| Destination | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Activity | Trekking |
| Accomodation | Hotel/Lodge/ Tea House during the trek |
| Region | Langtang Region |
| Distance | 77 km/47.8miles |
| Start / End point | Kathmandu/ Kathmandu |
| Duration | 8 Days |
| Max. Altitude | 4,773m at Kyangjin Ri |
| Meals Included | All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek |
| Group size | 2-30 |
| Nature of Trek | Lodge to Lodge Trekking |
| Best Season | Feb, Mar, Apri, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec. |
| Trip Code | DWTTK07 |
| Activity Per Day | Approximately 4-6 hr walking |
| Transportation | Kathmandu - Syabrubesi - Kathmandu by Local Transportation. |
| Grade | Moderate |
Langtang Valley Trek Insights
This is a famous trek that takes you from lush green forests to alpine meadows and into the barren snow-capped mountains of Langtang National Park. Langtang National Park is known for red pandas, Himalayan black bears, gorals, tahrs, wild dogs, serows, snow leopards, musk deer, and more than 250 species of birds.
Highlights of the trek
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
- Visit Langtang village and Kyangiin Monastery
- Panoramic mountain views from Kyanjin Ri (4,773m)
- Snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and several suspension bridges
- Amazing Lirung and Kimshung glaciers
- Old and significant Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and monuments
- Cheese factory and hike to Tserko Ri (5,450m)
- Lush green forests and meadows
- Majestic views of Langtang Lirung (7,345m), Gang Chhenpo (6,388m), Naya Kanga (5,846m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Kimsung (6,781m), and Yansa Tsenji (6,575m)
- Tserko Ri (5,450m/17,880ft) and Kyanjin Ri (4,773m / 15,655 ft) viewpoints
- Wildlife (red panda, snow leopard, musk deer, bear, langur, etc.)
Benefits of booking Langtang Hike with DWT
- Free pick up and drop service from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to hotel and vice-a-versa
- Online trip briefing after booking confirmation
- Pulse oximeters for monitoring blood oxygen saturation level at high altitudes.
- Medical kit
- Easy booking and reservation system
- Multi-channel communication (Email, WhatsApp, Facebook, WeChat, Viber, Skype, Zoom)
- 24/7 phone communication at +977- 9840055491
- Easy payment system.
- Sleeping bags and down jackets arrangement if you do not have your own
- Free luggage storage at the DWT store during the trek
Online Trip Briefing
The online briefing will clear all your doubts about the trek, including things to bring (equipment checklist) for the hike, the itinerary details, and what you can expect on the trails. As soon as you complete the booking, we will email you the available date and time for the trek briefing. Please note that we conduct trip briefing only once either online or in person.
Comprehensive Trek Overview
This is one of the most popular trekking areas in Nepal. The Langtang National Park encompasses beautiful landscapes, meadows, and old monasteries.
This trek will pleasantly surprise you as you walk past the forests savoring the stunning views of mountains, valleys, and glaciers. The Chortens, mani walls, and monasteries reflect the influence of the Buddhist religion in this peaceful region. There are opportunities for side treks such as a hike to Tserko Ri or Kyanjin Ri.
The trek begins with a drive along the Trishuli River, north of Kathmandu, past Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabru Bensi, a Sherpa village. This route is an ancient trading route between Nepal and Tibet.
As you walk past numerous forests, you might spot local wildlife like the musk deers, Himalayan monal, tahrs, wild dogs, serows, or even snow leopards.
It will take you two days to reach Langtang. You will be trekking from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel on your first day on the route. Then the next day from Lama Hotel, you will reach Langtang Village, where you will receive a hearty welcome from the local Tamangs.
The next day we will trek to Kyanjin Gompa, where we will spend one extra day acclimatizing. While acclimatizing, we will be exploring the local monasteries, visiting a cheese factory, and hiking to Tserko Ri (5,450m/17,880ft) Viewpoint. From this viewpoint, you will see stunning views of glaciers and high mountains like Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langtang II (6,586m), Yala Peak (5,520m), and Naya Khang (5,844m).
Another important viewpoint is Kyanjin Ri at an elevation of (4,773m / 15,655 ft) which provides majestic views of the entire Langtang Lirung face and Langtang Lirung Glacier below the peak.
The whole Trek experience will be once in a lifetime experience for many. From Kyanjin Gompa, we return to the Lama Hotel trekking south and then back to Syabrubesi. The next day we will take a bus back to Kathmandu, which will take about seven to nine hours. You will return to your respective hotels in Kathmandu, cherishing a short enjoyable trek experience.
