Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek
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Duration
8 DaysDifficulty
EasyGroup Size
1-15 PeopleMax Altitude
5,050m. / 16,568ft.Best Season
Spring & AutumnActivity
TrekkingMeals
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation
3 star hotelTrip Introduction of Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek
Are you looking for a less strenuous hike that combines comfort, adventure, culture, and environment in the ideal way? For an unparalleled Himalayan Helicopter Trek experience, sign up for our 8-day Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek.
The Langtang Valley Luxury Heli hike combines a helicopter ride with the traditional Langtang hike. This walk provides a comfortable and exciting hiking experience in Nepal. Explore Langtang National Park (1976), Nepal’s first Himalayan National Park.
Take a spiritual trip in Langtang while incorporating some contemporary conveniences. Trek the Langtang region’s traditional path and return to Kathmandu by helicopter. Discover the endangered species as you stroll through the area’s lush foliage.
Seize the chance to see breathtaking vistas of the Langtang mountain ranges. Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Langshisa Ri, Ganja La, and Langtang Lirung are a some of the mountains that may be seen. Cherko Ri (5050m) offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic alpine vistas. During the hike, this is the highest point you will reach.
See the historic Langtang village and take in the area’s robust atmosphere. Discover the spiritual center of the Langtang, the revered Kyanjin Gompa (3,830m). Furthermore, your incredible excursion is made even more exciting by the heli ride at the end of the tour. In addition to saving time, this offers a unique helicopter trekking experience.
Highlights of Langtang Valley Luxury Helicopter Trek?
- Enjoy a scenic trip from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi via Dhunche, where you can catch a sight of the Ganesh Himal.
- Get the chance to visit Langtang National Park, Nepal’s first Himalayan National Park.
- Explore the National Park’s varied flora and fauna.
- Explore the stunning forest of fir, oak, and rhododendron, surrounded by the area’s verdant surroundings.
- Enjoy the breathtaking vista of the Langtang Himalayas and the stunning white giant as you hike along the trail.
- Discover the stunning Langtang village and hear the uplifting stories of the locals.
- Discover the customs, traditions, and ways of life of the Tibetans, Sherpas, and Tamangs who live in the area. During the trip, pass the yak pasture and observe the Langtang herds of yaks grazing.
- After a strenuous day of hiking, relax at Kyangin Gompa and visit the legendary Swiss cheese factory.
- Cherko Ri, Langtang’s highest viewpoint, offers a 360-degree vista of the cold glaciers and Langtang Himalayan summits.
- Savor an exhilarating helicopter journey back to Kathmandu while admiring breathtaking aerial views of the Langtang valley.
Detail Itinerary of Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek - 8 Days
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu transfer to hotel.
You will be met at the Kathmandu airport by representatives of Everest Summit Treks and Expedition, who will then drive you to your hotel and brief you on your journey
Activity & Duration
Drive for 30 minuteHighest Altitude
1,350m/4,429ft. (Kathmandu )Accommodation
3 Star HotelDay 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1500m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
You take a 4DW private jeep from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi today. You travel through Dhunche on your way to Syabru Bensi, which is north of Kathmandu, amid picturesque slopes and ridgeline views. The Ganesh Himal is visible as you travel along the road along the Trishuli River’s bank, surrounded by hills covered in verdant forests and terrace farms growing rice, maize, and mustard.
You feel as though you are approaching a deeper terrain as you travel through Dhunche. You also observe that the road is still being built at this point. At the base of towering green hills sits the charming little community of Syabru Bensi. This is where the Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek begins. The expansive farmlands around the settlement are a stunning sight as they roll with the winds.
Only a 20-minute walk from Syabrubesi is Old Syabrubesi, which is located on the eastern side of the Trishuli Ganga River. The village’s gorge-like environment gives the impression that you are staying at a place that is surrounded by hills on all sides, and it also has a good number of tea establishments.
The road continues along deeper terrains that get more and more covered in the untamed natural greenery until it approaches the settlement of Dhunche. North of Kathmandu, the settlement of Syabru Bensi is endowed with lush, green hillsides and gorges that are carved narrowly. In April, the village’s trees are covered in bunches of pink rhododendron ornaments.
