12-Day Langtang Region Trek

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Today, you'll meet your culture guide to see the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu. You'll explore UNESCO enlisted Hindu and Buddhist temples, observe age-old Newari architecture and meet friendly people to learn about their culture and lifestyle.

Today, you'll drive all the way to Syabrubesi, the east bank of the Trishuli River. Most of the road is tarmac, so the drive is going to be smooth, although you should expect 45 minutes of a bumpy, slippery and congested trail until you cross the Dhunche River to Syrabrubesi.

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After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Syabrubesi and head towards Lama Hotel, crossing a suspension bridge over the Langtang River. The Langtang River is going to be your constant companion throughout the day. It is a fairly challenging walk along the well-defined trails, as you pass through the impressive clusters of oaks, rhododendrons and bamboos.

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Today, you'll gear up for another long walk. The trail gradually ascends alongside the forests of oaks, maples, hemlocks and the funky rhododendrons, offering us the fleeting glimpses of Langtang Lirung (7,246 metres), as you arrive at Ghora Tabela the route now opens up to open countryside with Mani stones, water-driven praying wheels and a few scattered Tamang villages before reaching Langtang.

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Kyangjin Gompa, the last human settlement in the Langtang region of Nepal offers some enticing excursions to Tsergo Ri and Yala Cheese Factory. This is perhaps the easiest, shortest and the most scenic walk of the trip. Kyangjin Gompa is about a three-hour walk from Langtang village.

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Tsergo Ri is one of the most frequently ascended ridges in the Langtang region of Nepal. Kyangjin Gompa a hub that offers some enthralling excursions to famed destinations like Yala Cheese Factory, Kyangjin Ri, and Tsergo Ri itself. It takes about seven hours to make it to the top of the ridge and get back to your teahouse in Kyangjin Gompa.

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Today you'll retrace your steps back to Lama Hotel, a 1,400-metre descent with a few short exceptions. You'll follow the same route till you reach the Landslide Lodge where you now take the upper trail to reach Thulo Syabru. The trail goes up for 400 metres and passes a Bhatti at U Kyang on the ridge before reaching the pleasant village of Thulo Syabru, decorated with elaborately carved windows.

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Today, you'll trace back your way to Thulo Syabru. It's mostly downhill, through rhododendron, pine and juniper forest. You'll reach a fork in the trail where one path goes to Syabrubesi and the other goes to Thulo Syabru, this brings you closer to the end of today's journey.

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After walking up and downhill through villages and forests, you deserve a treat at The Famous Farm House in Nuwakot. Here, you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the farmhouse before you drive back to busy Kathmandu.

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Finally, you'll return to Kathmandu. It is just a three-hour drive again to the city via Kakani. When you arrive, you'll have time to explore the city a little more or just relax at your hotel. In the evening, your guide can provide recommendations for where to eat on your final night in Nepal.