This is an enjoyable trek that everyone should participate in at least once in their lives. This trek provides opportunities to explore the Langtang region, step on famous viewpoints, and experience the local lifestyle.
This package covers travel by public bus, but, for convenience, you can book a jeep for an extra cost.
Kyanjin Gompa Around Kyanjin Ri Visuals
Trek Itinerary
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day
1
Drive from Kathmandu (1400m / 4,393ft) to Syabrubesi (1,503m / 4,655ft)
Itinerary Facts Driving Hours (122km / 75.8miles) –7- 9 hrs. After early morning breakfast, the drive to Syabrubesi begins. We head north out of Kathmandu. During the journey, you can catch fantastic views of rivers, terraced fields, small villages, and snow-capped mountains.
The road takes you to a small town - Dhunche. While on the road that follows Trishuli River banks, you will catch glimpses of Ganesh Himal (7,422 m (24,350 ft). From Dhunche, we continue the drive until we reach Syabrubesi. You can explore this town for a while but do not forget to experience the riverside hot spring.
- Overnight stay at Hotel Trekkers Inn (room with attached bathroom)
- Included all standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
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day
2
Trek From Syabrubesi (1,503m / 4,655ft) to Lama Hotel (2,470m / 8,103ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 11.3km / 7miles Highest Altitude 2,470m / 8,103ft Trek Duration 6 hrs We begin our trek from Syabrubesi, following Bhote Kosi and Langtang Rivers passing through fertile jungles, terraced fields, and rural settlements rich in bamboo and birch groves. You might spot rare wild lives like the red panda from the path. After a while, the trek ascends gently to Rimche (2,400m / 7,874ft) through dense bamboo fields alongside the banks of Langtang River. We continue on our route until we reach Lama Hotel - the destination for the day.
- Overnight stay at Lama Guest House
- Included standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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day
3
Trek from Lama Hotel (2,470m / 8,103ft) to Langtang village (3,430m / 11,255ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 14.8km / 9.1miles Highest Altitude 3,430m / 11,255ft Trek Duration 6 hrs. We begin our day with an early morning breakfast and start trekking alongside a river through the lush landscape, climbing upward through the dense forests. Along the way, you might see the snowy peaks ahead if the weather is favorable. Ultimately the narrow river valley broadens out at Ghoda Tabela (3,030m). In the past, there was a Tibetan resettlement project running here, but currently, Ghoda Tabela has an army check post where we will register our papers. In addition to the army check post, there are a few lodges here.
As we trek further, we will come across Chyamki village (3,230m) - a small settlement and walk past Chortens, water mills, mani walls, and prayer wheels, which signals we are nearing Langtang Village. We continue past prayer wheels driven by flowing water and prayer flags to scenic Langtang, a large settlement of mostly Tamang people.
- Overnight at Village View Hotel (room with attached bathroom)
- Included standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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day
4
Trek from Langtang village (3,430m / 11,255ft) to Kyanjin Gompa (3,865m / 12,675ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 6.8km / 4.2miles Highest Altitude 3,865m / 12,675ft Trek Duration 3hrs The trek today will be short and easy. We will pass by many small plateaus, big mani walls, yak pastures, small villages, and meadows. Since we will be gaining elevation, we trek slowly so that our bodies can acclimatize. After hiking for a while, we will come across water mills, prayer wheels, sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. It signals that we have reached the ancient monastery- Kyanjin Gompa (3,830m / 12,565 ft). Kyanjin Gompa lies surrounded by the Himalayas, and from here, we get stunning views of several snow-capped peaks.
- Overnight stay at Namaste Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
- Included standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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day
5
Exploration day at Kyanjin Gompa
Today is our rest day to acclimatize and explore this beautiful Langtang region. The Langtang valley has so much to offer for trekkers. Higher elevation means you will be getting stunning views of the Himalayas ranges and glaciers.
You will be visiting Kyanjin Gompa and observing monks offering their prayers. The cheese factory would also be another interesting site to visit. We can also hike to Langshisa Kharka and the viewpoint of Tserko Ri (5,450m/17,880ft)- the highest point of this trek. Tserko Ri is the perfect viewpoint to admire peaks like Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langtang II (6,586m), and many more. Yet another viewpoint - Kyanjin Ri (4,773m / 15,655 ft) provides majestic views of the Langtang range. As the sun begins to set, we will return to Kyanjin Gompa for the night.
