Lang Term Plans?

We all have hopes and dreams for the future, some large some small. The more time I spend trekking in Nepal, the more people tell me that they would love to do that too. My first trip was a very long time after I decided I wanted to go and since then I have visited this beautiful country a further four times and have two more trips planned.

I wanted to share some photos from a trip that I made in 2022, which was to the Langtang valley, where I plan to return in 2026.

You may have heard of the Langtang Valley; sadly this is likely to be due to the devastating impact that the 2015 earthquake had on the area and in particular the village of Langtang . Following the earthquake a huge avalanche and rock fall from the slopes above engulfed the village and 243 lives were lost. The devastation was clear to see seven years later when we visited, but also the resilience and determination of those left behind. New homes and businesses flourished, grateful for the support of tourism to their fragile economy. Those who were lost will never be forgotten and we took time to reflect on this as we travelled up and down the valley. In Kyanjin Gompa, the village which became our base for much of our exploration, the brightly coloured houses are a delight, the people are friendly, children play happily and we all keep an eye out for the unruly yaks!

We spent three days trekking up the valley, starting in the warm and noisy forest and making our way up to our base at around 3830m . Here you have majestic mountains all around you towering above us.. Day excursions to take in Kyanjin Ri (4773m) and Tsergo Ri (5035m) felt like real achievements and provided even better views of the surrounding summits. Kyanjin Gompa is a wonderful base with comfortable lodges, a cheese makers and a fantastic bakery serving excellent coffee. Im looking forward to a spring visit where I hope there will be lots of birds and flowers to provide yet more interest to our trip.

So how do you make that step? Can you swap Langdale for Langtang?

Of course you can, it just takes a little Lang term planning! Trekking in this area is in reach of most reasonably fit hill walkers. Of course there are always challenges to be addressed, building up fitness and resilience, allocating finances and time but it is all achievable. My next trip to Langtang is in April 2026 so now is a great time to start thinking about this as your Lang Term goal!

The full details of the trip are here https://grahamuneymountaineering.co.uk/nepal-trek-langtang as this is a Graham Uney Mountaineering Trip rather than a Team Tortoise Adventure but everyone is welcome!

This trip has a little of everything, culture, wildlife, geology. not to forget the amazing views. From forests to mountain summit, cascading waterfalls, swaying bridges. I can’t wait to revisit this fabulous place. Have a look at the photos for inspiration, feel free to ask any questions.