Langtang Valley Trek

Easy access, peaceful National Park & Best Mountain view near Tibet, hike to indigenous trek

Trip Facts

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Group Size: Minimum 02
  • 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

  • 360% Mountain view from Kyanjin Ri
  • Trek into Langtang National Park with a local experienced trek guide & porter
  • 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
  • Shorter duration trek for those with limited time
  • 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. Our 9-Day Langtang Valley Trek is a captivating adventure that takes you into the heart of the Langtang region, nestled in the majestic Himalayas of Nepal. The trek perfectly blends natural beauty, cultural encounters, and panoramic mountain views. As you trek through the picturesque landscapes, you will witness awe-inspiring snow-capped peaks, lush forests, serene rivers, and charming villages.

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 over there, it provides good information about every stay camp of villages and names of mountains with height approximately from the sea level. The trek 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. There 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, and 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, in 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


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). If you’re trekking with an agency, they will arrange these for you. If you’re arranging the trek yourself, you must pick up your TIMS permit in Kathmandu and your Langtang National Park permits in Dunche.

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

Langtang Valley Trek Itinerar best for every trekker

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, and elevation from one camp to another camp 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 continue further downhill to our first overnight stop at Syabru Besi village the remote part overnight in lodge.

  • Meals: Lunch + Dinner
  • 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.

  • Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 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 completely destroyed by the avalanche due to the huge earthquakes of 25th April & 12th May 2015 and slowly returning back to normal life.

  • Meals: B L D
  • 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.

  • Meals: B L D
  • 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.

  • Meals: B L D
  • Altitude: 3,910 m | 12,828 feet

After an enjoyable time at Kyanjin Gompa around Langtang Valley, the morning leads to a long walk but much easier on a downhill path most of the way through Langtang village and Ghoretablea, following Langtang Khola enjoying walks back into the cool forest and then back at Lama Hotel for an overnight stop.

  • Meals: B L D
  • Altitude: 2,480 m | 8,136 feet

Today is our last day walk of this fabulous trip, leading downhill with a few ups on the same route heading back to Syabu Besi after crossing a suspension bridge, and then reaching the main road head and the village of Syabru Besi for the last overnight stop around Langtang and Rasuwa district.

  • Meals: B L D
  • Altitude: 1,450 m | 4,757 feet

The morning after last breakfast on the hills of the Langtang area, then taking an exciting drive which leads uphill to Dhunche town, and then on a winding downhill road reaching around warmer areas of Trisuli Bazaar and finally back at Kathmandu, after an awesome time on Langtang Valley trekking, after checking into respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure and join in for farewell group dinner in a nice restaurant around Thamel area overnight in Kathmandu at tourist standard guest house.

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  
28 Apr, 2024 - 05 May, 2024AvailableUS$430Confirm

Useful Information

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 personal suitable flexible dates, and we will open group dates on the same date.

When is the best time for Langtang valley trek?

Trekking in Nepal Himalayas, the main trek season is from September to June when daytime temperatures at most altitudes are generally comfortable for walking, the sky is very clear most of the time, and rain and snow are occasional occurrences.

In the daytime temperatures will vary from 15ºC to 35ºC in the capital city of Nepal- Kathmandu valley to around 15ºC at 3,600m and progressively lower the higher we go. Different seasons offer different advantages for trekking, climbing, and hiking.

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.

Testimonials

Indigenous trek with the best views

Found trekking was easy and the nearest route from Kathmandu was accessible by any type of vehicle, so there was no need to worry about the flight being canceled, thanks ‘Ram’ your recommendations were perfect, I enjoyed this trip very much in my life, had a great time with indigenous communities families and the best mountain views from Kanjin, I found people and their cultural were very similar with a Tibetan background, seen enough flora/fauna into Langtang National Park, trek guide Bikram & porter Shyam was friendly, every moment Bikram asked me how I’m enjoying the trek and food, he was men made my trip best!!
2024/02/11

Review by:Phillip, Belgium

Amazing trek Langtang Valley

Thanks, Ram and team of Nepal Spirit Adventure for organizing the best trip, it was an amazing adventure with a wonderful experience. The Mountain View and landscape were spectacular, and the kind indigenous people were friendly with a peaceful cultural heritage similar to the Tibetan ethnic, February is the best and quietest for a walk highly recommend this trail to others with Nepal Spirit Adventure no doubt they are a professional trek company.