- Overnight stay at Namaste Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
- Included meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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day
6
Trek from Kyanjin Gompa (3,865m / 12,675ft) to Lama Hotel (2,470m / 8,103ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 21km / 13 miles) Highest Altitude 3,865m / 12,675ft Trek Duration 6hrs We will leave Kyangjin Gompa admiring the last glimpse of the beautiful mountains standing with pride and glory. But it is time for us to retrace the previous route we took to Langtang Village, and we will stop at Ghoda Tabela for lunch. The army check post at Ghoda Tabela will also register our exit. After a leisurely lunch, we continue down through the dense river valley forests to Lama Hotel, where we will be staying for the night.
- Overnight stay at Lama Guest House
- Included meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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day
7
Trek from Lama Hotel (2,470m / 8,103ft) to Syabrubesi (1,420m / 4,655ft)
Itinerary Facts Trek Distance 11.3km / 7miles Highest Altitude 2,470m / 8,103ft Trek Duration 5hrs Today being the final trekking day, we head to Syabrubensi to drive back to Kathmandu. We will be walking along the Langtang River, heading downwards to the beautiful river valley. As you descend through bamboo and birch forests, you will see amazing landscapes and cross the Langtang and Bhote Koshi rivers to reach Syabrubesi. This marks the end of our trekking journey. The next day we will be driving back to Kathmandu.
- Overnight stay at Hotel Trekkers Inn (room with attached bathroom)
- Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
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day
8
Drive from Syabrubesi (1,420m / 4,655ft) to Kathmandu (1400m / 4,393ft)
Itinerary Facts Driving Hours (122km / 75.8miles) 7-9 hrs. We will drive from Syabrubensi to Kathmandu, which will take about seven to nine hours. This drive begins early morning. During this drive, you will be getting scenic views of the Trishuli river valley as we head south from the hills. Along the way, you will see terraced farmlands, meadows, and hopefully final glimpses of the snow-capped mountains. Once we arrive in Kathmandu, we will drop you at your hotel.
- Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu
- Included standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch).
What is included in the this package?
- Both way transportation between Kathmandu and Syabrubesi by local bus
- Accommodation (Total seven nights) - Five nights accommodation with private attached bathroom at Syabrubesi and Langtang Village, Kyanjin Gompa, two nights standard accommodation at Lama Hotel(2N)(Twin Sharing Room)
- All standard meals (8 Lunches, 7 Dinners, and 8 Breakfasts) during the trek.
- Government licensed and experienced trek guide (an assistant guide for 12 or above trekkers) and porters to help trekkers luggage (1 porter for two trekkers, 9 kg luggage limit per trekker)
- Guides and porters costs, their insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment
- Langtang National Park entry permit fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
- Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses
- Arrangement of the rescue operation in case of health condition emergencies (funded by travel insurance)
- Souvenir - company's T-shirt & cap
- Discovery World Trekking trek achievement certificate
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek
What is excluded?
- International flight costs
- Nepal entry visa fees at Tribhuvan International Airport- (15 days - $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
- Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9kg per person)
- All accommodations and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses - shopping, snacks, boiled bottled water, hot(tea/coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
- Personal clothing and gear
- Travel insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (compulsory)
- Tips for guide and porters
- Additional costs or delays caused by circumstances beyond our control, for example, landslide, weather condition, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc
- All the costs and expenses which are not listed in "What is included in the package?" will be counted as excludes
Official Route - Map
Equipment Checklist for the trek 2022/2023
We recommend you to carry the basic clothing and accessories needed for the trek. We understand that our valuable clients have their preferences. However, this is the suggested list we have created. Porters will carry the main luggage. Per trekker luggage weight limit is 9 kg.
Head
- Sun hat or scarf
- Winter hat or insulating hat or Wide-brimmed hat
- Headlight with extra batteries
Face
- Sunscreen
- Sunglass with UV protection
- Face/body wipes
Hands
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight winter glove
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight winter gloves
Body
- Hiking shirts
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Hooded rain jacket
- Fleece jacket
- Lightweight cotton pants
- T-Shirt (bring lightweight wool)
- Polypropylene underwear
- Down jacket (available for rent in Kathmandu)
- Sweater
- Waterproof jacket and pants
Foot wear
- Hiking Boots
- Thick wool socks (Take an extra pair of thick light socks)
Essential gear
- Backpack or daypack (Size depends on whether you take porter or not).
