Langtang Valley trek
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nexus Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Discover the journey
The Langtang Valley trek stands out as one of Nepal’s most fulfilling short treks, offering an immersive experience amidst breathtaking alpine vistas and the rich tapestry of unique cultures. While the trek typically requires a minimum of one week to complete, savvy trekkers often opt to extend their journey by a few extra days to allow for acclimatization and to indulge in the myriad side trips and experiences the valley has to offer. The trek through the pristine wilderness of Langtang National Park adds an enriching dimension to the experience, with opportunities to witness diverse flora and fauna. While trekking to Langtang Valley, you’ll traverse through beautiful forests, traditional Tamang villages, and alpine meadows, all set against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks. The route is well-marked and provides ample opportunities for both adventure and cultural immersion. As you navigate the trails, keep a keen eye out for glimpses of the park’s elusive wildlife, including the playful antics of monkeys, the graceful presence of musk deer, the elusive Pika, and the resplendent hues of the national bird of Nepal, the Danphe. The Langtang Valley trek offers two starting points: Dhunche and Syabru Besi, each providing unique scenic and cultural experiences. Starting from Syabru Besi, the trek leads through lush forests to Lama Hotel. The route then ascends to Ghodetabela, offering breathtaking mountain views and chances to spot wildlife like the red panda. The trail continues into the valley to Langtang Village, rebuilt since the 2015 earthquake and extends to Kyanjin Gompa, a picturesque village with an ancient monastery, panoramic views, a local cheese factory, and delightful bakeries. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or a novice, Langtang Valley trekking offers something for everyone. The blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and the sense of adventure makes the Langtang trek in Nepal a must-do for anyone looking to explore the Himalayas.
The memorable moments
Awaken to breathtaking sunrises illuminating the Langtang Range Soak in panoramic Himalayan vistas atop Tserko Ri. Visit a traditional yak cheese factory in Kyanjin Gompa. Explore the culture and lifestyle of the Tamang people who inhabit Langtang region. Journey further into the valley to explore the mesmerizing Langtang Glacier. Explore the ancient Buddhist monasteries scattered throughout the Langtang Valley.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel — Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will then be transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m.) takes about five hours. — You will drive north out of Kathmandu meandering through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 3: Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) takes about five and a half hours. — The trek today is very leisurely through forests and terraced hill slopes. As you enter Syabru, you descend to the ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. You will continue through the village to your campsite about fifteen minutes further on the slopes. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and Tibetan Himalayan ranges. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 4: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five hours. — The trail descends along the ridge onto Syabru's main street to Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and further to the Landslide area (1810m.). Thereafter your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) via Bamboo (1960m.) before going on a level path to Lama Hotel. En-route you can see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 5: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours. — At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. You can catch a sight of white monkeys and local birds. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 6: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) which takes about three hours. — The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin (3870m.). It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding you in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic views of Dorje Lakpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and several other peaks. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 7: Enjoy a rest day in Kyangjin Gompa doing some short excursions in and around the area. — As part of the excursion, you can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4773m.], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 8: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about six hours. — From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 9: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (1460m.) via Sherpa Gaon takes about five hours. — The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of mountains and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny and passes through Sherpa and Tamang villages. The first half of the trail gradually drops for some time before making a steep descent to Syabru Besi (1600m.). The main inhabitants here belong to the Tamang community who follow Tibetan lifestyle. Stay overnight at lodge. Day 10: Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus takes about seven hours. — You drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Kathmandu. The first part of your drive to Trishuli Bazaar is along a gravel and bumpy road. The rest of the journey is on a well paved road to Kathmandu. Day 11: Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus takes about seven hours. — The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel — Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will then be transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 2Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m.) takes about five hours. — You will drive north out of Kathmandu meandering through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 3Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (2581m.) takes about five and a half hours. — The trek today is very leisurely through forests and terraced hill slopes. As you enter Syabru, you descend to the ridgeline that separates the Langtang Khola from the Trisuli River. You will continue through the village to your campsite about fifteen minutes further on the slopes. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and Tibetan Himalayan ranges. Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 4Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five hours. — The trail descends along the ridge onto Syabru's main street to Ghopche Khola (2050 m.) and further to the Landslide area (1810m.). Thereafter your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) via Bamboo (1960m.) before going on a level path to Lama Hotel. En-route you can see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 5Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours. — At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. You can catch a sight of white monkeys and local birds. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 6Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) which takes about three hours. — The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin (3870m.). It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding you in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic views of Dorje Lakpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and several other peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 7Enjoy a rest day in Kyangjin Gompa doing some short excursions in and around the area. — As part of the excursion, you can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4773m.], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 8Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about six hours. — From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 9Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (1460m.) via Sherpa Gaon takes about five hours. — The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of mountains and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny and passes through Sherpa and Tamang villages. The first half of the trail gradually drops for some time before making a steep descent to Syabru Besi (1600m.). The main inhabitants here belong to the Tamang community who follow Tibetan lifestyle. Stay overnight at lodge.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 10Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus takes about seven hours. — You drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Kathmandu. The first part of your drive to Trishuli Bazaar is along a gravel and bumpy road. The rest of the journey is on a well paved road to Kathmandu.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 11Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus takes about seven hours. —
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
What's included in your experience
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
- Trekking guide
- One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
- All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Accommodation in Lodge (Tea houses) during the trek
- Trekking equipment: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, trekking poles, etc.
- Entry Permit for Langtang National Park
- Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
- Land transportation from Kathmandu to Dhunche and from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus/ jeep
- Insurance and equipment for guides and porters
- First aid kit
- Tax, VAT and our service charge
- Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
- Souvenir
Not included
- Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for involved staffs
- Meals and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)
Essential trip information
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu Lodge during trek
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
What to bring
- Packing list for Langtang Valley trek
- Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.
- General Items:
- Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)
- Clothing Items:
- Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff
- Sun-worn Items:
- Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm
- Gadgets:
- Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),
- Liquid/Snacks:
- Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks
- Medical Essentials:
- First Aid Kit
- Optional:
- Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc
- Additional items for camping trek:
- Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses
- Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.
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