Review by:Esper, Denmark

Langtang valley trek with Nepal Spirit Adventure

Trekking Langtang trail with Nepal Spirit Adventure. www.Nepalspiritadventure.com

Not many travelers visit Nepal's Himalayan Mountains during the winter season. Esper and I did, and simultaneously avoided large groups of other travelers so that we could experience the quiet, wild mountain landscapes in all their unique beauty. In 3.5 days we went from 1,400 elevation to 3,850 meters on the Langtang trail. The round trip was almost 80 km, and we managed the descent in 2 days at 23 km and 17 km per day. We felt very lucky that the owner of Nepal Spirit Adventure, Ram Thapa Magar came along for the trip—a very nice experience. We are soon up where trees are rare and signs of 21st-century civilization are even rarer. There is no water but ice on the bathroom floor in the morning. The accommodation is Spartan but clean and adequate, and when it's freezing outside, it's freezing inside. Here there are no ringing phones, no humming TV, and Wi-Fi rarely works. The power is obtained from a small solar cell unit on the tin roof. An old car battery keeps the power going after sunset.

The toilet is the hygienic Squatting Pan Toilet, which is a challenge for tired knees. But I quickly mastered the technique of using the ladle in the right hand and washing with the left. And I am sending a thought to India and their total ban on eating with the left hand and all their hand washing with soap before eating. The icy water here in the mountains of Nepal gives an extra twist to the "toilet visit without toilet paper" method. However, what the small teahouses lack in modern facilities, they more than make up for, with sky-high views on all sides.

The 7,234-meter-high mountain, Langtang Lirung, with snow a few thousand meters up, towers high in front of us. We sit and cling our cold hands to a cup of scalding tea and look at the peaks that are only some kilometers away - and relatively close to Tibet and the Chinese border. You are never more than an hour's walk from a simmering kitchen, a warm hearth, and a bed for the night. Altogether it was 5 nights, and in Langtang Village, we also commemorate the earthquake in 2015 at the Memorial Monument. The highest place we stayed was Kyanjin Gompa at 3,870m. At the altitude of 3,500 meters, the air will only contain 66% of the oxygen, it does at sea level. So I had a rough night.

We were combined with the annoyances from burning Yak shit smoke on the fireplace last night and Altitude sickness. But our super guide Ram took good care of us. Suban, our porter carried my backpack with the bulk of our luggage. Interesting that we carry the weight on our hips where they carry the weight on the head and shoulder. They don't use the hip belt at all. The Nepalese cuisine. The typical local food consists of dal bhat, which is rice, lentils, and vegetables. Among the mountain people, it is also common to eat flat bread, roti, noodles, oatmeal, and yak meat. The people here have close cultural ties to Tibet, and the last day we are in the mountains, starts Losar, the Tibetan New Year. So we got breakfast supplemented with special cakes. Losar is also experienced on our last day in Kathmandu after a 7-hour bus ride back.

Review by:Conny Wagner, Denmark

Experience Langtang Valley Trek

I went on a trek with Nepal Spirit Adventure. I had an awesome time. It was well organized by Ram. My guide was very professional. Although it was difficult at times, Nepal Spirit Adventure's guide was very supportive. The scenery was amazing - Praise God! I would thoroughly recommend Nepal Spirit Adventure - definitely good value for money. You will truly come away enriched for life. 2023/03/13

Review by:Mr. Kim Shead, Australia

Wonderful easy short trek

It was a wonderful Langtang valley trek-short-easy and best view holiday, people and lodges were rebuilding well after the 2015 earthquake, still, they need more tourists for local life, the landscape was spectacular, rich flora- fauna, I found similar culture traditional like Tibet, I had best trek guide and porter bus journey was long but had a beautiful time with local people, thanks to Nepal Spirit Adventure for providing great service, your customer service was highly recommended for others, I think this trek must be one of the best papular trek-family holiday destinations in Nepal.

Review by:Tamy, Australia

Amazing langtang valley trek

I had a fantastic trek with Nepal spirit adventure, they were a professional trek adventure company, guide tony was the best guide, porter Bhuwan friendly, mountain view was spectacular and had the best 360% panorama from Tserki RI and Kyangin, people were so kind very similar culture traditional Tibet as I was visited 2017 from the same company, I enjoyed much with Langtang national park, the trek was a suite and short can enjoy for all ages people, the bus journey was long but a good time with a local passenger. Everything was super organize thanks ram you are the best manager for trek arrangement and customer service was top can highly recommend this company to others. If you prefer the best and easy trek in Nepal make the Langtang valley trek. trave:2022/03/09

 

Review by:Mr. Pierre, France

Unbelievable trek with Nepal Spirit Adventure!!

Brilliant time doing the Langtang Valley trek with my wife and 10-year-old daughter and it was unbelievable trek arrangement by Nepal Spirit Adventure Company, our guide was just amazing; he was so great helping us all. Especially our daughter's family-friendly he was so the knowledge and encouraging and so much fun throughout the whole trekking experience. Thanks so much to Ram and the team for all your advice before we come to Nepal. See you again in the future for another Nepal trekking trip.

Review by:Mr. Jason Downs, Australia

Unbelievable trek with Nepal Spirit Adventure!!

It was the best thing I have ever done. I'm going to miss all the villages and our awesome guide Chin I'm going to try to bring my best friend up to. Hope can come back soo.

Review by:Lily Downs, Australia
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