You’ll stay in a centrally located tourist hotel in the heart of Thamel, close to the main shopping area and heritage sites. You will stay in twin-share rooms in the Hotel Holy Himalaya or one of a similar standard.

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In Kathmandu 

Generally, most adventures to Nepal are based in remote areas where the accommodation will be basic. On the trek you will stay in teahouses for most of the nights - these are mountain lodges that tend to have a communal dining area and basic toilets. The rooms are usually twin-share sorted by gender however if there is an odd number in the group, they may occasionally be mixed. There’s no heating so you'll need your warm sleeping bag. Wifi and hot showers are often available at a small cost, and you can usually charge your phone up, again, you guessed it, for a cost. So remember to take an adapter.
You'll spend one night in a twin-share dome tent at Yala Peak Base Camp. All your camping kit is provided but you might wish to pack a small inflatable pillow.

On the trek 

You’ll stay in a centrally located tourist hotel in the heart of Thamel, close to the main shopping area and heritage sites. You will stay in twin-share rooms in the Hotel Holy Himalaya or one of a similar standard. 

Generally, most adventures to Nepal are based in remote areas where the accommodation will be basic. On the trek you will stay in teahouses for most of the nights - these are mountain lodges that tend to have a communal dining area and basic toilets. The rooms are usually twin-share sorted by gender however if there is an odd number in the group, they may occasionally be mixed. There’s no heating so you'll need your warm sleeping bag. Wifi and hot showers are often available at a small cost, and you can usually charge your phone up, again, you guessed it, for a cost. So remember to take an adapter. 

You'll spend one night in a twin-share dome tent at Yala Peak Base Camp. All your camping kit is provided but you might wish to pack a small inflatable pillow. 

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You'll need to be fit and capable of hiking long days; no mountaineering experience is needed but altitude adds to the challenge

Breakfast is usually either hot porridge, muesli or Tibetan bread served with an omelette or boiled eggs. The menus in the teahouses are very similar at every stop and there will usually be a choice of traditional Nepalese dhal bhat (a mixed plate of lentils, rice, vegetables and pickles - delicious and healthy), Nepalese dumplings (momo’s), mixed noodles, pasta and even pizza. Although meat is available at some teahouses, we suggest you ask your guide for advice about eating it as it tends to depend on how far it has travelled as to whether it is a safe option.
It is possible to eat vegan food while trekking however you should let you guide know so they can assist when ordering - the options will be limited but dhal bhat is likely going to be your go-to staple. And of course, bringing along some extra snacks is advisable.

Traditional Nepalese dhal bhat

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Your host will pick you up on arrival and drop you off in time for departure.

You'll be led by local, expert, English-speaking mountain guides

Guides

2 nights in Kathmandu, 8 nights in teahouses and 1 night camping

Accommodation

Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu and 4 meals while trekking

Meals 

Crampons, ice axe, ropes, helmet and harness will be provided

Equipment

Airport transfers and transfers to and from Kathmandu City

Transfers

A porter will carry your overnight luggage on the trek

Porterage

All your permits and entry fees are covered and sorted

Permits

You'll be led by local, expert, English-speaking mountain guides 

2 nights in Kathmandu, 8 nights in teahouses and 1 night camping 


Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu and 4 meals while trekking

Crampons, ice axe, ropes, helmet and harness will be provided

Airport transfers and transfers to and from Kathmandu City

A porter will carry your overnight luggage on the trek 

All your permits and entry fees are covered and sorted

Welcome to Nepal! After checking in you'll have a pre-departure meeting with your guides to run through the plans for the trek. You'll finish the day with a group dinner to get to know your team for the next couple of weeks.

Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 1

Bidding goodbye to Kathmandu, you'll hop on a bus for a bone-rattling journey to Syabrubesi, the set-off point for the trek ahead. The journey will take approx. 7 hours but there's plenty to look at as you drive past numerous roadside bazaars and terraced farms and pass through deep valleys. You'll make a stop at Dhunche to have your permits checked before bedding down in the small town of Syabrubesi.

