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Best Season: , May, September, October (best in terms of view), November
The Langtang Valley trek is one of the easiest, short, cheap and less crowded compared to other popular treks in Nepal. It can be completed within a week or can get extended up to ten (10) days. This trek is suitable for both first-time travellers and experienced trekkers. This journey takes you through the most beautiful landscape, Tamang villages, stunning waterfalls and high Himalayan valleys, dense forests and monasteries. This trek covers certain parts of Langtang National Park where you need a ticket to enter into the National Park area. The Tamang community makes up the majority of the population in this region, which is influenced by Tibetan culture and tradition. They are the most welcoming people who extend warm hospitality to visitors.
This trail provides breathtaking views of mountains such as Langtang Lirung (7234m), Langtang Ri (7205m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Ganesh Himal (7422), Jugal (6095m), Ganja La Pass (5120m) along with stunning Glacier. It is also famous for a pious pilgrimage to Gosainkunda Lake (4380m). This valley is home to a variety of unique animals and birds, protected under Langtang National Park. If you are lucky, you might see red pandas, Langurs, snow leopards, and Musk deer along with beautiful birds like Tibetan Snowcock, Redstarts, Blood Pheasant, Parrot bills, Himalayan Monal, Tragopan and many more.
Langtang was one of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations before the devastating earthquake hit it hard in 2015. The earthquake badly impacted and damaged the most beautiful Langtang valley including Kyanging Gompa and many small Tamang villages. Some of them were eroded and hidden beneath the debris. However, the trek is now open to trekkers following extensive renovation and reconstruction works.
Major Highlights of Langtang Valley Trek.
Your ultimate adventure starts with your landing in Kathmandu valley surrounded by beautiful green hills and alluring Mountain views. After finishing up with customs at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed in the land of the Himalayas by our representative. You will enjoy a drive through crowded and narrow roads from the airport to your hotel. After freshening up, you can explore a tourist place called Thamel. You would enjoy many choices of restaurants and meals providing both local and western foods.
Kathmandu is also known as a city of temples. Decorated with historic temples, Stupas, Durbar square, and beautiful historic monuments listed in World Heritage sites, this city has a lot to offer. Kathmandu is a unique and artistic city that shows the life of ancient people, their culture, art, sculpture, lifestyle and many more. Kathmandu offers different vibes starting in the morning to night. Full of diversity, Kathmandu city offers mouthwatering local cuisines and street foods from different parts of Nepal. People speak 125 official languages. You can imagine the types of cuisine they offer.
Early in the morning, we can start our day from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. Every day, sumo (jeeps) and buses depart from Machapokhari for Dhunche, Syabrubesi and Timure. We recommend you take a Jeep because they will take less time and don’t let in new passengers at every station along the way. Jeep to Syabrubesi depart between 7-8 A.M. We recommend you purchase your ticket from the Machapokhari jeep counter a day in advance as it is a hectic station during trekking seasons. It is a 6-7 hrs long ride over country lanes, similar to other bus trips in Nepal. However, you can enjoy the beautiful mountain views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Annapurna along the way. For the majority of the day, you’ll be following the Trishuli river while driving. The road leads to Dhunche, after passing through the busy town of Trishuli. Just before Dhunche, you’ll need to check your bags and present your TIMS card along with the National Park entry permit card at the gate. You will arrive in Syabru after another 45 min downhill travel from Dhunche. You can stay overnight in Syabrubesi or ride to Domen (endpoint for a jeep). It is better to stay in Syabru as you can have multiple hotels to stay overnight.
Drive time: 6-7 hrs
Accommodation: Hotels
You can start your trek from Syabrubesi after crossing the bridge over Langtang Khola. It begins with an off-road trail along the Bhote Koshi River to Domen village and a gradual ascent to Pahiro and Bamboo village. The Bamboo village along the way is an excellent spot for lunch. Now the trek becomes steeper after bamboo. The majority of this day is spent in a lush forest alongside the Langtang River, where you can see monkeys and Langurs in the trees. The difficult ascent to Lama Hotel is compensated with a nice lodge and a comfortable bed for an overnight stay.
