Snow Leopard Trek Langtang Ri Trekking & Expedition

Nepal Snow Leopard Trek

The region is located northeast direction from Katmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Trek starts from Kharidhunga, which lies 5 hours drive from Katmandu, the region is multi-ethnic as the inhabitant are dominated by Sherpa, Tamang, and Brahmins and other peoples. Once you are in Kalinchok at the altitude of 3580m one can find a majestic view of the Himalaya and the two big rivers of Nepal Tamakoshi and Sunkhosi are visible, along the trek you will traverse densely forested trail where you may find unique flora and fauna. The excitement of the trek is to meet with a rare ethnic group of indigenous people called Thami of Nepal.

Duration: 29 days

Price: $5693

Group Size: 2

Grade: Demanding

Destination: Nepal

Activity: Trekking

Equiment Lists:

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes. Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.Other equipment: Sleeping bag (5 seasons), lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit.Recommended equipment list: Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from us as like Down Jacket

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu Nepal Snow Leopard Trek Langtang Ri Trekking & Expedition

Meet our representative upon arrival in Kathmandu- hub of very rich culture, art and tradition. After reaching, check-in at the hotel and spend rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

After breakfast, a full-day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple; heritage site dedicated to Lord Shiva and popular for traditional cremation on the bank of Bagmati River, and drive to Boudhanath Stupa; biggest stupa of Nepal which is also a hub for meditation and also pilgrimages sites for Buddhist and other visitors also.

Kathmandu Durbar Square; a historical site that embraces palaces and courtyards of old Malla and Shah Kings dates back from 14 to 15 centuries onwards. And also visit Kumari Ghar; a house of the living goddess Kumari.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj

After breakfast, drive to Tribhuwan airport domestic terminal for the 1-hour flight to ; the business headquarters of the western region.

Day 4: Fly to and trek to Dunai

Flight to Juphal from Nepalgunj which is the starting point of the trek then trek to Dunai for the overnight.

Day 5: Trek to Chhepka (2,840m)

Continue trek crossing the suspension bridge over Bheri River and follow the path leading to Suligad. Then stop for a few minutes to verify the documents and for registration at Shey national park office. From here, walk through shrubs to reach Kageni from where trek on the undulating trail running through grass and shrubs till we reach a trail junction. And from here, we trek on the steep uphill trail that crosses smaller rivulet at Shyangta for 1.5 hours to reach Chhepka for the overnight. (7 hours)

Day 6: Trek to Amchi Hospital (3,110m)

After breakfast, take the steep uphill trail through the narrow cliff to reach Amchi hospital for the overnight at tent. During the 6-7 hours trek, enjoy the amazing and awesome scenery to relieve the pain of the trek.

Day 7: Trek to Ringmo and Phoksumdo Lake (3,700m)

Today is the important day of the trek as we trek to Phoksundo lake also popular as Ringmo lake which is the heart of the region. Phoksundo Lake is the fresh alpine lake at the lap of the snowy peaks. Today we trek for the 7 hours for the overnight at Ringmo.

Day 8: Rest and acclimatization day at Phoksumdo Lake

Today is the rest day for the acclimatization and also wander at the bank of the Phoksundo Lake enjoying the reflection of the surrounding scenery on the icy and bluish water of the Lake.

Day 9: Trek to Phoksumdo Lake North Camp (3,630m)

After breakfast, we precede our trekking journey towards the north camp of the Phoksundo Lake taking almost 6-7 hours and

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Day 10: Trek to Lar Tsa Camp (4,200m)

After breakfast, we leave Phoksondo North Camp taking the trail leading towards the wide valley to reach Dobhan confluence of rivers. After 4 hours trek to reach Dobhan we trek on the uphill trail for 3 hours to reach Lar Tsa camp. During the trek, we enjoy the amazing vision of the Kanjirowa Himal and also the scene of people busy collecting Yarcha gompa during the season gaining 600 meters elevation.

Day 11: Trek to Snowfields Camp (4,650m)

After breakfast, initially, we trek up to valley and Cross River via the bridge and take ascending trail until we reach the small pass from where we trek through the narrow gorge to reach snowfield camp for the overnight. During the 4 hours trek, we gain 400 meters elevation.

Day 12: Rest & acclimatization day at Snowfields Camp

Today is the rest day and also explore the surrounding of the snowfields camp.

Day 13: Cross Kang La (5,380m), trek to Shey Gompa (4,400m)

After breakfast, trek on the steep upward trail until we reach Kang la pass from where enjoy the complete and scenic beauty of the valley and descend steeply t reach base of the valley from where we trek on the trail running along the bank of the river to reach Shey Gompa for the overnight.

