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Langtang Valley Trek And Return Via Helicopter In Nepal
This trip begins with a slow hike through green hills and ends with a quiet flight above the mountains. Along the way, you’ll see forests, stone houses, and high valleys. You’ll stay in simple lodges, meet kind people, and eat warm meals. The helicopter ride at the end feels like a gift after days of walking.
per person
USD 1,750
Duration
8 Days
Difficulty
Beginner
Requires no prior experience and fits for people with basic physical ability
Best Season
March- April- May- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- January & Feb.
Max. elevation
4,984m / 16,347 Ft
Trip Code
CT-10025
Destination
Nepal
Region
Langtang Region Treks
Activity
Trekking
Start / End Point
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Accommodation
Guest House | Hotel
Transportation
Private Vehicle| Helicopter
Route
Syabrubesi - Lama Hotel- Langtang - Kyanjin Gumba- Lama Hotel- Syabrubesi
Trip Highlights
- Amazing trekking experience walking through the subtropical to alpine climatic zones
- Experience rural Tamang and Sherpa heritage
- Walk alongside the mighty Himalayas of Langtang range
- Visit to Kyagin Gompa
- Experience the unique flora and fauna as you trek along
- Scenic helicopter flight to Kathmandu
Langtang Valley Trek And Return Via Helicopter In Nepal Overview
Langtang Valley Trek is a great option for a relatively short trek in Nepal which offers beautiful mountain views and is easily reached from Kathmandu. The magical charm of the Himalayas from up close never fails to amaze travelers in the Langtang region. Langtang Valley is incredible not only for its natural beauty but also for the richness of the Tamang and Sherpa culture. If you are short of time and want to explore the cultural and natural richness of Nepal along with the trek in Nepal, this might be the best trekking package for you. The helicopter flight back to Kathmandu offers scenic views of the Himalayas from above along with beautiful views of natural landmarks, villages, and cities of Nepal.
Travelers can pass through several Tamang and Sherpa villages during the Langtang trek which allows a unique cultural exchange with the amazing Tamang and Sherpa community. Learning about their way of life and their traditions is well incorporated into the Langtang trekking package provided by CoreTreks. The trek also takes us to the Kyanjing Gompa which is an important religious landmark for the people of the Langtang region who mostly follow Tibetan Buddhism. The natural and cultural beauty of this trek provides the perfect combo for someone wanting to walk through the natural beauty of nature meet new people and experience the remote culture that is prevalent to this day in its originality.
The Langtang Valley trail also offers amazing views of the mountain range of Nepal. Some of the mountains even rise above the 7,000 meters such as Mount Langtang Lirung, Mount Ganesh, Dorje Lakpa, and many more. This trek in Nepal is really an easy choice and one of the most cherished treks for a wonderful vacation time. The Langtang Valley trek is also one of the cheapest treks in Nepal because of its closeness with Kathmandu. Our Langtang trek package with Heli flight back to Kathmandu has been carefully designed to ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable trek with a bit of flare during your travel to Nepal.
Langtang Valley Trek And Return Via Helicopter In Nepal Itinerary
Arrival At Kathmandu
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu, a representative from Core Treks will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. You can rest and relax for some time and after a while we’ll meet for a short briefing session regarding our trek. Please feel free to ask any question regarding our trek. You’ll be introduced with your tour guide as well during this session. However, if your arrival is late then the tour briefing will be shifted for the next day before we head for the tour.
No Meals
Hotel
Kathmandu To Syabrubensi
Drive Hours
7 hours
Highest Altitude
1,550 m
We’ll be taking a jeep/ bus from Kathmandu and after 7 long hours of driving north of Kathmandu, we’ll be reaching Syabrubensi. The 7-hour drive provides us with the gorgeous scenery of the towns of Trishuli Bazar and Dhunche. Also, the Himalayan peaks of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh are visible in the distance as we cross Jhor, and the terraced green hills and lush forests make the drive very pleasurable.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Syabrubensi To Lama Hotel
Trek Distance
10-12 km
Trek Duration
5-7 hours
Highest Altitude
2,470 m
After having breakfast, we head towards the first part of the trail which crosses through the Bhotekoshi river and follows Langtang river. We ford the river via suspension bridge and then the trekking trail of Langtang valley gradually climbs to Bamboo forests, passing through the Landslide region. The trek brings us through scenic wilderness where we’ll be treated with the sight of native wildlife with the likes of Langur monkeys, Himalayan black bears and if lucky, the red pandas.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Lama Hotel To Langtang Village
Trek Distance
10 km
Trek Duration
5-6 hours
Highest Altitude
3,430 m
This day we trek uphill through the beautiful oak, maple, rhododendron, and hemlock forests. The valley is also filled with herds of yaks that we will get to encounter on the pastures. This village is a very old village of this region from where the views of the mountains can be seen in even more splendor and beauty.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Langtang Village To Kyanjin Gompa
Trek Distance
6-7 km
Trek Duration
3-4 hours
Highest Altitude
3,830 m