- Thermal bottle
- Water purification
- Trekking pole
- Sleeping bag (-15 bag is best in the high-altitude trekking)
Toiletries
- Medium size drying towel
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant floss
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Nail clippers
- Small mirror
Personal accessories
- Money
- Watch
- Cell phone
- Camera
Extra items
- First aid kit
- Extra passport photos and photocopies of passport
- Notebook and pen
- Binoculars
Trek Information
On-arrival Airport Pickup
We provide free airport arrival and departure transfer for valuable clients who have booked the package with us. Our representative will be at the airport holding a pamphlet with your name on it. After greeting you, they will present you with a Marigold garland or Khada as a welcome gesture and take you to your hotel in a private vehicle.
We request all our valuable clients to arrive in Kathmandu before 3 pm at least one day before the trip departure date for last-minute preparations. If, in case, you missed the online trip briefing, it will also provide us time to conduct an in-person briefing.
Start of the Trek
You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and require at least a day's hotel stay in Kathmandu. On your trek departure day, you will be traveling to Syabrubesi via bus or a local jeep. Syabrubesi (gateway to Langtang) is 8/9 hours' drive away from Kathmandu.
Local transportation (KTM to Syabrubesi and vice versa) is included in the package. A private jeep is available at an extra cost.
Accommodation details during the Trip
This trip includes seven nights lodge to lodge stay at mountain regions at the best available lodges. We provide five nights of accommodation at rooms with private attached bathrooms - Syabrubesi, Langtang Village, and Kyanjin Gompa two nights standard rooms at Lama Hotel.
For solo trekkers, we provide a single private room with an attached bathroom wherever available and single private accommodation in most places of the itinerary.
Two nights hotel stay in Kathmandu before and after the trek is required but not included in the package. Kathmandu has a wide range of hotels for all budgets and interests.
What about the meals?
This trek takes you to high elevations near the world's highest peak, so you need enough carbohydrates, proteins, and other nutrients. We will provide you with nutritious and tasty meals during the trek. However, you will not have as many choices as in the cities.
We provide seven breakfasts, seven lunches, and six dinners during the trek.
Some of the popular menu items are -
Seven breakfasts - Oatmeal, Corn Flakes, French toast with Jam, Butter, Cheese, Honey Tibetan bread or Chapati, Local Tsampa porridge, Eggs, Pancakes, Muesli Breads, Fruits, Vegetables, Hot Drinks (varieties of teas and coffees, hot chocolates, etc.)
Seven lunches - Dhal, Bhat, Tarkari, Tibetan Bread, Various Soups, Sherpa Stew, Steaks, Sandwiches, Momo (dumplings), Macaroni dishes, Tenduk Spaghetti Noodles, Thukpa, Pasta, Vegetable curry, Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad Pizza (Tomato, Mushroom, Mixed), Snacks (Papad, Prawn), Desserts, (Rice Pudding, Apple pie), etc
Six dinners -Dhal, Bhat, Tarkari, Tibetan Bread, Various Soups, Sherpa Stew, Steaks, Sandwiches, Momo (dumplings), Macaroni, Tenduk Spaghetti, Noodles Thukpa, Pasta, Vegetable Curry, Potato items, Vegetable and Salad Pizza (Tomato, Mushroom, Mixed), Snacks (Papad, Prawn), Korean Ramen, Desserts (Rice Pudding, Apple pie), Hard Drinks, Steaks, etc
We select the best lodges that serve fresh, hygienic, tasty, and nutritious food. The menu consists of traditional local, Asian, and Western cuisine, but menu item choices decrease as you go up. We highly recommend you take liquids like green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea, garlic soup(must), etc. at high altitudes along with fresh vegetables.
Though plenty of non-veg items will be available in trek regions, we do not recommend them because the meat in trek regions might not be hygienic. We encourage you to avoid dairy items and strongly suggest not consuming alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items, and hot chocolates at high elevations.
All personal bills (alcoholic drinks, hot (tea/coffee), and cold drinks) in tea houses/ lodges except standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal fruits) are excluded from the package.
Best Time for this trek
The weather is the decisive factor you need to pay attention to while deciding on the trip. Below is the weather condition at the high elevations of the Langtang region trek.
