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Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return

8 Days

helicopter infront of mountain range of Langtang

Flags seen on top of Kyanjing ri

Kyangjing village captured in our langtang valley helicopter return trek

white yak grazing in Kyanjing village

Mountain view of langtang valley helicopter return trek seen from mundhum

Langtang Valley Helicopter trek is one of the trending trekking destinations in Nepal. Langtang valley trekking is not as famous as Everest base camp trek and Annapurna base camp trek, neither as famous as Annapurna circuit trek but overwhelmingly beautiful.

Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return 2 — Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return is short trekking

In the short trekking activity you will walk through the jungle, trek by the river valley, explore varieties of flora and fauna. Surprisingly, this short trekking has variation of landscape on a wider scale. In Langtang valley Helicopter trek you will walk inside the jungle for 2 days and the next day the trek will be on no tree line zone.

Crossing Thangsyap village, jungle trek will turn to bush trek but the time we get to Langtang village, trekking will be in no tree line zone, eventually.

In Langtang valley trek not only the nature and White Mountains are overwhelming, but also the culture and tradition of local Sherpa is amazing. In such a short trekking trip to Nepal you will explore everything.

Why is it special?

Langtang valley helicopter trek is a special trek. That is why Langtang valley trek with helicopter return is regarded as the best of all short treks in Nepal. To be precise, following are the main reasons to say this trek package as a special:

3 days of trekking to get very close to the mountains
Trek along Sherpa Village (gaun) for cultural & traditional exploration
Kyajing ri or Tserg ri for outstanding mountain view mountain
Langtang glacier view with thousands of mountains all around, as far as you can see
Closer view of Mountains in a short helicopter trekking tour in Nepal, close enough to touch it
Along the trail of Langtang valley helicopter trek; trekkers not only see the nature but also get chance to visit religious pillars like Kyanjing Monastery
Langtang is the first national park in Nepal to conserve red panda and snow leopard – both of them are endangered animals. Also, Langtang valley is famous for bird watching trekking trips. This shows the wider prospect of a national park trail.

Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return 1 — Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return is luxury trek

Accommodation during Langtang helicopter trek

Accommodation during Langtang valley helicopter trek will be simple. Do not expect to be accommodated with star luxury rooms and fancy hotels, but the place will be as clean and natural as possible.

You will be sleeping in the local guest house. Nepalgram uses the best possible accommodation throughout the Langtang valley trekking trip.

If you want private tent accommodation, please feel free to let us know, we will arrange necessary gears for that.

Interestingly, at Kyangjing, where we will spend two nights in Langtang valley helicopter trekking; the accommodation will be nice. This is the lovely part of a 3 days Langtang valley helicopter trekking trip.

Langtang valley helicopter trek must be the best short Nepal helicopter tour package, which includes the best helicopter ride.

During the helicopter ride back to Kathmandu you will look down at the scattered villages of Nepal in the uneven terrain of hills and mountains, along with stunning White Mountain ranges, at the beginning of the flight.

Best time to go

Trekking in Langtang in rainy season is not recommended

Two main, best seasons of trekking in Langtang offer a wider prospect of climate in Nepal, from lush temperate river valleys with screeching languor to spectacular old growth forest and glacial-carved cliffs rimmed by snow-covered peaks.

Langtang trail is dry except January-February, this is the snowfall season and the trail might be full of snowy trails.

Despite the colder temperature, winter trekking to Langtang national park is beautiful. Regardless of the special situations; autumn is the best time for Langtang valley helicopter return trekking trips.

April is famous for red, pink, and while rhododendrons stretch into towering canopies of fir and oak forests. Warm weather at the same time makes the Yak and nak herds ascend to higher elevation, making occasional camps in the pasture lands, to follow years of tradition.

June to August, skies might be cloudy with probable rains. For your information, during August, a lively festival at Gosaikunda Lake attracts thousands of Hindu & Buddhist pilgrims. Gosaikunda trek is close to Langtang trekking trail. You can check Gosaikunda helicopter trekking tour, if this interests you.

Outline Trekking Itinerary

Day 1 :Welcome on Arrival in Nepal
Day 2 :Drive to Syaprubensi/Langtnag valley trekking start point
Day 3 :Trek to Sherpa Gaun, 6 hours
Day 4 :Sherpa village to Thangshyap
Day 5 :Kyanjing village 3900 meter or 12792 feet – last destination of the trek
Day 6 :Excursion – Side trips of your choice and stamina/fitness
Day 7 :Fly back to Kathmandu by Helicopter
Day 8 :Departure

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Cost of Langtang Valley Helicopter Trek – Nepalgram Adventure

