Client Testimonials

I visited Nepal in September 2006 for the purpose of trekking in the Annapurna Sanctuary area. I was introduced to Clan Treks and Bishwa Chapagain by a mutual friend from the United Kingdom.

The level of service I received from Clan Treks was second to none, in fact a close friendship has developed as a result of the 10 days we spend trekking in the Sanctuary...

Ian Harries Grantham,
Lincolnshire , UK

Langtang valley Trekking & Rafting

rafting-in-bhotekoshi-river Aptly called “the valley of glaciers" – the Langtang valley possesses spectacular mountain scope on the either side of it soaring up into the sky. The valley offers pine forests, slow-moving rivers, swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-capped peaks, grassy lawns and meadows strewn with daisies and wild primulas. The route offers you a unique Tibetan Tamang Culture with the views of the herds of yak and showy flora and fauna in Langtang National Park. The worth-seeing spectacular panorama of silvery peaks fascinate you rise up unlimited; the rib-roaring cliffy trials throb and thrill you; and the local flocks in their cultural attire give you a sense of distinctly different world. Absolutely diverse experience; let it come true.

Bhote Koshi, the main branch of Sunkoshi, is the beautiful for action packed adventure trip with very steep and basically non-stop mountain river only 3 hours drives from Kathmandu offering tow days of intense and challenging river activity. It's a great river for beginner rafters and with full of fun for kayakers at all levels. If you have never rafted before and if you have limited time but desire an adrenaline overload, then this is a perfect introductory trip package for you because of the Bhote Kosi being probably the most exciting short rafting trip in Nepal and best white water adventure in the world and has been variously described as:

"Like a pin-ball Machine-and you' re the ball"
"Like being flushed down on open air toilet"
"Expedition River" etc.

Summary of Langtang Valley Trekking

2 Days Kathmandu City Tour
9 Days Trek through North Of Kathmandu valley and its magnificent scenic routes
1 Day Leisure in Kathmandu
2 Days Rafting in Bhotekoshi River

Fact of Langtang Valley Trekking

	Title:	Langtang valley Trekking & Rafting
	Category:	Adventure
	Grade:	Relatively Difficult
	Total Days:	16 Days
	Group Size:	2 to 15 Pax
	Departure Date:	Everyday During the Season
	Maximum Elevation:	3,855m (12,290ft.)
	Transportation:	Drive Only
	Accommodation:	Lodge Trekking
	Trekking Hours:	Approximately 4 to 6 hrs. Each Day.
	Best Season:	Sep. to Nov. / March to May
	Trip cost:	USD 1120.00

Day to Day Outline Itinerary

Day 01.	Arrive at Kathmandu, Traditional Nepali Dinner
Day 02.	City Tour and freelancing
Day 03.	Drive to Syabrubensi
Day 04.	Trek to Sherpa Gaon
Day 05.	Trek to Langtang Village
Day 06.	Trek to Kyanjin Gompa
Day 07.	Exploration day
Day 08.	Trek to Ghora Tabala
Day 09.	Trek to Syabru Gaon
Day 10.	Trek to Dhunche
Day 11.	Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 12.	Drive to Kilometer 95 for Rafting
Day 13.	Rafting / Drive to Nagarkot
Day 14.	City Tour (Bhaktapur & Patan)
Day 15.	Free Day in Kathmandu / leisure, Traditional Nepali Dinner
Day 16.	Departure

