Mount Langtang Lirung is the highest peak of the Langtang Himal, which is the subsidiary range of the Nepalese Himalayas, and it stretches to southwest of Mount Shishapangma 8027m. Mt. Langtang Lirung is very beautiful and excellent massif view of Langtang range. It is the highest peak of Langtang Himalayan range which forms its east portion, the mountains including Jugal Himal that is between the Sun Koshi Valley in the east and Trisuli Gandaki Valley in the west. Above Trisuli Gandaki and to the west it's in only 16 km's elongation. It has a large south face posing a great challenge to the mountaineers. Mount Langtang Lirung expedition ascent by British team in 1973. Having established base camp, successful acclimatization ascents were made on Tserku Ri, Yala Peak, Urkin Ma and Naya Kanga. There was two climbing group attempt to expedition of the Mount Langtang Lirung via the south East Ridge in 1973. Mt. Langtang Lirung expedition offers several climbing routes accessible from Kyanjing Gompa of Langtang Valley. We start our classical trekking route from Shyabru Besi (1462m.), langtang village, Kyanjing Gompa (3049m.) and explore couple of days in Kyanjing for Acclimatization then we move towards to the Base Camp. Duration: 30 days Price: $3980 Group Size: 2 Grade: Challenging Destination: Nepal Activity: Expeditions Region: Langtang Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) A Lantang Ri Trekking & Expedition representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. When you are ready
you will be collected from your hotel lobby and driven to our Thamel office where you will be formally introduced to your trekking guide. We will go through all your trek itinerary and arrangements with you to ensure every detail is in place. We will also ask for your passport, extra passport photographs, travel insurance and any other details so that we can organize any permits required for your trek in the Langtang National Park. Day 2: Sightseeing and preparation of expedition in Kathmandu (1300m) After breakfast, we start an interesting tour around Kathmandu. Escorting by an English speaking guide (can be provide any language speaking guide on request) be, try to give them a full taste of our vivid culture image and an enchanting manner of its people. In our sightseeing tour we go to Monkey temple Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Kathmandu Durbar square. Bouddhanath: Bouddhanath is a Buddhist religious complex with a history dating back over 500 years. Located on the eastern edge of Kathmandu it is now a site of great pilgrimage for Buddhist followers who circle its massive stupa, spin its many prayer wheels and visit its beautiful monastery. The main feature of Boudhanath is its huge hemispherical white stupa with central golden tower and the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha. Visitors should circle the stupa in a clockwise direction and spin prayer wheels for good fortune and a good life. Visitors may also enjoy visiting the Thangka painting school within the complex to see highly skilled artists at work on religious mandala paintings. Pashupatinath: Hindu Temple is a very large and complex and focal point for the Hindu religion. This old and very revered complex of buildings and shrines is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. While Lord Shiva has multiple forms he is often seen as the destroyer. This has great significance for the Pashupatinath temple as it is the site of many Hindi ritual cremations each day. Pashupatinath is considered by Hindus to be an auspicious site for passing from one stage of life to the next through the purifying and destroying flames of cremation. However, on a happier note, visitors may also get to see the temple in a buoyant festival mode with one of the many Hindu festivals celebrated here through the year. Swayambhunath: You will first visit the Swayambhunath temple complex that sits atop a high hill overlooking Kathmandu and the entire Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhunath is perhaps the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site in Nepal. It consists of a very large white stupa with the all-seeing-eye of Lord Buddha plus many small stupa and beautifully carved stone shrines. This is a wonderful place to catch your breath and start to understand and appreciate the deep importance of Buddhist belief to the people of Nepal and the Himalaya region. Make sure you ring the many bells to awaken the gods and let them know you are in Nepal. Take the time to enjoy the view over Kathmandu and have your guide point the many other highlights of the city. In the far distance to the east you may also be able to see the hills of Nagarkot where your hotel for tonight is located. If you feel energetic you might also like to try some or all of the 350 steps that lead all the way from Kathmandu city up to your Swayambhunath temple vantage point. Kathmandu Durbar Square: The next stop today is the beautiful Kathmandu Durbar Square, or the royal palace square of the ancient Malla kings of the Kathmandu Valley. This square and all its architectural treasures are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While some damage to buildings occurred in the 2015 earthquake the site still contains many stunning architectural gems. The original royal palace courtyards are open to visitors and you will marvel at the intricate timber carving and beautifully crafted brickwork of the palace. The open square outside the palace has many beautiful multi-storey pagodas and temples with ornate carving and carpentry artwork that tells some of the story of the ancient kings and their mystical time and beliefs. The square also contains many important Hindu temples and statues such as to Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Durbar Square also contains the unique and intriguing Kumari Chok. This is an ancient and ornate house where resides the Raj Kumari the Living Goddess. She is a young girl chosen through an ancient and mystical selection process to become the human incarnation of the Hindu mother goddess, Durga. If you are in the courtyard of the home at the right time in the afternoon you may see a brief glimpse of the 2