	Luxury	All Incl	Service
Cost (in USD $) Details	2370	2110	1922
Licensed Guide	√	√	√
Accommodation during trek	Standard Private	Private	Shared
Transportation to trek start point	Private Jeep	Private Jeep	Shared
Shower	√	√	√
Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service	Private	Private	×
Hotel at Kathmandu	5 Star	Standard	×
Food on trek(BLD)	Unlimited Meal	3 Meal	×
Desert	From Menu	Fresh Fruit	×
Soft drink	Unlimited	1	×
Porter	Private	Shared	×
Company Cap & T-shirt	√	√	×
Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned	√	√	×
Hard drink	Local Brand	×	×
Warm up hike	√	×	×
Farewell party/dinner	√	×	×
Buffer day for trek	√	×	×
Food in the city	×	×	×

Note – Helicopter is shared if just 2 person in the group; please contact us. One chopper accommodate 4 passenger. And, minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.

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Departure Dates

Day 1 :

Welcome on Arrival in Nepal

• Altitude - 1350 meters
• Time - 30 minutes hotel transfer time
• Activity - Relax at hotel

We will receive you at the international airport on your arrival. After meeting you at the airport, we will assist your hotel transfer and check in, till then you will be informed about trip starting on the next day.

Day 2 :

Drive to Syaprubensi/Langtnag valley trekking start point

• Altitude - 2380 meters
• Special – Amazing landscapes of river valley, vilages and mountains
• Time – 6 to 8 hours
• Activity – Relax at local guest house with local hospitality

6 to 8 hours’ drive from Kathmandu to Syaprubesi will give better insights of life in Nepal. For your traveling experience, your lunch will be in the local places and you will have ample of time to witness things of your interest, during your drive. Drive duration has amazing landscape of river valley, scattered villages, White Mountains and regular life along the road.
On arrival, we will stay in the local guest house with local hospitality.

Day 3 :

Trek to Sherpa Gaun, 6 hours

• Altitude - 2500 meters
• Special – River valley, mountains and Sherpa village
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking uphill

Starting trek from the low land by the lake at 800 meters or 2624 feet we will hike uphill to get to Sherpa gaun. Trek starts by the river and ascends slowly uphill and the river valley looks awesome and beautiful with time.
Getting near to Sherpa Gaun the trail is in the best position to see village of the mountain, snowcapped mountains and astonishing beauty of the landscape of Langtang valley. Part of Gosaikunda lake trekking trail can be seen, as well. Sherpa gaun means Sherpa village and it is beautiful with itself.

Day 4 :

Sherpa village to Thangshyap

• Altitude - 3200 meters
• Special – beautiful forest with stunning mountain view
• Time – 7 hours
• Activity – Trekking in the jungle

7 hours hike from Sherpa gaun to Thangshyap takes us inside the forest. The beautiful forest with stunning Mountain View; Langtang valley trekking trail of the day, has picturesque scenery and the chirping of the birds.
Along the trekking today, we will meet the river we started our trek yesterday. Trekking is inside the dense forest in the mid-day; however, towards the end when we get to Tahngshyap, we will get to no tree line zone.
Thangshyap is beautiful pasture land of Sherpa community. Village has view of snowcapped Mountains. The chance of meeting yaks or naks is more but not certain, as yak shed migrates according to season.

Day 5 :

Kyanjing village 3900 meter or 12792 feet – last destination of the trek

• Altitude - 3900 meters
• Special – view of mountains from kyanjing and glacier near ganja la pass
• Time – 3/5 hours
• Activity – Walking in the easy trail

3 to 5 hours of hiking from to the last destination of Langtang valley helicopter return trekking trip is a best. Walking I the no tree line zone, today will be a walk day in between the mountains.
Once we get to kyangjing, we will be in position to touch the mountains. Snowcapped mountains will be so close from Kyangjing. As the trail of today’s trek is moderately easy trail, you can have your time to explore around the village.
Laying glacier near Ganja la pass is stunning view near the village. If you have energy to walk more than just around hike to the glacier of Langtang lirung, it is huge; mind the trail is not identified and might be tricky with big boulders. Hiking around with your trekking guide is recommended.

Day 6 :

Excursion – Side trips of your choice and stamina/fitness

• Altitude - 4700/5000 meters
• Special – Tsergu ri and Kyangjing ri, base camp of yala peak and Nayakang peak, cheese factor and glacier
• Time – 45 minutes/ 1 hour
• Activity – Hiking and exploring the surrounding

Views of the mountains are close from Kyangjing village itself. But if we trek higher to 4700 meter or 5000 meter the view will be even more amazing. From kyangjing at 3900 meters or 12792 feet to; either Tsergu ri at 5000 meter or 16400 feet OR to Kyangjing ri at 15416 feet or 4700 meter will be a long walk but the best walk of all time.
Although, you are flying above these mountains, tomorrow take this hike and conquer yourself. Apart from these two hiking destination there are few other options of excursion day, they are as follows and can be decided with your trekking guide:
• Explore the village, cheese factory & Kyangjing monastery
• Hike to Langtang glacier – a short hike
• Trek towards Langsisha kharka – as long as you wish to go – Langsisha kharka is towards a high pass trekking trail route
• Kyangjing ri hike
• Tserguri trekking
• Trek to the base camp of Yala peak
• Trek to the base camp of Nayakang peak