Day to Day Detail Itinerary

Day 01.	ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU: Pick up from the airport, transfer to hotel. While in Kathmandu fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's scores of charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali welcome dinner will be awaiting you.
Day 02.	KATHMANDU CITY TOUR: Which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. Pashupatinath: It is one of the most known holy places for Hindu pilgrims in Kathmandu valley. The whole vicinity of Pashupatinath is densed with ages old pagoda model temples with golden plated roofs and the gorgeous woodcarvings on the doors and windows. To the south of the temple, the holy Bagmati river flows down sweeping the burnt dust of dead bodies produced from the cremation on its side. A small green holy wood forest breeze maintains the site cool all the time. Kathmandu Durbar Square: Around the square there are some temples stood upright piercing the sky canopy and through the thousands of pigeon they spread the message of peace. Kumari temple is one of the most important parts of the square site where the ‘Living Goddess’ resides. Apart from those temples, a museum will be waiting for its visitors with an opportunity to unravel the treasures unabashedly. To visit this site is to know the historical facts of Nepal. Soyambhunath: It is also known as ‘Monkey Temple’. The wide area of Soyambhunath is a hillock surrounded by small forest with some golden temples of Lord Buddha at the western gate and a main temple at the top of the hill. The most interesting thing with Soyambhunath is the nice view of Kathmandu valley to be seen from the top of the hill. Various kinds and sizes of monkeys are seen guarding the hillock. A lot of monasteries with big prayer wheels are the main attraction for the visitors. Boudhanath: It is one of the nice places to visit in Kathmandu valley, which has the biggest stupa. When someone enters the gate the holy prayer to sense peace is heard all around. All the Buddhists want to visit Boudhanath to feel the real sense of Buddhism. Boudhanath Stupa - one of biggest stupas in the valley, has been built on 17th Century.
Day 03.	KATHMANDU - SYABRU BESI (1462M): Along the North of Kathmandu valley you will have to drive for 9 hours, passing the Trishuli Bazaar going up till the entrance point of the Langtang National Park at Dhunche. You can have 4 many magnificent mountain views, picturesque landscapes and various other nature’s jewels ending the day trip at Syabrubensi (1462m).
Day 04.	SYABRU BESI - LAMA HOTEL (2530m): Walking 6/7 hours for the day trip through the Langtang Khola valley gradually up hill by the deep forest leads you to Lama Hotel. As the Langtang national park is very much popular for flora fauna and the trek commences with an opportunity to catch the wild animals and numerous kinds of vegetations through to deep forest from the very first day. Mostly Pinewood forests, famous for this region, can be viewed from the opening of the day, but when you cross the place called ‘Bridge’ in the progression of the day, you will come across rhododendron and others vegetations as well. Having camp at Lama Hotel in the middle of the forest is a cool, calm and adventurous opportunity who love nature’s wilderness.
Day 05.	LAMA HOTEL - LANGTANG (3322m): The valley goes little uphill through the dense forest accommodated with wildlife such as Musk deer, Himalayan Thar, Ghoral, Jharal and Red Panda supplementing the sounds of prestine rivers, streams and waterfalls. Here you will have a larger than life opportunity to be close with the magnificent views of Langtang Mountain (7200m). Stop for the day to intermingle with the Sherpa culture and get enough fomfort at the niche of the wide valley. With the flow of tourists in the Langtang National Park the people of this region have been well-trained for the best service and hospitality. You have an opportunity here to feel and learn what the best hospitality is like.
Day 06.	LANGTANG - KYANJIN GOMPA (3800m): Along the trail of this trek, numerous pray stones make an avenue to make the trekkers’ wishes come true. The villages are crammed with very conventional people surviving by virtue of farms and animals. The Yak - very famous animal for this region can be especially interesting to see and is a living source of the local community for they prepare Yak Cheese and Butter, interesting products to try out for foreigners. Another fascinating view is of Langtang glacier in the vicinity of Langtang Luring. At the height of 3800m is situated a village called Kyanjin Gompa located at our last destination of our trek becomes very touristic for it exposes typical Sherpa heritage and a worth-seeing monastery.
Day 07.	KYANJIN GOMPA / EXPLORATION DAY: This is the day for hiking up to Cherkhuri peak (4900m) and capturing the sceneries of all the mountains and glaciers. You can feel yourself pretty close to the high Himalayas. The hike would be for 5 hours. The day and night celebration at the Kyanjin Gompa village are time immemorial for you.
Day 08.	KYANJIN GOMPA - LAMA HOTEL: Recapping the scenes you had enjoyed in the 3rd day you will get down to Lama Hotel once again with the taste of a little different views to the South of the Langtang Valley.
Day 09.	LAMA HOTEL - THULO SYABRU VILLAGE. (2300M): Enjoy the up and down trail from the Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village walking through the thick forest, crossing the Langtang river which happens to be a cake walk for you. Along the trail you can enjoy a little more different view of the western part of the Langtang National Park including the Ganesh Himal range. This village takes a glory of being an enormous village accommodating Sherpa settlement and their culture. Monastery having lama study school course for the local people as well as for the enthusiasts of Buddhist studies is also available in this village.
Day 10.	THULO SYABRU VILLAGE – DHUNCHE: This trail is a kind of direct steep down to highway through to a lushly area of pines. The only sign of human habitation - the occasional shepherds' huts at the water points is evidence in itself that the area is much apart from modern civilization. We conclude our day as well as the trekking at Dhunche.
Day 11.	DHUNCHE – KATHMANDU: After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu which is approximately a 7-hour drive from Dhunche.
Day 12.	KATHMANDU –KILOMETRE 95: You make early start for 3 hours drive from Kathmandu to 95km, which is the starting point Lomosangu-Dam of the trip. Fantastic Himalayan views can be observed on the way to the river if weather permits. Then goes briefing on safety before commencing rafting. There will be safety kayaker on each trip. You will spend 3 hours on the water today. It’s a Class III-IV white water rafting. In the evening you stay in the Safari Tent having facilities of showers and toilet. Then you will be enjoying your dinner on the beach sitting by the Campfire.
Day 13.	RAFTING / NAGARKOT (2000m): After breakfast, hop in the bus and you will be driven for about 45 minutes. And do the river once again. Then you will be driven to Nagarkot for about three hours. Nagarkot including a beautiful natural environment offers you a fine Sunset view; feast your eyes on a magnificent view of the sun sinking down the beautiful hill.
Day 14.	PATAN & BHAKTAPUR: After witnessing the mesmerizing sunrise view from the Nagarkot hill, you will be in the sightseeing of the two out of the three cities of the Kathmandu Valley. Both Patan and Bhaktapur are Newar predominant ancient cities with full of historic, cultural and architectural values. These two cities have many things in common too. Patan is known as Lalitpur or the "city of fine arts" and Bhaktapur is known as Bhadgaun or the “city of devotees”. After exploring both the cities and capturing the artistic and traditional scenes with your camera, you will get back to your hotel and have some rest.
Day 15.	FREE DAY IN KATHMANDU: After breakfast you’re free in Kathmandu for shopping and picking up some last minute souvenirs or having rest. In the evening, a traditional Nepali dinner will be eagerly awaiting you.
Day 16.	DEPARTURE: After the breakfast free for you until time for leaving the international airport for your desired destination.

