Relaxed version
Add a second night at Kyanjin Gompa to explore up the valley towards the glaciers. On request
Langtang
Langtang Valley Trek
A high valley of yaks, glaciers and gompas, close to Kathmandu
- Days8
- High point4,600 m / 15,092 ft
- GradeModerate to hard, 3 of 5
- Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Overview
A week from Syabrubesi up the Langtang valley, through forest and yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa beneath the glaciers of Langtang Lirung, with no flights and a short drive from Kathmandu.
Highlights
- No flights needed, a day's drive from Kathmandu
- Forest of oak, rhododendron and bamboo along the Langtang Khola
- Langtang village, rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake
- Kyanjin Gompa, its monastery and yak-cheese factory at 3,870 m
- A climb of Kyanjin Ri for a view of the glaciers and Langtang Lirung
Guide & safety
- A licensed trekking guide with you every day.
Is this trek for me?
Fitness & difficulty
Moderate to hard, 3 of 5 Moderate
- No climbing skills needed. A steady climb up one valley, then back the same way.
- The drive to Syabrubesi is long and bumpy, on mountain roads.
- Train with hill walks or stair sessions two or three times a week for six to eight weeks.
- You sleep at 3,870 m at Kyanjin Gompa and climb Kyanjin Ri to about 4,600 m. Anyone can get altitude sickness, so read our safety approach before you go.
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Day by day
The marker follows you down the itinerary. Red figures are height gained since where you slept the night before.
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Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Day 2: Trek to Lama Hotel
Day 3: Trek to Langtang village
Day 4: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa
Day 5: Climb Kyanjin Ri, back to Kyanjin Gompa
Sleep at Kyanjin Gompa.
Day 6: Trek down to Lama Hotel
Day 7: Trek to Syabrubesi
Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu
Dates & price
Plan your dates
Pick the day you want to start walking. We'll lay out your whole trip and check the season.
- Arrive in Kathmandu by–
- Trek–
- Fly home from–
- Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi1,460 m
- Trek to Lama Hotel2,470 m
- Trek to Langtang village3,430 m
- Trek to Kyanjin Gompa3,870 m
- Climb Kyanjin Ri, back to Kyanjin Gompa3,870 m
- Trek down to Lama Hotel2,470 m
- Trek to Syabrubesi1,460 m
- Drive back to Kathmandu
Private trek
Your own guide and your own pace, starting on a date you choose in season.
Small group departures
Ask us for current details.
What's included
In the price
Included
- Licensed trekking guide
- Teahouse accommodation on the trek
- Langtang National Park entry permit
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover
- Tips for guides and porters
You pay on the trail
- Hot shower
- On request
- Wi-Fi
- On request
- Phone or battery charging
- On request
- Dal bhat (set meal)
- On request
Prices rise the higher you go. Bring cash in Nepali rupees.
No hidden costs, no surprise group merging, a named guide, and a descend-first safety plan. Read our promises → Ask us
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Add-ons
Gosainkunda lakes
Return over the sacred Gosainkunda lakes instead of retracing your steps. Adds several days and a high pass.
Kathmandu heritage day
Visit Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Patan's Durbar Square with a local guide before or after the trek.
Practicalities
Good to know
Where you'll stay
Teahouses are family-run lodges: simple twin rooms with foam mattresses and blankets, and a shared dining room warmed by a stove in the evening. Toilets are often shared, and hot showers and charging cost extra the higher you go.
Teahouse lodges, twin-share rooms
What you'll eat
Most teahouses serve a similar menu: dal bhat (rice, lentil soup and vegetable curry, usually with free refills), noodles, momos, eggs, porridge, pancakes and plenty of tea. Higher up the menu shrinks and prices rise, because everything is carried in.
Permits
- Langtang National Park entry permit
- On request
- TIMS card
- On request
Langtang Valley guides
Questions
FAQ
How do I get to the start of the Langtang trek?
By road from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, a long day's drive on mountain roads. Ask us
Was Langtang affected by the 2015 earthquake?
Yes. The earthquake triggered a landslide that destroyed Langtang village. The village has been rebuilt, and trekking there supports the families who returned.
How high does the trek go?
You sleep at 3,870 m at Kyanjin Gompa, and the optional climb of Kyanjin Ri reaches about 4,600 m.
When is the best time to go?
March to May and October to November. Winter is cold but clear; the monsoon brings rain and leeches lower down.
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