You’ve arrived! if you've booked an arrival transfer, look for our airport representative, who will be holding up an Intrepid sign at the arrivals gate of Tribhuvan International Airport. Once you’ve collected your luggage, our representative will drive you to your hotel, where you’ll meet your group leader for a short briefing. The evening the group will head to dinner at one of Kathmandu’s fine restaurants. Meet the local representatives from PLAN and WWF and get a great understanding of what the next few weeks will entail. 

Meet with your group in the lobby this morning before heading off to visit a local school with PLAN. Jorpati is a short drive from Kathmandu.  Later that day, head off on a sightseeing tour around Thamel. Come face-to-face with the Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world. Whilst there you will encounter monks praying in monasteries surrounding the stupa. You will also visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the largest Hindu temples in the world, located on the banks of Bagmati River. Here you will see the spiritual Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating and praying. This evening you will be issued with your Trek Pack and some departure information for tomorrow’s adventure.

There’s an early morning departure today, as we join the road that heads northwest through Balaju. Together, we’ll make a steady climb to the rim of the Kathmandu Valley, eventually arriving at the pass at Kakani. As we wind ever upwards to the Trisuli bazaar you’ll get views of the Manaslu Massif, Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal. Prepare yourselves for a few humps and bumps, because the road from Trisuli onwards begins to deteriorate. You’ll be driving in these conditions for around 50 kilometres to Dhunche and then another 15 kilometres to Syabrubesi. Tonight’s accommodation is a basic teahouse.

Hope you had a good night’s sleep, because today is going to start with a long climb. For around 2 hours you’ll be ascending up a slew of switchbacks that mark the beginning of our foray into the trail. It’s all worth it when you reach a vantage point with views of Ganesh Himal, the Gosainkunda range and Langtang Lirung. Along the trail you’ll see numerous Buddhist Chortens and mani walls, which all add another dimension to this picturesque landscape. After descending for around 45 minutes we’ll reach the little Tamang village of Goljung, where we’ll stop for lunch. There’s still 2.5 hours until we reach today’s destination, another Tamang village called Gatlang (altitude of 2238m). Besides its obvious cultural richness and stunning location, Gatlang also boasts a 100-year-old Tamang monastery and the secret lake, Parva...

Are you ready? Today is commonly known as “the toughest day of the trek”. But the rewards far outweigh the grueling bits. Descend gradually along the ridge to the Bamdang Khola, which turns north along the Chilime Khola until you reach the town of Chilime (around 2 hours walking). After crossing a suspension bridge (always fun) you’ll begin an arduous climb of around 450-metres to the village of Gongang. It’ll take around 1.5 hours of steep uphill climbing but there’s a lunch break on arrival. The next section is much less physically strenuous, as you continue the ascent for around 2 hours until you reach Tatopani (2607m). Soothe your tired feet with a therapeutic dip in the hot springs, and the rigours of today will start to feel like a distant memory.

As you pass through an incredible rhododendron forest clinging to the side of the mountain, the vines and moss-covered trees give your environment a real “prehistoric” feel. Although, instead of dinosaurs you’re more likely encounter troops of Grey Langur Monkeys. Further on, we reach the quaint village of Brimdang, before continuing up the side of the highest and steepest part of the trail. One ridge after another offers better and better views of Ganesh Himal to the west and the Langtang range on the east. The ridgeline ends atop the open grasslands of Nagthali Hill (3210m), approximately 45 minutes from Brimdang. All of a sudden you are surrounded by jaw-dropping views of Langtang Lirung, Kerung, Ganesh Himal, Shishapangma on the Tibetan side; while before you the Sanjen Ranges open up. No wonder the hill served as a perf...

Today we pass through rhododendron forests and meadows to reach the Tamang village of Briddim, located in the heart of the Langtang Himal. It will take just over 2 hours of uphill walking. Briddim marks the end of the Tamang Heritage Trail, and is often a highlight for many of our travellers. Here you will get to experience a homestay with a local family, sleeping overnight in their comfortable wooden home. You’ll get a richer understanding of the culture here, and share stories with your host.

Continue along the trail through the hilly region of Khangjim and Sherpagoan, learning about the rich culture of the Tamang and Sherpa communities along the way. After trekking for around 7 hours, reach our friendly guesthouse. Our representatives from WWF will take us through the rebilding of the Langtang region over the next few days. WWF are working alongside the local people to help rebuild infrastructure in the valley.

Ascend towards Langtang National Park through Gumnachowk and Ghotatabela, finally reaching Thyangsyap village. (Approx. 5-7 hours walking) Langtang National Park was established in 1976 to conserve the unique flora and fauna of the region; rhododendron, Nepalese alder and oak forest thrive, due to the temperate conditions. The park is also home to red pandas, Himalayan black bears, snow leopards and more than 250 species of birds. Spend the evening at a comfortable guesthouse.

In the morning, take the trail up towards Kyanjin Gompa; both sides of the path are flanked by stunning views of distant snow-capped mountains. Today we’ll encounter Tamang and Sherpa inhabitants along the trail, as they go about their days. Todays hiking is between 4 and 5 hours.

Visit the Kyanjin Village and learn more about the lifestyles of the Tamang and Sherpa communities. After breakfast, head back down the trail, via Langtang and Ghoretabela to the Lama Hotel. We’ll walk for around seven hours today, and will descend 1,600 metres.

It’s an early start today. After breakfast, descend the trail through corn fields, then cross the Trisuli River via suspension bridge. Follow the river for around five hours until we reach our lodge in Thulo Syabru about 6 hours later.

After breakfast, walk to Thulo Bharku/Dhunche, then transfer to The Famous Farm (Nuwakot) via private vehicle. This is a charming newer-style accommodation facility set on an idyllic organic farm. Activities you can take part in include picking vegetables and learning to make Nepalese cuisine with the help of the head cook. In the evening you will accompany your leader to the old Nuwakot Durbar (Palace). There is also an optional visit to a children’s home supported by NGO’s of Nepal.

Rise early today for breakfast before we jump into our private vehicle and drive back to Kathmandu. We will spend some further time exploring Kathmandu before joining with our hosts for a final dinner tonight in Kathmandu.

The trip ends today after breakfast.