Langtang Valley Trek

Explore indigenous trail, easy access, peaceful National park & best mountain view near Tibet

Trip Facts

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Group Size: 1 - 10 People in Group
  • Trip Type: Tea House Trek
  • Best Season: Feb to June | Aug to Dece
  • Trip Start & Ending: Kathmandu
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Transport: As Per Itinerary
  • Max Elevation: 3,870m | 12696ft
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Highlights

  • Kyanjin Ri and Tserku Ri offer breathtaking 360-degree mountain views.
  • Explore Indigenous villages & Tibetan cultural heritage.
  • Trek through the picturesque Langtang Valley.
  • Visit the sacred Kyanjin Gompa monastery.
  • Breathtaking views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and neighboring peaks.
  • Explore charming villages like Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel, and Ghoda Tabela.
  • Experience the warm hospitality of the mountain communities.
  • Witness rich biodiversity and rare flora and fauna.
  • Enjoy delicious local cuisine in comfortable teahouses.
  • Suitable for both novice and experienced trekkers.
  • An easy and short trek access from Kathmandu.
  • Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of the Langtang region.

About Langtang Valley Trek

Embark on an exhilarating journey to the Langtang Valley with Nepal Spirit Adventure. The Eight-day trek itinerary is a captivating adventure that takes you into the heart of the Langtang region, a trendy Indigenous village nestled in the majestic Himalayas of Nepal. The trek perfectly blends natural beauty, cultural encounters, and panoramic mountain views. As you hike through the picturesque landscapes, you will witness awe-inspiring snow-capped peaks, lush forests, serene rivers, and charming villages.

Quick Review: The Langtang Valley Trek ranks third in popularity among Nepal's trekking destinations and is one of the most accessible to Kathmandu Valley. People with less time but looking for a major trek often choose Langtang. The region lies between the city and Nepal's northern border with the Tibetan Frontier. It features all the thrills and adventure of trekking, including Himalayan views, ancient monasteries, a cheese factory, and cozy lodging!

During the trip, you will explore the enchanting Langtang Valley, visit the sacred Kyanjin Gompa Monastery, and be captivated by the breathtaking views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and other neighboring peaks. The trail will take you through quaint villages like Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel, and Ghoda Tabela, where you can interact with the warm-hearted locals and experience their way of life.

The Langtang Valley Trek is a perfect choice for both novice and experienced trekkers, offering a rewarding experience in a relatively shorter duration. It is an opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul in the tranquil surroundings of the Langtang region. Join Nepal Spirit Adventure on this remarkable journey to the Langtang Valley and create memories that will last a lifetime. Let us be your trusted companion as you explore this spectacular region's natural wonders and cultural treasures.

The Langtang Valley Trek Map:


The Langtang Valley Trek Map is also important for every traveler before starting their journey there it provides good information about every stay camp of villages and names of mountains with height approximately from sea level and this ttrek map is designed by the professional team of Nepal Spirit Adventure.

Getting there: Route Overview

The Langtang Valley Trek begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, a vibrant village at the gateway of the Langtang region. From Syabrubesi, we start our trek, following the trail along the Langtang Khola River. The route takes us through beautiful forests of rhododendrons, bamboo, and pine trees, offering glimpses of diverse wildlife and bird species. As we ascend, we pass through charming villages like Lama Hotel, Ghoda Tabela, and Langtang Village, where we can immerse ourselves in the local culture and interact with friendly people.

Continuing our trek, we reach Kyanjin Gompa, a sacred monastery situated at the base of Langtang Lirung. Here, we can explore the monastery, enjoy panoramic mountain views, and soak in the serene atmosphere. After spending time in Kyanjin Gompa, we retrace our steps back to Syabrubesi, enjoying the scenic landscapes, and bid farewell to the Langtang Valley. Finally, we drive back to Kathmandu, concluding our memorable Langtang Valley Trek.

Variation

If you have more time, this trek combines well with the nearby Tamang Heritage Trail, which adds an extra 4-6 days of trekking. You will learn more about the ethnic Tamang people, who originally came from Tibet.

