Langtang Valley Trek
Trip Overview
Trekking around Langtang Valley takes you so close to the Himalayas in comparatively less effort that it seems you are in a dreamland. Langtang valley trek is one of its kind of adventure nearby Kathmandu valley comprising an excellent blend of nature, culture, and Himalayas. What else do you wish for? It’s like a lottery for those who want to see more in fewer days, less money, and fewer challenges. Bingo! You hit it right!
A similar thing about Langtang and Kathmandu is that both are valleys, but the difference is Kathmandu is a capital city where you will arrive first. Langtang is on the northern side, quite near to snow-capped Himalayan peaks. This trekking site is one of the popular ones in Nepal, so trekking routes are well developed. The 2015 earthquake spooked it, but now it has been restored because of the willpower of local inhabitants and assistance from the Nepal government. Langtang now again has plenty of local teahouses, and other services targeted at trekking tourists. Recently Langtang Marathon event was also conducted, which will now be organized annually to promote local tourism. The major highlight of this trip is the final destination, the Kyangjin Ri (4350m), or if you think you are tough, then hike further up to Cherko Ri (5000+m) for excellent Himalayan views of Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Langtang 2 and other surrounding peaks along with tumbling glaciers. Now that’s somewhere that you want to go, right?
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
We will meet you at the airport. You can recognize our office delegate as he will be carrying a company’s placard. He will then transfer you to the airport, and we shall conduct a small meeting to brief you on the trek at the trip hotel. There are no other activities planned for this day, so you may spend the rest of the day as you wish.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1462m/4795ft) Duration: 7 Hours
The trek to Langtang valley starts with the Kathmandu-Syabru Bensi bus or jeep drive. We drive through the highway, following the Trishuli River. After that, we will move towards Dhunche, from where a clear view of Ganesh Himal is visible. Also, while meandering through the route, observe the terraced farmlands and surrounding green hills. The road after Dunche is off-road, which will remain the same until you reach Syabru Bensi.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 03: Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2500m/8200ft) Duration: 5 Hours
After breakfast, we get ready for 5 hours long hike along the Bhote Koshi River banks and Langtang Khola, crossing through suspension bridges. We will trek past the landslide zone towards Bamboo (1960m) and afterward towards Ramche (2400m). From here, the timberlands and delightful cascades go with us en route. If lucky, you might encounter creatures like Red Panda and Rhesus Monkey. Following the way, we show up at Gumanechok, a small settlement where Lama Hotel is. We will remain here for the night.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 04: Trek to Mundu (3543 m/11621 ft ) via Langtang Village (3430 m/ 11250 ft) Duration: 6 Hours
Leaving Lama Hotel, we trek for almost six hours, following the Langtang River the next day. And all through the journey, the prominent view of Langtang Lirung will be our companion. We take the route to Ghoda Tabela (3000m), a farmhouse of ponies and donkeys. Proceeding with our trek, we stroll, navigating the cabins; we eventually reach the checkpoint.
Then continuing the journey, we walk past vast yak pastureland to see Yaks grazing and resting. Proceeding onward, we see Tamang settlements adorns with Buddhist prayer flags and chortens. After we advance from the stream, we reach Langtang Village at the height of 3500m. We continue our trek until we reach Mundu, where we will go through our night close by the mountains.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 05: Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3798m/12495ft) Duration: 4 Hours
We will wake up early in the morning, and we will trek to Sindum and afterward advance towards Yamphu. We will cross few suspension bridges over the Laja Khola River. We traverse along the river bank and trek up to Kyanjin Gompa. We can see a large amount of ice coursing through the Langtang Lirung from here. We will be surrounded by mountains on our way to Kyanjin Gompa, making our trek worthwhile.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 06: Day Hike to the Chorkari Ri (5050m/16564ft) Duration: 7 Hours
This day is the major highlight of the Langtang Valley Trek, as we will spend a relaxing day touring the traditional Kyanjin Gompa. The day will be spent exploring the monastery and visiting the cheese factory to taste the delicious Yak cheese. Then we will resume our hike for 7 hours towards the highest point Chorkari RI (5050m). We get to see the fantastic Langtang peak and get mesmerized by its ethereal beauty. Moving on, we will walk back to the village where we will spend the night.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 07: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2500m/8200ft); Duration: 5-6 hours
Today, we return to Lama Hotel. The journey return will be a 5-6 hours trek which will astound us without any difficulty as the path plunges downhill. The hike, which took us 2 days, will be finished in only a day. In any case, the trail gets steep, so we should be cautious. Similarly, we should also stop by the Langtang village and accumulate its majestic essence to remember.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse, Breakfast, lunch, and supper included.