Trekking time: 5-6 hrs
Trekking distance: 12-14km
Accommodation: Hotels
Another day of lengthy ascents characterizes the second day of the Langtang trek. The first half of the day is spent once again walking by a river and through trees. With sporadic glimpses of Langtang Lirung through the trees, the trail continues to rise into the jungle. The trail leaves the forest at Ghodatabela, where mountains loom on either side of the valley. After a few hours, you will arrive in the stunning Langtang valley. Just before Langtang, there is an excellent place to stop for tea is Gomba danda. Beautiful vistas of the Himalayan Mountain range may be seen from here. The second portion of the day is spent passing by tiny rural villages in the glacial valley. The Langtang valley's largest and oldest village was once called Langtang, renowned for its yak cheese and yogurt. Many brand-new lodges are available for overnight stays in the new village.
Trekking time: 6-7 hrs.
Trekking distance: 10-12km
Accommodation: Hotels
Today, the trail gradually continues past small streams, prayer flags, and sacred rock mounds with carved inscriptions. The path ascends to a yak pasture, where the landscape becomes wider with mountain views. You'll arrive at Kyanjin Gompa after crossing various moraines and a suspension bridge just before the valley. You'll arrive in Kyanjin Gompa by midday because this is the shortest day of the walk. So, if you don't want to spend the day relaxing, we recommend you hike up to Langshisha Kharka for breathtaking views.
Trekking time: 3-4 hrs
Trekking distance: 5-7 km
Accommodation: Hotels
Today, you will hike up to Tserko Ri to see the breathtaking views of the mountains, glaciers, and the stunning Kyanjin valley. It offers spectacular vistas of no less than 20 -25 unique summits. The overall trek to Tserko Ri can take up to 7-8 hours, making for a tough yet worthwhile adventure. Tserko Ri lies at an altitude of 5000m above sea level – the highest point of the Langtang valley Trekking.
For a softer option, you can hike to Kyanjin Ri (4600m). To reach the top of this Ri, you need to get an early start. Although this is shorter and less demanding than the Tserko Ri, it is still a significant climb. The view from the top is as beautiful as the one from the Tserko Ri. No matter which Ri you choose, you’ll enjoy a 360-degree panorama of snowcapped mountains, wide valleys and a stunning glacier from the top.
Trekking time: 7-8 hrs
Trekking distance: 8-10km
Accommodation: Hotels
After saying goodbye to the vibrant Buddhist hamlet of Kyanjin Gompa, you'll go on one of the longest treks in the Langtang Valley. You'll be hiking back to the Lama Hotel today. The path returns along the Langtang River past Gomba Danda, Mundu to Ghoda Tabela. Throughout the day, the trail is primarily downhill. You'll continue descending on a steep slope after you reach Ghoda Tabela. Now that you're descending the mountains, you'll be able to move more quickly and comfortably. you'll pass by familiar yak herding towns and open alpine pastures as you descend and with each step, the prospect of a hot lunch in Langtang village becomes more enticing. you'll check into the best available teahouse here and unload our hefty baggage.
Trekking time: 6-7 hrs.
Trekking distance: 10-12 km
Accommodation: Hotels
You'll start your trek back to Syabrubesi after early breakfast. The path returned us to Syabrubesi in the same direction we came, descending through pine forest and passing Bamboo and Pahiro before reaching the Bhote Khola river bridge. You'll arrive at Syabrubesi knowing you've finished the entire Langtang Valley Trek. You will gather together with your friends for supper to celebrate your accomplishments after checking in at one of the guest houses. One thing is certain: with all those kilometres behind you, you'll sleep soundly.
Trekking time: 3-4 hrs.
