Luxury Langtang Trek, Pokhara & Chitwan Jungle Safari

What usually happens at the start is that people land and start to wander in the terminal, or even the buildup creates panic for some people when they are about to be on foreign soil, but not here.

Here, you don’t need to worry. No need to be in a dilemma. 

By the very moment you land, Mr.Rajesh, the very owner of the Info Nepal Tours, will be there, waiting for you with your name pamphlet and a private luxurious ride waiting out in the parking for you.

Right as you get out, he’ll help you with your luggage, and after that, the backseat is all for you.

If you want to stretch your legs, nobody minds.

We’ll be riding to your hotel (Aloft), a fully facilitated 5-star luxury hotel.

You’ll have time to unwind and freshen up, after which you’ll be meeting your team member for the trip ahead in the office. 

You can get to know the locality of Thamel by yourself, and enjoy street feasts if you prefer.

In the evening, for a meal, Mr.Rajesh will host a welcome dinner for you, a typical Nepali Thakali Thali.

Today, the trip starts.

You wake up, freshen up, have breakfast at the hotel, and get ready, and by that time, your vehicle will be out in the parking lot waiting for you.

The guide will be there, the porter will be there, equipped with everything you might need and ask for. 

The jeep rides smoothly. It might take around 7 hours, and the deal is we’ll be trading the paved road gradually for the winding ridge by the Trishuli River.

The environment might be a bit quiet, silent, or less of a chat and awkward if you’re more of an introverted person, and since it is day one and unfamiliar faces, isn’t it?

And as for the road, you don’t need to worry, it’s still smooth.

The Trishuli River, it’s damn gorgeous, hauntingly beautiful when you look at it. 

It’s obvious, and I don’t think I need to say much about how the road will feel by now, as you’ll be in the middle of the day.

If you feel a bit claustrophobic from being inside for too long, then you can ask your driver to stop for a moment to get some air.

After all, it’s your ride for the Luxury Langtang Trek. But one thing I can tell you for sure is that you never breathed in such fresh air in your life before amid the greenery.

When you lean your head by the window or just face towards it, ohh, the touch of the breeze to your face just feels heavenly.

It was a drive till yesterday, smooth or not, it was still comfortable compared to being on foot, isn’t it?

But can’t just stay and get around all the time, can we?

We, humans, despite our intelligence, were meant to walk and touch the soil, the gift of nature, that’s what I feel.

That’s why we’re trekking from today.

Now, the thing here is, you might have been a trekker or a hiker before, or even actively, but trust me when you see the diversified structures and climates of Nepal, and overall, you’ll feel like you have been walking in a park.

The structure is a vertical one, trust me, and when I say “Trust me”, I’m saying from my personal experience as a guide who has worked for over a decade now and as a company owner now.

It’ll feel like a diabolical grin given by the structure to your face.

How do I put it in words?

It looks like the very start of the trek is trying to break your spirit by giving you a wakeup call.

And let me ask you a question,” Do you usually do exercise or not? As in a fitness workout?

Cause if you don’t than you’ll be in trouble, my friend. 

You’ll be ascending a series of switchbacks that make the village far below you. Sherpa Gaun is basically a hidden natural balcony, and it’s called so because it’s high on the ridge like a balcony.

Other trails are typically crowded, but this feels like a front row seat, you know why?  Because you’ll get to see the upclose views of Ganesh Himal and border peaks across the valley. 

The biodiversity is just amazing. Heard of a red panda? The shy, cute baby-like bear, guess what? You’ll get to see it. 

Overall, even if third day, it gives you a lot.

So, you’ll have breakfast, and have your time for morning chores.  And after that, as usual, we’ll be packing our stuff and trekking towards the Thyangsyapu.

Oh! and the views when the sun rays hit the Ganesh Himal and reflect it just look golden, amazing, just amazing.

I bet you’ll even say it inside your head, “oh, oh, this is something just wow, how come i be missing this, man?” And as for the reflection, it’s a gentle and warm reminder of what you have started.

Focus here, ok? When I say this

It’s not an exaggeration or wrong to say you’ll feel like walking on the edge of the world, the Langtang River, when it roars thousands of feet underneath your boots. 

You remember what I said about the altitude and diversity, the plants and environments?

The air feels crispy with the scent of pine and ancient hemlock.

Lantang Lirung (7227m), the “Boss” of the range, it’ll be saying “Hi”.

And by the time you pull into the Thangsyapu 3,410m, the scale doubles and temperature is down. 

Now, listen, ok?

Here comes the misunderstanding of people when it comes to luxury, it’s not high-speed wifi, it’s not leather seat car, it’s a hot-ginger tea, you get to sip, while you just have glance at the blue ice glaciers.

This will be your first night above the 3,000m, a perfect, tactical pause before we push further up.

We’ve been trekking, and it’s been 3 days since we started walking. Are you keeping track?