Day 14: Exploration day at Shey Gompa (4,400m)

Today we explore the Shey Gompa appreciating the artistic beauty of the Gompa preserving the Tibetan Buddhism culture and religion.

Day 15: Cross La (5,060m), trek to Namgung (4,430m)

We trek on the flat trail running amidst juniper trees to reach grey, stony canyon. Then we take the undulating trail to reach the top of the Saldang La pass from where thrill at the sight of the Tibet at the north side and Mustang at the east. And from the pass we walk on the downhill path to reach Namgung Gaon for the overnight.

Day 16: Trek to Tora Sumda (4,000m)

After breakfast, we trek to Tora Sumda from Namgung taking almost 7 hours.

Day 17: Trek to Mischagaon village (4,200m)

After breakfast, we trek for 1 and ½ hours on the easy trail then cross the suspension bridge and pass via chhorten, mani wall to reach another beautiful village Yangur and trek ahead to reach Mischagaon village for the overnight. During the 7 hours trek, we gain 200 meters altitude for the previous overnight destination.

Day 18: Trek to Chanpola Goth near Shimen village (4,250m)

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After breakfast, trek on the ascending trail to reach Muri la pass. After enjoying the scenic beauty of the Upper Dolpa from the top of the pass we descend to Shimen village and walk further ahead to reach Chanpola goth for the overnight.

Day 19: Trek to village (4,180m)

Today we leave Chanpola goth trekking for the 8 hours to reach Tinje village passing the longest mani wall at and Phal gaun for the overnight.

Day 20: Trek to Rapka (4,550m)

After breakfast, trek from Tinje village on the slightly uphill path for 7 hours gaining 4 meters altitude to reach Rapka for the overnight.

Day 21: Cross La (5,015m), trek to Chharka village (4,300m)

The initial part of the trek will be on the uphill path till we reach Chharka la pass located at the elevation of 5015 meters from where we view the amazing scenery of the Dhaulagiri 2 and descend to Chharka village for the overnight. Today our journey will be strenuous as we trek for 9 hours to reach Chhaka village.

Day 22: Trek to Norbulung (4,750m)

Trek from Chharka village to Norbulung taking almost 8 hours for the overnight.

Day 23: Cross higher Sangda La (5,515m), trek to Sangda Phedi (5,100m)

We trek from Norbulung on the ascending trail till we reach Sangda la pass then descend to Sangda Phedi for the overnight.

Day 24: Cross lower Sangda La (5,035m), trek to Sangda village (3,800m)

Trek from Sangda Phedi to Sangda village; doorway to Jomsom crossing Sangda la at the elevation of 5035 meters.

Day 25: Trek to Pangling (2,900m)

After breakfast, we ascend for one hour. Then precede the trek on dirt and dusty road till we reach Pangling for the overnight taking almost 8 hours.

Day 26: Trek to Jomsom

Trek from Pangling traversing the Kali Gandaki River and passing the Muktinath to reach Jomsom for the overnight.

Day 27: Fly to Pokhara & Kathmandu

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and after short refreshment then fly to Kathmandu for the overnight.

Day 28: Rest day at Kathmandu

Free day after the long and strenuous trek for the refreshment.

Day 29: Flyback home

We will drive you to the airport for the departure according to your scheduled flight.

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Cost Include:

Airport Pick up & Drop Transportation by private vehicle Twin/Double sharing accommodation at Kathmandu and Nepalgunj in 3 star hotels with breakfast. Sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu with the service of professional and well trained guide and private vehicle Kathmandu-Nepalgunj flight fare for member & guide . Nepalgunj – Juphal flight fare for member, guide and cook Accommodation in tent during trek. Meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) in trekking Boiled drinking water , tea and coffee Shey Phoksundo National park fee. ACAP Upper Dolpo special Permits. Lower Dolpo Special Permits. Seasonal sleeping bag. Trekking map for group. All necessary paper work. A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking guide. ? Required Porter while on trek, kitchen staffs, Sherpa Accommodation, meals, salary, and equipment, transportation & Insurance of Langtang Ri trekking staff Travel & Rescue arrangement. Experienced cook, Sherpa’s and kitchen crew. Tents, mattress, cooking utensils and camping equipment's. Jomsom- Pokhara flight fare for member, guide and cook. Pokhara- Kathmandu flight fare for member, guide and cook. All government taxes. First -aids kits Farewell dinner

Cost exclude:

International Airfare Nepal Visa fee (US$ 50 per person for 30 days) Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj Excess baggage charges Medical and Travel Insurance Medical evacuation in case of emergency Personal gears & clothing Client's Insurance, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, Tips etc. Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, and strikes. In such case extra will be charged. Anything doesn’t specified in cost include section

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