Trekking distance: 10-12km
Accommodation: Hotels
This morning, you will linger over a delicious breakfast before returning to Kathmandu. On the journey back to Kathmandu, you'll take the same gorgeous road you took about a week ago, tracing the bends and curves of the Bhote Koshi river as it passes past idyllic rural settlements and huge fields of crops. As you gaze out your window at the dreamlike picture of rural Nepal, you'll reflect on the memories you've made, the people you've met, and the distances you've travelled on your own two feet. When you arrive in Kathmandu, we'll check into a hotel so you can get some much-needed rest and leisure. After a week of hard work, nothing beats a hot shower and a snooze.
This is also an excellent second chance to tour the cultural and historical sites that give Kathmandu its distinct flavor. You'll spend the night at your hotel after dinner.
Please keep in mind that the hiking times listed above are estimates and should only be used as basic recommendations. You will be able to travel at your own pace on the Langtang Valley Trek.
Insurance
Trekking in the Himalayas is not always fun. Our government has designed many protocols to make sure on safety of our tourists but sometimes it is really hard to prevent risk. Due to few transportation options in Nepal, the only fastest way to rescue anyone from the mountain is a Helicopter which could be very expensive. Therefore, we would like you to get insured through a trustworthy insurance company just to be safe. Make sure you are insured with helicopter rescue, medical injuries and any other emergency issues. We would highly recommend you carry a copy of your insurance and send one to us just in case of any emergencies.
Gears needed:
Shoe: Pair of exceptionally good hiking boots and sandals
Clothes: Thermals, down jacket, wind and rainproof jackets, trekking pants, sports t-shirt, fleece, warm gloves, towels, winter hat, Inner garments, shorts, and a few pairs of good socks.
Accessories: Good trekking bag backpack, sunglasses, water bottle, water purifier, sunscreen, lip balm, Swiss pocket knife.
Equipment: Sleeping bags upto - 20 degrees celsius, duffel bag, hiking poles
Medicine: First-Aid Kit, Altitude sickness medicines (eg. diamox), bug spray.
Bring all these essential gear with you about the checklist. If you want to buy it in Kathmandu, there are multiple places here as well. Ask us if you want a better place to buy or rent gear.
Physical fitness: Trekking to Langtang Valley is a physically demanding activity, and it requires a good level of physical fitness. One should engage in regular cardiovascular and strength-building exercises for at least a few months before embarking on the trek. Exercises such as hiking, running, cycling, and strength training will help prepare the body for the rigors of trekking.
Adequate acclimatization: Acclimatization is the process of adapting to high altitudes. As you trek higher, the air becomes thinner, and the body needs time to adjust. Adequate acclimatization is essential to prevent altitude sickness, a potentially fatal condition. It is recommended to spend a few days at lower altitudes to allow the body to acclimatize before climbing higher.
A knowledgeable guide: Trekking to Langtang Valley is a challenging activity, and having a knowledgeable guide is essential for success. A guide will help navigate the route, provide information about the local culture, and assist in case of any emergencies. It is important to choose a guide who is experienced and knowledgeable about the trek.
Proper nutrition and hydration: Proper nutrition and hydration are crucial for maintaining energy levels and preventing altitude sickness. It is recommended to consume a high carbohydrate and protein-rich diet to provide the necessary fuel for the body. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. It is recommended to carry a water purification system or tablets to ensure access to clean water.
Proper permits: Trekking to Langtang Valley requires proper permits. There are several permits required, including the Langtang National Park Permit, Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card. It is important to obtain these permits before embarking on the trek.
Mental preparation: Trekking to Langtang is a mentally challenging activity. It requires patience, perseverance, and mental toughness. It is important to be mentally prepared for challenges and to have a positive attitude. It is also important to be aware of the risks and to take appropriate precautions.
Basic first aid knowledge: Basic first aid knowledge is essential for trekking to Langtang Valley. It is important to know how to treat common injuries and illnesses, such as blisters, altitude sickness, and hypothermia. It is recommended to carry a basic first aid kit with essential items such as bandages, antiseptic, and pain relievers.
Respect for the environment and local culture: Trekking to a very rural and unique region of Langtang Valley is an opportunity to experience the local culture and environment. It is important to show respect for the local culture and customs and to minimize the impact on the environment.
