beautiful mountain view from kyanjin gumba with blue sky and kyanjing village on langtang valley trek
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    Nepal
  • mountain
    Moderate
  • trekking
    Lodge to Lodge Trek
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    Private Transport+ Public Bus
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    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
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    Lodge To Lodge
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    Group Size: 1-16 Pax
  • altitude
    3870m.

Highlights of Langtang Valley Trek

  • Be an audience to the spectacular mountain ranges in the Langtang and Everest region
  • Trek in the Langtang National Park and get to observe plenty of flora and fauna including the endangered Red Panda
  • Visit Kyanjin Gompa and learn about its heritage
  • Explore the Tamang villages and witness the Tamang culture and practices
  • Experience Langtang trek after the earthquake of 2015

About Langtang Valley Trek

The Langtang Valley Trek is the nearest mountain trip from Kathmandu that takes you close to the high Himalayas within a few days. It is a cultural journey that offers a fusion of the Nepalese and Tibetan lifestyles. The Langtang Valley is a short and easy trek in Nepal that suits beginners, families, and people with limited time for a mountain trip in Nepal.

Trekking to the Langtang Valley is inside the Langtang National Park. This national park has more beautiful birds than the other national parks in Nepal. So, this trip can also be one of the best destinations for birdwatchers.

Endearing nature, beautiful landscapes, the beautiful Himalayas, the warm hospitality of the locals, and the melodic tone of the birds bewitch the visitors on the Langtang Trek. Glide rivers and waterfalls provide extra charm to the hiking trail. Wild animals like Himalayan langurs, barking deer, red pandas, Himalayan black bears, and many other mammals live around the trekking route in Langtang National Park.

This short and easy Langtang trek begins from Kathmandu with a long drive to Syabrubesi through the hillside road. After driving for about 7-8 hours, you reach Syabrubesi and stay overnight. You start walking from Syafru and then go to the Lama Hotel on the first day. You will follow the Langtang River with several crossings on suspension bridges. You will see big marijuana fields naturally growing in the forest, waterfalls, a dense forest of oak, rhododendron, and others, beehives, wild animals, and beautiful birds along the Trekking trail today.

On the second day of the Langtang Trek, go to the Langtang village. The earthquake badly hit this village on April 25th, 2015. There was a massive avalanche that covered the whole town. But the village has been reconstructed with lovely buildings now.

The last destination of the Trek is Kyanjin Gumba, where you reach Langtang village. You can visit a cheese factory and monastery in the afternoon in Kyanjingumba. You can make day trips to Kyanjin Ri, T-SKU Ri, Langsisa Kharka, or Lirung base camp from the Kyanjin Gumba. You can see the nearest views of Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Langsisa Peak, Ghyangchhempo, Dorjelakpa, and many other snow-capped high mountains from viewpoints like Kyanjin Ri and T-Serkori.

After beautiful memories of the Langtang Himalayas, the Trek returns the same way to Lama Hotel and Syabrubesi before the drive back to Kathmandu.

Langtang Valley Trek Map


Langtang Valley Trek Map with altitude detail

Our 11-day Langtang Valley Trek Map is set for your 'Nepal stay' from the Kathmandu international airport to the final departure to your home. According to this Trekking Map of the Langtang Valley, our airport representative will pick you up from the international airport on the first day and transfer you to the hotel.

You will have a full-day Kathmandu City Tour when you visit Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath with an experienced tour guide and private transport before you depart for the Trek. Then, you depart for Syabru Besi on the third day to visit Langtang Valley and stay seven nights in the mountain.

Langtang Valley-Trekking Difficulties

Trekking to the Langtang Valley is an easy trek in Nepal. There are a Few Difficulties, although traveling to the mountain region should be uneasy. The first thing is a long drive from Kathmandu to Syafrubesi on a public bus, which can be tedious. The road to Syabrubesi is narrow with lots of turns and goes through a hilly region.

If you feel uncomfortable with a public bus, you can drive to Syabrubesi in a jeep that you can hire privately. The private jeep can be comfortable and quick for you. If you hire a private jeep to go to Syabrubesi, you can stop whenever you want if you see some beautiful things during the drive.

The Langtang Trekking does not go to very high elevations, so the altitude may not be a big problem, but you can still feel a bit of effect after the Langtang Village. You don’t need to worry about mild symptoms or difficulty breathing on the trek. But we suggest you drink plenty of fluids on the mountain.

