Dorji Lakpa Peak Expedition

When you arrive at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our organization will greet you and wish you a warm welcome to Nepal before driving you to the hotel you’ve reserved. After the check-in process is complete, you can unwind and sleep at the hotel. To familiarize you with some good restaurants, ATMs, money changers, and other vital locations you might need during your stay in Thamel, the office staff will later accompany you on a brief tour of Thamel.

After breakfast the very following morning, you’ll go for a full day of sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley. You can go to Swyambhunath, a very old temple that is fundamentally classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the holy Pashupatinath Temple.

The highlights of our guided tour are the largest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath and the magnificent arts and historic architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square showcasing the ancient Nepalese culture.

With its renowned fine arts and old-world architecture, Patan City will charm you with a visit. When you go back to your hotel, you’ll have time to wander through the well-known streets, eat supper, and possibly explore the neighborhood. The day concludes with an authentic Nepalese dinner at a restaurant serving Nepali culture.

After breakfast, we’ll head for a picturesque drive with good views of the Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himalayan Ranges along a zigzag uphill route. We travel via the market town of Trisuli on our route to Dhunche, after which we continue on a gravel road. We will reach Dhunche, where there are numerous teahouses and facilities, after a roughly six to seven-hour lengthy drive. We need to register at the checkpoint center and the National Park Office.

Starting in Dhunche, we hike up to Thulo Bharkhu along a wide motorway trail. To get to Barbal, our trail ascends sharply through dense oak and pine forest. From there, our hike follows a simple, undulating path through a temperate forest with sporadic views of Langtang valley and Ganesh Himal. We hike up to the ridge’s summit and eventually reach the Tamang settlement of Thulo Syabru.

Following the path that descends to Langtang Khola before turning east on the actual left bank of the Langtang Khola, our walk continues from Thulo Syabru. Minor ascents and descents continue as we make our way upstream toward Bamboo. Before navigating a few landslide zones and climbing a switchback to reach Rimche, we make our way toward a suspension bridge crossing. From Rimche, our trail ascends a little before descending to the Lama Hotel, where we will spend the night.

After breakfast, we leave the Lama Hotel and proceed down the trail through a thick forest of hemlock, birch, oak, and mountain bamboo. We will have the chance to see wild monkeys and various bird species while on our journey. As we continue our ascent, we stick to the trail’s steep ascent to reach Ghoratabela. At Ghoratabela, there is an army checkpoint. Following registration, we continue our trip by crossing Chyamki and Kangtangsa, two nearby small towns. From there, we will ascend one last time, just a little distance, to Langtang village.

The track from Langtang continues uphill through more rocky terrain, passing past the small yak-herding communities of Mundu, Sindum, and Yampha before following the course of Langtang Khola to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m). With views of mountains and peaks clad in snow, it is a short hike that takes around 3 hours. Yak Cheese Factory can be explored during the day. Impressive are the breathtaking vistas of the countryside and mountains.

Today is the trek’s day of rest and exploration. The highest points of this hike are Kyanjin Ri (4350m) and Tserko Ri (5,000m), where we may climb to witness the breathtaking ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung. We can also visit the monastery and the cheese factory. For a breathtaking view of the Langtang Lirung, Langtang range, Kinshung, and Yansa Tsenji take a leisurely hike. We can also choose to detour Langshisa Kharka. There are many different side trips to choose from because the North’s surroundings are full of small, lonely valleys. Spend the evening returning to Kyanjin.

Our trail dips sharply for around twenty minutes to reach a suspension bridge over the Langtang river after spending a full day of rest at Kyanjin Gompa. We will continue on the track that gradually climbs into alpine vegetation once we cross the bridge. With juniper bushes lining both sides of the trail and fantastic views of the glacier and Langtang Lirung, our upward adventure continues. We will set up camp for the night in Yak Kharka when we get there.

After breakfast, we gather our belongings and proceed to follow the trail as it ascends gradually to higher altitudes. It is best to occasionally take a break from exerting ourselves since as we ascend, we may become extremely weary, lightheaded, or exhausted. We will reach a suitable campground at 4,950 meters, where we will establish our Base Camp, after a few exhausting hours of climbing. The camps will be immediately put up by our Sherpa team, and all essential preparations will be made to continue ascending Mt. Dorje Lakpa.

With sufficient climbing instruction and appropriate acclimatization, we will spend many days preparing for the climb. We will follow the direction and instructions provided by our experienced climbing specialists and move towards the peak once we are fully acclimatized and properly outfitted with all the climbing gear. As we ascend to the peak of Mount Dorje Lakpa, we will traverse several challenging portions. When we reach the summit, we are rewarded with stunning views of the Langtang Himal Ranges, including Shishapangma, Gangchenpo, Pemthang Karpo, and Langtang Lirung rise across the Tibetan border. Before returning to base camp for our overnight camping trip, we will spend some time at the top and then descend using the same path.

We start our return trip by retracing our steps and taking the same trail that leads back to Yak Kharka after the NGT team and I successfully reach the summit of Mt. Dorje Lakpa. We’ll return to Yak Kharka for our overnight camping after a rather short downhill trek.

Following the same path that descends to pass a suspension bridge over the Langtang River, we continue our ascent from Yak Kharka. To go to Kyangjin Gompa, our trail climbs for a while after crossing the bridge. We will return to Langtang village for our overnight stay after an easy and delightful trek from Kyangjin Gompa.

We pack up our belongings and continue to retrace our ways on the main trail back to Ghoratabela after eating breakfast in Langtang village. From there, our track is a fairly straightforward descent through regions of dense woodland until we reach Lama Hotel, where we will spend the night.

The final day of our walk begins at the Lama Hotel, and we follow the main trail back to Syabrubesi while retracing our steps. Today’s hike will be rather straightforward as we descend through a forest of rhododendron, oak, and pine trees, passing through several towns and terraced farmlands. We will spend the evening celebrating the end of the Dorje Lakpa Expedition with the team when we get to Syabrubesi.

Today after breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu

Day off in Kathmandu. You can request that your guide take you on a tour of the Kathmandu Valley. You can visit the Narayanhiti Museum, which was formerly the residence of the last monarch of Nepal, as well as other museums in the valley on this day. You could also visit Nagarkot’s summit. You will enjoy a farewell supper with your Nepali friends and guide after some sightseeing around the valley’s world-heritage monuments. With your guide, you might even decide to extend your trip to include a Chitwan jungle safari, rafting excursions, and other activities.