Meals

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Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Accommodation

TEAHOUSES: Accommodation at local lodges - better known as teahouses - are simple but comfortable. Toilets and washing facilities are shared and rudimentary, and the food is plain and filling. In a teahouse, travellers are provided with small twin share rooms with twin beds, mattresses and pillows. At times, in high seasons, and in places where there are limited number of teahouses, travellers may have to make do with dormitories. In some places, teahouses don’t have access to electricity, depending on solar powered lighting instead. In more remote regions, teahouses don’t have running water and toilets can mean just a hole in the ground. Hot shower facilities are available in some teahouses for a price but occasionally a hot shower means a bucket of hot water, enough to wash your body. Electricity to charge devices as well as WiFi is usually for an additional fee when available. Hotel (2 nights), Teahouse (11 nights), Farm House (1 night)

Transport

LUGGAGE LIMITS: Domestic flights in Nepal have strict weight limits - 10kg of check-in luggage and 5kg of carry-on hand luggage per person is included with your flight ticket. Excess baggage (up to 5kg per person only) will be charged at your own expense. TRAVEL BETWEEN KATHMANDU : & POKHARA: On itineraries that include road travel between these destinations, past travellers have often decided to fly this route independently to avoid the long overland journey (200km, approx 6+ hours). The flight takes around 35mins. Should you decide to fly, this will be at your own expense with no refunds for road travel available. ROAD TRAVEL: Roadworks and infrastructure projects can cause significant delays on major roads within cities and highways between destinations. Road travel can also be disrupted due to demonstrations and bandhs (strikes) without warning. Major roadworks are currently ongoing in and around Kathmandu and the roads to Chitwan National Park. Delays, heavy traffic, poor road conditions and dust are a reality of road travel in Nepal. MONSOON: The monsoon season is from June to September and weather conditions can disrupt travel during this time due to flooding and landslides. Disruption of air travel and airport closures are also possible. Be prepared that the itinerary may need to change at short notice. Private vehicle , Public bus

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Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Kathmandu

You’ve arrived! Meet your group leader and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting at 2 pm. After the briefing you’ll have a free afternoon and evening, but the tour leader will usually organize an optional evening dinner at one of the Kathmandu’s great restaurants. Arrived early with time to spare? Check out some of the Urban Adventures on offer in this incredible city.
Day 2 Day 2: Syabrubesi (1460 M/4790 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Syabrubesi (1460 M/4790 Ft)

Wake up bright and early and drive northwest through Balaju. Make a steady climb to the rim of the Kathmandu Valley, eventually arriving at the pass at Kakani. As we wind ever upwards to the Trisuli bazaar you’ll get views of the Manaslu Massif, Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal. Prepare yourselves for a few humps and bumps, because the road from Trisuli onwards begins to deteriorate. You’ll be driving in these conditions for around 50 kilometres (31 miles) to Dhunche and then another 15 kilometres (9 miles) to Syabrubesi. Tonight’s accommodation is a basic teahouse.
Day 3 Day 3: Goljung – Gatlang (2238 M/7742 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Goljung – Gatlang (2238 M/7742 Ft)

Hope you had a good night’s sleep, because today starts with a 2-hour ascent via a slew of switchbacks that mark the beginning of the trail. It’s all worth it when you reach a vantage point with views of Ganesh Himal, the Gosainkunda range and Langtang Lirung. Along the trail you’ll see numerous Buddhist Chortens and mani walls, which all add another dimension to this picturesque landscape. After descending for around 45 minutes, arrive at the little Tamang village of Goljung for a lunch break. Continue trekking for 2.5 hours to another Tamang village called Gatlang (2238 metres). Besides its obvious cultural richness and stunning location, Gatlang also boasts a 100-year-old Tamang monastery and the secret lake, Parvati Kunda. Legend has it that this lake was discovered in ancient times while the King of Gatlang was on his way to find a missing hunting dog. It is now revered by women for its apparent power to increase fertility. You’ll reach each of these landmarks after a 45-minute uphill walk.
Day 4 Day 4: Gongang – Tatopani (2607 M/8553 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Gongang – Tatopani (2607 M/8553 Ft)

Are you ready? Today is widely considered the toughest day of the trek. But the rewards far outweigh the gruelling part. Descend gradually along a ridge to the Bamdang Khola, which turns north along the Chilime Khola until you reach the town of Chilime (around 2 hours). After crossing a suspension bridge (always fun) you’ll begin an arduous climb of around 450-metres to the village of Gongang. It’ll take around 1.5 hours of steep uphill climbing but there’s a lunch break on arrival. The next section is much less physically strenuous, as you continue the ascent for around 2 hours until you reach Tatopani (2607 metres).
Day 5 Day 5: Thuman (2338 M/7670 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Thuman (2338 M/7670 Ft)

Pass through an incredible rhododendron forest clinging to the side of the mountain, where vines and moss-covered trees may be filled with troops of gray langur monkeys. Pass through village of Brimdang then continue up the side of the highest and steepest part of the trail. One ridge after another offers better and better views of Ganesh Himal to the west and the Langtang range on the east. The ridgeline ends atop the open grasslands of Nagthali Hill (3210 metres), approximately 45 minutes from Brimdang. All of a sudden you are surrounded by jaw-dropping views of Langtang Lirung, Kerung, Ganesh Himal, Shishapangma on the Tibetan side, with the Sanjen Ranges before you. Spend time taking in the views, visit the Monastery and enjoy the sense of accomplishment, before an approximately 900-metre descent through deep woodlands to Thuman, which faces the Shisapangma and Langtang Lirung peaks (about 45 minutes). A distinct Tibetan influence can be felt in the village, with its Shamanistic beliefs, ancient monasteries and houses covered in woodcarvings.
Day 6 Day 6: Briddim (2239 M/7345 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Briddim (2239 M/7345 Ft)