Trek Equipment

It depends on the season when you Trek to the Langtang Valley. You can visit Langtang Trek all year, so trekking gear is also suggested according to the weather and temperatures. If you are on a hike in the spring, you do not need to pack hot clothes, but you need warm clothes for autumn and winter. Likewise, you must take rain gear on a trek during the summer. You can see the essential checklist for the hike below:

  • Duffel bar or rucksack
  • Daypack
  • Thermal layers
  • Long and short-sleeve trekking shirts
  • Fleece shirt
  • Windproof jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Warm gloves
  • Sun hat
  • Woollen hat
  • Long and half trekking paints
  • A few pairs of trekking socks
  • Good-quality trekking boots
  • Sports shoes and water sandals
  • Sunglasses
  • Head torch
  • Moisturizers cream
  • Lip balm
  • Sun lotion
  • Wet tissue
  • Multi-use power socket
  • Quick-drier towel
  • Water bottle or camelback
  • First-Aid kit
  • Enough Nepalese Rupees for drinks
  • Toiletries

Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek

You can combine the Langtang Valley and Tamang Heritage as the Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek, which is around a two-week trip. This trip begins in Syabrubesi after a long drive through the hillside from Kathmandu.

You Trek to Gatlang on the first day from Syabrubesi after spending the first night in Syabrubesi getting off the bus. Alternatively, you can take a private jeep from Kathmandu to Syafrubesi if you do not like taking a public bus for a long hillside road journey.

Trek to Tatopani, Nagthali, Thuman, and Briddim, then go to Sherpagaun to meet the Langtang Valley Trekking Route. You reach Rimche and Trek to Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, Mundu, and Kyanjin Gumba. After a day's exploration from Kyanjin Gumba, you Trek back to Lama Hotel and Syabrubesi, then drive back to Kathmandu to complete the Trek. You can hike to Kyanjin Ri, Tserku Ri, Langsisa Kharka, or Lirung base camp and Lirung Glacier on the exploration day from Kyanjin Gumba during this Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Trek. Check out the Trekking outline itinerary for this trek below:

  1. Drive to Syabrubesi (1500m): 6-7 hrs.
  2. Trek to Gatlang (2238m) in 5–6 hrs.
  3. Trek to Tatopani (2607m) in 5–6 hrs.
  4. Trek to Nagthali (3165 m) in 3 hrs.
  5. Trek to Briddhim (2229m): 6-7 hrs.
  6. Trek to Sherpagaun (2500m): 6-7 hrs.
  7. Trek to Lama Hotel (2410 m) in 5 hours.
  8. Trek to Langtang Village (3430 m) in 6 hrs.
  9. Trek to Kyanjin Gumba (3870 m) in 4 hrs.
  10. Exploration day in Kyanjingumba and visit Kyanjin Ri, Tserko Ri, Langsisa Kharka, and Lirung Glacier
  11. Trek back to Lama Hotel (2410m). 6-7 hrs
  12. Trek back to Syabrubesi (1500 m) in 6-7 hours.
  13. Drive back to Kathmandu (1350m). 6-7 hrs

Suppose you have more days with the Tamang Heritage and Langtang Valley Treks mentioned above. You can go to Gosaikunda Lake and Trek to Kathmandu, crossing Lauribina La Pass and walking through Thadepati, Kutumsang, Chisapani, and Sundarijal.

Frolic Adventure is operating this Trek from Kathmandu at a reasonable cost. We provide an experienced government-licensed trekking guide and helpful assistance. We have a special discount for families and group trekkers, so you can contact us for the best arrangement for the Trek.

Itinerary

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The trip officially begins at Kathmandu upon your arrival. A representative of Frolic Adventure will greet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel. After the complete orientation of the trek, you can choose to relax at the hotel or take a stroll around the market. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: According to the arrival time
Today, you’ll head out for a scenic, cultural tour of the Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu is a historical city and a cultural nexus for people of every faith. The historic temples and palaces in the city date back 500-700 years. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath are popular tourist destinations inside Kathmandu valley. The full-day tour will offer a complete insight into Kathmandu valley. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: 9:00 am

After an early morning breakfast, you’ll embark on a  journey north of Kathmandu. You’ll drive up to Syabrubeshi, a small town 49.6km north of Kathmandu. It goes along the Trishuli River through the lush green forests. Once at Sybrubensi, you can relax at the hotel or take a short stroll around the town. Overnight stay at Sybrubensi.