Alternatively, a trekking route is also available: trek over Gosainkunda Lake Pass back to Kathmandu instead of driving. Gosainkund is a beautiful blue high-altitude lake. It is preferable to trek to Gosainkunda on the return from Langtang rather than on the way, as it requires a fairly steep ascent. By this point, you will be better acclimatized, making the height of the lake (4,380 m.) less of a concern.

If trekking this route without a guide, be especially careful with the altitude—numerous people have been caught out by a dangerous error in a commonly available trekking map that incorrectly lists some altitudes. Double-check all altitudes before setting off.

Meals & Accommodation

The Langtang Valley had been very well-set up with plenty of comfortable lodges. While the earthquake and landslide destroyed many in certain towns (most dramatically, Langtang Village), plenty of other settlements were less affected, and good options are still plentiful.

The standard here is good, with warm blankets, fireplaces, comfortable beds, the occasional hot shower (for an extra fee), and a variety of food. Don’t forget to try the momos in this region, as they are larger and more pastry-like than those commonly found in the capital.

Langtang Trek Route Permits


                              Trekking route permit for Langtang Valley Indigenous area

When you are ready to do the Langtang trek, the trek route permit is compulsory for all trekkers, you’ll need a TIMS card (US$16) and a Langtang National Park permit (US$23). This permit fee is included in the trek package prices and is required at checkpoints along the route of Langtang Valley.

Some Useful Highlights of Langtang Valley Trek

  • Easy access from Kathmandu to trek start and end.
  • Trek with Langtang's local trek guide and porter.
  • Explore the best National Park in Nepal.
  • You can see the 260% Mountain View from Kyanjin and Tserku-Ri.
  • Visit the ancient Buddhist Monastery, Gompa.
  • Book your trek with a Nepal-based trek organizer.
  • This trekking trail is best for novices and high-altitude trekkers.
  • Trek near the Tibet and Nepal border through an Indigenous trail

Best Itinerary for Langtang Valley Trek 2024, 2025:

We at Nepal Spirit Adventure have designed one of the best day-to-day trek itineraries for every kind of trekker it is customized and can be changed according to travel needs. These day-to-day details of the trek itinerary provide clear information about daily walking hours elevation from one camp to another village with high approximately from sea level and also indicate names of mountains, Villages, rivers, and cultural heritage.

Day 1: Approximately 7 hours bus drive to Syabru Besi 1450m
Day 2: Trek to Lama Hotel 2480m about 5 hour's walk
Day 3: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village 3541m approximately 5 hours
Day 4: Approximately 4 hours trekking to Kyanjin Gompa 3910m
Day 5: Climb to Tserku Ri 5033m also Kyanjin-Ri
Day 6: Kyanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel 6-hour hike
Day 7: Trekking from Lama Hotel to Syabru about 5 hour's walk
Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu by bus 7 hour's ride

Langtang Trekking Video

Itinerary

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Starting this marvelous trip to Langtang Valley, taking an early morning scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi Tamang village around the Rasuwa district of Langtang area, drive leads north passing interesting towns and farm villages, journey continues towards the cooler area above mid-hills leaving behind low land of rice terraces. On reaching the entrance of Langtang National Park in Dhunche 1,965m, a major town of Langtang area and Rasuwa district, after a short stop drive continues further downhill to our first overnight stop at Syabru Besi village the remote part of the lodge.

Standard service inclusive bus, lunch, dinner, and lodge.

  • Meals: Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House (lodge)
  • Location: Syabru Besi
  • Altitude: 1,450 m | 4,757 feet.

The morning begins with our first-day walk with a climb for a few hours, then on a gradual path through terraced farms and scattered villages, the walk continues reaching a riverside where the trail from Thulo Syabru meets with a few teahouses and lodges after a short rest here walk uphill through serene forested areas of tall rhododendron, oaks, and pines trees entering a river gorge following Trisuli River upstream to Lama Hotel for an overnight stop.

Standard service includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lodge.

  • Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Location: Lama Hotel
  • Altitude: 2,480 m | 8,136 feet.

After a pleasant morning with the sound of the river flowing, the walk leads into a river gorge within dense woodland passing a few small settlements and farms, the mid-day walk reaches a nice place at Ghoretabla, the name means "Horse-Stable" in Nepali.  After a nice break or lunch stop, an afternoon walk leads to our overnight destination at Langtang village with a few hours of good walk from Ghoretabela to Langtang village, This is a nice moderate size village with Bhotia and Tamang people, the natives of the Langtang region for hundreds of years.

The villages around were destroyed by the avalanche due to the huge earthquakes of 25th April & 12th May 2015 and slowly returning to normal life.

Standard service includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lodge.

  • Meals: B L D
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Location: Langtang Village
  • Altitude: 3,541 m | 11,617 feet.

A short walk today to Kyanjin Gompa of a few hours as the walk enters a wide valley after leaving the tree lines and river gorge, The morning walk follows a short steep hill where tree lines decline for short bushes of azalea (bush rhododendron), juniper, and prickly Burberry bushes, finally walk enters a wide path around the glacial valley with splendid scenery of snowcapped mountains of Dorji Lakpa,Langtang Lirung, Tserko RI,Langshsisa, and Naya Kanga or Ganja la peak

After a wonderful scenic walk ending at Kyanjin Gompa, a beautiful spot with a wide beautiful valley and close views of Langtang Lirung glacier, ice falls just next to the lodges of Kyanjin. Kyanjin with an old small monastery located on a rocky moraine ridge top, Langtang Valley has huge grazing areas for Yaks, and the place has a Yak Cheese Factory established three decades ago with Swiss assistance.

Standard service includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lodge.

  • Meals: B L D
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Location: Kyanjin Gompa
  • Altitude: 3,910 m | 12,828 feet.

A rest day at Kyanjin for people who would like to hike up to the hilltop at Tserku Ri 5,033m high. The climb to Tserku Ri leads to a steep climb offering glorious mountain views of the central Himalayan range. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy rest with a panorama of Chimsedang Lekh, Kangjal Himal, a ridge of peaks bordering the valley to the south, Naya Kanga 5,844m, super views of great mountains dominating Langtang valley, includes Ganchenpo 6,387m, Dorje Lakpa 6,990m, PemthangKarpo Ri 6,830m, Langtang Lirung 7,245m and across the northern boundary in Tibet rises the huge massive Shishapangma 8,046 m the last worlds 14th highest mountain.

Standard service includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lodge.

  • Meals: B L D
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Location: Kyanjin Gompa
  • Altitude: 3,910 m | 12,828 feet.

Following a delightful experience at Kyanjin Gompa in the Langtang Valley, the morning commences with an extended trek, which is considerably more manageable due to the predominantly downhill route leading through Langtang village and Ghoretablea. The journey continues alongside the Langtang Khola, allowing for pleasant strolls through the refreshing forest before returning to the Lama Hotel for an overnight stay.

Standard service includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lodge.

  • Meals: B L D
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Location: Lama Hotel
  • Altitude: 2,480 m | 8,136 feet

Today marks the final day of our remarkable journey, as we descend with some ascents along the same path back to Syabu Besi. After traversing a suspension bridge, we will arrive at the main road and the village of Syabru Besi, where we will spend our last night in the Langtang and Rasuwa districts.

Standard service includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lodge.

  • Meals: B L D
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Location: Syabru Beshi
  • Altitude: 1,450 m | 4,757 feet.

The following morning, after the final breakfast in the hills of the Langtang region, an exhilarating drive commences, ascending towards Dhunche town. This journey continues along a winding descent, leading to the warmer surroundings of Trisuli Bazaar, ultimately returning to Kathmandu after a remarkable trekking experience in the Langtang Valley and a transfer to your hotel.