January – February
This time is the coldest, especially from early January to early February. The temperature in the Langtang region is low, and there is heavy snowfall in the mountains. Daytime will be warm and admirable with clear skies, but the nighttime gets cold. If you do not mind snow, the trek during this season will be fun with magical views of snow-capped hills and mountains - mainly in February.
March – April
This is the best season to trek to the Valley. The weather is very favorable, and you can enjoy stunning views of the Langtang Lirung, Langtang II, and other Himalayan ranges. Temperatures start increasing from the mid of March, and with clear skies, snow mountains look their best. The bamboo and birch forests will be luscious green and dense.
May – June
It is also the perfect time for trekking to Langtang Valley - right before the rainfall. The monsoon rain starts from the end of June and lasts till mid-August. A blend of spring and summer makes the trek much more enjoyable during May and June.
July – August
The rainfall hits its peak during this time, and you will see clouds often. Due to rainfall, the trails will get a bit slippery, but trekking can still be fun. You will get to enjoy seeing rainbow views often after rain.
September – October
September and October are perfect months for the trip. This is the peak trekking season due to favorable weather. As the monsoon retreats, a perfect trekking climate sets in. The temperature goes up to 20 degrees during the day and falls to 8 degrees during the night. Tourists also trek to Langtang during September and October months, as Dashain and Tihar festivals also fall during these months.
November – December
As winter slowly begins, snowfalls begin in the Langtang region, and it is eventually tough to trek. Nights start to get cold. November is also a popular trekking month due to its sparkling days. The daytime temperatures are very stable and constant, and due to this, the view of the clear blue sky and the mountain is phenomenal. From December, the temperature dips, and snowfall begins. At night time, temperatures can drop to -5 degrees Celsius at high altitudes.
The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and changes quickly.
Acclimatization
During the eight days of the trek, you will spend two nights over 3500m, so you will be facing chances of being affected by altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness. Hence, we will be acclimatizing at Kyanjin Gompa. During the acclimatization day, you will be exploring various sites like the monastery itself, the cheese factory, or hiking to Tserko Ri Viewpoint.
Altitude sickness is quite common, but severe altitude sickness requires immediate treatment. Our trek leaders and guides have extensive first-aid training and are well-experienced in handling altitude sickness. Your health will be in reliable hands. Please inform your group leader about the signs and symptoms of altitude sickness the moment you are aware of it.
Your trek leader or guide will also suggest precautions. The best way is to take your time while trekking and drink plenty of water - at least 4 liters a day. The only cure for serious altitude sickness is to descend immediately.
Please note that your group leader has the authority to decide to continue or stop your ascent based on the team condition. It is essential to understand that some people are more vulnerable than others.
Trip Grade: Fitness level, Medical, and Health
This Trek is easy and rewarding. You will be hiking for 3-6 hours a day - depending on the nature of the trek for that day. We will take regular breaks to admire the mountain views. The trek routes involve steep ascents, descents, and forward trails in rocky paths and dense forests. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your journey. If you have experience or enjoy trekking, this may be advantageous but not required. However, if you suffer from medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, let us know before booking the trek.
Trekking in Group | Solo Private Trek in Langtang National Park
We organize both group and private treks and can handle any group size. For each trek group, we provide a group leader (guide) and porters based on the number of trekkers (One porter for two trekkers). For trek groups of 12 or above, we provide an assistant guide. If you have your group, the bigger your group is, the more discount you will get. However, you are not eligible for groups Discovery World Trekking assembles.
A typical day during the Trek
A typical day during the trek will reward you with a unique experience of trekking leisurely, taking plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and explore the local villages.
During the trek, our experienced, friendly, and qualified expert guides will accompany you along with porters who carry your luggage. However, you need to bring with you a small regular day pack for your valuables.
Each morning after breakfast, we set off on the day’s walk between 7 to 8 am, depending on the duration and nature of that day’s walk. After trekking for 3 to 4 hours, we will serve you lunch on the route to the next destination. We continue after an hour of rest. The afternoon walk is generally shorter - only 2 to 3 hours. When we reach our overnight lodge, we snack on the extra dietary snacks. Before dinner, we will have free time to explore nearby places.
We serve dinner around 6 to 7 pm. In the evening, before going to bed, you will have time to discuss each other's hiking experiences, and your guide will brief you on the next day's trip. After the trip briefing and before going to bed, you can enjoy reading books, playing fun games such as cards, monopoly, or enjoy watching mountaineering videos.
