The Langtang Valley Trek presents a mesmerizing Himalayan odyssey, guiding you through unspoiled landscapes and enchanting villages in Nepal’s Langtang region. Amidst dense forests of rhododendrons, oaks, and pines, you’ll be greeted by awe-inspiring vistas of snow-capped peaks and tranquil alpine lakes. This trek provides a unique chance to deeply engage with the culture of the local Tamang and Tibetan communities, renowned for their hospitality.
Langtang Valley Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal. This trekking route is less visited as compared to Everest Trek and Annapurna Trek. Being less-visited has helped to preserve its pristine beauty. And let the visitor explore the authentic Tamang culture, influenced by Tibetan tradition. The Langtang valley trek is famous for off the beaten trail. This trek takes you to the foothill of Kyanjin Gomba, the final settlement in the Langtang Valley. The Langtang Lirung, the highest mountain in the area dominates the Langtang valley. The day hike from Kyanjin Gumba offers you a close-up view of the surrounding mountains. You can see the glaciers of Langtang Lirung (7,246m), Kimshung (6781m), and Langshisha Ri (6370m).
The trekkers can see a glimpse of the mountain from the first day of the trek. The trail further leads to the forest of rhododendron, oaks, bamboo, and into nature. During spring, the forest full of various color patches of Rhododendron. The wild animals like monkeys, deer, falcon, lizards, etc dwell in the region. This region is the sanctuary place for Red Panda, an endangered species in the world.
If you are thinking of camping, Langtang valley is the best place to trek. The mountaineers also can summit the Yala Peak and Naya Kanga.
Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
3 Hours Before Flight Time
While entering the border of Nepal, you will see the Terai Plain and the everlasting green hills. The Himalayas at the horizon smile over your arrival in Nepal. After Customs clearance, you proceed toward the arrival terminal (gate). Our company representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel as assigned.
Transfer: Private vehicle as per the group size
Meal Plan: No Meal
Overnight: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Star category hotel
The exploration of Kathmandu Valley starts after having breakfast. We will visit some of the ancient UNESCO heritage sites, which is an important destination. Our tour guide will take you to Pashupatinath Temple and its surroundings to explore. This temple is the holiest destination on Earth for Hindus. The temple’s architecture is a masterpiece to behold. After this, you will visit Boudha Stupa which is the largest stupa in Nepal. After exploration, you will visit Swoyambhu Stupa, the monkey temple of Nepal. These two stupas are a pious destination for Buddhists. The vibes you get from these places are unworldly and divine. As time goes by, you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of the oldest squares in the valley. From here, you can walk up to the Thamel market if you have some shopping left to do for trekking. Or you will be dropped off to your hotel.
Transfer: Private vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Star category hotel
Having breakfast, you drive to Syabrubesi. You head toward the north of Kathmandu through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas. Your journey up to Trishuli Bazaar will be a smooth one but the road gets bumpy and narrow onwards. You pass through steep hills and gorging rivers following the winding and narrow bends. You experience the remoteness and rural beauty on the way. You might be able to get a glimpse of Ganesh Himal.
You take a rest as you reach Syabrubesi. Syabrubesi is a beautiful village that lies on the bank of the Trishuli River. It is the gathering spot for trekkers going for Langtang Trek. You can stroll around the market and get ready for tomorrow’s first-day trek.
Distance: 130 km drive
Time Taken: 8-9 hours drive
Transfer: Private vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Syabrubesi
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
After breakfast, you traverse the main road of Syabrubesi and reach the Permit Checkpoint. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi River, your Langtang journey starts. The trail ascends toward Bamboo then to Rimche following the Langtang River. You pass through Rhododendron and Oak Forest. There is a high chance of seeing wild animals like the yellow-throated martin, wild boar, Langur monkey, red panda, and Himalayan black bear. En route, you pass through various mountain villages and find tea shops (bhattis). The first-day trek concludes as you reach Lama Hotel.