Activity & Duration
Drive for 6-7 hoursHighest Altitude
1,500m/4,921ft. (Syabru Besi )Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation
TeahouseDay 3: Trek to Lama Hotel (2500m) from Syabru Besi Duration: 5-6 hours.
Climbing the Langtang Khola and over the Bhote Koshi River, the first section of the Nepal Trek path progressively ascends to Bamboo. After that, your journey softly climbs through Bamboo (1960m) to Ramche (2400m), which is located on the Langtang Khola’s bank.
Bamboo has a number of guesthouses and gardens with fresh vegetables, and is attractively located in a canyon. You then proceed in the direction of The Lama Hotel, which is called after the hotel and primarily refers to the entire region.
Activity & Duration
Trekking for 5-6 hoursHighest Altitude
2,500m/8,202ft. (Lama Hotel)Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation
TeahouseDay 4: Trek to Langtang Village (3430m) from Lama Hotel Duration: 5-6 hours.
The Lama Hotel, the hike route proceeds down Gumanechok, also known as “the Horse Stable,” or “Ghoda Tabela.” Following here, the trail becomes a little more sloping as it enters the picturesque valley, where the landscape is adorned with Yaks grazing on verdant meadows.
One of the older and more local settlements along this trekking path is Langtang Village, which offers an even more breathtaking perspective of the Himalayas. The misty brume of the early morning creates a lovely atmosphere along the trekking track, which runs gently around hills.
Additionally visible in the distance is the Langtang Lirung Mountain. Nestled on a small stretch of a ravine, the Langtang Village is a vibrant village of teahouses perched in a bowl at an elevation of 3,400 meters.
The bustling village’s several tiny bakeries are a welcome sight after a strenuous hike. The headwaters of the river that flows down a gulley past the western end of the hamlet are the Langtang hamlet, which is situated right beneath the southern face of the Langtang Lirung. A sizable glacier and a frozen lake dangle above the village. Additionally, it has the Mani Wall, a memorial erected in honor of the 2015 earthquake victims.
Activity & Duration
Trekking for 5-6 hoursHighest Altitude
3,430m/11,253ft. (Langtang Village )Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation
TeahouseDay 5: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3830m) from Langtang village Duration: 3-4 hours.
Even though today’s climb is only three hours long, it must be done more slowly because the elevation increases gradually. You have more time to take in the valley and mountain vistas because the trail is not too demanding. We finally reach Kyanjin Gompa in the afternoon. You may decide to trek to Kyanjin Ri (4779m) and stay the night at the hotel if you have more energy.
Activity & Duration
Trekking for 3-4 hoursHighest Altitude
3,830m/12,566ft. ( Kyanjin Gompa )Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation
TeahouseDay 6: Kyangjuma Gompa Exploration and Hike to Chorkari RI (5050m) Duration 4-5 hours
It is time to relax and take in the surroundings today. Visit the cheese factory and monastery, go up the moraine to witness the breathtaking ice faces, and reach Cherko Ri (5050m), the trek’s highest point, right behind the hamlet, for a breathtaking view of the Langtang mountain.
From here, you can see more than ten mountain summits rising beyond 6000 meters. The Kyangjuma Gompa is adorned with a stunning Himalayan wall and flying flags. One of the oldest gompas in the area, the Kyanjin Gompa was most likely constructed in the sixth century and is situated at the base of the Langtang Lirung, the Dorje Lakpa, and the Langshisa RI.
Activity & Duration
Hiking for 4-5 hoursHighest Altitude
5,050m/16,568ft. (Chorkari RI )Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAccommodation
TeahouseDay 7: Fly Back to Kathmandu via the Helicopter Duration 25 minutes
One of the most thrilling trek days is today since you take a helicopter back to Kathmandu. Some of the most breathtaking vistas you can witness are the helicopter’s aerial views of the mountain and surrounding area.
From the helicopter, the Langtang Valley’s shifting terrain offers a fresh viewpoint on the trip. You are taken to the hotel upon your arrival in Kathmandu.
Activity & Duration
Fly 25 minutesHighest Altitude
1,350m/4,429ft. (Kathmandu )Meals
Breakfast & LunchAccommodation
3 Star HotelDay 8: Departure / Fly Back Home
Everest Summit Treka and Expedition representative will drive you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Breakfast Included
Activity & Duration
Drive for 30 minutesHighest Altitude
1,350m/4,429ft. (Kathmandu )Meals
BreakfastCost Includes / Excludes
What is included?
