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Langtang Valley via Tilman Pass Trek
Tilman Pass to Langtang Valley Trekking provides a completely different experience while retaining the beauty of Langtang.
Duration
20 Days
Rating
5.0/5
From group price
US$ 3,500
Private price
US$ 3,500
Trip guide
Langtang Valley via Tilman Pass Trek
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Trip overview
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Service levelAmigo Essential
Comfort profileActive Trek
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Tilman Pass to Langtang Valley Trekking provides a completely different experience while retaining the beauty of Langtang. Much closer to the Himalayas, the Tilman pass connects the eastern glacial lakes of Panch Pokhari to the Langtang Valley, providing a remarkable perspective on central Nepal's raw beauty. The journey takes us through the Langtang National Park, which is located in the shadow of the majestic Langtang Range.
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Tilman Pass to Langtang Valley Trekking provides a completely different experience while retaining the beauty of Langtang. Much
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Langtang Valley is well-known for its easy trails and picturesque natural beauty. The valley, in addition to the
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Amigo Treks & Expedition has been running various trips throughout Nepal with great experience and expertise. We provide
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Our adventure begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Chautara. The trek begins with visits to Sano Okhareni
Langtang Valley is well-known for its easy trails and picturesque natural beauty. The valley, in addition to the vibrant Tibetan and Tamang hamlets, provides a relaxing experience for trekkers of all ages. Similarly, the Panch Pokhari Lake System on the journey provides a surreal view of the Langtang and Dorje Lakpa ranges. The Tilman Pass (5320m) is the highest point on the trip and is located on a relatively unknown trekking trail in the Langtang region.
Amigo Treks & Expedition has been running various trips throughout Nepal with great experience and expertise. We provide the best services possible, including private transportation, superior lodging, and group discounts.
Our adventure begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Chautara. The trek begins with visits to Sano Okhareni and Kami Kharka on our way to Pauwa Bas. We make our way to Nosyampati through the lush green forests. After arriving at the holy pilgrimage site of Panch Pokhari, we take a day off to acclimate before continuing to the Intermediary Camp. We hike to Tin Pokhari before heading to High South Camp. The following day, you will cross the Tilman Pass (5320m), which provides breathtaking views of the Langtang and Gaurishankar ranges. We take a day off at Kyanjin Gompa after dropping down from the High North camp.
Following the banks of the Langtang River, the final leg of our journey takes us to Ghodatabela before arriving in Sybrubensi.
If you want to attempt the Tilman Pass Trek, make sure to thoroughly check the weather conditions. Trekking in September, October, and November are ideal, as long as you avoid the rainy months of June and July.
Useful details at a glance
- How long is this trip?
- 20 Days
- Where does it take place?
- Nepal • Langtang Region Trek
- Who does it suit best?
- Amigo Essential • Active Trek
- How do departures work?
- Ask for a private or custom departure date if you do not see a scheduled option.
Group pricing tiers
Per-person rates by group size
The public “From” price uses the lowest available group tier. Member pricing applies to the selected tier, not on top of another discount.
Group sizeGroup ratePrivate rate
2-10 pax
2 min pax • 10 max pax
Group rate
US$ 3,500
Private rate
US$ 3,500
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Tilman Pass to Langtang Valley Trekking provides a completely different experience while retaining the beauty of Langtang.