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Trekking Season for Langtang Valley Trekking

Autumn (Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec.) or Spring (March, April & May) are the best seasons for attempting Langtang Valley Trek and December, Jan & Feb are consider as a good Trekking months. The weather is sunny and warm, although the nights are cold and temperatures can fall to freezing. Weather can change rapidly and be unpredictable. Please note that when climbing to Langtang Valley, you will be moving from warmer climates at low levels to conditions of well below freezing. Be prepared for all eventualities! Summer (June, July & August) is okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility and raining Too.

Equipments Check List for Langtang Valley Trekking

The following basic equipments checklist should help you with your packing before you traveling. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipments to a minimum while you are in the Trekking. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should weigh not more then 20 kg.

01. Sunglasses with UV protection
02. Sun hat / scarf
03. Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
04. T-shirts
05. Light and expedition weight thermal tops
06. Fleece jacket or pullover
07. Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
08. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
09. Down jacket
10. Water bottle
11. Small wash towel
12. Underwear’s
13. Hiking shorts
14. Lightweight cotton long pants
15. Fleece or wool pants
16. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
17. Thin, lightweight inner socks
18. Thick, warm wool hiking socks
19. Hiking boots with spare laces
20. Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
21. Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
22. Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
23. Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
24. Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
25. Toiletries

Trip Cost Includes

English Speaking Tour / Trekking guide (First Aid and Eco trained)
All Local Transport, Airport pickup and drop
Accommodation During the Trekking
Deluxe Hotels in Kathmandu with B/B plan
National Park fee and Trekking Permit
Breakfast and Dinner During the Trekking
Sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley, Each Place with all Entrance Fees
Necessary Sherpa Porter, Mule, Yak during the trekking
Each Sherpa (Asst. Guide) for Each Group
Travel & Rescue arrangements
Insurance for Trekking Crews
Down Jackets and sleeping bag
Clan Treks Kit Bag
Rafting, Camp, All Food & Equipments
City Guide with all Entrance Fee
All Government and Local Taxes if Necessary
Welcome & farewell Dinner

Trip Cost Excludes

Your Personnel Equipments / Travel & Rescue Insurance
Your Visa Fee for Nepal / International Airfare To / From Home City
Lunch During The Trekking & City Tour
Emergency rescue evacuation
Cost arising from outside the control of Clan Treks
Your Personal Expenses, Telephone, Laundry, Bar Bills & Extra Porters
Tips for the trekking Crews

Pre - Meeting Before Trip

Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced your trek Leader mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other team members.

