Langtang Valley Trek - 10 Days

Two of us went with adventure bound nepal for an 8 day trekking tour in Langtang Valley. The owner of the company picked us up and dropped us off to airport with their own vehicle. Laxman is a wonderful and such a gentleman. we had a wonderful time in langtang, our guide speaks good english and very attentive, the porter is helpful and cheerful. our guide helped to pick the good tea houses to spend the night. the trek is beautiful, we had snow and sunny days with rhododendrons blooming all over the places. i would recommend this company to all my family and friends. Date of experience: March 2019

We did the 5 day Langtang Valley trek (+2 days in the bus from Kathmandu tot Syabrubesi and back). It was an amazing trek with wonderful views. The many steps we had to climb for hours were a bit of a challenge but maybe that's because I never work out. Our guide Bibek is a very nice guy and a very good guide! Not only does he know a lot about the area, he also knows a lot about the history, politics, rural life and the educational system of Nepal. The Langtang area was badly damaged in the 2015 earthquake. A lot has been rebuilt since then so you should definitely go there to support the local people! The hotels/teahouses are basic but nice, and you will find a lot of them. Please note that you have to cross the former Langtang village which has been buried by a huge landslide, which is very sad and can still be dangerous (as the rocks can shift unexpectantly). Also, the bus ride to and from Syabrubesi is not for the faint-hearted. But it was definitely worth it!

Der Langtang Trek war für mich eine grandiose Erfahrung. Die Landschaft, die Freundlichkeit der Leute, Santaos unser Guide... einfach unbeschreiblich. Wir haben uns für das Langtang-Tal entschieden, weil es touristisch nicht so überlaufen ist - es war die richtige Entscheidung. Auch wenn man nicht so viel Zeit hat und sich vielleicht nicht so sicher ist "was auf einen zukommt", kann ich diesen Trek nur empfehlen. Ich will nicht damit sagen, dass der Trek ein einfacher Spaziergang wäre - sicherlich nicht - aber die sich immer neu bietenden Ausblicke ziehen einen geradezu dem Ziel entgegen - den Einen schneller - den Anderen langsamer. Santos mit seiner einzigartigen Art hat zu diesem graniosen Erlebnis ebenfalls viel dazu beigetragen. Wir kamen als Fremde und gingen als Freunde.... ja mag sich so mancher Leser denken - das steht an vielen Haustüren... wir habe es so erlebt und danken Adventure Bound von Herzen für das Erlebnis Nepal.

Jetzt darf ich hier einen Bericht schreiben und weiß nicht so recht, wie ich die überwältigenden Eindrücke und Erlebnisse in Worte fassen soll... Ich versuche mich kurz zufassen: Ich war von Ende März bis Anfang April 2017 für 3 Wochen in Nepal und was soll ich sagen, es war eines der beeindruckensten Erlebnisse in meinem Leben. Ich habe mit dem Langtang-Trek begonnen und weil es so grandios war, habe ich mit dem Poonhill-Trek weiter gemacht. Das Langtang-Tal ist ruhig und überwältigend. Einem wird deutlich vor Augen geführt, was die Natur in der Lage ist anzurichten, aber auch was Menschen in der Lage sind zu leisten. Der Trek bis zum Gipfel des Kyanjing Ri war die Krönung. Natur ist das Eine, die Agentur das Andere. Ich hatte gemeinsam mit Abventure Bound ein 3 Wochenprogramm zusammengestellt, das dann aber während der Reise perfekt auf mich abgestimmt und auch geändert wurde (wusste ja nicht, was mich "erwartet"). Mich für Adventure Bound entschieden zu haben und insbesondere mit Santos als Guide zu trekken, war sicherlich wie die 6 im Lotto. Ich hätte sicherlich keinen besseren Trekkingbegleiter finden können. Immer freundlich und hilfsbereit hat er mir die einzigartige Landschaft und das Leben in Nepals nahe gebracht und war immer für eine Überraschung gut. Und als die "Sucht" mich befallen hat, hat er kurzerhand den Poonhill-Trek zusätzlich organisiert. Die Tagesettappen wurden flexibel gestaltet, so dass ich ausgelastet war. Ich bin mir jetzt schon sicher, dass ich Nepal spätestens 2018 wieder besuchen und Adventure Bound als Agentur wählen werde. Eines noch: Mir war von Anfang an wichtig, dass Guides und Träger anständig bezahlt werden, versichert sind, nicht "überladen" werden und auch mit der entsprechenden Ausrüstung ausgestattet sind - ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Bitte denkt daran, wenn ihr einen Trek bucht - mit hätte es ansonsten keinen Spaß gemacht...... und man braucht wirklich nicht viel oben in den Bergen. Erstaunlich, was manche Menschen so alles hochschleppen lassen...

