequented than others, and will appeal to
mountain lovers who want to get off the beaten track. The 8-day trek passes by
the sacred lakes at Gosaikund and the Laurebina pass (4610m). Trek down to
Melamchi and drive back to Kathmandu
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m) Day 02: Kathamandu Day 03: Katmandu - Syabru Bensi (1450m) Day 04: Syabru Bensi - Lama Hotel (2390m) Day 05: Syabru - Lama Hotel (2390m) Day 06: Lama Hotel - Langtang (3520m) Day 07: Langtang - Kyangin Gompa (3850m) Day 08: Kyangin Gompa - Ghora Tabela (3000m) Day 09: Ghora Tabela - Thulo Syabru (2200m) Day 10: Syabru - Sin Gompa (3350m) Day 11: Sin Gompa - Gosaikund (4380m) Day 12: Rest day Day 13: Gosainkunda - Ghopte (3440) Day 14: Ghopte to Tharepati (3630m) Day 15: Tharepati - Golbhanjyang ( 2112m) Day 16: Golbhanjyang - Chisopani (1758m) Day 17: Kathmandu Day 18: Kathmandu Day 19: Departure
Price Per Person (Subjected to Change) - 0 US $
Price includes/Does not include
Cost includes: Pick up and drop transportation 3 nights accommodation in tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu All land transfer as per given itinerary Sightseeing tour with experience local guide National Park or Conservation entry permit fees Accommodation: Teahouse (twin sharing basis room) Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experienced local helpers All program according to itinerary on full board Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Cost excludes: Personal expenses Travel insurance All expenses of personal nature Bar bills and Beverage Tips for staff Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu Personal trekking equipment Nepal visa
Detail Itinerary
Detail itinerary: Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu (1300m) Pick up then Transfer and check in to hotel. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathamandu Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Katmandu - Syabru Bensi (1450m) by bus / land cruiser. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 04: Syabru Bensi - Lama Hotel (2390m) in 6 hours. . This is a fine day of trekking, which traverses rhododendron forest towards a ridge (2300m). Following a high trail, we pass through terraces and bamboo massifs. We cross Syarpa Gaon to continue through a fine forest, alive with birds and the occasional troupe of monkeys. After crossing the Langtang Khola, we start the ascent of the valley and soon reach the shepherds huts that are the Lama Hotel Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 05: Syabru - Lama Hotel (2390m) in 5 hours.. Following a high trail, we pass through terraces and bamboo massifs. We cross Syarpagaon to continue through a fine forest, alive with birds and the occasional troupe of monkeys. After crossing the Langtang Khola, we start the ascent of the valley and soon reach the shepherds huts that are the Lama Hotel Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 06: Lama Hotel - Langtang (3520m) in 5 hours.. We now have a spectacular view of the Langtang Lirung (7246m). After a steep climb through the Langtang gorge, the ascent eases and the valley widens out into an area of yak meadows and rhododendrons. Further up, we reach Langtang, populated by Tibetans. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 07: Langtang - Kyangin Gompa (3850m) in 3 hours. An easy and pleasant walk through yak meadows. The village is spectacularly situated in a glacial amphitheatre dominated by high peaks. An excellent base for shorter walks towards the Langtang Lirung glacier, eastwards to Lagshisa glacier or a tougher ascent of the northern flank of the valley towards Yala Peak. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 08: Kyangin Gompa - Ghora Tabela (3000m) in 6 hours.. We retrace our steps downhill and reach the army post of Ghora Tabela. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 09: Ghora Tabela - Thulo Syabru (2200m) in 6 hours.. The trail leaves the alpine country and returns to the deep forest. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 10: Syabru - Sin Gompa (3350m) in 5 hours.. We leave the Langtang valley to climb towards the sacred Gosaikund lake. A stiff uphill climb leads to the ridgeline offering views north in Tibet and west towards the Annapurnas. The second leg goes through old hemlocks and rhododendrons to Sin Gompa, high above the Trisuli river. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 11: Sin Gompa - Gosaikund (4380m) in 5 hours. Through a rocky landscape and sparse bushes the trail follows two glacial lakes before reaching the main lake--Gosaikund. This site is a great pilgrimage for Hindus during August, when thousands come to bathe and make offerings.Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 12: Rest day. Explore around higher lake. Overnight ath lodge / camp.
