13 days / 12 nights

GROUP DEPARTURE DATES

2025

april 13-25

novmeber 2-14

Photo credit: Robin Boustead

The Langtang Valley trek, located north of Kathmandu, offers an accessible yet stunning journey through Nepal's Himalayas. Trekking through Langtang National Park, you'll pass through lush forests, traditional Tamang and Sherpa villages, and encounter diverse wildlife. The route leads to Kyanjin Gompa, a village with a sacred monastery surrounded by snow-capped peaks, and offers the chance to hike to Tserko Ri for breathtaking panoramic views. This trek combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and the resilient spirit of local communities rebuilding after the 2015 earthquake, making it a truly rewarding experience.

To make the experience more meaningful for hikers, we are organizing a trek that is for WOMEN ONLY led by a Nepali female trekking guide to create equity and inclusion in the trekking tourism industry. This trek is supports the mission of the non-profit human rights organization, The Porter Voice Collective (PVC), which advocates for Workforce Equity for porters in Peru, Nepal & Tanzania. Hence, the trek ensures porters and guides receive fair wages, accident and illness insurance, essential gear for the trek, and proper meals & accommodations.

Note: Low-budget tour operators often offer this trek at low prices at the expense of mistreating and underpaying guides & porters. By joining this trek, you are supporting the work of PVC to create equity and inclusion for female guides and porters in Nepal.

Read more about Workforce Equity via the following articles: One Step at a Time: Creating Workforce Equity for Porters, Workforce Equity for Porters: Why It Matters & Why Travel Companies Should Be An Ally?

THE PORTER VOICE COLLECTIVE

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HIMALAYAN WOMEN TRAIL LEADERS INITIATIVE

In the Spring of 2024, we sponsored the first Nepali female guide to walk 100 plus days on the Himalayan Trail including the Ruby Valley section of the Langtang region as a way to elevate female guides in Nepal’s trekking tourism industry. You can learn more about the campaign via this page. Our Himalayan Women Trail Leaders Campaign is now a Finalist for the Launch Track of the 2024 Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism Competition with a chance to win the Pitching Competition set for November, 2024. At this competition, we are developing an initiative that aims to provide female trekking guides with field training and support in the industry. By joining our treks, you are supporting our efforts to create gender equity in the industry.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

You can arrive in Kathmandu anytime on the first day although we recommend arriving as early as possible to have a day of rest. Transport is provided to your hotel. You have free day to explore the city. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 2 Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (4,757 feet / 1,450 meters)

Today, we will leave for Syabrubesi. This drive of around 7-8 hours will take you through winding hills and small villages. You will get to enjoy views of Annapurna, Manaslu and peaks of Langtang ahead. During months of March and April, the rhododendron trees are in full bloom and full of trees, butterflies and birds. At Syabrubesi, there are traditional houses of wood. You can go around the village with one of the crew members to explore.

DAY 3 Syabrubesi to Changang (Lama hotel) (9,120 feet / 2,780 meters)

Today is the first day of your trek. Crossing the Bhote Koshi river, you will make your way towards Lama Hotel. Originally, the village’s name is Changang but it got renowned as Lama hotel, it being the first one established there. You will have a river following you all the way. You may get to see the white monkeys, Langur, and many more wild ones; red panda, wild boars and Himalayan Black bears etc. You will have your lunch at Bamboo and then after, continue to Rimche. The ascent to Lama Hotel is a pretty steep one but a comfortable bed in a cozy room will be waiting for us at the top.

Hiking time: 7 hours

DAY 4 Changang (Lama Hotel) to Langtang (11,253feet / 3,430 meters)

The Langtang Khola is home to numerous bird species, wild monkeys and the red panda. If you missed them the other day, you may get to see them again today. You continue to follow the Langtang Khola climbing steeply through hemlocks, oaks and maples to Ghoratabela. The next part of the trail is a reminder of the 2015 earthquake. Where Langtang village once was, there is now only a huge rock field. You will take a moment to offer our prayers for the ones who lay resting here and move forward remembering that you are helping the survivors get back to their lifestyle. The trail ascends gradually and you will pass by many mani walls, water-driven prayer wheels before arriving in the Langtang village.

Hiking time: 7.5 hours

DAY 5 Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa (12,565 feet / 3,830 meters)

After breakfast, you make your way towards the Kyangjin Gompa. You climb gradually past the yak pastures. As the valley widens, you will see more of the Langtang, Tsergo Ri and many more mountains. You will also see the first of Kyangjin Gompa and the dramatic icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung and Langtang Kinshung to the north. Before you get to Kyangjin, you can find a colorful Chaitya from where you can have panoramic view of mountains at all directions. Crossing two small ridge from the Chaitya leads you to the beautiful Kyangjin valley. We will return to our teahouse by mid-day where you enjoy your lunch with free time to explore the village in the afternoon.

Hiking time: 4 hours

DAY 6 Kyangjin Gompa Rest Day (12,565 feet / 3,830 meters)

Kyangjin Village is named after the gompa that has been there for more than six centuries now. You can get our blessings from a holy person. There is also a government owned cheese factory so you can buy some snacks and goodies if you want to. You can climb up to the Kyangjin Danda that offers exceptional panoramic view of the mountains. Or, you can lay back and chill for the day.