Day 08: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1462m/4795ft); Duration: 5-6 hours
We will advance from Lama Hotel to Syabru Bensi. This will be another simple trek downwards of around 5-6 hours. Be careful on the way down.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 09: Drive Back to Kathmandu
Abandoning the peacefulness of Syabru Bensi, we will drive back to Kathmandu, where our excursion started.
Overnight at Houses, breakfast, and lunch included.
Day 10: Departure
Representatives shall be at your hotel approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight to drive you to the airport. We hope this trek has been your unforgettable memory. We will send you off with hopes of meeting again
Included
- Airport and hotel transfers as per itinerary in private vehicle
- Two nights’ twin sharing accommodation with breakfast in 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Twin sharing accommodation in best available teahouse/lodge during the trek
- Staff– one professional, knowledgeable and friendly English speaking trekking leader along with assistant guide (6 trekkers : 1 assistant guide) and porters (2 trekkers : 1 porter) including their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, transportation, and accidental insurance
- Public bus fare from Kathmandu to Syabrubensi, and Syabrubensi to Kathmandu
- Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trek
- T – Shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
- First aid medical kit
- TIMS, trekking permit
- All government taxes & office service charge
Excluded
- Nepal visa arrangement (more on Nepal Visa Information)
- International airfares
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Added night/s accommodation in Kathmandu and also because of early arrival, delayed departure, early return from mountain (due to any cause) than the programmed itinerary
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the programmed itinerary)
- All kind of drinks (alcoholic, hot, or cold)
- Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, extra porters, etc)
- Personal equipments and clothing
- Private car/jeep for Kathmandu-Syabrubensi-Kathmandu transfer if requested
- Tips for guides and porters (tip is expected but not mandatory)
Good to Know
How difficult is Langtang Valley Trek? Is this good for beginner?
What is the best season to do the Langtang Valley Trek?
Wasn’t Langtang region affected by 2015 earthquake?
What type of Transportation do you provide?
How is the accommodation like during the trek?
What about food and drinking water during the trek?
Will I get to have hot showers during the trek?
What is the condition of toilets during the trek?
Can I get a private room during the trek?
What is the total walking distance in Langtang valley trek?
What gears do I need?
Should I carry cash or credit card/ATM? How much money will I need?
Can I charge my devices?
Do I have to pay for the permits?
There is no acclimatization day in this trek, isn’t altitude sickness a risk?
What if I get sick in the mountains?
Will I be able to extend the whole trek?
What to do with my stuffs that I don’t need in the mountains?
Do I need travel insurance for the Langtang Valley Trek?
I am all set for the trip. How do I book?
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
We will meet you at the airport. You can recognize our office delegate as he will be carrying a company’s placard. He will then transfer you to the airport, and we shall conduct a small meeting to brief you on the trek at the trip hotel. There are no other activities planned for this day, so you may spend the rest of the day as you wish.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1462m/4795ft) Duration: 7 Hours
The trek to Langtang valley starts with the Kathmandu-Syabru Bensi bus or jeep drive. We drive through the highway, following the Trishuli River. After that, we will move towards Dhunche, from where a clear view of Ganesh Himal is visible. Also, while meandering through the route, observe the terraced farmlands and surrounding green hills. The road after Dunche is off-road, which will remain the same until you reach Syabru Bensi.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 03: Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2500m/8200ft) Duration: 5 Hours
After breakfast, we get ready for 5 hours long hike along the Bhote Koshi River banks and Langtang Khola, crossing through suspension bridges. We will trek past the landslide zone towards Bamboo (1960m) and afterward towards Ramche (2400m). From here, the timberlands and delightful cascades go with us en route. If lucky, you might encounter creatures like Red Panda and Rhesus Monkey. Following the way, we show up at Gumanechok, a small settlement where Lama Hotel is. We will remain here for the night.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 04: Trek to Mundu (3543 m/11621 ft ) via Langtang Village (3430 m/ 11250 ft) Duration: 6 Hours
Leaving Lama Hotel, we trek for almost six hours, following the Langtang River the next day. And all through the journey, the prominent view of Langtang Lirung will be our companion. We take the route to Ghoda Tabela (3000m), a farmhouse of ponies and donkeys. Proceeding with our trek, we stroll, navigating the cabins; we eventually reach the checkpoint.
