Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1450m) – 6-8 hours drive by Jeep/Bus, overnight at Hotel or Camping (B/L/D).
Day 02: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2480m) – approx. 6 to 7 hours trek, overnight at Guest House or Camping (B/L/D).
Day 03: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3541m) – approx. 5 to 6 hours trek, overnight at Guest House or Camping (B/L/D).
Day 04: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3900m) – approx. 3 hours trek, overnight at Guest House or Camping (B/L/D).
Day 05: Day hiking and back to Kyanjin Gompa, overnight at Guest House or Camping (B/L/D).
Day 06: Trek Kyanjin Gompa trek to Langshisa Kharka (4100m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 07: Trek Langshisha Kharka to Moraine Camp (4650 m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 08: Trek Moraine camp to Tilman pass base camp via Tilman passes (5320 m) - approx 6 hours climbs, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 09: Trek Tilman base camp to Tinpokhari (Three lake) (3735m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 10: Trek Tin Pokhari to Panch Pokhari (five lake) (4123m) – approx 6 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 11: Excursion around Panch Pokhari, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 12: Trek Panch Pokhari to Nasem Pati (3745m) – approx 4 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 13: Trek Nasem Pati to Bhanjyang (3414m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 14: Trek Bhanjyang to Pauwabas (3024 m) – approx 7 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 15: Trek Pauwabas to Kharka (2855 m) – approx 7 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 16: Trek Kharka trek to Okhreni (2043 m) – approx 6 hrs trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 17: Trek Okhreni to Chautara (1235 m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Day 18: Drive Chautara to Kathmandu (1350 m) – approx 5-6 hours drive, overnight at hotel (B/L).
Note: B- Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1450m) – 6-8 hours drive by Jeep/Bus, overnight at Hotel or Camping (B/L/D).
Asian Hiking Team staff come to your hotel then we start to drive Syabrubesi. We pass through the town of Kakani where there are great views of the Himalayas. For part of the way the road clings to the edge of a steep mountain. After reaching Dhunche, there is a police check post where we must show our entry permit for the Langtang National Park, which you’ll be trekking through. There are excellent views of Gheng (6581m) and Langtang Lirung (7246m) to the north and Ganesh (7460m) to the west from Dhunche. Traversing up and down after crossing a suspension bridge over the Langtang River then we reach Syabru Besi, overnight at a hotel or Camping.
Day 02: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2480m) – approx. 6 to 7 hours trek, overnight at Guest House or Camping (B/L/D).
Today our trail continues down the ridge until we come to the east that drops sharply off the ridge and through a dense forest. Trail starts meandering through the chilly deciduous forests of oak and maple that cover the lower sections of the valley and climbs through massive stands of spruce, fir and blue pine. Towering walls close in and our paths will skirt precipitous drops, which fall into a silt-laden river below. Cross a bridge (1960m) over a tributary of the Langtang Khola and then climb up from the river and in an hour, shortly after the trail levels off, we join the old Langtang trail from Sherpa Gaon and Syabrubesi. Another hour from this trail junction brings us to the Lama Hotel in the tiny village of Chon Tang, overnight at Guest house or Camping.
Day 03: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3541m) – approx. 5 to 6 hours trek, overnight at Guest House or Camping (B/L/D).
We start getting the first tantalizing glimpses of snow-capped peaks. From the Lama Hotel the trail climbs steadily to Ghora Tabela with glimpses of Langtang Lirung (7246m) through the trees. At Ghora Tabela the trail leaves the forest and a spectacular view of Langtang Lirung appears. Continuing up the valley, leaving the forests behind, the trail ascends steadily up to Langtang village, passing below a monastery about 30 min beforehand. Langtang is an interesting Tibetan-style village with stone- walls enclosing houses and fields, overnight at Guest house or Camping.
Day 04: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3900m) – approx. 3 hours trek, overnight at Guest House or Camping (B/L/D).
After breakfast, we start trekking to Kyanjing, the trail ascends gradually to a chorten behind which is a very long Mani wall. The trail passes two small villages and the village widens. We crossed some streams and a moraine before arriving at Kyanjin Gompa. Between Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa, the views just get better and better where we’ll see Yansa Tsenji (6580m) and Kim shun (6750m) to the north and the Langtang Himal to the northwest, overnight at Guest house or Camping.
