Tsum Valley Trek
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Embark on a scenic yet adventurous helicopter tour of one of the most pristine Himalayan regions in Nepal on the Langtang Heli Tour. A 45-minute long journey takes you above the scenic hills of Nepal to Kyanjin Gompa, a mountainous site situated on the lap of Langtang Lirung, Langshisha Ri, and Kyanjin Ri ranges. The Heli Tour also reveals a mesmerizing array of geographical wonders that are located within the confines f the Langtang National Park.
The Langtang Heli Tour begins at the historical Kathmandu City. You’ll embark on a helicopter with your guide and fly north towards the Langtang Valley. The tour begins the early morning. You’ll be picked up and escorted to the airport from where you’ll catch the helicopter to embark on a tour of Langtang Valley. The aerial tour offers the great sight of the lushly forested hills of Central Nepal including the massive rivers, colorful towns and villages, and snow-laden peaks. The helicopter also flies over the Gosainkunda Lake revealing a mesmerizing system of lakes on the way. You’ll fly over Langtang village situated on the foothill of Langtang Lirung and take a detour towards Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin is a mountainous area that is home to an ancient Buddhist monastery called Kyanjin Gompa. Once at the site, you’ll explore the monastery and the nearby cheese factory before heading back to Kathmandu. Some of the mountains visible during the tour are Langtang Lirung (7227m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), and numerous others in the Gangchempo, Jugal, Tibetan, and Gaurishankar Himal ranges. The best seasons to visit Langtang are spring (March-June) and autumn (September-November).
At Cold Feet Adventures, we specialize in providing the best services to our clients around the world. We have numerous services and trip packages suitable for various travelers of different age groups and interests. On the Langtang Heli Tour, we also offer expert guides to help you throughout the trip.
- Duration: 4
- Maximum Elevation: 3730
- Seasons: 12 moth a year
- Trekking Difficulty: Easy
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Route of Trekking: Flight
- Geography: Mountains/Hills/Glacier
- Location: Rasuwa
- Transportation: Tourist Bus/Private Vehicle/Heli-flight
- Religion: Not Available
- Ethnic People: Not Available
- Minimum Pax: 2
- Airport Pickup on arrival and Drop
- A Full day Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour (Soyambhu nath ,Patan Durbar Squire,Pashupati and Bauddhanath Stupa)
- All Temples Entry Fee
- 3 Night Accommodation in Kathmandu in *** Star Hotel on B&B Bases
- Private heli for tour
- Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Bottle water
- Any beverage
- Tipping
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Sleeping bag (Comfortable to -20)
- 1 Pair strong Mountain/Hiking boots
- 1 Dawn Jacket/All Weather Anorak
- Medium/Large Rucksack/ Backpack
- Light Water & Windproof jacket
- Or 2, 1 Liter Water bottle (s)
- 1 Pair Waterproof Gaiters / Over Trousers
- 1 Torch/ Flashlight & Spare Batteries
- 2 Long Sleeve Cotton (or Polypro) Shirts
- 1 Medium Size Towel
- 1 Pair Sport Shoes
- 1 Pair Slipper
- 2 Pair Light weight Trousers
- 1 Pair Shorts
- 1 Fleece/Warm Sweater
- 1 Sweat Shirt/Light Sweat
- 2 T-shirt
- 2 Pair Light Socks
- 3 Pair Heavy Woolen Socks (4 Plastic bags to wrapping clothes)
- Small Day pack
- Thermals
- Cotton Headscarf/ Bandanna
- Sun Glasses and Sun Hat
- 1 Washing Kit, Including Personal Toiletries
- Talcum Powder
- Moleskin Blisters Tape
- Toilet Paper
- Biodegradable Shop-Shampoo
- Any Personal Medication
- Optional Items
- Money Belt
- Warm Hat/Gloves Waterproof
- One Swimming Costume/Bathing Suits
- One Swiss Army Type of Knife
- One Inner Sleeping sheet
- Indulge in an adventurous and unique tour to Kyanjin Gompa of Langtang region.
- Enjoy the aerial view of the peaceful and quaint Himalayan landscape.
- Observe the vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture of local Tamang and Sherpa tribe.
- Enjoy the majestic panorama of Langtang Lirung, Shisha Pangma, Langshisha Ri, and few other mountain ranges.
Itineraries
At Tribhuvan International Airport, our company representative will warmly welcome you to Nepal. He/she will accompany you to your hotel. After refreshments, you are briefed about the trip. You can choose to explore the city and prepare for the trek for the rest of the day.