Goddess at her window. Day 3: Expedition brief in tourism department This is the day you have to go in Nepal Tourism Board for briefing. They willask you certain question about Lirung peak.. Day 4: Drive to Syabrubesi (1460m) The drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi which takes about eight hours. You head out of Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara however you will soon exit the highway and head north along a main valley road. The road then heads up into the Himalaya foothills and winds its way through many valleys to reach the busy little town of Dhunche. Here your guide will meet the National Park entrance checkpoint and have your permits checked and stamped to proceed further north into the Langtang National Park. As you head further north some of the high ridges you cross will provided your first glimpses of snow-clad Himalayan peaks. After another descent down the valley side you will arrive at Syabrubesi a busy trading and trekking town. There are many trekking lodges here serving trekkers heading to many parts of the Langtang region. There are also a range of small shops where you may purchase some last-minute items for your trek. But make sure you get to bed early and get plenty of restful sleep tomorrow will be a big day. Day 5: Syabrubesi-Lama Hotel (2480m) Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2380m.) and it takes about 3 and half hours. The trail initially crosses the Bhote Kosi, flowing down from Tibet, normally a few kilometers away, and then gradually limbs up through the sub-tropical forests, teeming with bird-life, to join the trail from Syabru. You then follow the river, climbing through uninhabited forest of oak and rhododendron and maybe catching a glimpse of langur monkeys roaming through the trees. You climb along a steep trail to the forest. There are some basic lodges for you to stay surrounding the forest. Stay overnight at tea house. Day 6: Lama Hotel - Langtang village (3500m) Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500m.), it takes about 5 hours. As you continue ascending there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has nonpermanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat- roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley. Stay overnight at tea house. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 7: Langtang Village - Kyanjing gompa (3800m) Trek Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa (3800m.), it takes about 3 hours. The trail ascends gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding you in all directions. Stay overnight at tea house. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinne Day 8: Acclimatization-day in Kyanjing Gompa(3860m) 3
Rest at Kyangjin Gompa for excursion, hike upto Langtang glaciers and back to Kyangjin Gompa A day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at tea house. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 9: Kyanjing-Langtang Lirung BC & camp We ascend to Langtang Lirung Base Camp from kyanjin Gumpa with guide, Sherpa, and trekking staff/crew. From today we live in tented camp. Day 10-30: Climbing period of Langtang Lirung (7227m) During these days, there are the activities of rope fixing, climbing towards Camp I, Camp II, Camp III & summit. All the way leads our guide, you follow the path. Day 31: Langtang Lirung BC Lama hotel (2480m) Trek back to Kyanjin Gumpa from Basecamp after successful climb of Lirung. In the evening we will live in tea house of Kyanjin Gumpa with fun and party with trekking staffs. Day 32: Lama hotel Shyabru besi (1460m) Continue descend to Syabru Besi from Lama Hotel through the forest and bank of Langtang River. Today, your trekking path is easy because of downhill Day 33: Sybrubesi to Kathmandu, Drive back to Kathmandu from Sybrubesi, Day 34: Final Departure We will collect you from your hotel lobby in plenty of time to take you to the airport to check-in for your flight. We wish you well for your journey home and hope you will return to Nepal soon to explore another region of our amazing little country. Cost Include: Airport pick-up & drop-off transportation by private vehicle Twin /Double sharing deluxe accommodation in 2-3 star hotel with breakfast Kathmandu / Syabrubesi / Kathmandu by local bus Accommodation in trekking lodges during the trek Meals Breakfast with 2cups of tea/ coffee, lunch, dinner during the trek Sleeping bag Trekking map for group TIMS National Park entrance fee Langtang Lirung permit fee A First Aid and Eco trained and government licensed English speaking guide 4
Climbing guide salary Climbing guide equipments One porter between each two members Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation and insurance for the trekking staff All government taxes Farewell dinner Cost exclude: International airfare Meals in Kathmandu Drinking water during trek, extra charges levied for any hot shower or electricity for device charging Tips for guide and porter and driver Medical evacuation in case of emergency Personal gear & clothing these may be available for hire Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client s insurance Soft/hard drinks Any uninsured medical emergency evacuation costs Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual cost. Anything not specified in the Cost Include section 5