DAY 7 Kyangjin Gompa to Tsergo Ri view point (16,351 feet /4,984 m)and then Langtang (11,253 feet / 3,430 meters)

Today, you will be visiting the highest point of the Langtang trek, the Tsergo Ri viewpoint (4984m). From there, you will see perfect views of the Langtang Himalayas Range, lakes, and many other mountains. After spending some time at the viewpoint, you will return using the same route you took earlier. Retracing your steps, you will cross Kyangjin Gompa and then stop for the night at Langtang Village.

Hiking time: 9 hours

DAY 8 Langtang to Rimche (7,870 feet / 2399 meters)

Today, you will be we leave Langtang village and follow the trail along the Langtang Khola. You will pass through Thyangsyap village, Pering Kharka, Ghoratabela, and Lama Hotel before reaching Rimche, where you will stay overnight. You will be able to recall the path you have taken as you make your way back to Rimche.

Hiking time: 6.5 hours

DAY 9 Rimche to Khangjim Village (7,332 feet / 2235 meters)

You will be leaving Rimche today and hiking towards Sherpagaon and then towards Khangjim.

Hiking time: 5 hours

DAY 10 Khangjim Village to Syabrubesi (4,931 feet / 1503 meters)

Today is the final day for trekking. You will head to Syabrubesi and stay overnight.

Hiking time: 2.5 hours

DAY 11 Syabrubesi to Kathmandu

Today, we drive back to Kathmandu for a much deserved rest. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

Driving time: 8 hours

DAY 12 City tour

You will have city tour with the guide visiting Swayambhunath, also called Monkey temple, Boudhanath Temple and Pasupatinath Temple. These Buddhist and Hindu temples are famous for their uniqueness and their beliefs. After a full day tour you will have a farewell dinner. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 13 Fly home

You will be taken to the airport to catch your flight home.

*Please note the hiking times above are estimated times; the actual hiking time can be less or more than the times noted above.

TREK STYLE

This is a STRENUOUS trek. Recent hiking and/or backpacking experience is highly recommended. You will need to prepare for a cardio workout and consult with your doctor before joining the trip given the high altitude above 3500 meters. You will be required to familiarize yourself with the hazards and risks of high-altitude trekking, and sign a liability waiver and terms & conditions forms. However, this is a supported trek; hence, you only carry a daypack with your essentials (porters are hired to carry your belongings). You will be staying in teahouses each night.

pricing

Per person for a group of

2-12 persons: $2495

This trek requires a minimum of 2 persons with a maximum group size of 12.

HOW TO BOOK

You must fill out an application form and send the trip deposit of $950.

The trip balance is due 60 days before the departure date.
For solo hotel and/or teahouse stays, a single supplement fee applies.

Private tours with your date of choice are available upon request.

For questions, send us an email at equity@browngaltrekker.com.
Please read the TERMS & CONDITIONS and LIABILITY WAIVER before booking.

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INCLUSIONS

3 nights hotel stay in Kathmandu with breakfast.
City tour in Kathmandu.
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
All teahouse accommodations during the trek.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Guide and porter salaries.
Guide and porter insurances.
Assistant guide salary & insurance for a bigger group.
National Park entry fee.
All trekking permits
First-Aid Kit.
Equipment for staff.
Land transportation and airport transfers.
Online pre-trip consultation & support prior to your trip departure.
EXCLUSIONS
International airfare.
Visa fee.
Laundry and dry cleaning services.
Water, beverages & snacks outside of the itinerary.
Tips for guides and porters.
Internet and phone services.
Travel & medical insurance.
Meals in Kathmandu.
Trekking equipment (available as rentals).
Any other expenses outside of the scheduled itinerary.

GEAR LIST The gear list will be provided to confirmed participants. Please note that the gear list is comprehensive and covers all seasons as the weather is unpredictable in the Himalayas.

FLIGHTS

International flights are excluded. You must fly to Kathmandu Airport from your home country. Clients must book their own flights and send a copy of their flight itinerary by e-mail to equity@browngaltrekker.com no later than the trip balance due date.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

After making a deposit, you are required to obtain appropriate travel and medical evacuation insurance through Global Rescue. Proof of travel insurance must be provided via electronic mail to equity@browngaltrekker.com no later than the trip balance due date. Failure to obtain travel insurance by the trip balance due date will result in cancellation and no refund of your trip deposit and/or applicable cancellation fees as noted in the Terms & Conditions.

Note: If you opt to buy your insurance from a company other than what we recommend, please ensure that the insurance you purchase covers high-altitude trekking as there is a limited number of companies that provides such type of coverage.

VISA & VACCINATIONS

Please check ahead of time as to the visa requirements. You are responsible for securing your own visa if required. Check the CDC website for up-to-date information on vaccine requirements.

COVID-19 TRAVEL CONDITIONS

Please consult with the U.S. State Department, the CDC website, or the website of your embassy for up-to-date information on travel.

TRIP NOTES

Upon booking, you will receive trip notes that include the recommended gear list and specific trek information.

Langtang Valley Trek - WOMEN ONLY (13 days / 12 nights)