Day 7 :

Fly back to Kathmandu by Helicopter

• Altitude - 1350 meters
• Special – Amazing view from top of helicopter
• Time – 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Activity – Flying in helicopter

In the morning, we will take helicopter back to Kathmandu. All the memories of ground trekking scenery will be added with air view of those mountains and more. The top view is amazing, you will love it.
On arrival at Kathmandu, we will drop you to your accommodation. Take a massage or go on a tour with us. We have plenty of trekking trip extension program; you may choose one of the best suits for you.

Day 8 :

With beautiful & ugly time spend together; time has come to farewell you. We will drop you at the airport for your departure to next destination or home.
Keenly looking forward for another adventure together!!!

Overview of Langtang valley helicopter trek

A short trek for the best experience – Langtang valley helicopter trek can be a best suit for your first time in Nepal. None other than Langtang valley trek can be as beautiful and interesting in short holiday in Nepal.

Among many Himalayan trekking destinations of Nepal; Langtang valley has been standing out to be a suitable for the beginners and for those who are in short amount of time for the best insights of the mountains, culture, traditional and the adventure of the mountains.

Are you looking for high altitude side trips but low altitude trek? Langtang valley trek has this opportunity. Trekkers sleeps 3900 meters at the maximum but still will have options to trek all the way up to 5000 meters as a day side trip. This literally takes you in the middle of the towering mountains, into the beauty of the high altitude.

Best thing about langtang valley trek is you can wait and see how you feel. If you feel good enough to hike higher you always can. If not you can always get the best view of the 360 degree panorama of the mountain from the low altitude trek. This is why Langtang valley trek has been number one choice of the beginner’s trekkers for Nepal.

However, Langtang valley trek with helicopter return has made this trekking adventure the best one. With all those exploration from 700 meters to 5000 meters along the trekking on your foot will rewards with helicopter ride, at the end of the trip. Flight from langtang valley to Kathmandu goes over the langtang range and sees view of the towering peaks from Manaslu and Ganesh himal. Aerial view of the snowcapped mountains; and rest for your legs after days of trekking worth Langtang valley helicopter trek.

Short & beautiful langtang trek provides all major prospects of mountain trekking with both aerial as well as ground view of the mountains.

Nature & Wildlife/Bird

From the first day, Langtang valley helicopter trekking tail goes along the river through the forest. Thus the entire trekking trip will be full of nature and exploration, on air or on the ground. Walking along the bamboo forest, no tree line zone, by the glacier, in between the mountains – Nature is overwhelming inside Langtang national park.

As the trail of trekking is inside national park, we will discover much wildlife. Some of the major wildlife conserved by Langtang national park is as follow:

46 mammal species

Assamese monkey
grey wolf
red panda
clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), leopard cat, snow leopard
musk deer and Tibetan sheep
wolves
Snow leopards have been reported in Kyangjin and Ganjala – upper Langtang, upper Yangri and upper Lendi valleys
Red panda is frequently sighted in Polangpati, Ghodatabela and the southern flank of Cholangpati, Panch Pokhari, Yangri and Maginigoth areas.
Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) can be found in elevations between 3,300 to 5,300m
The Himalayan black bear (Selenarctos thibetanus) is frequently sighted in Timure, Thulo Bharku, Melamchi, Briddim, Thulo Syafru, Lokil and Ghodatabela
common leopard (Panthera pardus) in Dhunche, Bharku, Syafrubesi, Ramche, Kutumsang and Sermathan
Ghoral (Nemorhaedus goral) is frequently seen in Timure, Bridim, Sherpagaon and Bomboo areas.
serow (Capricornis summatraensis) in Ghodatabela and lower Langtang Valley.
The Himalayan Tahr is predominantly found on the south facing slopes in Langtang valley and Lendi valley.
Unlike Sagarmatha National Park, the mountain ungulates like ghoral, Himalayan Tahr and serow are extremely trepid