Day 05: Day hiking and back to Kyanjin Gompa, overnight at Guest House or Camping (B/L/D).
After breakfast we start to climb Tserko Ri, the trail further up the valley past the airstrip will provide more spectacular views that include Langtang Lirung (7246m), Ganchenpo (6400m), Langshisha Ri (6320m), Dorje Lakpa (6700m), Lenpo Gang (7100m), and Urkinmang (6170m). We should be able to climb this peak and return to Kyanjin Gompa in 1 long day. The reward for climbing to the prayer flags on its summit is a magnificent view of the 7246m Langtang Lirung, the mountain that dominates the valley. Several of the more moderate local peaks are quite climbable and provide breathtaking panoramic views of mountains in Tibet, including the 8027m Shisapangma, overnight in Kyanjing at a guest house or Camping.
Day 06: Trek Kyanjin Gompa trek to Langshisa Kharka (4100m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
On this day, you have to make an early trek since the trail you will be trekking today is quite dangerous as the rock fall occurs throughout the day. So, if you set out early then the terrain will be frozen which causes less danger of rock fall. This is a non tourist area so you won’t see many tourists while trekking in this area but today you will get an adventurous experience. The terrain is snowy, icy, and rocky with loose soil. The slope has some nasty patches of hidden ice which will require cutting steps. Follow the glacial stream melt, up and down hills of rubble. After an hour or two the way gradually levels out, and you’ll reach the first vestiges of vegetation: prickly thorn bushes and pussy willows. The “trail” from here to Langshisa Kharka is basically just a series of tracks made by wandering yaks, and it’s easy to lose our way and get entangled in the prickly branches. Our basic direction is obvious, though, and the river below with its Kharka beyond keeps us going in roughly the right direction. Watch for stone cairns marking a way to the Kharka below. From the Kharka descend to the gravel marking the riverbed and prepare for the river crossing. The river crossing is again completely dependent on conditions. If the river is running high and fast, consider roping up. Once across, go up the bank on the opposite side and we’ll be at the prominent Kharka, with several stone buildings and prayer flags, overnight at tented camping.
Day 07: Trek Langshisha Kharka to Moraine Camp (4650 m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Today we have to walk for about five hours to reach Moraine camp from Langshisa Kharka. Moraine camp is situated at the height of 4650 meters above sea level. You can find a high alpine vegetation and pure nature here, overnight at tented camping.
Day 08: Trek Moraine camp to Tilman pass base camp via Tilman passes (5320 m) - approx 6 hours climbs, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Leaving Moraine camp, we head steeply up towards Tilman Base Camp via Tilman Pass. The trail ascends through the rocky moraine making the most exciting and strenuous journey. We go up the grassy side of the moraine onto loose rocky ridges; up then down loose soil and sliding rocks onto the glacier, with its crud of boulders and small rocks that require cautious balance and attention to footing. You may find it hard breathing while trekking through Tilman Pass as it is in an altitude of 5320 meters. Looking ahead you’ll see what the conditions of the pass are like. You might also need to fix a rope, harness, crampons, Jumar for crossing the pass. This is steep, but once level with the top of the icefall the rest of the way to the pass is over easy snow ridges. The pass is quite beautiful but there are no cairns, poles, or places to string a prayer flag. We are surrounded by snow peaks from east to west. Looking ahead, we see the terrain sloping steeply down to the valleys and peaks feeding into the river which runs east-west at the foot of Langtang. Sometimes, you might need to fix the ropes while descending too. After a quiet descent, you will reach Tilman Base Camp, overnight at tented camping.
Day 09: Trek Tilman base camp to Tinpokhari (Three lake) (3735m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
We will begin our journey for today's destination Tin Pokhari (the three lakes) which is one of the major attractions of the Langtang Tilman Pass Trekking. We will walk by the larger flat, sandy areas and descend down the boulder-strewn snow slopes where the footing can be tricky. The walk is mostly downhill, going one mound of loose rock and ice in order to go down another. If you will be trekking during the winter season then you will find Tin Pokhari to be completely snowbound. At Tin Pokhari you feel like you are nearing your goal of the past. While you can still look back toward now-distant valleys, the Himalayan chain dominates the surroundings, the peaks stretching out before you less than a day’s hike ahead, overnight near Tin Pokhari at camp.