Communication during the trek
During the Trek, internet service will be available at the lodges for some extra service charge. But once we reach high altitudes, communication will be through the phone.
We communicate with all our valuable clients through our trek leader at least once a day to ensure everything is running fine. You can buy a local sim in Kathmandu, but the signal at high altitudes might not be strong enough.
Wi-Fi is available during the trek in tea houses/lodges but comes with an extra cost.
Extra personal expenses during the trek
We do not provide meals and accommodations in Kathmandu. You are free to choose your hotels/lodges according to your preferences. Moreover, you will need spending money to cover various costs - including but not limited to visa processing, travel insurance policy purchase, snacks, hot (tea/coffee), cold, and alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, tips, etc. We recommend bringing cash (major currencies), which you can exchange for Nepali Rupees here because trek regions accept only Nepali Rupees.
Electricity and battery recharge, water during the trek
Throughout the lodges at the trails, electricity for the camera and mobile battery recharge is available at an extra cost in all the lodges/tea houses you will be staying in.
You can buy either packed mineral water from local lodges and en-route shops or fill your water bottle with boiled or filtered water that you can buy from trek lodges. If required, we can provide you with water purification pills.
We strongly advise you not to drink water from rivers, taps, or wells in trek regions because the water in trek regions may not be drinkable as it seems.
Travel Insurance
Trekking in the Langtang Valley requires preparedness as the trek takes in high altitudes, and there are slight chances of catching altitude sickness and other risks associated with high altitude. Therefore, travel insurance for this trek is compulsory.
Your travel insurance policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation - including helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitudes. We can recommend insurance companies based on our previous clients' recommendations. However, we do not sell insurance policies.
In case of emergencies, we put forward your travel documents to the insurance company for rescue operations and your swift transfer to the hospital for treatment. Please email us your insurance details after you have booked the trek.
Before you buy travel insurance (Don't just believe what they say on their website.), make sure to call insurance providers and recheck if they have heli-rescue and evacuation at altitudes up to 6000m.
Tourist Visa Nepal
All foreigners, except Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. On-arrival visa is available at the Tribhuvan international airport. The visa application will require a passport with at least six months of validity, a passport-size photo, and visa fees. The current cost of the visa fee is USD 50 for 30 days, which you can pay in cash. Citizens of China and the SAARC countries receive free visas.
Citizens from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan may not receive on-arrival visas. So citizens from these countries need to contact their local Nepalese embassy for visas.
Money exchange in Nepal
Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs) is the local currency.
(1 USD = ~ Rs.130 NPR).
You can exchange most foreign currencies through local banks and legitimate money exchanges in Kathmandu and all over Thamel. Legal money exchanges display ongoing exchange rates visibly for the public. Please note that only Indian Rupee notes (bills) of 100 and 2,000 are legal in Nepal.
Despite having the security advantage of a traveler's cheque, we recommend cash exchange to avoid lengthy bank processes and a high rate of commissions. You can also withdraw cash (in Rupees only) from one of the many ATMs in Kathmandu. Many of them are open around the clock. The maximum withdrawal amount is 35,000 Rupees for a 500 Rupees processing fee for a foreign card.
If you use the money exchange facility at banks and financial institutions, the service fee charge imposed is about four percent or more depending upon the bank.
The trek regions have no banks and money exchange services, so you should exchange your money in Kathmandu, depending on your expenses.
Most established banks in Asia do not accept foreign currency notes that are old, torn, or faded. Please ensure that you have new and clean notes.
How much luggage can I bring during the Trek?
The luggage weight limit for the trek is 9 kg per trekker. We assign one porter for every two trekkers. Each porter will carry no more than 18kg of combined weight. We expect you to bring with you a backpack for your valuables or important documents. Only carry essentials, you can leave excess baggage at your hotel or Discovery World Trekking store for free.
We will recheck your luggage, equipment, etc. before trek start.
Concerns for Safety
Discovery World Trekking guarantees the safety and security of all our valuable clients. Safety is the utmost concern for us. We are always prepared to face all situations by carrying all the necessary gear, equipment, and first aid kits. Our trek leaders and guides have completed extensive first-aid training. All trek members will be together so that everyone is safe and doesn't wander off alone.
If a trekker falls sick, the trek lead has the authority to decide whether to continue trekking or descend immediately. The trek lead will decide based on the team's interest as a whole. In an emergency, a rescue helicopter will bring you back to safety (funded by travel insurance).
