Nepal Travel Trek

LANGSISA RI PEAK
(17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS TRIP)
With
Himalayan Humanity Trekking P. Ltd
Langsisa Ri Climbing peak (6427m) is situated in the Langtang Trekking Region and it is the technical and challenging peak those who really like to have adventure and use their experienced with full climbing equipments such as rope, ice-axe, tent, can choose this peak to climb. So you need the aquire necessary skills and confidence to steps on the top. How every you will climb the peak takes through the Langtang Valley, which offers you pine forest, swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-capped peaks, grassy down and meadows strewn with daises and wild animals. In the super part of the valley there are snow ridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist tiny lakes of crystalline brightness and glaciated mountain giants.

 

The attractions

Best season to Climbing: In the spring (March to May) when the rhododendrons, the national flower of Nepal, are in bloom. Also in post-monsoon (August to October) when the weather is temperate and the skies are clear.

Trek Grade: Introductory level treks and climbs: strenuous and technical. A strong spirit of adventure and a willingness to have a go are what you'll need, in addition to a good level of fitness

Maximum altitude: 6427m at Langsisa Ri summit.

Length of trek: The trek and climb including the preparation in Kathmandu can be completed in a minimum of fifteen days, starting in Kathmandu and finishing in Kathmandu. If a few extra days are allowed for it is then possible to deal with the bad weather and acclimatization.  It is advisable to spend 18 – 19 Days along this route to fully experience the full scenic, cultural splendor and get more chances of summit.

Accommodations: Camping arrangement in 2-person tent.

Legal Preparation:  
Permit fee for the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is needed. The fee structure is as below:

1. 4 Pax  - US$ 350
2. 4 + 1 pax = 5 – US$ 350 +40 = US$ 390
3. 4 + 2 Pax = 6  - US$ 350 +80 = US$ 430
4. 4 + 3 Pax = 7 – US$ 350 + 120 = US$ 470
5. 4 + 4 Pax = 8 - US$ 350 + 160 = US$ 510
6. 8 + 1 Pax = 9 – US$ 510 + 25 = US$ 535
7. 8 + 2 pax = 10 – US$ 510 + 50 = US$ 560
8. 8 + 3 Pax = 11 – Us$ 510 + 75 = US$ 585
9. 8 + 4 Pax = 12  - US$ 510 + 100 = US$ 610

An amount of US$ 250 should be deposited to NMA as Garbage deposit to get permit to Mera Peak. The refund shall be made as per the provisions made by NMA.

Additional Information: The Summit of Langsisa Ri can be dangerous at times, especially during unexpected snowfall and Altitudes sickness so potential climbers must make sure that they are well prepared and equipped for all eventualities.  Our experienced Climbing Sherpa /guides will help you to avoid potentially unsafe situations.
Summit day will require an extra-special effort – a big day 10+ hours will be needed as we set off early in the morning for the summit and return all the way to base camp. You will have to be quite strong for this, but building on your good pre-trip fitness, the trekking during the previous weeks should tune your body.

 

Outlined Itinerary:

Day 01	Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02	Sights seeing around Kathmandu
Day 03	Kathmandu to Dhunche (1950m): Drive
Day 04	Dhunche to Syabrubesi (1470m): Trek
Day 05	Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2470m): Trek
Day 06	Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3320m): Trek
Day 07	Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3730m): Trek
Day 08	Rest at Kyanjin: Excursion to Kyanjin Ri (4510m)
Day 09	Kyanjing Gompa to Langsisa Kharka; trek
Day 10	Langsisa Kharka to Langsisa Base Camp; trek
Day 11	Langsisa Base Camp to Langsisa high camp; climb
Day 12	Summit up to Langsisa RI and back to Base Camp; climb
Day 13	Langsisa Base Camp to Kyanjing Gompa; trek
Day 14	Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: Trek
Day 15	Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi: Trek
Day 16	Syabrubesi to Kathmandu: Drive
Day 17	Departure to Kathmandu

Price – US$ 1250 Per Person
Price Includes: -
1. Transport from the international airport to your hotel at your arrival/Departure/ Domestic airport Arrival/Departure.
2. A fully organized trek/climb with

1. Tents.
2. Foam mattresses.
3. Porters.
4. Cook.
5. Climbing guide
6. Sherpa staff.

3. Peak Permit.
4.  Garbage Deposit.
5. A snow-stake.
6. Climbing rope for Mera.
7. All ground Transportation and flight for Nepali staff, their insurance, daily wage, Meals and accommodation. 
8. 3 night Hotel Accommodation in star level hotel in Kathmandu (double room basis) Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu.