Day 10: Trek Tin Pokhari to Panch Pokhari (five lake) (4123m) – approx 6 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
After breakfast, we will start today's trip to tranquil Lake Panch Pokhari which is situated at 4123m elevation. The beauty here is incredible. En route you will pass through alpine vegetation, Rocky Mountains, wildlife, etc. Panch Pokhari offers excellent views of Jugal Himal Range, Rolwaling range, Gosainkunda etc. Apart from lakes, this place is also famous for two pilgrim houses and a temple of Lord Shiva, overnight at Camp.
Day 11: Excursion around Panch Pokhari, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Today is an awesome day for strolling around the place. The name Panch Pokhari stands for “Five Lake” where ‘Panch means five and Pokhari means Lake’. You can see five small lakes in this place. On this day, you can walk up to the hill to see the beautiful sunrise. From the top, you can also observe Mt. Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal range followed by many other peaks. There are two metal-roofed huts, a sheet metal-enclosed shrine to Shiva and a pile of cast-ironed tridents. This stunning setting is a secluded pilgrimage site where the Janai Purnima festival is held in August. Many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit this site each year. You should not wash in the holy stream near the temples. There is often snow on this ridge, making the trek more difficult, overnight at Camp.
Day 12: Trek Panch Pokhari to Nasem Pati (3745m) – approx 4 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
The trail today is moderate walk leading a gradual descent through rocky hills to reach Nasem Pati. On the first part of the trail, you will walk through a well-defined trail for about two hours and then gradually ascend three hours through rocky trails. En route you will pass through alpine vegetation, Rocky Mountains, wildlife, etc. Panch Pokhari offers an excellent view of Jugal Himal Range, Rolwaling range, Gosainkunda etc, overnight at Camp.
Day 13: Trek Nasem Pati to Bhanjyang (3414m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Leaving Nasem Pati, we gradually ascend through rocky hills and rhododendron forest. The walk is quite easy and on the steep downhill section on the final day. It takes about 5/6hours to reach Bhanjyang from Nasem Pati. Upon arrival at Bhanjyang, you can explore around the place and gain some insight into the culture and daily life of the village, overnight at Camp.
Day 14: Trek Bhanjyang to Pauwabas (3024 m) – approx 7 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
After an early breakfast, the trail ascends through the forest along with some mountainous views. You will have to pass through rocky hills and rhododendron forests. The views are wonderful in clear weather. On the way you can see the forests with views of Jugal Himal Range, Gaurishankar Himal, Mountain deer & Danfe. Continuing our walk further, we descend on a steep trail before reaching Pauwabas, overnight at Camp.
Day 15: Trek Pauwabas to Kharka (2855 m) – approx 7 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
On the following day, we will have our breakfast in Pauwabas and then walk gently on a flat trail. We can also enjoy wildlife spotting while walking by the forest trail. We have about a 5 to 6 hours walk through the lush forest of rhododendron, oak, pine and juniper and we can see some nomad’s houses for cattle on the way. From Kami Kharka, you can have a breathtaking view of Mt. Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal and some small peaks, overnight at Camp.
Day 16: Trek Kharka trek to Okhreni (2043 m) – approx 6 hrs trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
The trail from here we get into, descend through stunning, dense Rhododendron and pine forest. And then gently walk downhill to the Okhreni. If we are lucky and observant, we might spot some wild animals such as mountain deer or langur monkeys and Nepali birdlife like the Danfe. We spend overnight here with regular activities. We camp at Sano Okreni near a pine forest and with great views to the mountains, overnight at Camp.
Day 17: Trek Okhreni to Chautara (1235 m) – approx 5 hours trek, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Today is our last trekking day in beautiful land with different vegetation and people live hood. About 5/6 hours of gradual downhill walking we get in Chautara. The trail goes through small villages where we can see how the diverse ethnic groups live side by side, overnight at Camp.
Day 18: Drive Chautara to Kathmandu (1350 m) – approx 5-6 hours drive , overnight at hotel (B/L).
We will drive back to Kathmandu through the road passing terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements, high hills and along the river side. It takes about 4 to 5 hours (conditional) to reach your hotel in Kathmandu by bus/ private car/Jeep, and end our trip overnight at the hotel.
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