Our walk today is shorter but it is also acclimatizing walk. The famous cheese factory are also along the way during our trek on this day. Today will be one of the most exciting moments of the whole journey as we scale the glacial moraine with the amazing views of the Kyanjin Gompa and icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung mountain. The Kyajin Gompa is a very famous Buddhist monastery and a place of utmost significance to the local community.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Kyanjin Gompa To Chorka Ri Ri To Kyanjin Gompa
Trek Distance
8-10 km
Trek Duration
7 hour
Drive Hours
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Highest Altitude
4,984 m
On this day we hike up the moraine to behold the splendid ice faces and ascend to the Chorkari Ri, which is also the highest point of this trek. From here amazing view of the Langtang range can be witnessed such as Langtang Lirung, Langshisa Ri, Gyanghempo, Naya Kang, and Ganjala.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Guesthouse
Kyajing Gompa To Kathmandu
Flight Hours
1 hour
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
A scenic flight back to Kathmandu will bring an end to our trekking journey. We enjoy the land of Langtang region for one last time as a Helicopter will come and pick us up at the Kyajing Gompa. We head back to Kathmandu and the flight will be 1 hour long. Upon reaching Kathmandu, we’ll take you back to your hotel where you can rest for the rest of the day. Dinner will be hosted by CoreTreks as we’ll take you to a traditional Nepalese restaurant where amazing taste of the local cuisine can be enjoyed.
Breakfast, & Farewell Dinner
Hotel
Departure
Highest Altitude
1,350 m
Our travel journey has now come to an end as we say our goodbyes and take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours prior to your flight time. We’ll come to pick you at your hotel and a representative will drive alongside you up till the departure gate at the airport.
Breakfast
Not satisfied with this itinerary?
CoreTreks offers a customized itinerary option that allows you to personalize your trek according to your preferences and requirements.
Temperature by Month During Langtang Valley Trek
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers by Private Vehicles.
- Standard twin- sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu, breakfast included. (2 Nights).
- Twin sharing accommodation during trek. (5 Nights).
- Kathmandu – Syabru Bensi by Private transport.
- Kyanjin Gompa – Kathmandu by helicopter.
- Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System & Langtang National park permit (Please bring 2 passport size photos).
- One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide. Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary and equipment. Accident insurance for all staff
- Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performances.
- Personal care & attention.
- Local and government taxes.
Complimentary Services
Available After Complete Booking
- Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag (to be returned after completion of the trip).
- Core Trek duffle bag, T-shirt, and a trekking map.
- A self-sufficient medical first aid kit containing vital medications.
- Company branded water bottle with purification tablets
- Warm woollen hat
- Solar panel for battery charging in the mountain
- Oximeter
Trip Excludes
- All kind of beverage including mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, hot shower during Trek
- Travel and Rescue Insurance
- Tipping to crew.
- Personal mountaineering gears
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
- Do not mention the services apart from the services mentioned in “Cost Included services”
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Langtang Valley Trek And Return Via Helicopter In Nepal Additional Information
Equipment And Gears
To prepare for your trek in Nepal, it’s essential to consider both the specific route and the time of year. Here is a Nepal trekking packing list to help you pack wisely. Here’s our Nepal Trekking packing list.
Travellers Reviews
57 Reviews in TripAdvisor
Advisor linkLoved The Helicopter Flight
Trekking through the Langtang region gave us so many exciting experiences, but the helicopter ride back to Kathmandu was our favorite part. Seeing the whole valley from above was a beautiful way to end the trip.
We highly recommend CoreTreks if you're planning your trip to Nepal. They are a professional team and guide you well every step of the way.
Thanks to the whole team for their effort and support. We’re already looking forward to our next trip with you.
Junsung Park
Korea, Republic of
Lovely People And Beautiful Mountains
It was so special to finally experience the Himalayas in real life. I had been looking forward to this trip since the beginning of the year, and after months of planning, I’m glad it finally happened.
We picked Langtang because we wanted to learn about the Tamang and Sherpa culture. Meeting the local people, who are known for their mountain skills, was a real highlight. They are hardworking and kind.
The helicopter ride back was amazing we got to see Langtang from both the ground and the sky. The aerial views were something else. Big thanks to CoreTreks and their team of professionals for making it all possible.
Jezomina
Norway
A Very Unique Trip
Our Langtang Valley trek was truly amazing. The people in Nepal were so friendly and kind. Along the trail, we saw different villages and landscapes that felt very special. I was really touched by how hardworking everyone is.
After the long trek, the helicopter ride back to Kathmandu felt like a sweet reward. Seeing Nepal from the air was the perfect ending.
Big thanks to CoreTreks for making everything smooth. The guides were kind and helped us whenever things got tough.
Victor
United Kingdom
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