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Roadtrip to Syabrubesi

Day 2 

Time to lace up your hiking boots up and hit the trail. The gently undulating track weaves up and over the Bhote River suspension bridge through dense forest and past Langtang Khola. Passing through the hamlet of Bamboo, keep your eyes peeled for red panda, these elusive creatures can sometimes be sighted in the forest.

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Through the forest to Lama Teahouse via Bamboo

Day 3

Start the day with a walk through beautiful wild forests of hemlocks, oaks and huge rhododendron. After a steady climb, you'll pass the army checkpoint at Ghodatabela before reaching Langtang village. This sombre spot was one of the worst-hit areas when the earthquake hit in 2015 and is still being rebuilt - income from tourism is fundamental to its recovery.

To Langtang village 

Day 4

Leaving Langtang behind, the trail crosses yak pastures and follows a meandering stream. Gengchempo (6,387m) is a prominent landmark off to the east and your first sight of a mighty peak. The trail reaches the Tamang settlements of Mundu (3,410m) and Sindum (3,410m) flanked by equally spectacular peaks,
as the full Langtang range makes an appearance. Time for some dal bhat at your teahouse in Kyanjin Gompa.

Stomp on to Kyanjin Gompa

Day 5

No need to pack up this morning as you'll return to the same spot this evening. Today is a relatively easy day as you acclimatise to being at altitude (currently at 3830m). You can wander to a monastery, visit a local cheese factory or walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung. For those with energy to burn, your guide can also take you up Kyanjin Ri (4773m) for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at Kyanjin Gompa, don't forget to look up!

The Kyanjin Gompa loop 

Day 6

Leaving behind the last settlement you'll see for a couple of days, you'll start to trek along the rocky glacial trail. You'll arrive at base camp (4600m) mid-afternoon with plenty of time to settle in, grab a hot drink and marvel at the peak ahead. Sunset this high up is something to behold and worth checking out before you gather together in the mess tent for a hearty meal prepared by your crew.

To Yala Base Camp

Day 7

Headtorches at the ready as you set off for the summit in the early hours when conditions are usually at their best. The summit generally takes approx. 8 hours, with the last 700m usually needing ropes, crampons and ice axes. You'll make your way along a small ridge to the top at 5500m - Yala Peak bagged! Your reward - panoramic views of Shishapangma, Dorje Lakpa, Gangchempo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri, Langtang Lirung and many other Tibetan mountains. After summiting, you'll head back to base camp for a quick refuel before descending back down to Kyanjin Gompa.

Summit day!

Day 8

With lung fulls of oxygen, you'll hop, skip and jump back down the valley all the way to the Lama Teahouse in Rimche, time to grab a local beer and celebrate your achievements (now at a sensible altitude to do so!).

The long descent to the Lama Teahouse 

Day 9

Last day on the trail today with an easy walk through the forest, retracing the track past Bamboo and Dovan and onto the overnight spot at Syabrubesi. This small town perched above a river is the perfect place to end your hiking journey and to reflect on your achievement before saying goodbye to the mighty Himalaya tomorrow.

Back to Syabrubesi

Day 10

Jump on the bus back to Kathmandu where a hot shower and your clean clothes await. You'll be staying right in the centre of Thamel, an area popular with travellers and packed with street food and back street bars. Head out for a final group meal and perhaps onto a local cocktail bar for a final celebratory nightcap.

Road trip back to Kathmandu 

Day 11

Enjoy a well-earned lie in and breakfast at your hotel, then spend your last day exploring the city before heading back to the airport, and reality.

Last day in Kathmandu

Day 12

Welcome to Nepal! After checking in you'll have a pre-departure meeting with your guides to run through the plans for the trek. You'll finish the day with a group dinner to get to know your team for the next couple of weeks. 

Bidding goodbye to Kathmandu, you'll hop on a bus for a bone-rattling journey to Syabrubesi, the set-off point for the trek ahead. The journey will take approx. 7 hours but there's plenty to look at as you drive past numerous roadside bazaars and terraced farms and pass through deep valleys. You'll make a stop at Dhunche to have your permits checked before bedding down in the small town of Syabrubesi. 