Day 13: Gosainkunda - Ghopte (3440) in 6 hours. First we ascend up to Gosainkunda Pass (4600m) through steep climbing and descent very narrow valley ant to Ghopte. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 14: Ghopte to Tharepati (3630m) in 3 hours. We descend to the stream and make a steep ascent for our lunch spot. After lunch we take an easy walk for 3 hrs througt rhododendron forest view of the eastern Himalayans. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 15: Tharepati - Golbhanjyang ( 2112m) in 6 hours walking after walking through a forest for an hour we to descend for 2 or 3 hrs to GOLDBHANJYANG for lunch, after lunch we have a steep climb for 2 or 3 hrs to our campsite Danra. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 16: Golbhanjyang - Chisopani (1758m) after an hours easy walk, we will reach the pass. Now we have a steep descend for 2 or 3 hrs to patti bhanjyang for lunch after that we have to a steep climb of about 2 hrs to Chisopani where we have one of the best camping sites under an oak tree. From here, there are panoramic view of Mt. Everest, GAURI SHANKER, GANSH HIMAL and other eastern mountains. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 17: Back to Kathmandu via Sundarijal 4 walking hrs. Today we have an hours gradual climb to Mai kharkha. From here the route descends all the way to Sundarijal, where we meet transport to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Kathmandu: free day for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Thanks to Utmost
I walked the Kathmandu Valley Trek in February 2010. All staff were highly professional & great company. The route was interesting & the staff knowledge very good. They are also very funny guys.
All accommodation was arranged by Utmost & of a very good standard. They also arranged a tour of Kathmandu to see Temples etc.
I have no hesitation to recommend Utmost to anyone. I even tasted their own cooking I live to tell the tale!
Matt Baker
Peter - Australia
The team of Utmost Adventure are fantastic, Mr. Subin Thakuri young guys is very well organize, the Guide Temba Sherpa and local helpers are amazing, one of best experience in my life. Gokyo valley is one of best place to trek….
Christian (Monorojo) - Holland
Subin and the rest of the team are awesome guys with a good understanding and an even better expertise in what they are doing. Definitely a recommendation!!!! `keep up the good work and see you guys soon.
Namastee!!
Monorojo - Holland
Great to work with Utmost. The most important things in the mountains are expertise and experience. We have been lucky enough to work with them and all our clients are satisfied!
Pat Williams - United States
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Nicolas Gerardo -
I got the chance to trekk with Temba around Annapurna for 15 days, it was an incredible experience, amazing mountain views, meet dozens of people on the way and had a lot of fun drinking some beers after long-day walking days and crossing the Thorung La at 5416m !!! The experience was unique and Subin and all the guys working in Utmost provided me with everything I needed and more. Absolutetly recommendable company and guides to trek around.
Lena - Denmak
We have been trekking form Lukla to Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Chola pass and Gokyo and it was a great trip. On this trip it is very important to have a good guide, and we were very happy with this tour. We have had a good feeling about the way he guided us and everything went safe and great. You can have a good trust in this agency they will take good care of you.
We hope that you will have a good trekking and enjoy the big mountains and the beauty of Nepal.
Renaud Marie - France
NEWS OF THE TREK-YOGA IN NOVEMBER 2008 (Ghorepani-Chhomrong Landrunk, PHED)
This is a first in Nepal and this combination trekking - yoga was seen as complementary physical effort required for the trek and stretch the body needed to start the next day in good shape. The breathing exercises (pranayama) were also recognized needed to climb the stairs Nepalese unforgettable.
An organization was needed among all partners (guide, porters, professor of yoga, head lodges and trekkeurs. The search for the most appropriate place to practice yoga, kindness and quick understanding of all stakeholders to meet the group made the 2nd day that everything was functional. Whether it's morning or evening tea was served at the best place was found despite the conditions not always usable and carpets were installed ready to receive our body a little "broken" by walking or night!
I particularly enjoyed the respect of the time, silence during the course of course, sharing and porters and cameraman who accompanied us.
The trekkers, beginners yoga students and the teacher's competence has been demonstrated by the attendance of the group. This practice news for the majority, is an awareness of his breath, all the exercises are made aware what makes the big difference with gymnastics.
The practice has been adapted to the days of walking and new emerging every day especially in pranayama (breathing exercises have made many laugh at times, forced laughter or whistling cobra). In 5 days the group has progressed and the first finding was that they had no aches (whew for these ugly Little pets who come to stay in the thighs and calves!) and better management of their breathing.
The "sun salutation" was to go in the second week and what pleasure, what emotion to greet the sun at the foot of the majestic mountains such as Machhapuchhare or Annapurna IV.
A beauty and richness found nowhere else. The old lodges, the absence of his small comfort, the difference of our cultures and practices can be forgotten and incurred when we know what we take offers free nature. Just open your eyes, breathe and fill with energy present and alive.
A big thank you to unitholders, the guide has not always been an easy job, the teacher of yoga for his competence, his attention and his humility and cameraman who followed us throughout this trek and is now a practitioner of yoga and all group members for their understanding in organizing this first-trek yoga, their participation and attendance.
We will learn from this experience to maximize the coming holidays to spend together.
Preparation of new treks-yoga is underway for spring 2009 in the region of Helambu, Langtang and Gosaikund 9-day walk. For this season the forests of rhododendrons are in bloom and walk among his trees roses (and yes in Nepal are trees) is a real renewal.
DATES SET:
From 22 February to 6 March 2009
From April 5 to April 18, 2009
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John Bennett - England
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