Day 01. Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 1450m – 8hrs

We left a bit late by bus after shopping in Kathmandu. We managed to get to Trishuli for late lunch by passing Thankot – Galchhi.  After having Dal- Bhat, we were driven again by passing frequent check- post along the way. Because of experienced and local driver, we reached to Syabrubesi at around 7:30 pm. Despite the tiring drive, our group members looked very interested to share theirs’ views and experiences of the day at each other.

Day 02. Visit to Goljung and back to Syabrubesi 1450m

Because of long drive at first day, we had our breakfast a bit late. Then we headed to Goljung village by Bus to visit local school. We were warm welcomed to office of the founder and principal of school. School principal briefed us about the school condition and discussed for mutual cooperation to reform school.

Later we had nice sharing and meeting with student group as well. Then we were served organic local food for lunch. And we drove back to Syabrubesi again late afternoon.

Day 03. Syabrubesi to Rimche 2500m – 8hrs

After breakfast, we set off to lama hotel. We followed the langtang river along the way by passing few hydro station and tea- houses at certain places. After tea- break at Dovan, trail turned uphill through jungle from initial flat & zigzag way.

We had our lunch at Pairo which was earlier than our supposed place at Bamboo. Then we continued our trek mostly uphill observing wild beehive, white monkey Langur and many more things along the way. Finally, we reached to Rimche around 5pm which was pretty faster than we assumed earlier. After dinner, they followed theirs’ sharing program outside even by ignoring cold.

Day 04. Rimche to Langtang valley 3500m – 7hrs

We were a bit late to start trek. It was perfect day for hiking due to cool and a bit cloudy weather though we were unable to enjoy with glimpses of langtang lirung on the way. Group members were very excited to catch up the sceneries as many as possible.

So, we got to Riverside only for tea- break. After tea break also we could not catch up our previous day pace. We got to Ghoda tabela for lunch around 3 pm which was pretty late than our supposed time. It started raining heavily with thunder. Fortunately, no heavy rain after leaving from Ghoda tabela. We were able to reach Langtang village at around 7pm. As usual they looked very eager to express theirs’ feelings of the day in-front of camera.

Day 05. Langtang to Kyangjin 3800m – 4hrs

It was pretty clear day in the morning. We had really beautiful view of Langtang village just at the buttom of the Langtang himalaya. Snow peaks were shining with sunrise, buddhiest religious flags were flattering at every houses. After late breakfast, we headed to Kyanjin gumba by passing numerous buddhiest monuments.

It was beautiful landscape along the way. Although it wasn’t much higher elevation few of them got mild AMS symtoms. After lunch we visited Kyanjin Gumba and then enjoyed some time at local bakery. 9 out of 11 members decided to trek to Tserguri instead of Kyanjin ri next day.

Day 06. Hike to Tsergu ri 4985m and back to Kyangjin 3800m – 10hrs

After breakfast at 4 am and a short physical warm-up, we left around 5 am. It was a wonderful day with blue skies. After about 30 minutes of easy going, we started climbing uphill. At first it seemed much closer than our estimated time.

So, some of our members seemed a bit skeptical about our estimated time as well. But it was a really long uphill. Although the trail was steep, the higher we climbed, the more beautiful views we could see. Finally, all of them reached the top within our estimated time of 12pm. We were very lucky to have a 360-degree view with blue skies.

When we descended from the top, clouds began to cover all around. It took about 10 hrs. us to do up and down. Everyone seemed quite tired. Few of them got mild AMS symptoms as well. Later in the evening, we adjusted our original itinerary and decided to rest in Kyanjin the next day.

Day 07. Rest day at Kyangjin 3800m

It was a rest day. We all spent most of our time in our own way. For some with mild AMS symptoms I suggested staying in the Kyanjin rather than climbing further up. But everyone decided to go to Yala base camp the next day.

Day 08. Kyangjin to Yaka base camp 4600m – 7hrs

We left kyanjin around 8am with all our camping gears. We sent some of our friends and Mules in-front to Yala base camp to set up camp. The weather changed and it was raining since morning. Initially we followed the way to Tserguri and took a right after about 2 hours.

The path was easy through beautiful pastureland. On the opposite side, glimpses of Naya-Khang, Ganjala pass and Gangchenpo could be seen from time to time. It started snowing on the way. The last part of about an hour was very steep. All members managed to reach base camp. We enjoyed Chinese Hot pot with Dal Bhat for dinner. But one member of our group looked very tired with AMS symptoms.

Day 09. Try to climb up Yala peak and back to Kyangjin 3800m – 10hrs

Few of us got up around 3 am in the morning to prepare hot water and breakfast.  One of our members who was suffering by AMS was at same condition. We decided to rescue by helicopter after consulting with him. But it was pretty cloudy weather and began to snow fall since early morning. 7 out of 11 decided to continue hike and headed to Yala peak.

Due to phone signal problem at base camp, I also followed the group and contacted to Helicopter from where got the phone signal. Helicopter agreed to rescue from base camp. But continuously kept snowing. All members returned from halfway due to bad weather. We waited at base camp with expectation of getting clear weather. But at one hand there didn’t seem any signs of getting clear weather and at other hand it was too risky for him to stay longer at that elevation. As soon as group descended from base camp, I told him to descend slowly. But he could barely move his legs. At the same time, he asked me is that snow-leopard by showing big rocks nearby. I realized that it is completely impossible to descend by himself. So, I quickly consulted with my staffs to take him down by carrying ourselves. Then mainly two of our staffs carried him by using rope turn by turn.

It was really challenging to carry down human through narrow path in the mountain. Slowly he felt a bit comfortable for breathing. After several attempts, he was finally able to be urinated. Then we all felt great relief though his condition was very weak. Finally, we could manage to bring down him from base camp to Kyanjin. After descending about 800m from base camp, we hoped that he would be out of danger. But he could hardly walk. So, we decided to rescue him by Helicopter next day.

Day 10. Kyangjin to Rimche 2500m – 8hrs

3 of them including our group leader and a staff were waiting Heli at kyanjin since early morning. Rest of the members descended back to Rimche. But due to bad weather, even in Kanjin, Heli could not come on time. It was only around 11 o’clock that Heli rescued our friends from Kyanjin.

Day 11. Rimche to Syabrubesi 1450m – 6hrs

We trekked all the way down to Syabrubesi and drove to Kathmandu by Bus next day.