A.  Langtang and Laurebinayk – 19 days

The Langtang region is a collection of Sherpa valleys north of Kathmandu, close to the Tibetan border. The rough road now reaches as far as Syabru Besi, only a day’s drive from Kathmandu, yet despite this Langtang remains a relatively less trekked area. Bill Tilman, that famous explorer and climbing partner of Eric Shipton, described Langtang as “one of the world’s most beautiful valleys”.

From Syabru Besi it takes several days’ great trekking to enter the upper reaches of the valley, where we have allowed time for rest and exploration. We exit by passing the holy lake of Gosainkund and crossing the Laurebina La, (4,610m/ 15,125ft). Here we should have excellent views into Tibet, and meet Hindu pilgrims, before gradually dropping down into the beautiful Helambu region which offers some excellent ridge walking, before driving back to Kathmandu. The area is renowned for its rhododendrons and spring treks in this region are especially beautiful because of the rhododendron blossoms that line the trail during this time of year.