Note: Do you prefer to travel by private vehicle? Private vehicle is available as per your requirements just contact us

  • Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
  • Altitude: 1,315 m | 4,314 feet.
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Cost Details

  • Bus transportation from Kathmandu to Syabrubensi to Kathmandu.
  • Langtang trek route permit (national park).
  • TIMS field securities permit.
  • Tea house (lodge-home-stay) along the trek.
  • Three times a meals:- Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
  • Trek equipment:- Sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag ( return after the trek).
  • Experienced trek guide with his daily wages and insurance.
  • One porter (2-trekkers) including his daily wages and insurance.
  • General medical-first-aid kit.
  • Nepal visa ( you can get after arrival in Nepal).
  • Travel insurance & rescue operation.
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Tips for guide and porter.
  •  Personal drinks: Alcoholic/nonalcoholic drinks- Mineral water, Sprite, Coca-Cola, juice, tea, coffee, beer, whiskey, chocolate biscuits, and more.
  • Hotel and food in Kathmandu.

Dates & Prices

Departure note

Online trip departure dates are guaranteed for group tours, and private treks can be organized as per your chart with expertise for your tailor-made trips 

 

Departure DateStatusPriceNote  
22 Nov, 2024 - 29 Nov, 2024AvailableUS$430Confirm
26 Nov, 2024 - 03 Dec, 2024AvailableUS$430Confirm
29 Nov, 2024 - 06 Dec, 2024AvailableUS$430Confirm

Useful Information

The expertise team of Nepal Spirit Adventure always highly takes care of our clients for their comfort and safety are our prime priorities as much as providing you helpful information while you're booking the trek/ tour with us, you need to clear understanding about such as accommodation, transportation, trek equipment list, Map food, lodge, in the trek and more please review in the following information for your happy trek to Langtang trek. The trek itinerary begins from Kathmandu (the capital of Nepal)

Langtang Valley Trek’s Equipment Packing List

While you’re booking a trek with us, we kindly recommend the trek packing items that depending on the season, you need different gear and clothing for the Langtang Valley Trek. However, here is a necessities list we prepared for your comfort. We highly suggest you please bring the essentials. You can store unnecessary items for free at the Nepal Spirit Adventure store or in the Pokhara Hotel. If you don’t have one! you can buy in Kathmandu at a reasonable price after you arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal.

As per our booking terms and conditions, we provide one porter for every two trekkers and the luggage weight limit per trekker is between 10 – 13 kg. We recommend you partner with a fellow traveler and pack your things in a duffel bag provided by the company. Please kindly bring with you a regular backpack for your valuables and important documents you’ll carry along the trek to ABC.

Head:

  • Sun hat or scarf
  • Winter hat insulating hat or a wide-brimmed hat
  • Headlight with extra batteries

Face:

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Face/body wipes

Hands:

  • Lightweight gloves
  • Heavyweight winter gloves

Body:

  • Hiking shirts
  • Long-sleeved shirt made of synthetic fiber
  • Hooded rain jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Lightweight cotton pants
  • T-Shirt (bring lightweight wool)
  • Polypropylene underwear
  • Down jacket (available for rent in Kathmandu)
  • Sweater
  • Waterproof jacket and pants

Footwear:

  • Hiking Boots
  • Thick wool socks (Take an extra pair of thick light socks)
  • Sandal

Essential Gear:

  • Backpack or daypack (size depends on whether you take a porter or not)
  • Thermal bottle
  • Water purification
  • Trekking pole
  • Sleeping bag (-15 degree bag is best in the high altitude trek)
  • Toiletries (toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrush)

Personal Accessories:

  • Money
  • Watch
  • Cell phone
  • Camera
  • Chocolate bar/biscuit

Extra Items:

  • First aid kit
  • Extra passport photos and passport photocopies
  • Notebook and pen
  • Binoculars

How we can get a Nepal visa?

# You can get a Nepal visa upon arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport. If you are traveling to Nepal by overland service, you can get also a visa for every border between Nepal, India, and China. You can also apply for the online visa service before arriving in Nepal.

