One of the easier and widely popular treks in Nepal is the Lantang Valley Trek, which starts in Syabru Besi and is reachable by a nine-hour drive north of the Kathmandu valley.
What is Budget Trekking?
Budget trekking is the best option for travelers who want to experience the Himalayas with a limited budget. For all the trekking enthusiasts in the world, we invite you to visit Nepal and explore this Himalayan region with comfort and a reasonable price.
Your essentials for hiking in the Himalayas will be covered by our budget packages. To ensure that your walk is comfortable, we supply you with obliging and amusing porters (English speaking) who will carry up to 12kgs of weight. As porters are experienced trekkers, they will also be help you with your needs during the trek. Included in the budget trek cost are additional services like ground transportation to and from the starting and finishing points of the trek, cozy and warm lodges during the trek, and permits required to trek in Nepal’s various trekking regions.
It should be noted that hiring a guide will come at an additional expense, raising the overall cost of the trek. However, if you feel the need, we can also provide excellent guides for you. And lastly, we request our travelers to carry the basic necessities such as trekking gears, warm clothes, hot water bottles, sunglasses, trekking poles etc. with themselves as it will not be provided by the company.
One of the easier and widely popular treks in Nepal is the Lantang Valley Trek, which starts in Syabru Besi and is reachable by a nine-hour drive north of the Kathmandu valley. This trek can be finished in seven to nine days, covering a distance of about eighty to ninety kilometers, depending on the exact itinerary and trekker pace. This hike progressively gains altitude till reaching Kyanjin Ri Hill, 4,600 meters above sea level. The goal of the Langtang Valley Budget Trek is to comfortably finish this journey within the travelers’ restricted means.
This walk gives amazing views of the Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Gang Chhenpo, Dorje Lakpa, and other high peaks. It also showcases the customs of the traditional tamang villages, their stunning monasteries, and their stone houses. Along the way, there are guest houses—also referred to as tea houses—where hikers can stay comfortably and eat hot meals. Along with other Nepalese cuisines, the dinners usually feature dhido and gundruk, sel roti, yak cheese, and yum, thukpa, a type of curd from Nepal. When the weather is consistent, the spring and fall are the ideal seasons for the Lantang Valley Budget Trek.
Kathmandu to Syabru besi (1460m/4788ft) drive by Bus. 7 hours driving.
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2480m/8135ft). Walking 5:30 hours.
Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3541m/11615ft). Walking 5 hours.
Langtang village to Kyanjin Ri (4700m/15416) and back to Kyangjn Gompa (3820m/12529ft). Walking 7:30 hours
Kyangjn Gompa to Lama Hotel (2480m/8135ft). Walking 6 hours.
Lama Hotel to Syapu bensi (1460m/4788ft). Walking 5:30 hours.
Syapru bensi to Kathmandu by bus. Trip ends
We’ll take a local bus to Syabru Besi (1,460m/4,788ft) on the first day of your trip. Enjoy the scenery and the natural beauty of Nepal while traveling. Many options of local lodges can be found in Syabrubesi. Today, we stay the night at a local lodge, and officially embark on this fascinating journey tomorrow.
We’ll begin the journey walk as soon as the sun comes up. After having early morning breakfast, we continue today’s journet. You will stroll for approximately five to six hours today. As you hike, take in the beautiful mountain views and verdant surroundings. We will stay overnight in the Lama Hotel (2,480m/8,135ft) today, where the friendly people will be there to welcome us.
Warm smiles will be extended to you by the residents of the picturesque Langtang village (3,541m/1,1615ft), where we will be heading towards on our 3rd day. The hike today will take around five to six hours. Savor the authentic local cuisine and culture in Langtang village, where you’ll spend the night at a traditional lodge.
We’ll have a big distance to cover today, so we’ll get off early in the morning to hike up to Kyanjin Ri (4,700m/15,416ft), the highest point of our expedition. Savor the breathtaking scenery and views of the mountains in Kyanjin Rii. We’ll return to Kyanjin Gompa by foot and spend the night there
Today we will hike back to Lama Hotel from Kyanjin Gompa. After descending from Gompa for 6 hours we lose a fair altitude where we’ll have easy breathing. While traveling, don’t forget to take in the scenery where you might also get a chance observe a variety of animals.
Today you will hike back to your starting point, Syabru Besi. Savor the stunning mountain vistas and a variety of wildlife sights along the stroll. You will stay the night at a local lodge in Syabru Besi.
We return to Kathmandu by the same route today via bus. Along the way you’ll get a good rest with amazing view of Nepalese landscapes. Today marks the end of this amazing journey, hope you had an amazing time in the Himalayas. See you on your next adventure.