Lantang & the Laurebina La at Christmas, Nepal
This was an excellent trekking experience. The combination of high mountain experience in Langtang and Laurebina La, with the slower paced but just as strenuous trek in Helambu, was ideal.
Dr F, Oxon
| Grade: | Vigorous/Strenuous Trek | |
| Duration: | 20 days from the UK | On Trek: 15 days |
| Leader: | Local Leader | Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 clients |
Spend Christmas amongst the Tamang people of the Langtang Valley, on this beautiful tea house trek.
The Langtang region is a collection of lush valleys a half day's drive north of Kathmandu, close to the Tibetan border. Despite its beauty and accessibility Langtang remains a relatively less trekked area. Bill Tilman, the famous explorer and climbing partner of Eric Shipton, described Langtang as “one of the world’s most beautiful valleys”.
From Syabru Besi it takes several days of great trekking to enter the upper reaches of the valley, where we have allowed time for rest and exploration. We exit by passing the holy lake of Gosainkund and crossing the Laurebina La, 4,610m/15,125ft. Here we should have excellent views into Tibet, and meet Hindu pilgrims, before gradually dropping down into the beautiful Helambu region. This area is renowned for its rhododendrons and offers some excellent ridge walking.
Accommodation: Tea houses Hotels
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