Accommodation in Kathmandu and Trekking

Accommodations are included in the trip cost and Clan Treks has chosen accommodation options based on the following criteria; standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards and cost. There are two styles of accommodation and this depends on the itinerary you choose. During the Langtang Valley Trek you will spend four nights at 3 -star in Kathmandu and Seven nights at the locally best available guest houses / lodges in your trekking route. All accommodation is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement if there is different sex; at no extra charge.

Meals during Langtang Valley Trekking

All Meal will be provided during the spent on trekking, accept Lunch during the day. There are (Nepali, Sherpa, Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cusion) a day will be provided from the teahouse / lodge as they have few different items in a menu Card. Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination.

Trekking Staff:

The Guide is in overall charge of your trip and of looking after you. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. All our guides are highly trained in all aspects of trekking, conservation, and high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedures. They are professionals selected for their knowledge and passion for Nepal and its peoples. Remember the trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics while the city guide have the excellent English with the broad knowledge of the destination involved. Porters transport your luggage – one porter between every two trekkers.

Clan Treks currently train all their Guides in the following courses and your trek leader will be one of the fully train Trek Leader.

Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre of Nepal.
Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association Of Nepal)
English Language
Conservation & Biodiversity
Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) Nepal Mountaineering Association

Acceptance of risk:

The Client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and may involve a significant amount of personal risk. The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release the Company from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages of injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks.

INSURANCE:

It is mandatory that all Clients obtain travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$ 50,000 while travelling with the Company and this insurance must cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and emergency evacuation expenses. It is strongly recommended the coverage be extended to include cancellation, curtailment, loss of belongings and all other expenses, which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client. The Company shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects

Climate:

Nepal has a generally temperate climate, however altitude makes distinct variations.

The monsoon sweeps up from India each summer, making mid June to mid September humid and wet. The three other distinct seasons are all suitable for trekking and each has its own advantages. Changing global weather patterns have had their effect on the Himalayan climate making mountain weather notoriously changeable. Always be prepared for a change in conditions and note that if severe or dangerous weather conditions occur your guide’s decision on any course of action is final.

Autumn (September – November): This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

Winter (December – February): This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevation. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring (March – May): Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer (June – August): Summer months, continues up to mid September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months.

Health:

There are no specific health requirements for entry into Nepal. Nevertheless, preventive measures such as a thorough medical check up can save you from unexpected hazards. Nepal does not require any particular inoculation but Cholera, Meningitis, Tetanus and Diphtheria, Typhoid and Gamma Globulin are some of the vaccinations that should be considered for your trip. Since the remote places of Nepal are not supplied with necessities that are essential for modern medical facilities, it is imperative to make a comprehensive First Aid Box consisting of basic drugs and accessories as part of the paraphernalia for your trip. Modern dentistry is unknown in the hills of Nepal, so it is advised to have a checkup before departure from home. Tooth fillings sometimes loosen in cold temperature and at high altitudes, so it is recommended having them checked

Altitude Sickness:

Altitude sickness often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is particularly an important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevation above 3000 meters. The initial symptoms of AMS are as follows:

Nausea, Vomiting
Lose of appetite
Insomnia/Sleeplessness
Persistent Headache
Dizziness, Light headiness, Confusion
isorientation
Weakness, Fatigue, Lassitude, Heavy legs
Slight swelling of hand and face
Breathlessness and breathing irregularity
Reduced urine output

These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of appearance of any of the above symptoms, immediately contact your travel guide.

Client Details:

In order for the Company to confirm and guarantee the Client’s travel arrangements the Client must provide all Client details with their final payment as per the dates specified. Client details include passport number; passport expiry date and medical form (where applicable), full name as it appears in the passport you are travelling with, date of birth and nationality.

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