Trekking Langtang Region

Hey folks, in about 3 weeks I head to Kathmandu and my boyfriend and me are about to do a trekking in Langtang region. My concerns are about the fitness level I should have and what to keep in mind up there. What about travelling without guide there? Is it save and what about the possibility of getting lost there? Can I do something to more or less avoid High-Alttitude-Sickness';?? Some tips? Hope u guys can help me with that. Special medicines I should definetely carry with me?

Trekking Langtang Region

We hiked there last year. We had no problem trekking without a guide, although a guidebook may help. The trail is well-defined and there aren%26#39;t a lot of junctions, so it%26#39;s not too easy to get lost.

As far as fitness goes, it%26#39;s a fairly steady climb to reach the village of Langtang. Like any other trek, you should be able to handle walking (with a backpack) for much of the day.

Altitude sickness is a concern, so you should take your time with the ascent. Spending a night in Langtang is recommended on the ascent, even though it%26#39;s not much farther to reach Kyanjin Gompa. You could also take diamox (see your doctor/pharmacist). I found that diamox was more effective when I started taking it before ascending to high altitudes, rather than after starting to feel the symptoms.

On the way back we took the %26#39;old%26#39; upper trail from Rimche, which involved some extra climbing, but provided some nice views. Many groups stop overnight in Lama Hotel; nearby Rimche (with a nice sunny hillside setting) made a good alternative. The food there was really good too!

Trekking Langtang Region

Enjoy - it%26#39;s a good trek. First few days - Syabrubenshi - Bamboo - Lama Hotel - Ghora Tabela have rather restricted views as you are in a deep, densely wooded valley, and the trail goes steadily upwards. No problem finding the way, but take it slowly because

1. It%26#39;s a series of long uphills, quite steep in places

2. Slowly is the best way to avoid altitude problems: perhaps worth taking a day off once you%26#39;ve reached Langtang Village. By then you%26#39;re out of the forest, and the views are superb, and a short stroll down to the langtang Gompa is worth it (someone will almost certainly arrive with a key when you arrive outside)

Langtang Village to Kyangin and beyond is incredibly spectacular. The views from Kyangin Ri (the hill above the village) towards langtang Lirung are mind-blowing. Taken slowly the walk up to the summit (at around 4500 metres) is well worth it, and shouldn%26#39;t give you much in the way of altitude problems if you%26#39;ve spent several days getting to Kyangin.

Are you thinking of hiring a porter ? It makes for a more pleasant trip as you are carrying far less, and also you are contributing to the local economy.

If you can it%26#39;s worth getting hold of a course of Cyproxin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic with a good track record in cases of stomach problems - you never know how easily you%26#39;ll adapt to new diet etc. and it definitely works for stomach ailments that can%26#39;t be solved by simpler proprietary remedies

Hello Jules,

I am really happy to know that you are doing a trek in Nepal. I am working as a professional trekking guide and providing lots of information and suggestions to lots of people from abroad.

While talking about your concern and trekking to Langtng its better to have a trekking guide. I think whichever route you follow for trekking you need to have at least a guide but if you want then its ok if you do not want to have a porter because if you get any problems there you may not have anyone to help you except if you do not have a guide.

You were talking about altitude sickness and in that case also you may need a guide to cooperate with you. In this post also there was a problem with them so its better to have a guide from a company in Nepal. Do not compare your money with your life.

Always try to make your trip secure and safe that cheap.

Best of luck.