Birds of Langtang national Park- More than 250 species

Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus)
satyr tragopan (Tragopan satyra)
Ibisbil (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
Wood snipe (Gallinago nemoricola),
Globally threatened bird species, is found in Kyangjin.
The Snow partridge is frequently seen in the Gosaikunda valley in summer
Tibetan snowcock (Tetraogallus tibetanus), Himalayan snowcock (Tetragallus himalayensis)
Tibetan partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae), Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhyncus)
Himalayan Griffin (Gyps Himalayansis), Eurasian Griffin (Gyps fulvus) and the Red Headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus)
Yellow Rumped Honey Guide (Indicator xanthonotus) in Bomboo and Lamahotel
Gliding Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) in Lauribinayak and upper Langtang valley.
Wetland dependent birds Bar Headed goose (Ancer indicus), Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea), Common Teal (Anas crecca), Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) and Common Merganser (Mergus merganser).
The 12 globally threatened bird species found in Langtang National Park are – the satyr tragopan (Tragopan satyra), yellow-rumped honey guide (Indicator xanthonotus), wood snipe (Gallinago nemoricola) cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus), red headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus), pallid harrier (Circus macrourus), greater spotted eagle (Aquila clang), imperial eagle (Aquila beliaca), yellow-breasted bunting (Emberiza aureola), hoary throated brawing (Actinodura nipalensis), Nepal wren babbler (Pnegpphyga emaculata) and ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii).
The park has the highest known density of Nepal wren babbler, a restricted range species (Baral and Inskipp 2005).

Highlights of Langtang valley helicopter trek

Trekking in the lower altitude of langtang river valley but still has plenty of side trip options all the way to 5000 meters above the sea level
360 degree view of the snow capped mountains in the spiral river valley – stunning
Trekking inside Langtang national park – LNP is the first Himalayan national park in Nepal
Chance to see snow leopard and red panda, as this national park conserves these animals (specifically)
Close view of the mountain glacier & snow capped mountains; including Mt Langtang and its glacier
Gradual & flat trail all the way to Last village of Kyanjing and multiple chance to sight Yak/Nak/Baby yak & explore cultural and traditional aspect of local sherpa
Scenic flight on helicopter back to kathmandu - Flying above the langtang himalaya range

Price & Details of all packages of Nepalgram for Langtang valley helicopter trekking

All Inclusive package

Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $2110 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”

COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return –All inclusive package

Helicopter for the return – as stated in the itinerary
2 night Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
All accommodations, Breakfast with tea/coffee, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
All necessary paper works, local entry permit & Langtang national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
Transportation from Kathmandu to Syaprubensi (trek starting point)
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people)
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination

Cost Excludes of Langtang Trekking with Helicopter Return – All inclusive package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

Guide+B/B Package OR Service package

“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”

Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $1922 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return – Guide+B/B Package

All your accommodation during the trek
Helicopter for the return – as stated in the itinerary
All necessary paper works, local entry permit & Langtang national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
Transportation from Kathmandu to Syaprubensi (trek starting point)
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.

Cost Excludes of Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return-Guide+B/B Package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
All food and accommodation
Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section

LUXURY PACKAGE

“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”

Price for luxury package = USD $2370 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return- Luxury Package

Helicopter for the return – as stated in the itinerary
2 Nights 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
Best available accommodations
All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
All drink during the trek including locally made alcohol if you want to try
All necessary paper works, local entry permit & Langtang national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
Private Transportation from Kathmandu to Syaprubensi (trek starting point)
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Tips for the guide, porter and driver.

Cost Excludes of Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return-Luxury Package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.

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The Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return: what is it?

In the classic Langtang Trek in Nepal, you trek to the Langtang Valley and take a helicopter fly back to Kathmandu. The Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return is a variant on this route.

What is the duration of the Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return?

Depending on the itinerary and your speed, the Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return might last anywhere from 8 days.

How challenging is the Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return?

A modest hike is the Langtang hike with Helicopter Return. Although it involves walking on mountain routes, there are no technical climbing abilities needed. There are some steep and rocky areas.

The ideal time to do the Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return is when?

The spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) seasons, when the weather is typically stable and the views are clear, are the finest times to complete the Langtang Trek with a helicopter return.

What is the Langtang Valley's elevation?

Although the elevation of the Langtang Valley fluctuates, Kyanjin Ri, with a height of around 4,773 meters (15,659 feet), is the highest point you’ll encounter on the walk.

For the Langtang Trek with Helicopter Return, do I need a permit?

The Langtang Trek does require a TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card and admission permission for the Langtang National Park.

What kind of lodging is available for the Langtang Trek?

Teahouses or guesthouses along the walking path serve as lodging on the Langtang Trek. They provide simple amenities including bed-equipped rooms, shared eating rooms, and restrooms.

What sort of meals is served during the Langtang Trek?

Along the trekking path, teahouses provide a range of foods, including Nepali and foreign cuisine. Noodles, soups, snacks, and dal bhat (rice and lentils) are among the alternatives available.

For the Langtang Trek, what should I bring?

Warm clothing, hiking boots, and a daypack are essentials to bring.

Do I require a guide or may I hike without one?

Even though it is feasible to hike alone, a guide is advised for the Langtang Trek for safety, navigation, and to improve your overall hiking experience.

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