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Trips 
Nepal
Langtang Winter Hill Walking Orientation Trek
Lying just south of Tibet, the Langtang region is a suitable place
for this program with its numerous glaciers and surrounding small snow-clad
peaks of 5000-m or higher. The trail itself offers trekkers an exceptional
diversity of scenery and culture.
This LWT trek is for those looking for a bit more challenge
than a standard Nepal trek with a bit of alpine trekking as it incorporates
what we call a "winter hillwalking" program whereby participants
are introduced to the finer points of winter hill walking. Participants
will be oriented on the basics of gear preparation, proper techniques
on movement over snow & glacier ... and basic proficiency in the
use of alpine equipment such as crampons & ice axes. The trek up
to snowy Tsergo Ri in winter offers participants plenty of opportunities
to put their new found skills to practice. At the end of the program,
we will cross over from Langtang to the Helambu region either by Ganja
La (5106m) - considered as one of the steeper and more difficult major
passes in Nepal and crossing is possible only if weather permits - or
take another route to visit the holy lakes of Gosainkund, sacred to
both Hindus and Buddhists, before returning to Kathmandu.
Do note that due to time constraints, the syllabic
content is not exhaustive and it does NOT aim to equip beginners with
the skills and knowledge necessary for a climbing expedition, of which
a basic alpine climbing course such as those available in New Zealand
is strongly recommended.
In our 1st LWT, Dr Shani Tan facilitate this exciting
new trek program. A keen outdoor person with over 20 years of experience
in climbing and trekking in various parts of the world, Shani has a
keen interest in Wilderness Medicine; in particular High Altitude Medicine.
Shani is a member of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) and the International
Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM) and her extensive expedition experience
included being the Expedition Doctor to the successful First Singapore
Mount Everest Expedition in 1998.
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Exceptional diversity of scenery & culture
as trails wind through timeless villages of the Tamang hill people
and Helambu Sherpas.
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Hike to Tsergo Ri (4984-m) or Kyanjin Ri (4773-m)
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Hillwalking program in the heart of Langtang Valley
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Crossing of 5106-m Ganja La (subject to favourable
conditions)
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Visiting the beautiful & holy turquoise Gosainkund
lakes (depending on schedule)
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Paced for maximum acclimatization and comfort,
there's time for exploration days off the main trails
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Duration:
22-day trip (return via Helambu)
25-day trip (return via Gosainkund)
Maximum Altitude
Tsergo Ri at 4984m or Ganja La at 5106m
Grading:
| Group Size |
Cost ( 22-day ) |
| 12 - 15 persons |
$ 2445 |
| 09 - 11 persons |
$ 2545 |
| 06 - 08 persons |
$ 2645 |
| 04 - 05 persons |
$ 2695 |
| 03 persons |
$ 2745 |
| 02 persons |
$ 2795 |
| * based on teahouse trek arrangement |
What is Included
Click here
for a general description of what is provided in this organised trek
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