Nepal Visa Fees:  On-arrival visa fees at entry points

It is our pleasure to provide you with Nepal visa fees which also don't know for all the travel. As per Nepal government rules following cost is for Nepal Visa.

  • 15 Days – 30 USD
  • 30 Days – 50 USD
  • 90 Days – 125 USD

Why Kathmandu hotel is not included in the trek package?

# There are so many hotels available in Kathmandu in different categories, we want to leave Kathmandu hotels open for happy holidays and can book the hotel very easily into offers price. As per your request, we can book the Kathmandu hotel as per your budget.

What kind of health and fitness is required?

# Health and physical fitness is the most important part of travel and participating in trek and hiking. If you do not have previous trekking experience as required, you can start with a morning walking exercise or cycling for weeks or months before/after booking the trip with us.

The highest height gain on this trip is at 3,910m/12,828ft. above sea level, walking through local villages, farmlands, terraces, and the riverside as long as you have energy walking for 5- 6 hours a day, and if you are qualified for the trek but still require moderate health and fitness.

We strongly advise travelers to consult their medical doctor before traveling do a regular check-up and hand the report to us while booking a trip with us.

Can we charge our batteries on electricity? 

# We can recharge your batteries and devices with electricity or solar power sources. In Nepal, 220 240 volts 50 MHZ (50 Cycles per Second) power is supplied. Just need to have a (two-pin or 3pin) plug adaptor in case of socket fitting, which you can buy in Kathmandu before the trip since the plugs in Nepal might be different. You might have to pay a small amount of fee/hour for using recharging facilities.

High Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness often known as acute mountain sickness (A.M.S.) in general may occur when people ascend too quickly normally at altitudes of over 3,000 m. Most people will feel some effects of altitude, shortness of breath, and possibly light-headedness, which is fairly common.

Acute mountain sickness is very different and normally involves a severe headache, sickness, and loss of awareness. In almost every potential case there are enough warning signs to take appropriate action when symptoms of altitude sickness develop, please tell your trekking guide.

He will advise you to deal with your problem. Generally, exertion and dehydration contribute to altitude sickness. So drink at least 3-4 liters of water every day besides tea and coffee which act as diuretics.

Group Size & Departure

All our departure date is guaranteed as per the Langtang Valley Trek departure date. We organize any route of Nepal treks with a fixed departure basis or private trip, the minimum group size would be two and the maximum group size is ten or more on request.

We can also organize a private trip for a solo person with a single supplement cost. Otherwise, join our estimated group departure dates available online market or ask us for your suitable flexible dates, and we will open group dates on the same date.

When is the best time for the Langtang Valley trek?

The main trekking seasons in the Langtang Valley are from March to May in the spring and from September to December in the autumn. During these times, daytime temperatures are usually appropriate for walking at most altitudes, the sky is mostly clear, and rain and snow are very infrequent occurrences. The Kathmandu Valley, the country's capital, experiences daytime temperatures ranging from 15 to 35 degrees Celsius. At 3,600 meters, the temperature is slightly lower and decreases

Post Monsoon/Autumn: Mid-September to November. These months are the main trekking season in Nepal. Day temperatures in Kathmandu are approximately above 20ºC. Skies are usually clear and days on the trek are sunny and have mild clear mountain views. The night will be colder with temperatures dropping as low as minus 15ºC at the highest altitudes area.

Winter: Last week of December to the end of February. Despite the cooler conditions, this is an ideal time to trek in Nepal. Skies are usually very clear, especially in December and the mountain views are at their best.

Nights will be cold with temperatures down 10ºC to minus 15ºC at the highest altitudes but days are pleasant and sunny. The trekking trails are also much less busy at this time of year. In Kathmandu, maximum daytime temperatures are 23ºC.

Pre-Monsoon/Spring: March to May. During this period, both day and night temperatures will be warmer in general but often a haze will build up in the afternoons. It is very hot in the lowland and temperatures rise to 35ºC in Kathmandu.

Flowers bloom in this season and this is one of the reasons people choose to trek in the spring season. Snow can be expected on any departure, usually at higher altitudes.

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