Langtang/Helambu – Kathmandu to Langtang
The bus from Kathmandu (1,400m) to Syabrubesi (1,420m) covers only about 100kms. But this takes around 11 hours of often bone jarring and adrenalin pumping driving over rough roads. Here, a comfort stop at Dhumche (1,950m) provides a welcomed break from the sardine can conditions inside the bus
The presence of Tibetan Buddhism is obvious on the trails to Langtang
Just below the crest of the ridge we come upon an idyllic little tea house – superb views and ice cold Cokes
Another broader view of the Bhote Khola valley helps to explain why the bus ride in to Syabrubesi took so long
At Khanjung (approximately 2,400m), the largest village on the high route, we enjoyed the friendly inquisitiveness of two boys in the village while we waited for their mum to prepare tea for us
At Khanjung (approximately 2,400m), the largest village on the high route, we relaxed while a brew of tea was made for us
At Khanjung (approximately 2,400m), the largest village on the high route, we relaxed while a brew of tea was made for us
Looking back across the roof tops of Khanjung towards the Ganesh mountain range was the perfect view to enjoy our tea
Above Khanjung, we carried on up towards the crest of the ridge. The terrain leveled off somewhat, permitting the establishment of larger crops
Sunset highlighted the many ridges in shades of green
Carpenters, who had walked up from Dhunche to fulfill their contract, kept working into the dusk until their dhal bhat was ready
Dinner is served at the Hotel Lovely – dhal bhat. Syarpagon
Ghora Tabela (3,010m) provided the ideal place to break for some lunch, whilst contemplating the ice profile of Langtang Lirung (7,245m)
A closer look at Langtang Lirung, from Ghora Tabela
Passing Ghora Tabela (3,010m), a troop of Langur monkeys warmed themselves on river boulders
Passing Ghora Tabela (3,010m), a troop of Langur monkeys warmed themselves on river boulders
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