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Itinerary
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Route notes
Upon your arrival in Nepal, a company representative will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A short drive from the airport will bring you to your hotel. As the scheduled activities for the day come to a close, you can explore the nearby areas for the rest of the day. Meals Included: Dinner Highlights of the day: Newar culture, lively streets in the capital, cultural heritages
Route notes
Today, we take a day off in the capital city to make sure we are ready for the trek. During the day, we will head over to the office of the Nepal Tourism Board to make sure we gather all the required permits for the travel. If you need any equipment or clothing for the journey, feel free to browse from a series of shops at Thamel. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Preparation for the journey, explore the local markets, witness a mix of diverse culture
Route notes
We begin our journey by heading east on the Araniko Highway, passing through Bhaktapur and the city of Bhaktapur. We pass through the vibrant towns of Banepa and Dhulikhel, enjoying the pleasant hilly landscapes. The trail ascends north on the Dolalghat- Chautara Highway past the confluence of the Indrawati and Sun Koshi Rivers, heading for Chautara for the night. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: pleasant hilly landscapes, views of stunning rivers
Route notes
On the first day of the trek, we begin our journey heading towards Sano Okhareni for the night. The journey is a pleasant one as we follow the lush green forests toward Bhirkuna and Gaurati. Enjoying the hilly landscapes, the journey takes us to Syaule Danda beyond which lies Syaule Bazaar. Making a brief stop at the hamlet, we begin our final stretch of the trek ascending towards Sano Okhareni. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Vibrant hamlets, unique local culture
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Exiting Sano Okhareni, we begin our ascending run heading towards Kami Kharka. The journey follows the lush green forests past Chhiku and towards Phusre. A brief stop at Phusre and we are ready to continue our trek. The final stretch of the trek takes us on a descending run through pasturelands to reach Kami Kharka. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the Day: Pleasant hilly trail, lush green forests adorned with pine and fir trees, plenty of wildlife sightings
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Exiting Kami Kharka, we pass by a series of waterfalls before entering the lush green forests following the Himalayan landscapes further north. The next stretch of the journey takes us in the company of Langtang Lirung (7,227m) and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m) as we pass by the vibrant hamlets en route. Passing through the lush green forests, you might get to see a wide variety of wildlife including mountain deer, Langur, red pandas, and other animal species. Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: First view of the Himalayas, Varied species of wildlife
Route notes
One of the more uninhabited sections of the trek, we begin our ascent up the hill heading towards our camp at Hille Bhanjyang (3720m). Throughout the day, you will pass by a cluster of nomadic settlements inhabited by cow herders. Alongside the company of the stunning Jugal Himal Range, we follow the lush green forests steeply up the pass. The final stretch of the trek is a descending one as we make our way down the hill and towards Hille Bhanjyang. Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Stunning views of Jugal Range, enjoyable trekking trail
Route notes
Exiting Hille Bhanjyang, we begin a strenuous ascent heading towards a hilly summit. Passing through the pine and rhododendron forests, we reach the hill summit before descending towards our camp at Nosyampati. The hamlet has a couple of houses for accommodating pilgrims on their way to Panch Pokhari with mesmerizing views of the Langtang Range. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Views of Langtang and Jugal Ranges, the biodiversity of the Langtang National Park
Route notes
Heading past Nosyampati, we begin our journey following the rugged Himalayan trail towards Panch Pokhari. Gradually navigating along the rugged trails, we make our way to the religious site of Panch Pokhari. The name Panch Pokhari translates to five lakes and represents a series of lakes high up in the Himalayas. A secluded religious site up in the Himalayas the sacred lake is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva and Basuki Nag. The region also hosts a festival on the occasion of Janai Purnima which falls around late August. Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Highlights of the day: Views of Himalayas, explore Panch Pokhari, visit local cultural and religious monuments
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On the first of our acclimatization days, today, we take some time off at Panch Pokhari making sure our bodies are well adapted to the increasing altitudes. Located at the foot of the Jugal Himal (6,070m), the religious site is frequented by pilgrims of both Buddhist and Hindu religions. Taking in the beautiful views of Langtang and Jugal ranges, we make our way up the hill for better views and acclimatization. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Relax in the company of the Langtang and Jugal Himalayas
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High up in the Himalayas, we continue our journey guided by the Himalayan views and the rugged trail. Exiting the religious site of Panch Pokhari we begin our ascending journey gradually making our way towards Intermediary Camp. A high-altitude trek fest, the trail offers unparalleled views of the Jugal, Rolwaling, and Langtang Ranges. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Stunning views of Jugal, Rolwaling, and Langtang Ranges