Responsible travel
We strongly believe that the environment has to be protected. Unplanned tourism might bring negative effects on the environment. So, Discovery World Trekking works together with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and organizes eco-friendly trips that meet the expectation of both travelers and communities.
Discovery World Trekking Hiking Team
During the Trek, local, well-experienced guides/sherpas will accompany you for your safety and comfort. All guides are well trained, licensed, and have several years of experience.
Porters will carry your luggage. Two people will share a porter, and the combined luggage weight should not exceed 18 kg. We add one assistant guide for a group size of 12 or more. If you require, we can assign one porter per person. Our crew members are local people from remote high Himalayas, and their physical endurance at high altitudes is remarkably high.
All our staff members are precious to us, they are well-paid, and we take care of their insurance, clothing, food, and lodging. Our guides and porters receive medical care when ill or injured. We always make sure our staff members are happy as we believe that only happy people can make others happy. Our trek leaders have:
- Completed intensive wilderness first aid training
- Government-authorized trekking guide certificate
- Fluency in speaking English and other major languages
- Conservation and biodiversity training certificate
- Rock climbing experience
Tipping
Nepali culture accepts tipping, but tipping is at the traveler's discretion and should reflect the quality of service rendered. We advise you to tip at the end of the trek/trip and tip as a group.
Booking and payment process | 100% Secure Payment
Discovery world trekking is a Nepal government-authorized, licensed, and bonded trek and tour operator in Nepal. We have been providing our service for more than a decade, and are members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN), and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
Therefore, you can book the Discovery World Trekking trips with confidence. We require a 10 percent payment in advance. After booking the trek, please email us other necessary documents like passport copy, passport-size photos, travel insurance policy, arrival, and departure flight details within a week.
You can pay booking costs by bank transfer, western union, or online from our website. You can pay the remaining trip cost in cash, bank transfer, or credit card after arriving in Nepal. Furthermore, we forward the necessary modes of payment and details in your email.
Last-minute booking in Nepal
It is best to book trips/treks in advance, but for those who are unable, Discovery World Trekking has a special provision for a last-minute booking. In the case of last-minute booking, you should complete 100% of the trip payment 24 hours before the trek departure day.
We will do our best to operate treks at any time, but in case of last-minute booking, you cannot hold us responsible for delay due to circumstances beyond our control such as the weather, unavailability of lodging, landslides, etc. Contact us (Call/Viber/WhatsApp) for more information at 977- 9840055491 (Paul) or [email protected].
Trip extension
After completing this trek, if you want to stay a couple of days extra in Nepal, we can arrange several activities for you such as sightseeing in and around Kathmandu, a Nagarkot trip, Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, or canoeing.
Feedback
After completing the the trek, Discovery World Trekking will host a farewell dinner for you in Kathmandu. After dinner, we will present a trek achievement certificate. It is also a perfect time for you to provide your feedback.
USEFUL INFO
This trek includes fixed departure dates from Kathmandu but can be tailored to accommodate your specific requests and schedule. Please review your designated departure dates, and if they do not suit you, let us know how we can arrange a trek at a time convenient for you.
The itinerary listed above is a general guideline, but it might require modifications due to external factors beyond our control, such as unstable weather, inaccessibility, unavailability of lodging and campsites, and unforeseen governmental decrees.
Although it is very improbable that changes will occur that would significantly alter the original itinerary, we cannot be held accountable for the results of delays or changes beyond our control. In the event of an itinerary adjustment or the need to redirect to other trails and areas, the lead guide will ultimately decide after consulting with the group members and keeping in mind the interests of all trek members.
We look forward to guiding you on the Trek and want to take you to the most dazzling landscapes on the planet.
Join Upcoming Trips
Book this trip with us. Here are the upcoming dates. Feel free to share this trip with your friends and family. For custom trips or general inquiries contact us.
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| 8 Days31 May, 2023 - 07 Jun, 2023 |
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| 8 Days01 Jun, 2023 - 08 Jun, 2023 |
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| 8 Days03 Jun, 2023 - 10 Jun, 2023 |
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| 8 Days06 Jun, 2023 - 13 Jun, 2023 |
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| 8 Days09 Jun, 2023 - 16 Jun, 2023 |
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Benefits
Group Discount Prices
| No. of Persons | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | US$ 620 |
| 2 Paxes | US$ 490 |
| 3 Paxes | US$ 470 |
| 4 - 6 Paxes | US$ 450 |
| 7 - 12 Paxes | US$ 430 |
| 13 - 18 Paxes | US$ 415 |
| 19 - 24 Paxes | US$ 400 |
| 25 - 30 Paxes | US$ 390 |
Travelers' Review
A Majestic Journey in the Himalayas
Conquering the Everest three Passes during
An Adventure to the ABC.
