Langtang Valley Trek With Helicopter Return – 6 Days

Useful Information for Langtang Valley Trek with Helicopter Return

Food on Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return 

Three meals inside the tea house, which are reserved by the trekking agency, are provided to trekkers during the Langtang Valley trip. For the trekking enthusiast, the cuisine will be basic, simple, yet tasty.

During breakfast trekkers can expect food items like  Bread with jam, peanut butter, honey, Eggs, Pancakes, Porridge, Muesli or cornflakes with hot milk, Rice Pudding etc.

Lunch and dinner are almost the same and you can expect the food items like traditional Dal Bhat (rice served with lentils, curry, pickle, and salads that you can refill), spaghetti, pizza, noodles, sandwich, soup, momo etc.

Also a wide variety of soft drinks, energy drinks, tea , coffee, and alcoholic beverages is available. But we suggest you not consume alcohol during the Langtang Valley trek for your safety reason.

Accomodation On Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return

You will be staying in a comfortable tea house throughout this trip across the Langtang Valley with heli return. The little twin beds in the room come furnished with a mattress, bed sheet, pillow, and warm blanket. The tea house’s interior will not have air conditioning or floor heating.

The trekkers will be able to enjoy the tasty food at an open dining area. The restrooms in the tea house are usually squat-style and shared by the trekkers. For an additional $2 to $5, you can use the wifi and hot shower facilities.

Travel Insurance for Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return

In the Langtang Region, the trip through the Langtang Valley with a helicopter return is a breathtaking experience. This hike does, however, come with certain hazards in addition to its breathtaking views. These include the potential for altitude sickness and the likelihood of coming across difficult, rocky, and steep slopes that could result in injury.

So having travel insurance is a must for the trekkers before heading towards the Langtang Valley trek.

You must select an appropriate insurance provider that covers the risks of altitude sickness, emergency helicopter evacuation, medical expenses, flight cancellation, luggage theft, and other issues when buying trekking insurance for the Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return.

Permits Required for Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return

Trekkers need to have a trekking permit for the Langtang Valley trek with heli return. Trekkers should carry TIMS Card and Langtang National Park Permit all the time while trekking in the Langtang Region.

Two types of permit is required to for this Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return:

• TIMS CARD( Cost NPR 2,000 per person)
• Langtang National Park Permit( Cost around 30$ per person)

For details about the permit check here: LANGTANG VALLEY TREK PERMIT

Difficulties and Challenge for Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return

Altitude Sickness:

The Langtang Valley trek with a helicopter return takes you to Kyanjin Ri which is situated at the altitude of 4,300m (14,100 feet) meters.

Hiking at such altitude the chances of altitude sickness remains high. Therefore, it is crucial to include proper acclimatization in your trekking itinerary to minimize the risk.

Strenuous Terrain:

The Langtang Valley trek route covers forest areas, hill areas, landslide-prone zones, and involves trekking on steep and rocky terrain at high altitude, which adds to the challenges of this trek.

Variable Weather:

Langtang Region Weather conditions especially at the high altitude remains difficult to predict. Als0 heavy snowfall, extreme cold, poor visibility and heavy rainfall in the winter and rainy season add challenge to this trek. Therefore, always trek in the best time of the year which is spring and the autumn season.

Limited Access:

Due to the remoteness and lack of transportation, there is limited availability of lodging, food, and well-facilitated hospitals in the Langtang region.

Helicopter Availability:

Helicopter services can be affected by weather conditions especially in the winter and monsoon season. Make sure to check the weather forecast before trekking and always trek in the peak season for the best result.

Landslides:

During the Langtang Valley trek with a helicopter, you will pass through sections that are prone to landslides. Trekking through these landslide-prone zones becomes riskier during the monsoon season.

Language Barrier:

Communication with the locals might be tough because they have little proficiency in English. Trekking with a guide will be very helpful.

Altitude sickness on Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return: Symptoms and Prevention 

Although the chances of altitude sickness remains moderate for the Langtang Valley trek with helicopter return. Trekkers still need to be very careful while trekking. They should monitor their health conditions regularly if there are any symptoms of altitude sickness.

If you find any difficulties you must inform your trekking Guide immediately. Your trekking Guide will help you to deal with any emergencies during the trek and if needed we will arrange immediate medical support for you. 

Before embarking on the Langtang Valley trek you can take altitude sickness medicine as well. You can easily find this medicine in the local medical shops or in the streets of the Thamel area.

Follow all the preventive measures of altitude sickness so that your trek will remain smooth, comfortable and enjoyable.

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