4 Days - Langtang Valley Short Trek
Description
Langtang Valley Trekking is one of the superb treks in Nepal that packs a lot of scenic punch into a small amount of time. The trip not only provides the magical views of rushing Langtang river, bamboo groves to a collection of high alpine pastures but also the amazing views magnificent glaciers and valleys.
Additionally, the day-hike in Thuman particularly offers spectacular close-up views of the Langtang Lirung (7246m), Kimshung (6781m) and Langshisha Ri (6370m). It’s worth budgeting a couple of days here to take advantage of the fabulous scenic side trips.
Additionally, the day-hike in Thuman particularly offers spectacular close-up views of the Langtang Lirung (7246m), Kimshung (6781m) and Langshisha Ri (6370m). It’s worth budgeting a couple of days here to take advantage of the fabulous scenic side trips.
Included
- 3x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice during trek
- Supplementary snacks (energy bar, cookies and seasonal fresh fruit)
- Hot drinks (Tea & Coffee)
- Safe Drinking water
- All mountain accommodation
- Private Land Cruiser Kathmandu - Chilime (trail foot)
- Private Land Cruiser Syabru Besi (trail head) - Kathmandu
- An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and Sherpa porters to carry luggage
- Guide & porter salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
- All necessary paper work and permits (National Park Permit & TIMS )
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
- Trekking equipment such as down filled sleeping bag, walking poles and duffel bag
- Entry/Admission - Hotel Garden Inn
- Entry/Admission - Nagthali All Pick View Guest House
- Entry/Admission - Thamel
Excluded
- Hot drinks and bottle drinks
- Electronic device recharge
- Accommodation and melas in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance & evacuation
- Tipping
Know before you go
Porter-supported trek
Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
Baggage Weight Limitation
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body – Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trek pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women