Just a day's drive from the capital — Tibetan culture, yak cheese, and peaks above 7,000m without flying to Lukla.
Langtang was one of Nepal's best-kept secrets until rebuilding efforts after the 2015 earthquake restored teahouses and trails. Today it's a rewarding week-long trek with fewer crowds than the Khumbu.
Highlights include Kyanjin Gompa, local yak cheese factories, and optional climbs to Tserko Ri for panoramic sunrise views.
Licensed Khumbu guide with 12 years on the Everest trail. Ram specializes in safe acclimatization pacing and Sherpa cultural context.
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