- All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers
- Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
- Private Helicopter Ride from Kyanging Gompa to Kathmandu
- Seasonal fruits during the trek
- One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people), and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
- Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after trip completed
- Everest Summit Treks and Expedition T-shirt, trekking map, and trip achievement certificate
- First aid medical kit
- Langtang National Park Permits fee
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
- Government taxes & office service charge
- Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check
- Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
- Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Assistant guide for groups of 5 or more people.
What is excluded?
- Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu – lunch, and dinner.
- Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15-day visa.
- Personal travel and medical insurance.
- International airfare.
- Your personal expenses.
- All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek
- All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
- Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses.
- Tips for the guide, porter, and driver
Fixed Departures for Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek
Detail information about the trip
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Upscale Hotel Stay in Kathmandu
As your trusted travel companion in Nepal, we want to ensure you have a comfortable experience throughout your journey of Langtang valley Luxury Heli Trek 8 day. You will be placed in a double-person sharing room at a three-star hotel in Kathmandu. If you want to enhance your experience with a touch of luxury, then we can upgrade your stay to a double or single room at a four-star hotel like Hotel Ramada, Hotel Shankar, or Hotel Yatri Suites for an additional $110 per night.
These hotels are known for their elegant decor and fantastic amenities. You will have large spacious rooms with larger comfy beds, beautiful interiors, luxurious bathrooms gym, a spa, and even a private pool with a large garden.
They also have a 24-hour front desk service, so they can help you arrange transportation if you want to explore Pokhara or Chitwan as well. Please notify us beforehand so we can upgrade your Kathmandu stay before you are here.
Route Overview Langtang Valley Luxury Helicopter Trek
When you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, your Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek officially begins. At the hotel, you receive assistance from the Everest Summit Treks and Expedition agent. You receive a quick overview of the entire tour from a designated member.
Take a picturesque trip from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi the next day. This is where your adventure begins. Then climb to your first teahouse stop, the Lama Hotel.
Langtang village is the next destination after Lama Hotel. You head toward Kyangin Gompa after touring the village. After that, you ascend Cherko Ri (5,050m), the area’s highest viewpoint. You finish your hike with a final view of the Himalayas.
At last, you return to Kathmandu by a picturesque helicopter ride. Admire the Langtang region’s stunning splendor from above.
Do not pass up this wonderful chance to go on a Luxury Heli trek to the Langtang region, which is the closest part of Nepal. Please get in touch with us at any moment if you have any more questions!
Best Time for Langtang Luxury Valley Trek with Heli Return
The Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek is indeed a visually striking adventure. It is ideal for people who do not have a lot of time to explore. Now let us examine when this trip would be most appropriate.
Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) are the ideal seasons. You must reserve this expedition somewhere in between these months if you wish to do so. In the spring, you can take peaceful walks in the pink-hued rhododendron woodlands under the beautiful blue skies.
Even though you are following the same path, the autumnal months give you a distinct atmosphere. The hike can be enjoyed in the crisp, autumnal air. The beautiful sky offers breathtaking views of the mountains, and the weather is reasonably consistent. For a more thorough guide on trekking in the Langtang region
Is Langtang Luxury Helicopter Adventure For Beginners?
The hike is mild to moderate in difficulty. Both novice and seasoned hikers can enjoy this adventure. Cherko Ri, at 5050m, is the trek’s highest point. You have plenty of time to become used to the altitude because the trail allows you to climb steadily to new heights. Altitude sickness is therefore less likely to occur.
However, the Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek requires physical fitness. You must walk at high elevations for four to five hours every day on average. Therefore, it is highly advised to engage in aerobic exercise and consume a nutritious diet one month prior to trekking.
Transportation
We have efficient transportation service during the entire time of the langtang valley Luxury heli Trek 8 day journey. You will have comfortable rides in private cars, vans, or buses (according to the group arrival size) for your transfers between TIA and your hotel. A drive to Syabru Bensi at the beginning of the journey and Fly from Kyangjuma to Kathmandu at the end of the trek will occur on a local bus. For added comfort, you can also consider our upgrade options for a private jeep transfer.