Distance: 11 km
Time Taken: 5-6 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lama Hotel
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
The trail continues to ascend above the Langtang Khola; till you reach a green meadow called Ghoda Tabela (Horse stable). You begin to see the most exotic view of Langtang Lirung (7,234m), the highest mountain in the Langtang Region. The uphill climb continues further, and the valley opens to U shaped wide valley. This valley is Langtang Valley. You pass through various scattered Tamang villages and reach Langtang Village. Langtang village is the oldest village and tourist hub in Lantang Region. The headquarters of Langtang National Park also lies in Langtang village.
Distance: 12 km
Time Taken: 4-5 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Langtang Village
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
The trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gumba is a short trek. The trekking trail passes through small settlements and Yak pastureland. There are chortens, mani walls, and prayer wheels inscribed with sacred mantras. People believe those mantras are being carried by the wind, spreading the message of peace all over the world. After passing through several streams, you reach Kyanjin Gumba (Buddhist shrine). Kyanjin Gumba is the most prominent landmark in the Langtang region. This gumba is amidst the high Himalayas and the view of the mountain is great. Spend your time exploring Kyanjin Gumba.
Distance: 6-7 km
Time Taken: 3-4 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Kyanjin Gumba
Accommodation: BasicLodge
Today is the day of exploration and acclimatizing the body. You will visit the Kyanjin Gumba and the surrounding area. You trek to the Kyanjin Ri (4,350m) for the best panoramic close-up view of the Langtang series. The trail to the Kyanjin Ri is just behind the village. From the top, we can see the glaciers of Langtang Lirung (7,246m), Kimshung (6781m), and Langshisha Ri (6370m). This short trek to Kyanjin Ri helps you to acclimatize your body at higher altitudes.
There is an optional trek that is tougher than climbing the Kyanjin Ri. We can trek to Tserko Ri (4,984m) and spending the whole day exploring the areas. It takes about 7-8 hours to trek and explores the Tserko Ri.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Kyanjin Gumba
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
You trek to Lama Hotel retracing the same steps. Most of the trekking trail is downward. The route passes through forest areas and beautiful Tamang settlements. You can see the mountains while descending to Lama Hotel.
Distance: 18 km
Time Taken: 8 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lama Hotel
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
You trek down to Syabrubesi retracing the same route. En route, we can see the beautiful scene of panoramic mountains and green hills. You conclude your trekking days after reaching Syabrubesi.
Distance: 11 km
Time Taken: 4 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Syabrubesi
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Drive to Kathmandu from Syabrubesi retracing the same route. Enjoy your journey.
Distance: 130 km
Time Taken: 8-9 hours drive
Transfer: Private Vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Star category hotel
Enjoy your final day at Kathmandu. Free till final departure. Transfer to airport 3 hours before the flight time.Enjoy your final day at Kathmandu. Free till final departure. Transfer to the airport 3 hours prior to the flight scheduled.
Transfer: Private Vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast
In this travel package, we arrange transport facilities for Arrival & Departure depending upon the group size. For sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley, we have the vehicle. The Drop and Pickup facility to/from Syabrubesi is within this package. The vehicle will be nice and clean for transfer. During trek transfer, we provide 4WD transport as the ride is rough & bumpy.
In the case of extra transportation arrangements (leaving the trek earlier from the group or other destinations not mentioned), you are responsible for an extra cost.
The accommodation at Kathmandu is in the star hotel on a BB basis. During the trek, each night you stay on a tea house/guesthouse run by local communities. Most of the tea houses are basic yet comfortable. The room is on a sharing basis with two beds. You will have a common hall for your meal & relaxing. In some places, the washroom (toilet) during the trek is the Squat toilet and used as a sharing one.
We are not responsible for extra night accommodation in Kathmandu or other destinations. You might have to take extra night accommodation due to early arrival, late departure, early return from the trek, or due to any other reasons than the scheduled itinerary. You have to bear the cost of crew members as well as yours for meal & accommodation if you have to take an extra day in the trek.
