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Trip Duration
6 Days
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
4,984 m.
Trip Difficulty
Easy
Group Size
1-12
Transportation
Private Vehicle/Helicopter
Accommodation
Hotel/Teahouse
Activity
Trekking/Heli Ride
Meals
All Inclusive
Start / End
Kathmandu
Region
Langtang
Best Season
Spring & Autumn
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+977 9764792172The Langtang Valley is located in the northern part of Nepal, not far from Kathmandu city between the majestic snow-covered peaks and dense forests. This place is known as “The Valley of Glaciers” due to its unique beauty which reveals itself starting from the very first moments of the journey. Rhododendron forest, glacial rivers, and small Tamang villages will accompany trekkers throughout the trekking in Langtang.
What sets apart the Langtang Valley Trek from other popular routes like Everest or Annapurna is the opportunity to experience the real Himalayas without having to struggle with crowds. Trekkers get to travel through silent pine forests, cross suspension bridge and enjoy views of yak’s pastures and mighty Langtang Lirung.
One more thing that makes the experience really unforgettable is the rich Tamang culture. You will learn about Tibetan Buddhist traditions of the mountainous life, encounter century-old monasteries, stone chortens, teahouses providing you with the warm welcome and simple traditional meals grown in the fields for years of living in the Himalayas.
And here is the thing that makes this trek unique ad suitable for busy people: The Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return. This trek offers you an entire experience of trekking, several days of exploring amazing places and instead of returning back with the same route, you will simply fly back in a helicopter.
This is a perfect choice for people with limited number of holidays or those who would prefer to do something else on the way back. Instead of spending additional days walking on the same trail that you walked before, you will be flying above the very mountains and valleys you explored during the trek.
It has become quite popular for travelers, who wanted to explore the area and enjoy all the beauty of the Himalayas at the same time without spending extra time on the return journey. You get all the benefits of trekking and even the way back becomes an adventure for you.
Instead of trekking back, you will be flying back in helicopter straight out of Kyanjin Gompa. You will be flying over the valleys, glaciers and jagged ridgelines you had been trekking just hours before that. This is the best possible ending on the whole trek.
Most of the time you will travel within the Langtang National Park, inhabited by red pandas, Himalayan black bears, and approximately 250 species of birds. As you trek higher, the forest gradually opens into alpine meadows.
This ancient monastery is located in the center of the upper Langtang valley, and it really offers a great opportunity to relax in a peaceful environment. It also gives an excellent opportunity to learn more about Tibetan Buddhism that is actively practiced here.
The Langtang Lirung, Ganchenpo, and Yala peaks tower majestically in the background throughout the trek. On clear days you can experience some of the finest opportunities for capturing images of the mountains anywhere in Nepal.
Some villages of Tamang’s include Lama Hotel and Langtang village. Here, locals will be happy to show their traditions, cuisine and tell many stories that will add one more level of cultural experience to your Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return Itinerary.
In Kyanjin Gompa lies the oldest cheese factory in Nepal and it would be nice to visit it. You have a chance to see the cheese production process and enjoy tasting fresh yak cheese.
Near Kyanjin Gompa, you will see impressive Langtang Glacier and its surroundings. Glaciers and snow-covered areas make the trek very high-altitude.
| Trekking Route | Distance (Kilometers) | Duration (Hours) | Altitude (Meters) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel | 12 KM | Trek (6 to 8 hours) | 2380 m. |
| Lama Hotel to Langtang Village | 13 KM | Trek (6 hours) | 3430 m. |
| Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa | 8 KM | Trek (3 to 4 hours) | 3870 m. |
| Explore Langtang Village and hike to Langtang Glacier or Kyanjijn Ri | 9 KM | Trek (5 to 6 hours) | 4984 m. |
| Return to Kathmandu by Helicopter | 130 KM | Heli Return (40 to 50 min) | 1400 m. |
Your Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return starts with a fascinating drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. Along the way you will drive past the hills, terraced fields, and little villages.
The journey involves about 122 kilometers that may take 7 to 8 hours depending on the traffic and road condition. On the drive, you can observe the changing landscape while
driving near the Trishuli River. Syabrubesi is located at an elevation of 1,467 meters and represents the official beginning of the trekking journey.
Activity: Drive (7 to 8 hours)
Max. Altitude: 1467m./4,813ft.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house
Today begins the true trekking journey by walking along the Langtang Khola, passing through dense forest of oak, pines and rhododendrons. You will cross few suspensions bridge and slowly gain altitude during the total 6 to 7 hours of trekking.
Watch out for the langur monkeys and possibly even a red panda in this part of the route. This part of the route is very peaceful and soothing with the river providing constant background sound.
At the end of the day, you will reach Lama Hotel which lies at an altitude of 2,830 meter, surrounded by dense forest from all sides.
