Langtang Valley
8 days · Moderate · up to 4,773 m
The closest high-mountain trek to Kathmandu. River forest, Tamang villages and the open pastures around Kyanjin Gompa, with no flights needed.
OVERVIEW
Langtang is the easiest high valley to reach from Kathmandu: no flights, just a day’s drive. In a week you walk from subtropical forest into a wide glacial valley below Langtang Lirung, staying in Tamang villages that rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake.
It is a good choice if you want real mountain scenery without the crowds or flight delays of the Everest region.
Day by day
A sample itinerary. I adjust stages and rest days to your pace, the season and the weather.
Day 11,460 m
Drive to Syabrubesi
A full day's drive north from Kathmandu to the trailhead at Syabrubesi.
Day 22,470 m
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Upstream along the Langtang Khola through forest home to red pandas and langur monkeys.
Day 33,430 m
Lama Hotel to Langtang village
The valley opens out as you climb past Ghodatabela to the rebuilt village of Langtang.
Day 43,870 m
Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa
A short day past mani walls and yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa and its cheese factory.
Day 54,773 m
Kyanjin Ri day hike
Climb Kyanjin Ri for a panorama of Langtang Lirung and the glaciers, then rest at Kyanjin.
Day 62,470 m
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Retrace the valley downstream.
Day 71,460 m
Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi
Back down through the forest to the road head.
Day 8
Drive to Kathmandu
Return drive to Kathmandu.
Included
- Licensed guide (wages, meals, lodging and insurance)
- All trekking permits
- Lodge accommodation on the trail
- Ground transport to and from Syabrubesi
Not included
- Meals and drinks on the trail
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover
- Porter (available on request)
- Tips
Permits
- Langtang National Park entry permit
- TIMS card
I arrange the permits for you. Nepal Tourism Board permit guidance
Questions about Langtang Valley
Can Langtang be combined with Gosainkunda?
Yes. Returning via Thulo Syabru and the sacred lakes of Gosainkunda adds three to four days.
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