Time to lace up your hiking boots up and hit the trail. The gently undulating track weaves up and over the Bhote River suspension bridge through dense forest and past Langtang Khola. Passing through the hamlet of Bamboo, keep your eyes peeled for red panda, these elusive creatures can sometimes be sighted in the forest. 



Start the day with a walk through beautiful wild forests of hemlocks, oaks and huge rhododendron. After a steady climb, you'll pass the army checkpoint at Ghodatabela before reaching Langtang village. This sombre spot was one of the worst-hit areas when the earthquake hit in 2015 and is still being rebuilt - income from tourism is fundamental to its recovery. 


Leaving Langtang behind, the trail crosses yak pastures and follows a meandering stream. Gengchempo (6,387m) is a prominent landmark off to the east and your first sight of a mighty peak. The trail reaches the Tamang settlements of Mundu (3,410m) and Sindum (3,410m) flanked by equally spectacular peaks,
as the full Langtang range makes an appearance. Time for some dal bhat at your teahouse in Kyanjin Gompa.

No need to pack up this morning as you'll return to the same spot this evening. Today is a relatively easy day as you acclimatise to being at altitude (currently at 3830m). You can wander to a monastery, visit a local cheese factory or walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung. For those with energy to burn, your guide can also take you up Kyanjin Ri (4773m) for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at Kyanjin Gompa, don't forget to look up! 

Leaving behind the last settlement you'll see for a couple of days, you'll start to trek along the rocky glacial trail. You'll arrive at base camp (4600m) mid-afternoon with plenty of time to settle in, grab a hot drink and marvel at the peak ahead. Sunset this high up is something to behold and worth checking out before you gather together in the mess tent for a hearty meal prepared by your crew. 


Headtorches at the ready as you set off for the summit in the early hours when conditions are usually at their best. The summit generally takes approx. 8 hours, with the last 700m usually needing ropes, crampons and ice axes. You'll make your way along a small ridge to the top at 5500m - Yala Peak bagged! Your reward - panoramic views of Shishapangma, Dorje Lakpa, Gangchempo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri, Langtang Lirung and many other Tibetan mountains. After summiting, you'll head back to base camp for a quick refuel before descending back down to Kyanjin Gompa. 


With lung fulls of oxygen, you'll hop, skip and jump back down the valley all the way to the Lama Teahouse in Rimche, time to grab a local beer and celebrate your achievements (now at a sensible altitude to do so!). 


Last day on the trail today with an easy walk through the forest, retracing the track past Bamboo and Dovan and onto the overnight spot at Syabrubesi. This small town perched above a river is the perfect place to end your hiking journey and to reflect on your achievement before saying goodbye to the mighty Himalaya tomorrow. 

Jump on the bus back to Kathmandu where a hot shower and your clean clothes await. You'll be staying right in the centre of Thamel, an area popular with travellers and packed with street food and back street bars. Head out for a final group meal and perhaps onto a local cocktail bar for a final celebratory nightcap. 

Enjoy a well-earned lie in and breakfast at your hotel, then spend your last day exploring the city before heading back to the airport, and reality.

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Pre/post-trip accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin/Double)

Pre/post-trip accommodation in Kathmandu (Single)

Climb one of the few non-technical peaks in Nepal and experience the mighty Himalaya away from the crowds

Summit Yala Peak (5500M) 

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Trek through the Langtang Valley, close to the Tibetan border, dodging yaks and bedding down in remote teahouses along the way

Get up close to towering peaks and tumbling glaciers with panoramic views of Mt Shishapangma (8,027m) and Mt Gangchempo (6,387m)

Set off by torchlight and grab your crampons, ropes and ice axes as you navigate the tight ridge to the top

Trek through the Langtang Valley, close to the Tibetan border, dodging yaks and bedding down in remote teahouses along the way

Get up close to towering peaks and tumbling glaciers with panoramic views of Mt Shishapangma (8,027m) and Mt Gangchempo (6,387m)

Set off by torchlight and grab your crampons, ropes and ice axes as you navigate the tight ridge to the top


Summit Yala Peak (5500M)

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