  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest house
  • Place: Syabrubensi
  • Altitude: 1500m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Public Bus
  • Departure Time: 7:00 am
After a hearty breakfast, you'll begin the trek. The initial trek takes you through the lush forest towards Bamboo village. After a brief stopover for lunch, you'll resume the trek and ascend through the Bamboo forest to Lama Hotel. Unlike the name, Lama Hotel is the name of the local village lying on the trail to Langtang. Overnight stay at the Lama Hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest house
  • Place: Lama Hotel
  • Altitude: 2410m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
You’ll start the trek from Lama Hotel and pass through the thick rhododendron and pine forest en route to Ghodatabela. After a brief stopover for lunch, you’ll resume the trek. You’ll pass through many small settlements before entering Langtang valley. The gigantic Langtang Lirung (7227m) will be visible north of the valley. A few hours from here, you’ll arrive at Langtang village. Overnight stay at Langtang Village.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest house
  • Place: Langtang
  • Altitude: 3430m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
The Langtang village was utterly destroyed in the major earthquake of 2015. Today, the lodges have reopened for incoming tourists. You’ll leave Langtang Village and trek for a few hours towards Kyanjin Gompa, a high-altitude destination popular for an age-old Buddhist monastery and a local Yak Cheese factory. From the vantage point of Kyanjin Gompa, you can get beautiful views of Gangchempo and Langtang Lirung peaks. Overnight stay at Kyanjin Gompa.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest house
  • Place: Kyanjin Gompa
  • Altitude: 3870m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
Today, you’ll explore the surroundings of Kyanjin Gompa along with a pleasant hike of the nearby Kyanjin Ri peak (4773m). The uphill hike will offer you some incredible scenery. You can get 360 degrees of the entire valley and the nearby mountains from the top. After hiking Kyanjin Ri, you’ll return to Kyanjin Gompa for an overnight stay.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest house
  • Place: Kyanjin Gompa
  • Altitude: 3870m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
From Kyanjin Gompa, you’ll make your way back down to Lama Hotel. You’ll retrace the same path through the Langtang village towards Lama Hotel and pass through numerous small settlements and lush rhododendron forests. The trails Langtang trekking route offers stays for plenty of wildlife and vegetation. Overnight stay at the Lama Hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest house
  • Place: Lama Hotel
  • Altitude: 2410m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
From Lama Hotel, you’ll head back down to Sybrubensi through Bamboo village. The trail passes through the rocky terrain with bamboo forests on both sides. The downhill hike will be pleasant, and you can bid relish the scenery for the last time on the Langtang trekking route. Once at Sybrubensi, you can celebrate with your staff and colleagues and enjoy the completion of the trek. Overnight stay at Sybrubensi.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest house
  • Place: Syabrubensi
  • Altitude: 1500m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Walk
  • Departure Time: 8:00 am
Today, you’ll catch your commute back to Kathmandu. The road journey goes through the same path back to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu, you can stroll around Thamel, the major tourist destination of Kathmandu. You can also do some souvenir shopping to take back home. The evening will be well spent having a Nepali dinner. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest house
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1350m.
  • Mode of Transportation: Public Bus
  • Departure Time: 7:00 am
Today is your last day in Nepal. Our officer will come to meet you at the hotel to escort you to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight home.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Place: Home
  • Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Van/Bus
  • Departure Time: 3 hours earlier from the departure flight time

Cost Details

  • Airport picks up and drops by private car/van/bus.
  • 3 nights Accommodation in tourist standard hotel including breakfast as per the above itinerary twin sharing basis.
  • Private car/van/bus and a guide for the cultural tour 
  • All the ground transportation during the trip.
  • Your standard meal BLD during the trek with a cup of hot tea/coffee for breakfast
  • Fresh fruit after every dinner in the mountain
  • All necessary papers works, national park entry permits, TIMS cards, and monument entrance fees
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
  • An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people).
  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide and porter.
  • An arrangement of an emergency helicopter service will be paid for by your travel insurance company.
  • Sleeping bag, down jackets, and duffle bags if you don't have
  • Frolic Adventure invites you to farewell dinner last night.
  • All government taxes (Gst) and Stationery expenses.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan international airport  (Kathmandu). 
  • Your travel insurance (compulsory).
  • Lunch and dinner while you are in Kathmandu.
  • All entry fees for heritage sites.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Sweet things like dessert/chocolate.
  • Hot shower/batteries charge/heater during the trek.
  • International airfare.
  • Tips for the guide, porter & driver. 
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in including section.

Useful Info

Langtang Valley Trek FAQs

How challenging is the Langtang Trek?

It is an easy Trek, but walking on the steep trails might be hard.

When is the best time for the Langtang Trek?

The best time for the Langtang Valley Trek is September, October, and November in autumn, March, April, and May in Spring. Although you can trek all time of the year, it might not be safe in the monsoon season.

Is the Langtang Valley Trek good for the family and elderly?

It is a perfect Trekking destination for beginners, families, and elderlies.

What is the highest elevation of the Langtang Trek?

3,860m (Kyanjin Gumba) above sea level is the highest elevation, where you spend the night in the Langtang Valley Trek, but Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) and T-Serko Ri (5,033m) are the highest places, where you hike on a free day from Kyanjin Gumba.

Is the Langtang Valley Trek dangerous?

No, it is not a dangerous Trek. But, we can’t say if there would happen any uncertain accidents and natural disasters sometimes.

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