Activity: Trek (6 to 8 hours)
Max. Altitude: 2380m./7,808ft.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house
The hiking today will take you higher and higher into more open landscapes, with plenty of waterfalls and mountain scenery. Ghodatabela and Thangshyap are some of the villages you will encounter on the trail.
Your destination for the day is Langtang village, which lies at an elevation of 3,430 meters. At this point in the trek, the forest will be getting thinner, and your first view of Langtang Lirung will come into sight. The trek will take you approximately six hours.
Activity: Trek (6 hours)
Max. Altitude: 3430m./11,253ft.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house
Today you will have an easy day that takes you to the Kyajin Gompa, located at the very center of the upper valley. You hike through trails that go by chortens, mani walls, and yak pastures and take you about 3-4 hours in total.
Kyanjin Gompa is located at an altitude of 3,870 meters surrounded by some amazing mountains on all sides. That leaves you some time in the evening to visit the cheese factory and the ancient monastery.
Activity: Trek (3 to 4 hours)
Max. Altitude: 3870m./12,697ft.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house
This acclimatization day offers two great options from which you can pick. You can go for a walk up to the Langtang Glacier where you get to see the glacier formations and moraines, or alternatively hike up to the summit of Kyanjin Ri to get a great view of the Himalayas at an altitude of 4,984 meters. Both hikes take five to six hours round trip, and both offer some of the best scenery that this trek has to offer.
Activity: Trek (5 to 6 hours)
Max. Altitude: 4984m./16,352ft.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house
The last day starts with an exciting helicopter ride all the way back to Kathmandu from Kyanjin Gompa. It will take approximately 40 to 50 minutes, passing over all the glaciers, ridges, and valleys that you have walked through just a few days earlier.
With this kind of ending to your trip, you will have 2 to 3 days of walking replaced by an amazing flying experience. Your arrival at Kathmandu will be late morning, which will give you enough time to explore the city on your own.
Activity: Heli Return (40 to 50 min)
Max. Altitude: 1400m./4,593ft.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
If you are traveling in a private group, we can arrange a fully customized trip based on your preferences, group size, and travel dates, available any day you choose.
Not every people have plenty of time and there is no problem with this. Langtang Valley trek with Heli Return is a real Himalayan experience without having to spare week of holiday.
Returning back that you have come will at least add 3 to 4 days of walking in your Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return Itinerary. But Langtang Heli Trek saves you from all that so that you can use the time for your own benefit.
Professionals, parents, busy people in general, it is specifically designed for them. You do not lose anything, just trek the same way but without going back home.
After several days of walking through the rocky terrain, the return flight on the helicopter will feel like a true luxury. Just sit and watch the mountain from the sky.
The return flight provides an entirely new perspective on the entire landscape – a view that cannot be achieved through ground walking.
It is the reason why the Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return is suitable for almost all trekkers. Anyone who follows the Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return Itinerary will experience not only an adventure and local culture but also incredible views of the mountain peaks without any additional load. If you decide to choose a trek in Nepal, this combination is one of the most reasonable decisions.
Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return is perfect for those who have moderate level of fitness but not extreme one. It doesn’t require any mountaineering experience, so if you do some exercise before the trekking starts it will be helpful. Good physical and endurance will make it easier for you to move up hills and walk for hours without much difficulty.
During the trekking, the daily walking take around 5 to 7 hours daily. It includes steady climbs, forest walk and some steep paths near the villages higher up. The walking peace will be very comfortable and there will be many stops for drinking tea, eating food and taking photos, as no will try to push you on the trail.
The highest point of your journey is Kyanjin Ri, which is about 4,984 meter high. As for the height of Kyanjin Gompa, it is much lower that is 3,870 meters, which allow you to stay inside the range of safe acclimatization. With gradual altitude gain during the trek, the chance of having an altitude sickness is very low.
This Langtang Heli Trek is suitable for both experienced and new trekkers, for families with kids and elders and for those who want to experience Himalayas in easier way than other trekking trails.
Spring is when rhododendron flower bloom and the weather get mild. The sky remains sunny most of the time which provide good visibility of the mountains for almost the entire Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return Itinerary.
The best weather of the year for crystal clear skies is during autumn. The weather in this season is always fresh after the end of monsoons, and the views of the mountains become sharpest in this period. The stable weather conditions also mean that helicopters operate with greater reliability. Most travelers agree that autumn is the best season for this trek.
Winter brings chilly weather and occasional snowfall. Trekking during the winter is accessible but requires more preparation than usual season. If you love the quietness of nature, then winter is best choice since only few people trek during this time and visibility remains good due to no rainfall.
This season brings rains, leeches, and poor visibility. The trek becomes difficult during monsoons, and helicopter operations are mostly affected by weather-related problems.
