Rasuwa Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Drive by Jeep to Shyabrubensi 7hrs.

Day 03: Trek to Gatlang 4-5hrs.

Day 04: Trek to Chilime 3hrs.

Day 05: Trek to Tatopani 4hrs.

Day 06: Trek to Thoman 6hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Bridim 6hrs.

Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel 7hrs.

Day 09: Trek to Langtang valley 6hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Kyangjing Gomba 5hrs.

Day 11: Trek to Bamboo 6hrs.

Day 11: Trek to Thulo Shyabru 5hrs.

Day 13: Trek to Dhunche 6hrs.

Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 15: Kathmandu free time and evening enjoy farewell dinner.

Day 16: Transfer to the airport and fly back home.

Equiment Checklist

Equipment List:

Footwear:

Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, sandal or light shoes.

Clothing:

Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, towel, wool hat, sun hat, gloves.

Other equipment:

Sleeping bag (4 seasons), trekking hold all or stash sack with lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.

Other items:

Insect repellent, diary, toilet paper roll, laundry soap, pocket knife, sewing kit, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit.

Map

Trip Essential Information

Introduction and trip briefing: On our all tours, trekking, expeditions, and other adventures, we give a short brief about the trip in Kathmandu on the same day of your arrival and introduce your trip guide and team members. In the meantime, we provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions if any about the trip.

A day on the trek: Day starts with a warm greeting and bed tea. Then you will be offered a basin of hot water to wash and take breakfast then you are off to trek for about three hours. You will stop at pleasant surroundings for hot lunch for an hour. You will then walk another three hours or more and stop overnight. If time permits explore the area or relax until dinner time. Spend some time playing cards, reading books, etc then go to bed for a good sleep.

Accommodation: You will be staying at a comfortable 2-3 star standard category hotel/resort having all modern amenities with breakfast in Kathmandu and normal lodge accommodation during the trek.

Trek staff: Believing that every successful trips have been possible because of teamwork, Holiday Mountain Treks employs experienced and trained Nepalese trek guides and other staff.

Guide: Our guides are well-experienced and knowledgeable holding license from government institutions. They are well trained about the high altitude problem, eco tourism, and social responsibilities and are sincerely dedicated on their duty. Actually, our guides play an invaluable role in ensuring that our clients have the best opportunity to experience, learn about, and enjoy their trip presenting them whenever you need any help. 

Assistant Guide and Porters: We provide one assistant guide and one Sherpa as per the group size on the trek. The assistant guide will help the group during the day time walking close by to help trekkers in difficult situations. Normally we use only regular porters working for the company. Our porters are fully equipped and insured having knowledge of walking on snow and high-altitude passes. They are very honest, reliable, and strong.

Foods and drinks: Fresh and hygienic foods at a high level of balance diet on full board basis will be provided throughout the trek. Normally local Nepali, Tibetan, Italian, Continental, and Indian cousins are available. For drinks, you will get boiled water, Tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, squash, and juice in different flavors, etc.

Washing and toilet facilities: We provide a hot or washing bowls of hot water to freshen up and to bathe. Few lodges will have hot showers and western-style tolets though. Normally toilets are out site the lodges and local style. We suggest the clients bring toilet papers roll for use.

Transportation: Deluxe private vehicles are provided while on a city tour, airport transfers, and privately reserved vehicles as per the itinerary.

Essential Equipment: For a comfortable, safe, and successful trip you should consider the following items. Make sure that you have most of them, especially those you do not want to use locally made in Nepal. Please check the essential checklist for the comprehensive packing list for this trip.

Responsible tourism concept: Holiday Mountain Treks is taking concerned about the economy, society, environment, and culture while running its trips. Our staffs are trained on this and try for minimum impact on the natural environment and native peoples. We try to support the local economy by using their products, making aware and our clients will have to respect the local culture and traditions. We always try to make the areas more cleaner and friendly environments after we travel. This is possible by your understanding and our trained crews.

Travel Insurance: We suggest and t is a condition of traveling with us that you must be fully insured, including air rescue services and all medical expenses. You decide and choose what amount and type of insurance is suitable for your trip nature as some do buy cancellation and only for a certain period of time.

Itinerary: The given itinerary is flexible so if needed there is often scope on the trek to extend or shorten the walking days. In the special case, if the trip is ended a week or earlier, there will be given an option for a short trip. Please discuss this with your trek guide and express your wishes. You will be always offered the best option in any case.