-Arrival- We did the Langtang Valley 5 day trek with 4 people in October. The overall trip is an incredible adventure in nature and culture. The airport was very chaotic and there is zero concept of personal space, so heads up. We started out in Kathmandu and we were very well taken care of by our outfitter and guide upon arrival. They picked us up and took us directly to the hotel which had decent amenities and an awesome restaurant, french bakery, and bar adjacent. -Guide- We had a group of 4 people with drastically varying ability, experience, and apetite for adventure. Our guide Bibek did an awesome job accommodating everyone's needs, desires, and pace. He couldn't have been more patient, positive, supportive, or pleasant to be around. He kept us laughing the whole time and learning about the local history and culture from him was well worth the price. -The Drive- We were fortunate enough to take a Jeep to Syabrubesi rather than a bus, which I would highly recommend. It's an 8+ hour drive and it gets bumpy. Like, riding a bull with a plywood saddle bumpy. If you want incredible views and don't have a fear of tumbling down steep mountain cliffs, sit on the left on the way there, and the right on the return. If you don't, sit in the middle or on the opposite side. While the ride is rough, it's non-stop stunning views of the expansive mountainous landscape. -Trek- As for the trek itself, it was an experience of a lifetime. It was among the more physically challenging things I've done and I'm a very fit and active person. If you have any aches or minor injuries this trek will definitely make them abundantly apparent. Every turn and step forward brings a more splendorous view than the last. The trails are "Nepali flat" which means you can expect to cover over 3000' and 10 miles of rough terrain your first couple of days. I injured my knee hiking the Adirondacks in February and that old injury flared up very intensely on the way back down, so pack a brace or carry a trekking pole for backup if you have any known issues. -Lodging- The locals and fellow trekkers could not have been more friendly. The food was surprisingly good and you can readily find some of your favorite guilty pleasures (like coke, snickers, or pringles) in even the most remote lodges. The lodges were pretty basic, but very cozy. Sitting around the wood burning stove drinking hot tea and talking with everyone is the perfect way to end the day. Some lodges have solar showers and western toilets, some don't. -Nature- This is hands down one of the most beautiful places I've been on earth. It's constant views of waterfalls, beautiful skies, massive boulders, dense foliage, vast mountain ranges, glaciers, and the constant sound of raging river rapids. We got ample opportunities to see monkeys, yaks, and donkeys. Dense clouds obscured views of the snow capped mountains the first few days, so plan to stay at Kenjing Gompa a few days if you can spare the time so you have a window for good weather and views. -Weather- Pack light, but pack for every climate. We went from hot humid jungle to below freezing over a three day period. I packed shorts, pants, synthetic T, long sleeved synthetic, windbreaker, down jacket, hat, beanie and I wore them all. -Conclusion- What are you waiting for? Book the trip already! This is a trip you're going to remember for the rest of your life and an opportunity to make new friends from all over the world.

We've had a perfect trek to Langtang valley with Adventure Bound's guide to Raman Aryal. Everything was well planned and went smooth. Raman has very good knowledge of local conditions, so changing our plan on-the-go to have even better experience was never a problem. I would definitely use their services again if back in Nepal.