So what typically happens is, people when they see the title of luxury, think it’s all a fairyland.

like, ‘oh, I’m gonna sit on a luxury ride and just watch and take in every beautiful sight, I’m gonna feel alive?”

And it’s true, when you think so, the vehicle is private, a suspension on, meaning, you’ll feel less or no bump even when the road feels like punishment from Principal Trenchbull from the movie Matilda.

The guide on front seat tells stories and describes what there is. 

The porter will assist you when you need help.

The air is crisp, clear like HD TV, and the most important part of Luxury is when you walk, your back is light, your shoulders are light.

Cause you don’t feel good, nobody feels good or even thinks of enjoyment when they have a heavy pack on their back, am I not right?

So our porters, people call them, ironman, that’s what they really are, they’ll carry heavy stuff for you, and all you’ll have to carry is your personal stuff. 

We’ll move and go through scared mani walls. Every step you take is a test, every upward gaze your sight is a view of nature’s architect.

The panorama leaves your jaw wide, trust me. When I was on my trekking guide training trip, my jaw felt that. 

Oh yeah, and by the way, you’ll be accommodated in the finest and most luxurious lodge. Get around, taste the local cheese, and warm bread. The afternoon, it’s meant for a tactical pause, to recover.

You saw the title and might have felt confused, right?

 Moving from Kyanjin Gompa to Tserko Ri or back to Kyanjin Ri and back to Kyanjin Gompa.

Let me make you clear, what you are getting on this part of the trip.

So it’s a choice, you see?

Let’s talk about it, Kyanjng Ri Tsergo Ri. 

It’s an all-day; what I meant to say is that Tsergo Ri is a high-altitude endurance test. The view upon getting there is a panoramic one.

And as for the Kyanjng Ri, it’s dramatic like a drama queen of the drama club of your high school, sometimes up, sometimes down, and it’s around 4,773m of altitude. It’s comparatively shorter but is a vertical sprint.

At this level, it is 70% of oxygen, and every step feels like lifting a stone boot. The view of Langtang Lirung glacier and Yala Peak is like a cherry on top.

All in all, what I meant to say is that the air in both places is just thin, chilly, and feels brittle. You‘ll be eating a high-energy breakfast to set out on the summit, and keep in mind, no sort of intoxication, alright?

What we need is complete focus & high adrenaline. When on top, the view is awesome, prayer flags strewn up there, vibrant.

Almost 4,000m above sea level, it really feels different, doesn’t it?

Cold breeze touching the skin, almost white everywhere you look, surrounded by strangers.

They say it’s a trek of luxury, but with a hot cup of water and coffee in hand, it might feel strange, right? But that’s life, it’s a chance to have an experience, a chance to show gratitude for what Mother Nature has given you, isn’t it?

In this harsh place, everything feels like a workout to be done to earn it. Look at the altitude, where you’re at the moment, and look around, you’ll feel very humble.

On this part of the trek, we’ll be descending, and the destination for the day will be Lama Hotel. So, look around, take in the view for one last time, and wave goodbye. 

While we descend, there will be beautiful sights, and you’ll stop for a moment right where you are just to admire what you saw. The glacial meadows and the passing through the stone houses, everything feels like a time capsule.

You won’t even know if you got fatigued or not when you already get to the horizon, you know why?

Cause you’ll be so deeply submerged in the things you see. Like possessed by the musical melody you love. It feels just very raw.

And one thing for sure I can say is, by this time you’ll start to feel your belly roaring, so we’ll stop at Ghoda Tabela for Lunch, and the views, back to greenery, the nature’s music, the sound ofLangtang Kholaa roaring, they are our home guide.

Our legs, they’ll feel the 1,400m drop in elevation, and the ease, it now feels like a gift, a reason to be grateful to be alive and breathe well again.

And our destination, the Lama Hotel, the clutter of lodges, finally, shows up through the trees. And it feels like such a blessing when our body feels light and rejuvenated. 

And most importantly, the mission is completed. 

Time to get back to Syabrubesi, we’ll be trekking. We’re on descent phase. And the grey side of descending is that it feels more strain on the knees; you’ll know if you have had such a downhill trek before. 

And descent, despite being hard on the body while walking, it feels better. You know?, the thick oxygen and atmosphere.Feels more alive.

But why should you be worried, isn’t it? You’ve paid for the best, and we’ve provided you with the best when it comes to the service and manpower involved.

Not just years, but veerans with decades of experience and unwavering determination, who’ll make you feel safe and protected, and the flow of their work, make your Luxury Langtang Trek a truly luxurious one.

 And what do I say about the diversity of fauna, just wow, the Yellow-throated Martens or the playful Gray Langur monkeys. 

Flora and fauna, they are great, but to add icing on cakes, we’ll go through the settlement of Bamboo, 1,970m of elevation, tucked into a deep gorge, Langtang Khola (river), is thunderous here. 