Price Excludes:

1. Flight Fare (Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu – Per Person US$ 202)
2. You will be responsible for soft drinks, bottled water, alcoholic drinks, tips to staff (Highly Recommended, Especially for Porters), any insurance coverage and your climbing gear. You can rent crampons, ice axe, sleeping bags, down/fleece jackets etc in KTM to equip yourself for the trek.
3. Meals and Accommodations in Kathmandu (We can arrange Hotels for you)
4. Any others not mentioned in ” Price include”

 

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 / Day 02:  Arrive Kathmandu, transfer from airport to hotel, preparation for trek.
On arrival in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, you will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel by our staff. After coming to terms with your new environment your trip leader will hold a trip briefing at the hotel. They will explain where things are in Kathmandu, what will happen in the next couple of days in preparation for the trip and check through your gear to ensure the smooth running of the trek and climb.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche: Kathmandu to Dhunche (1950m): Drive
Drive to Dhunche by bus/jeep about eight hours perched amid stepped rice and wheat fields along the Trisuli river valley.  Evening, we explore around the Dhunche. Dhunche is the districts headquarter of Rasuwa. It is small village but picturesque.
Day 04: Dhunche to Syabrubesi (1470m): Trek.
There is road facility to Syabrubesi and some trekkers used to drive directly from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi as well but it is worth to trek by foot because the road is rough, winding down the river valley. We’ll see some houses are impossibly in steep hillsides surrounded by the horizontal lines of the steppes. The views, however, are incredible.
Day 05: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2470m): Trek.
We are walking down a narrow path toward the river and enter into the narrow Langtang valley along the Trishuli and Langtang River. We continue up and down but the trail is higher and higher. We'll reach Lama Hotel after walking for six hours, walked about 10km and gained 810 meters.
Day 06:         Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3320m): Trek.
The trail winds upward through idyllic forests walk in silence through the picturesque landscape and around mossy rocks. We can see the clear mountains view from Ghodatabela some hours far from Lama hotel. The trail continues past jokpe (part cow, part yak, and very furry) and yaks, and marvel at the huge rhododendron trees. Langtang village is a cluster of teahouses and local dwellings set in a rocky treeless landscape. Buddhist Chorten wind along the trail, a long line of rocks stacked into a low wall and carved with inscriptions and designs. It is a beautiful and peaceful place. We’ll travel about 10km and gain about 1020m.
Day 07: Langtang to Kyanjing Gompa (3730 m): Trek.
The trail is easy, ascending another 400m into Kyanjin Gompa, it is just four hours walk. The valley opens around us with huge snow-covered peaks reaching impossibly high into the brilliant blue sky. Leaving the entire afternoon free for an excursion.
Day 08:         Rest day at Kyanjing Gompa: Excursion to Kyangin RI (4510m)
After careful acclimatization, we’ll reach on the top of Kyanjin RI from where we can see an incredible vista of snowy peaks and glacial valleys. Closer, the immense Langtang Lirung (7225 metres), Tserko RI, Yala Peak and other mountains. They are beautiful, immense, and of a scale greater than any mountain.
Days 09: Kyanjing Gompa to Langsisa Kharka; trek

Days 10: Langsisa Kharka to Langsisa Base Camp; trek

Days 11: Langsisa Base Camp to Langsisa high camp; climb

Days 12: Summit up to Langsisa RI and back to Base Camp; climb

Days 13: Langsisa Base Camp to Kyanjing Gompa; trek
Day 14: Kyanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel: Trek.
Day 15:         Lama Hotel to Shyabru Besi: Trek.
The trail descends slowly to Landslide and more down to Shyabru Besi from where we can find the bus service to Kathmandu.
Day 16: Shyabru Besi to Kathmandu: Drive
Day 17: Departure to Kathmandu

Extra Days: If you would like to spend a few extra days in Nepal visiting some of the wonderful cultural sites around Kathmandu or go down to the tropical 'Terrai'- plains to see some Nepali jungle and possibly even a tiger or two, we can arrange extra nights accommodation, local sightseeing or a jungle lodge stay. Email us for options.
ANOTHER OPTION is a side trip up to Namche Bazaar. After your trek from Lukla it will take only 2-3 days return, to take in the sights and sounds of this capital of the Sherpa people. Namche offers a fantastic cultural experience - a city in the clouds and the mountains.