The Langtang Valley Trek is within the Langtang National Park of Nepal. The permits required during this Langtang Valley Trek are;
1. Langtang National Park Entry Permit
2. TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) Card
At Kathmandu, Breakfast is from the hotel side while the guest must arrange Lunch and Dinner on their own. At the same time, it is the best chance to explore Nepali-style food in Nepali Restaurants. On request, Lunch & Dinner is served. Farewell dinner will be served on behalf of Lets Trip Nepal Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
The meal during the Langtang Valley Trek will be a simple and authentic Nepalese style. Breakfast and dinner will be served at the tea house where you are staying overnight, and lunch will be served on the way. The meals provided are fresh, organic, and locally grown vegetables. We don’t recommend having non-veg items (meats & dairy) during the trek, as they are not hygienic & healthy. Consumption of alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items & hot chocolate is bad during high altitude trek. All the Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be in the package during the trek.
The Langtang Valley Trek is easy. You descend and ascend slowly while taking a rest. Your body condition does not need to be top-notched. But the trek will be easier and more successful if you could walk 5-6 hours per day.
Beware of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) while trekking. There is a gain in altitude and your body must be well acclimatized. We will pay extra attention while Hiking to Kyanjin Ri or Tsergo Ri. This is the highest pass during our trek. To have the stabilized stamina, attitude, and determination you can have a week-long walking practice before your trek day. If you have any critical problems like heart disease, blood cancer, lung problems, and other life-threatening diseases, please consult your doctor before trekking and take the necessary measures. You must inform any kind of such complication to Lets Trip Nepal Adventure Pvt. Ltd. as well.
The best time to visit Langtang Valley Trek will be in Autumn (September–November) and Spring (March-May). This is the best time to explore the unexplored terrain and the climatic condition is favorable. The weather will be warm, clean, and sunny with an incredible view of mountains and hills on the horizon. The winter season (December–February) is cold for trekking. The summer/monsoon season (June–August) will also not be favorable as the trail is slippery. You have to take great risks to complete the journey because of rainfall.
Tipping is solely a traveller’s choice, be more or less entirely their perception. The wages provided to Guide(s) & Porter(s) for the trek are basic wage which will be used for meals & accommodation. Normally, tips are offered at the end of the trek or end of the whole trip. The amount to give is decided by the group depending upon your perception of service quality, length of trip, budget, and appreciation of their work. In Nepalese culture, tipping is the way to express your happiness about the trip and our service quality. Our company crews; Guide(s), Porter(s) & driver(s) are always there for you to take care and make your trip a success – the trip of a lifetime experience.
The weight limit for your baggage is 9 kg per trekker. Porters will be assigned to carry your baggage for your trek. One porter will carry the bags of two guests. The combined baggage should not exceed more than 16 kg. We are travelling to higher altitudes and should think about porters as well. So, we never overload our porters. You must carry your own knapsack or backpack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. Only carry what are essentials as you have to leave any excess baggage either at your hotel or at the Lets Trip Nepal Adventure store for free and it’ll be completely safe.
Your trekking trail goes to the remote destinations of Nepal. Most of the places don’t have a good health center or even medicine at a time. So, you have to carry the some necessary medicines and have to think about your travel safety. Our guide(s) and porter(s) will not be responsible for any bad health hazards due to use of any medicine. They are only responsible to make your treks successful and give proper guidance during the trip.
We try our 100% effort to make your trip smooth and unforgettable. We guaranteed you to give 100% service of your payment. However, due to some unavoidable circumstances; like a landslide, flood, snowfall, political unrest, flight cancellation, sickness or accident, etc., the overall itinerary might get affected. We will not be responsible for such changes. The guests will have to bear any extra cost of themselves as well as the guide & the porters.
We have got a wide range of packages for our valued guests. The package starts from Kathmandu and ends up at various well-known destinations of Nepal as well as restricted areas too. If you are looking for any extreme and customized trek you can mail us at letstripnepal@gmail.com. We are at your service 24/7.
Please consider the following list of clothing and equipment while packing for Langtang Valley Trek. These are the essential list of equipment prepared on focusing comfort, and convenience and to make your trip enjoyable. We also understand that you may have your own preference for clothing which may be equally as suitable. We never recommend to our clients to bring equipment which is unnecessary for the trek. The porter will help to carry baggage. The luggage has a weight limit and not allows over 18 kg in the trek. These equipment are also available in Kathmandu for buying or hiring.
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Foot Wears
Essential Gears
Toiletries
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