Travel Insurance
Langtang valley Luxury Heli trek does not include travel insurance in Nepal. You need to purchase it yourself. If you don’t know good travel insurance companies, our tour company, Everest Summit Treks and Expedition, will also help you select the right option that covers all the required risks and needs while traveling.
You are required to have travel insurance compulsorily. Your insurance will cover your extra possible expenses, such as accidents, injuries, treatment, medical expenses, emergency helicopter rescue, theft, damages, etc., that can ruin your trekking experience completely. This travel insurance will enhance your trekking experience without making you worry about potential unexpected additional expenses.
Most people ask about the trip - FAQs
Can I book a Langtang Valley Heli Trek by myself?
Langtang valley luxury Heli Trek For a peaceful experience, the thought of traveling alone is alluring. However, a minimum group size of two trekkers is required for our Langtang valley luxury Heli Trek. This guarantees the affordability of services like luxury helicopter rides and private transportation from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.
What differentiates the Langtang Heli Trek from the standard Langtang Trek in terms of transportation?
The standard Langtang Valley Trek typically takes you from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by public bus. Both treks begin at this location. It is a popular and reasonably priced method of getting around while chatting with locals.
In the meantime, you go to Syabrubesi for the Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek in a private 4WD jeep. This is a calmer and more comfortable method to get there.
What is the impact of returning by helicopter on the Langtang Valley Trek?
The Langtang Valley trek’s entire experience is altered by the possibility of a helicopter fly return. This makes the travel more comfortable, convenient, and adventurous. Trekkers with limited time might benefit from the extra service of the Heli fly back, which saves time.
Amazing aerial views of the Langtang region are available throughout the helicopter ride. You are treated to a breathtaking aerial perspective of the enormous mountains, verdant woods, and breathtaking scenery. The adventure is enhanced by this breathtaking visual experience.
The trekking becomes less taxing on the body, even though you do not have to walk back. Along with offering a conventional experience, this also offers a sumptuous one.
Is the Langtang Valley Heli Trek suitable for beginners?
Yes, this walk is open to anybody who is physically capable. The altitude is tolerable and the trails are not as strenuous. There are relatively fewer uphill and downhill treks and the days are shorter. It saves time and a lengthy, exhausting walk by taking a flight return in Heli. Therefore, any novice hiker may complete the Langtang Valley Luxury Heli Trek with basic exercises and appropriate acclimatization.
How can I deal with altitude sickness when hiking?
Altitude sickness is less likely to occur during the Langtang Valley Heli Trek. But for a nice journey, you need to exercise caution and maintain your fitness. You must drink plenty of water, walk slowly, eat a healthy food, take breaks, and adhere to the plan in order to prevent altitude sickness during the journey.
What should I bring for the Langtang trek?
The first thing you should know before doing a Langtang trip is how to pack light. Bring only what you will need for the hike. Hiking boots, sunscreen, layer clothes, and thermal gear are among packing necessities. To learn more about the trekker’s checklist in detail
Does the Langtang Valley Heli Trek allow for customization?
The walk can be tailored to meet your needs, wants, and interests. There is flexibility in the length of time, trekking routes, side trips, and extra days. We at Everest Summit Treks and Expedition respect the needs of our clients, so feel free to email us with any questions you may have about the trek or trek customisation!
What is the highest elevation you have attained while trekking the Langtang Valley Heli?
The trekker’s choice and desire will determine the highest point of the Langtang trek. You arrive to Kyanjin Gompa, the usual high point of this hike, at 3830m without making a detour.
The highest point you will reach on the entire route, though, is Kyanjin Ri (4,400m) or Tsergo Ri (5,050m), if you decide to take a side trip from the Gompa.
What kind of accommodation is available for the Langtang Valley Heli Trek?
During the walk, basic family-run teahouses and lodges provide lodging. There are accommodations with attached toilets, with the exception of the Lama Hotel. Basic amenities are offered, along with friendly service.
Are there any ATMs available on the trails?
The Langtang Valley Heli Trekking path does not have access to ATMs. In Kathmandu, there are a lot of ATMs. There, we advise you to exchange your money. Additionally, it is suggested to take 1500 rupees every day for additional expenses.