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Wrapping up the things at Intermediary Camp, we begin our ascending journey through the loose Himalayan trail towards Tin Pokhari. Trekking through uninhabited lands, we get to witness the astonishing beauty of the Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langshisha Ri (6560m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), and Shishapangma (8,013m) among others. The name Tin Pokhari translates to three lakes which also describes the cluster of the lake up here in the Himalayas. During winter, these lakes tend to remain frozen offering a completely different experience altogether. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Majestic Himalayas, Stunning Lakes
Route notes
Past the Himalayan camp at Tin Pokhari, the journey continues to climb steadily heading past the moraines of the Langshisha Glacier. Enjoying the Himalayan views of the Langtang Range, we head north to reach the High South Camp. At an altitude of 4,867m, the High South Camp lies at the foot of Tilman Pass and offers glorious Himalayan views all around. Overnight at High South Camp. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the Day: Stunning views of Langtang and Jugal ranges, relish the sights of Langshisha Glacier
Route notes
One of the tougher sections of the trek, we exit the High South Camp and ascend towards the Tilman Pass (5,320m). The journey climbs past the rocky Himalayan trail and heads north through the glacial moraines to reach the summit of Tilman Pass. After a strenuous climb, a stunning Himalayan panorama awaits us from the summits of Langshisha Ri (6,560m), Langtang Lirung (7,227m), and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m) to the north. The descending journey takes us over to the High North Camp at an altitude of 4,720m where we spend the night. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Cross the Tilman Pass (5320m), indulge in trekking along a challenging route, revel in the views of Langtang and Jugal ranges
Route notes
Wrapping up things at the High North Camp, we begin our descending journey heading towards the hamlet of Kyanjin Gompa. The journey is a descending one as we make our way past Langshisha Kharka heading past a series of pasture lands. As the valley of Langtang opens ahead of us, the majestic Himalayas make up for a majestic backdrop. The final stretch of the trek finds the lush green forests taking us back to the pleasant hilly landscapes. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: views of the Langtang ranges, trek through lush pasture lands, and explore Kyanjin Gompa
Route notes
For the final of our rest days today we take some time off at the hamlet of Kyanjin exploring the local monastery while also learning more about the culture and local way of life. The local monastery at Kyanjin is one of the oldest in the region and offers us a chance to learn more about the local culture and unique way of life. Primarily inhabited by Tibetans, the local culture also resembles the Tibetan way of life with its roots firmly dipped into the teachings of Buddhism. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Explore the Kyanjin Gompa Monastery, learn more about the local culture, and witness the beautiful views of the Langtang ranges
Route notes
The journey follows the banks of the Langtang River as we make our way through the lush green forests. The journey is a pleasant one as we make our way past the Langtang Village to reach the memorial Chorten. The final stretch of the trek takes us past Thangshyap and over to Ghodatabela. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Vibrant Tamang hamlets, Lush Green Forests adorned with pine and fir trees
Route notes
On the final day of our trek, we continue our journey heading to Sybrubensi. The journey is a pleasant one as we continue our journey following the banks of the Langtang River heading past the quaint settlement of Old Syabru. In the final stretch of the trek, we continue through the pleasant trails in the Langtang National Park to reach Sybrubensi located just beyond the confluence of Langtang and Trishuli rivers. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: numerous wildlife species on the trekking trail, view of the Langtang range
Route notes
The journey begins early as we follow the Trishuli River out of the town. Headed north, the journey takes us on the winding bends of Trishuli Highway and heads south. Reaching the capital city, we make our way directly to the hotel. You can also choose to explore the city for the rest of the day. Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Highlights of the day: Journey through pleasant hilly landscapes, final views of the Langtang ranges
Route notes
Our representatives will drop you back at Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Meals Included: Breakfast
Included
What is included in the trip price
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Package Includes:
Airport pick-up and drop-off service by a private vehicle
3 nights, twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at (3-star Standard Hotel) with breakfast
Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurants with traditional, ethnic music and dance
All Ground Transfer By Private Vehicle
Langtang National Park entrance permit and Trekking permit
Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
All accommodations on a trek (Lodge/Tea house/Tent)
All camping Equipment tent, Ice crow, Fix rope.
Tea/Coffee (Served in a cup)
Purified drinking water during the trek
Government licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
Porters and Their entire expenses
Insurance of Guide and Porter
All required local and government taxes
Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required)
Amigo Trekking T-Shirt & Trekking route map (As a souvenir)
Adventure certificate
First Aid service (Basic)
Oximeter - To determine your oxygen level
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Package Excludes:
Nepal arrival visa
Meals in the city, except breakfast and other mentioned special dinners
Personal expenses like all kinds of drinks including mineral water, alcohol, and soft beverages
Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation
Any other extended trips and accommodation
Tipping to staff (as an appreciation)
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