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12 Days in Nepal (7-18 October 2023)
Kathmandu and 8-Day Langtang Trek: Adventure of a Lifetime!
In October of 2023, we journeyed to the heart of the Himalayas, surrounded by towering mountains, lush forests, and sparkling rivers for a 12-day journey through one of the most exciting and enchanting locations on the planet!
Our journey began in Kathmandu, the beautiful and wildly dynamic capital of Nepal. This ancient city is home to a rich history and culture where there are many things to see and do. While there, we visited the incredible and deeply moving Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous Durbar Square, and numerous other significant cultural locations in the area.
After a couple of days in Kathmandu, we set off on our Langtang Valley Trek!
The Langtang Trek is a feast for the senses. We saw towering snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys, sparkling rivers, and colorful wildflowers and heard the sound of rushing water, the chirping of birds, and the laughter of children.
The Langtang Trek was a relatively short and moderate trek, making it a great way to experience the beauty of the Nepal Himalayas without having to commit to a long or super difficult trek.
*Itinerary
7 Oct: Arrive and be greeted and taken to your hotel in the Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu. We’ll have an optional group dinner that evening where you can meet the rest of the group.
8 Oct: After breakfast, we’ll head to the famous “Monkey Temple” Swayambhunath and Kathmandu’s Durbar Square. Along the way, we’ll sample Nepali cuisine! You’ll have the rest of the afternoon to explore Kathmandu on your own and start practicing your bargaining skills for some of the amazing items you can find in the endless array of shops!
9 Oct: You can start the day very early with a (optional) wonderful one hour flight over Everest, the world’s highest mountain! Later this morning, we’ll visit the Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinah Temple, and Patan. Afterwards, take your time to explore more of Kathmandu and try some more of it’s incredible food scene or buy any last minute items for the trek.
10 Oct: Pack your things because we’re headed for some trekking! We’ll leave early from the hotel and take a 4WD vehicle to Shyaprubensi (6-7 hours). Then we will trek for 1.5 hours to our first overnight stop in Tiwari (elevation is 4,970 feet/1,515 meters).
11 Oct: Tiwari to Lama Hotel, 6-7 hours trekking (8,103 feet/2,470 meters).
12 Oct: Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley, 5 hours trekking (11,335 feet/3,455 meters)
13 Oct: Langtang Valley to Kyanjing Gumba, 3- 4 hours trekking (12,700 feet/3,870 meters)
14 Oct: Exploration day in Kyanjing. Hike to Kyanjing Ri, 3-4 hours trekking (15,660 feet/4,773 meters). Return to Kyanjing Gumba and rest, chill, walk about
15 Oct: Kyanjing Gumba to Lama Hotel, 6 hours trekking
16 Oct: Lama Hotel to Shyaprubensi, 7- 8 hours trekking
17 Oct: Drive from Shyaprubensi back to Kathmandu (6-7 hours) and then return to hotel. Make any last minute purchases, and later we’ll have an optional group farewell dinner
18 Oct: Trip ends (but feel free to extend and see more of Nepal!)
*We may make slight modifications to the itinerary to enhance the experience
Meet Your Host: Chris
I’ve loved the outdoors and traveling since a very young age. I’ve visited almost 40 countries, and many of them keep calling me back. Nepal is one of those for sure! I am excited to return to Nepal and share this beautiful country with you! You can read more about me in my bio here:
“There’s nobody I trust more to travel with than Chris. His organization and attention to detail are unmatched!” - Charles S., Alexandria, VA
“It’s difficult for me to trust anyone except myself when planning experiences of a lifetime, but I trust Chris without question. His innate ability to tailor experiences that achieve clients’ desires is rare. He thrives on making dreams come true!” - Tara L., Wash DC
Meet Your Trekking Guide: Ganesh
Ganesh is originally from a small village about 140km from Kathmandu. He has been a guide and leading treks in Nepal since 2008. He’s also a trained yoga instructor and phenomenal chef of Nepali cuisine. He’s loved the mountains ever since he was a child and he seems to have an intrinsic understanding about all aspects of trekking. He also really enjoys meeting new people on trekking adventures and has made many lasting friendships along the way.
Meet Your Kathmandu Tour Guide: Prabin
Prabin is a government certified professional Tour Guide and has been working as a guide since 2012. He was born and raised in Bhaktapur. He has a masters in Nepali culture, history and archeology and loves sharing his knowledge with travelers.
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