A full-day guided tour around Kathmandu city's historical and cultural landmarks. Visit Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple, the most important sites of Buddhism and Hinduism in Nepal. Catch the playful antics of the monkeys and beautiful city views at Swayambhunath temple. Get lost in Kathmandu's old city bazaars, public squares, and former royal palaces at Durbar Square.
Early Morning – Helicopter Flight from Kathmandu to Kyanjin Gompa |45 Mins, Langtang Region Exploration and Breakfast |45 Mins, Fly back to Kathmandu |45 Mins
7:00 AM – You’ll be picked up from the hotel by your guide in a private car. Afterward, you’ll drive to the airport with your colleague. You’ll check-in at the domestic terminal of the airport. From here, the custom will let you off to the helipad, where the helicopter will be waiting for you. The pilot will assess the condition before taking-off. You can simply relax.
8:00 AM – You’ll take off from Tribhuvan International Airport and head northwest towards Langtang valley. The flight may last anywhere around 35-45 minutes. In the flight, you can enjoy the aerial view of the entire Kathmandu valley along with some of its unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll gradually advance over Langtang National Park, where you can witness the lush alpine forests, oligotrophic lakes, and snowy terrains. The holy lake of Gosainkunda will be visible along with the Helambu region. You’ll fly over Langtang village located on the lap of Langtang Lirung and head into the mountains to reach Kyanjin Gompa.
8:30 AM: Once at Kyanjin, you can get off and explore the surrounding. You will be here for only about 30-40min, hence you can begin by exploring the nearby Kyanjin monastery. It is the oldest Buddhist monastery in the entire region. Kyanjin is a Tibetan influenced village enamored with spectacular scenery, ancient monasteries, and beautiful mountain views. The majestic panorama of the nearby mountains will clearly be visible namely Ganesh Himal (7422m), Langtang Lirung (7227m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m).
9:00 AM – After exploring the Langtang valley, you’ll embark on the helicopter and fly back to Kathmandu. You’ll retrace your path and fly over Langtang National Park and Helambu region to reach Kathmandu. Once at Kathmandu, you’ll be escorted to your hotel.
The trip ends with your departure back home. Our representative makes sure that no personal belongings are misplaced and takes you to the airport according to your scheduled flight. We wish you a safe flight back home.
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FAQ
Langtang region offers wide choices of trekking options ranging from 3 days to 3 weeks. However, the two major routes are: Langtang Gosainkunda, Helambu route: It is a moderate level trek route that starts from Kathmandu and ventures towards Sybrubensi. Furthermore, the trek will lead you towards the Kyangin Gompa (a major landmark) and then to Gosainkunda Lake at 4480 meters. Afterward, we will trek down towards Ghopte, Gul Bhanjyang, Chisapani and then back to Sundarijal. Langtang Ganja La trek route: It is also a moderate level trek route that starts from Sybrubensi. The route goes all the way through a Langtang village, Kyanjin Gompa and up towards the Ganja La pass at 5130 meters. From there, we trek down Tarkeghyang, Sermathang, and Melamchi bazar and finally back to the Kathmandu.
Autumn (September-November), is regarded as the best season for the trekking in Nepal. The season allows you to experience the beautiful mountains, green hills. Also, the weather is clear with mild to warm days and cold nights. Similarly, spring (March-May) is another the good season for this trek. During this season, you can see the beautiful wildflowers blooming in the jungle, luscious greenery, and sparkling mountains in an excellent background.
Altitude Sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness, is a major issue amongst the trekkers. The Langtang region is located at an extremely high altitude and the trek may take you up to the height of 5000 meters. Due to this, trekkers are highly susceptible to AMS. AMS is a very common sickness and usual symptoms may include dizziness, muscle ache, nausea, headache, vomiting and many more. Similarly, HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) And HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema) are the extreme forms of AMS which are life-threatening and must be treated in time. Trekkers must always be cautious regarding the symptoms of altitude sickness and immediately inform the trek leader if the symptoms do appear.
Most of the places in Langtang have solar-generated power or hydroelectricity. So, if you want to charge your camera, cell phone or battery, you can easily get those services. However, you might have to pay an extra sum of money in some cases. On the other hand, it’s safe to carry backups and portable chargers with you. Nonetheless, there are a few places where you can find a reliable internet connection. So, you must buy a Sim Card if you are to trek in the Langtang region.
Langtang Region is famously known for spectacular views of Himalayans like Langtang Lirung (7227m), Ganesh Himal (7422m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), and other mountains. Similarly, Tamang and Tibetan culture and warm hospitality is also a big attraction to travelers. Additionally, Buddhist monasteries like Kyanjin Gompa and Shin Gompa along with the biodiversity of the Langtang National Park also have made the region famous around the world.
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