Epic Trekking Adventure at Larkya La Pass
Epic Trekking Adventure at Larkya La Pass
Unforgettable Moments & Triumphs at the Everest Base Camp
Excitement and sense of achievement at the Everest Base Camp
Unforgettable Experiences: EBC & J=Gokyo Ri Trek
Birthday Celebration at the Mount Everest Base Camp
A Trekker's Dream Adventure
Unforgettable Journey to ABC
Trekking Experience
Scaling New Heights-EBC Trek
Trekking the Manaslu Circuit
Discovering the Beauty of Everest Base Camp
Journey to the top of the World
An Epic Trekking Adventure
Gokyo Ri Trek
Trek Experience to the Everest base camp
Journey to the world: Everest Base Camp Trek
Exploring the Beauty of the Himalayas
EBC Trek
ABC Trek
Trek experiences with DWT
Throng la Pass. Khopra Danda, Everest Base Camp
Experiencing Annapurna, Langtang & Everest
Fresh Voices from the Himalayan Trek
Langtang & EBC
Voices from Himalaya
Voices from EBC Trek
Everest Base Camp (EBC)
Everest Base Camp
Trekking in Nepal
Larkya la pass and Manaslu Circuit trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek Via Tilcho Lake
EBC & ABC review video
the voice from the Thorong La Pass(5,416m)
Everest Base Camp Trek Experience
My Dream have come true
Adventure of lifetime achievement
the most rewarding experience in our life
Energized Trekking experience - Discovery World Trekking
Wow, Everest Base Camp - Discovery World Trekking
Trip of a lifetime - Discovery World Trekking
Incredible experience - Discovery World Trekking
EBC - Mesmerizing Clips of the trail - Discovery World Trekking
EBC Trek - on one leg with Discovery World Trekking
EBC with Gokyo Lake Trek 2020-2021
We were given wonderful care, felt safe, secure & free from Covid-19 dangers.
It's Victory, Everest Base Camp Trek - Discovery World Trekking
If you put a gun to my head, I would live in Nepal at this point in time - Discovery World...
Mt Everest Trek Experience - Discovery World Trekking
Trek Reviews
Discovery World Trekking
Langtang Valley and Kyanjin trek
I had a great time doing this trek from 2-9 April with the guide Sundeep from Discovery World Trekking. Sundeep is professional, speaks good English and is funny in a good way. Langtang Valley and Kyanjin are beautiful not just for the mountains but also the magnificent river and its sound that accompany us throughout the journey. Thank you DWT.
Unforgettable experience!
My friend and I completed the Trek with massive smiles on our faces. The scenery was absolutely stunning, saw many animals including a red panda!! Our guides Dol & Muku were just beautiful and really took care of us. I recommend these guys and will def ask for them next time I Trek in Nepal.
A World Away From Covid-19
We could not have asked for a better time trekking in Ruby Valley with our 4 children (12, 9, 5 & 1 years old). We had a wonderful guide, Dol, & 3 amazing porters Amrit, Prabhat & Gokul. They were so professional, helpful, patient, focused & a joy to get to know. They helped our family, with small kids, to cross over Pansang Pass & enjoy so many beautiful places. On this particular trek, we were able to visit their own home village, Chalish, & get to meet their immediate family members & learn about daily life thereof planting, harvesting & preparing important crops such as red millet & corn, cooking over a fire, visiting the school there, hearing the stories of childhood & seeing the cohesiveness of people working together. Our experience was unforgettable! 
The package they offered made our time very smooth & well-provided for. Paul was always in good contact with us, answering any questions swiftly. He is very detailed-oriented & organized things so well for our family. We had no problem getting our visas at the airport, & the staff was waiting for us outside to take us to our hotel. On the trail, we ate the food of the villages we visited. We took refreshment from nature & a wifi-free part of the world! We had a great family time! Concerning Covid-19, we all made sure we tested negative before our trek. The staff took precautions, & we felt very safe as we went on the trail. There is no evidence of Covid-19 in these areas. We could enjoy a normal life again in the beauty of the Himalayas. We are confident this experience will remain in our family's hearts forever.