Descend through deep woodlands, which faces the Shisapangma and Langtang Lirung peaks (about 45 minutes). A distinct Tibetan influence can be felt in the village, with its Shamanistic beliefs, ancient monasteries and houses covered in woodcarvings. Pass through rhododendron forests and meadows to reach the Tamang village of Briddim, located in the heart of the Langtang Himal. It will take just over 2 hours of uphill walking. Briddim marks the end of the Tamang Heritage Trail and is often a highlight for many of our travellers. Here you will get to experience a teahouse owned by a local family, sleeping overnight in their comfortable wooden rooms. You’ll get a richer understanding of the culture here plus the chance to share stories with your host.
Day 7 Day 7: Lama Hotel (2420 M/7939 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Lama Hotel (2420 M/7939 Ft)

Continue along the trail through the hilly region of Khangjim and Sherpagoan, learning about the rich culture of the Tamang and Sherpa communities along the way. After trekking for around 7 hours, reach tonight’s guesthouse. Lama Hotel is the name of a collection of guesthouses that marks the start of the Langtang Valley. The standard of accommodation in Lama Hotel is slightly below the usual standard on this trip, but still comfortable.
Day 8 Day 8: Langtang National Park (3500 M/11482 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Langtang National Park (3500 M/11482 Ft)

Ascend through Langtang National Park via Gumnachowk and Ghotatabela, finally reaching the village of Langtang (approximately 5–7 hours). Langtang National Park was established in 1976 to conserve the unique flora and fauna of the region. Rhododendron, Nepalese alder and oak forest thrive here due to the temperate conditions. The park is also home to red pandas, Himalayan black bears, snow leopards and more than 250 species of birds. Spend the evening at a newly built guesthouse. Don’t forget to refill your water bottles tonight at the newly installed water purifier, installed as part of a joint World Wildlife Fund–Intrepid project.
Day 9 Day 9: Kyanjin (3830 M/12560 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Kyanjin (3830 M/12560 Ft)

In the morning, follow the trail towards the rebuilt village of Kyanjin. Both sides of the path are flanked by stunning views of distant snow-capped mountains. Today we’ll encounter Tamang and Sherpa inhabitants along the trail as they go about their daily lives. Today’s hiking is between 4– 5 hours. Acclimatise this evening with a short climb above the village for great views of the surrounding valley.
Day 10 Day 10: Kyanjin (3830 M/12560 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Kyanjin (3830 M/12560 Ft)

You can choose how to spend your time today. After breakfast, go for an optional walk to Kyanjin Ri (4600 metres) for a stunning mountains view. It’s a tough, 2-hours hike up a switch back trail in the dark, gaining about 750 metres of elevation along the way. If you’d prefer, sleep in, and have a relaxing breakfast before heading out to explore the village and learn more about the lifestyles of the Tamang and Sherpa community or even visit a local cheese factory to taste Nak cheese. Yes, you heard it right, not Yak cheese, it’s Nak cheese (Yak is male). Keep your eyes peeled for the German Bakery! You could also take a short hike up to the glacier or try one of several interesting walks around the village. Its a big downhill walk back to Lama Hotel tomorrow.
Day 11 Day 11: Lama Hotel (2420 M/7939 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Lama Hotel (2420 M/7939 Ft)

After breakfast, head back down the trail via Langtang and Ghoretabela to Lama Hotel. Today’s trekking will take around 7 hours, descending 1600 metres. The long descent will be rewarded with a ‘mountain cold’ Sherpa beer (subject to availability).
Day 12 Day 12: Thulo Syabru (2130 M/6988 Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Thulo Syabru (2130 M/6988 Ft)

Embrace another early start and, after breakfast, descend the trail through corn fields. Cross the Trisuli River via suspension bridge. Follow the river for around 5 hours until we reach our lodge in Thulo Syabru.
Day 13 Day 13: Dhunche – Nuwakot
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Dhunche – Nuwakot

After breakfast, walk approximately 3 hours to Thulo Bharku (Dhunche), then transfer to Nuwakot via private vehicle. Our charming accommodation is set on an idyllic organic farm. In the evening you will accompany your leader to the old Nuwakot Durbar (Palace).
Day 14 Day 14: Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Kathmandu

Rise early today for breakfast then hop in a private vehicle for the drive back to Kathmandu. Spend some further time exploring Kathmandu before joining with our group for an optional dinner tonight.
Day 15 Day 15: Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Kathmandu

The trip ends today, and you are free to depart at any time after check out. If you plan on spending more time in Kathmandu, let your booking agent know and they can organise more accommodation for you (subject to availability).

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Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trek

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Itinerary of your trip Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trek

Day 1: Kathmandu

Day 2: Syabrubesi (1460 M/4790 Ft)

Day 3: Goljung – Gatlang (2238 M/7742 Ft)

Day 4: Gongang – Tatopani (2607 M/8553 Ft)

Day 5: Thuman (2338 M/7670 Ft)

Day 6: Briddim (2239 M/7345 Ft)

Day 7: Lama Hotel (2420 M/7939 Ft)

Day 8: Langtang National Park (3500 M/11482 Ft)

Day 9: Kyanjin (3830 M/12560 Ft)

Day 10: Kyanjin (3830 M/12560 Ft)

Day 11: Lama Hotel (2420 M/7939 Ft)

Day 12: Thulo Syabru (2130 M/6988 Ft)

Day 13: Dhunche – Nuwakot

Day 14: Kathmandu

Day 15: Kathmandu

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