When I say thunderous, if you’re a comic worm, then picture the God of Thunder with lightning, the Thor might come to your mind, but not that much, too, cause it’s a river, but it does give a thundering sound. 

And the best part is the humidity is back, no dry eye, no chapped lips. Just you and us walking through the jungle, whilst the jungle releases the sweet smell of the trees.

Oh, and yeah, how can we forget about the Finale, the Suspension bridge that goes over the Bhote Koshi, the “King of White water rafting”, and the Langtang Khola.

The bridge, it ain’t just steel integrated spans, nope. 

It’s a symbolic finish of the trek. While crossing, do one thing, will ya? Look down not just casually but with focus, ok?

You’ll see the turquoise glacial melt and have flashbacks of thinking “just days ago I was standing at its frozen source” while your face lights up with joy and amusement.

Yeah, and here comes the cultural part, the village walk, the houses, mud and thatched, settled by the Tharu people. It’ll be part of our trip following the drive via the corridor of one of the best rafting rivers, Trishuli And you know why we call it so unique?

It’s because they are living and blending with nature, while surviving with their own culture. Their dance, ritual practice, and, who can forget about food and their cuisine. It’s a must-try. We’ll be part of it and witness. Following it, we’ll have time for dinner, a typical Nepali food, or as per the menu available.

So if you wanna capture the moment, prepare your camera or mobile and capture the videos and snap some pictures.

And let me paint a picture for you on how the day ends. “You’ll be on your resort, front deck. With a cold drink in your hand, watching the sun set while painting the whole Rapti river like molten gold.

We call it riverside sundowners. 

In a way, the trek is completed.  But not the trip, you still have more in your inventory, remember? The programs in Chitwan.

The 5-star services, they are back again.

You might not feel the same adventure thrill in here, the chills up and down the spine, and legs like the one up in the air when in the mountains, but it sureshot is gonna be interesting and still is full of thrills.

So here’s what we are gonna do.

Ever done Canoeing before?, cause we’ll be trying it today. It’ll be on the Rapti River, on a hand-carved dugout canoe. And one thing you should know is that in here, the unique Gharial crocodiles can be seen; they just chill in the sun, and the kingfisher acts like a morning alarm.

The Jungle Safari is the main theme. It’s going to be Deep into the forest, probably takes around 4 hours, but for you, you’ll be on a 4WD open-top jeep.

The list of sightings feels infinite: the One-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, and Sloth Bears, and many birds, and deer. 

You’ll step out of the jeep too, take a Jungle walk, it feels surreal, not some walk on plastic grass on a Saturday morning. 

We’ll pay a visit to the elephant sanctuary and the elephant breeding centre too, it’s after the Jeep safari is completed.

The activity of the day is hereby completed, so afterwards, we’ll have dinner and head back to our respective hotels. 

Almost time for closure and wrap-up. Feels like time just flew by, doesn’t it?

Just a couple of weeks ago, you were full of anticipation, and now you’ve lived moments, created memories, and have bonded with people who were strangers to you.

I mean, do you remember the first day with the team in your private ride? The awkward silence? Funny, isn’t it?

But now they’re a family to you. You feel inseparable and bonded. Since we just landed, we’ll take a moment and proper time for our bodies to relax.

The light reflected on the lake water when around feels like a galaxy in itself. To freshen up and close the day, the lakeside evening it’s heavenly, even the midnight hours, awesome. 

So we are in Pokhara, a must-see place, and if you have not seen or been here before, then hold yourself, it’ll be amazing.

The hills, the mountain Machhapurchre, feel like it’s right above your head, and it does really look like a crown.

Any cell in your body that might not have healed starts to feel the healing. You’ll feel the peace so much so that you’ll hear your own heartbeat in your ears while you’re on a boat.

Take a city ride on a private ride with your team, whatever you ask, they’re there to answer. 

Savour every moment, live a little, and anything that you want is now. The peace and serenity. So relax and let yourself feel alive again. Have fun, click a picture, cause you’ll never be as youthful and energetic as this day, no matter the age.

By the evening, it’s time to fly back to Kathmandu, so anything you have on your checklist, make sure it’s ticked before getting back. 

From awkward silences to engaging talks and sharing hours and days and moments and creating a bond, you’ve come a long way.

And it’s time to say goodbye, so let’s have a farewell dinner, your choice, and relive the moments, and snap one final picture to honor the time and moment.

The trip’s come to an end just like every beautiful thing comes to an end. You’ve felt a mix of emotions, like amusement, somewhere abit of disappointment, and afterwards joy from realizing how great it feels to be where you are, most importantly, the “Joy of being alive’.

From strangers to close bonds, you created a relationship that now means something. 

So, breakfast will be provided to you at the hotel. Don’t forget to check your stuff one last time before you’re driven in a luxury private car to the airport for your flight. 

And my friend, it’s been an honor to serve you. See you again. down the road.