Then continuing the journey, we walk past vast yak pastureland to see Yaks grazing and resting. Proceeding onward, we see Tamang settlements adorns with Buddhist prayer flags and chortens. After we advance from the stream, we reach Langtang Village at the height of 3500m. We continue our trek until we reach Mundu, where we will go through our night close by the mountains.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 05: Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3798m/12495ft) Duration: 4 Hours
We will wake up early in the morning, and we will trek to Sindum and afterward advance towards Yamphu. We will cross few suspension bridges over the Laja Khola River. We traverse along the river bank and trek up to Kyanjin Gompa. We can see a large amount of ice coursing through the Langtang Lirung from here. We will be surrounded by mountains on our way to Kyanjin Gompa, making our trek worthwhile.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 06: Day Hike to the Chorkari Ri (5050m/16564ft) Duration: 7 Hours
This day is the major highlight of the Langtang Valley Trek, as we will spend a relaxing day touring the traditional Kyanjin Gompa. The day will be spent exploring the monastery and visiting the cheese factory to taste the delicious Yak cheese. Then we will resume our hike for 7 hours towards the highest point Chorkari RI (5050m). We get to see the fantastic Langtang peak and get mesmerized by its ethereal beauty. Moving on, we will walk back to the village where we will spend the night.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 07: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2500m/8200ft); Duration: 5-6 hours
Today, we return to Lama Hotel. The journey return will be a 5-6 hours trek which will astound us without any difficulty as the path plunges downhill. The hike, which took us 2 days, will be finished in only a day. In any case, the trail gets steep, so we should be cautious. Similarly, we should also stop by the Langtang village and accumulate its majestic essence to remember.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse, Breakfast, lunch, and supper included.
Day 08: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1462m/4795ft); Duration: 5-6 hours
We will advance from Lama Hotel to Syabru Bensi. This will be another simple trek downwards of around 5-6 hours. Be careful on the way down.
Overnight Stay at the Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 09: Drive Back to Kathmandu
Abandoning the peacefulness of Syabru Bensi, we will drive back to Kathmandu, where our excursion started.
Overnight at Houses, breakfast, and lunch included.
Day 10: Departure
Representatives shall be at your hotel approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight to drive you to the airport. We hope this trek has been your unforgettable memory. We will send you off with hopes of meeting again
Included
- Airport and hotel transfers as per itinerary in private vehicle
- Two nights’ twin sharing accommodation with breakfast in 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Twin sharing accommodation in best available teahouse/lodge during the trek
- Staff– one professional, knowledgeable and friendly English speaking trekking leader along with assistant guide (6 trekkers : 1 assistant guide) and porters (2 trekkers : 1 porter) including their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, transportation, and accidental insurance
- Public bus fare from Kathmandu to Syabrubensi, and Syabrubensi to Kathmandu
- Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trek
- T – Shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
- First aid medical kit
- TIMS, trekking permit
- All government taxes & office service charge
Excluded
- Nepal visa arrangement (more on Nepal Visa Information)
- International airfares
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Added night/s accommodation in Kathmandu and also because of early arrival, delayed departure, early return from mountain (due to any cause) than the programmed itinerary
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the programmed itinerary)
- All kind of drinks (alcoholic, hot, or cold)
- Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, extra porters, etc)
- Personal equipments and clothing
- Private car/jeep for Kathmandu-Syabrubensi-Kathmandu transfer if requested
- Tips for guides and porters (tip is expected but not mandatory)
Good to Know
How difficult is Langtang Valley Trek? Is this good for beginner?
What is the best season to do the Langtang Valley Trek?
Wasn’t Langtang region affected by 2015 earthquake?
What type of Transportation do you provide?
How is the accommodation like during the trek?
What about food and drinking water during the trek?
Will I get to have hot showers during the trek?
What is the condition of toilets during the trek?
Can I get a private room during the trek?
What is the total walking distance in Langtang valley trek?
What gears do I need?
Should I carry cash or credit card/ATM? How much money will I need?
Can I charge my devices?
Do I have to pay for the permits?
There is no acclimatization day in this trek, isn’t altitude sickness a risk?
What if I get sick in the mountains?
Will I be able to extend the whole trek?
What to do with my stuffs that I don’t need in the mountains?
Do I need travel insurance for the Langtang Valley Trek?
I am all set for the trip. How do I book?