Location · Langtang Region
The head of the Langtang valley at 3,870 m — a monastery, a cheese factory, and two 4,700 m-plus viewpoints within a half-day.
Kyanjin Gompa is the end of the Langtang Valley trek and the base for its best walking. Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) is a steep two hours; Tserko Ri (4,984 m) is a serious pre-dawn start with a full sweep of Langtang Lirung, Langshisa Ri and the Tibetan border peaks.
The yak-cheese factory, established with Swiss help in the 1950s, still operates and still sells.
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Seven days from the roadhead at Syabrubesi to a glacier-head monastery at 3,870 metres, with 4,900 m viewpoints on the doorstep. No mountain flight, no crowds and an almost ideal altitude profile.
Langtang Region · Nepal7 daysModerate4,984 m
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