There is no shortage of accommodation in Langtang Valley Trek and can be found on almost all parts of the routes. Mostly trekkers will stay in a teahouse run by local family offering simple and cozy rooms. The locals who operate these lodging facilities know the trail well and are quite likely to share useful information during your dinner in case you need it.
The rooms normally have twin beds, blanket, and furniture; no other luxuries. Do not expect much in terms of luxury and comfort as the rooms remain simple, with bathrooms being communal in lower elevations, while higher elevations make it even more basic but acceptable.
For food, Nepali cuisine dominated the menu for all the treks available in Nepal. For instance, Dal Bhat (combination of lentils, rice and vegetable) serves as the main dish for both local people and trekkers. This food provides high energy nutrition for energy restoring and walking for tomorrows walk.
There are some other dishes like noodles, soup, momo and fired rice. The breakfast consists of porridge, eggs, toast, Tibetan bread or cereal with honey/jam. All of these meals serve as nutritious food.
Water can be bought in bottles and boiled in tea houses, but many trekkers tend to use purification tablets or filters themselves because this approach is more environmentally friendly and economical at the same time.
Vegetarian food can be easily found in almost all the tea houses along the trail because it is not easy to get fresh meat in the mountains and a lot of people prefer to walk only on vegetables.
There are two types of permits required when you choose to trek along the Langtang Heli Trek. They are needed during the entire trip as they are often checked at various points along the way.
The Langtang National Park permit is necessary because most the route goes through Langtang National Park. It cost $30 for foreigner and $15 for SAARC nationals. The money that one pays is used for wildlife conservation and path maintenance in the area, and so, it is quite a reasonable payment.
Another permit is the TIMS Card which monitors the safety of trekkers who are already in the mountain area. Its cost is about $10, and it is checked in several points of the trip including Dhunche and Ghodatabela.
Both require your passport information along with two passport-sized photos. The process is quite fast, taking few days because Epic Trek Nepal manage everything.
The Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return is an excellent package on itself but it can also be combined with some other extension if you have more interest in spending more time in Himalaya.
The most common extension is Gosaikunda Lake trek. This extension involves walking to a high-altitude alpine lake which is at 4,380 meters of height which is holds a significant among Hindus and Buddhists people. On average this extension last about 3 to 4 days.
Another good option is the Tamang Heritage Trail. This tour will take you to remote village of Gatland and Tatopani where you can explore the culture of the local Tamang people, who will definitely give you a unique experience.
If you want to keep on reaching greater heights, then you might want to take Ganja La Pass from Langtang Valley through to the Helambu region. This trek is more challenging since it crosses high mountain pass over 5,100 meters, making it more suitable for advance trekkers.
This means you get to customize your Langtang Heli Trek according to your schedule and preferences, allowing you to make your trip a truly adventurous one. If you like to customize or extend a side trek or combine route, just inform us Epic Trek Nepal, and our team will help design that specific itinerary.
Travel insurance is not just recommended but absolutely necessary on the Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return since it includes a helicopter ride.
The insurance plan you must include trekking in high altitude up to 5,000 meters, since Kyanjin Ri itself is situated above 4984 meters. Standard travel insurance plans usually cover only trekking to 3,000-4,000 meters altitude, so keep that in mind while choosing a plan.
Heli-evacuation coverage is equally important as well. Although there is a planned heli-evacuation in this case, you may still need to have coverage in place for emergencies in case of any delay due to weather problems or health issues. It is one of the must-have aspects of any travel insurance policy for treks in the mountains of Nepal.
The other coverages to keep in mind are those related to the cancellation, delay, or loss of baggage because the flights can be delayed due to the weather. Make sure to carry a copy of the policy document both digitally and in print with you on the Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return Itinerary.
This trek can be enjoyed by anyone having moderate fitness levels. The trek involves continuous climbing and walking for around 5 to 7 hours each day without requiring any special climbing skills at all.
The Langtang Valley Trek with Heli Return Itinerary takes 6 days on average, counting the travel time to Syabrubesi and your helicopter ride back from Kyanjin Gompa at the end.
The highest altitude of Langtang Heli Trek is at Kyanjin Ri which reaches 4,984 meters.
Yes, it is. All the helicopters fly according to high security requirements with professional pilots that are well familiar with mountain weather conditions.
Sometimes bad weather causes delays and reschedules flights by a day or even longer. But your guide will arrange alternatives for you which might take some additional time or money.
No, there is no requirement for any previous experience when it comes to the Langtang Heli Trek. Just be in good physical shape and be in a good mood about climbing up a hill, and you’ll make it through easily.
You will require the Langtang National Park Entry Permit and the TIMS Card.
Yes, travel insurance which covers high-altitude trekking and rescue by helicopter is highly recommended.
Ideal time to take this trek would be spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when you can enjoy maximum clear skies and relatively stable weather conditions.
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