• Duration 11 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate

    The moderate grade includes a one-week to fifteen-day itinerary. It can reach up to 5000 meter altitude range, but the trails will be moderate (neither easy nor tough). High altitude may affect walking speed and distance. You need to have acclimatization over 3000 meters.

  • Country Nepal
  • Maximum Altitude 4,984 Meters
  • Starts Kathmandu
  • Ends Kathmandu
  • Activities Trekking
  • Best Time Sep-May

Discover the valley of glaciers and the home of the Tamang community on the Langtang Valley trek. Located close to Kathmandu, the Langtang region offers a quick and short retreat from the city. Trekkers can savor stunning mountain panoramas, the warm hospitality of the locals, tranquility, and adventure.

Open to all ages of trekkers, the Langtang Valley trek 11 days is one of the best treks in Nepal. If you are on a short holiday and looking to experience the Himalayas, then this trek is one of the excellent options for you. The trail is not offbeat and has adequate tourist infrastructure for a comfortable journey.

Unlike the very popular Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp treks, the Langtang trek does not require you to take an overwhelming domestic flight or travel to another city to access the trailhead. In just 7 to 8 hours of driving from Kathmandu, you will reach Syabrubesi, from where the Langtang Valley trek begins.

Despite the quick access to the trail, only a few travelers trek in the Langtang region. So, the trails are less crowded and perfect for those looking for peaceful trails. Trust us, the Langtang Valley is known for its incredible beauty and adventurous route among the local trekkers. You will not regret doing it.

Trekking in the Langtang Valley presents a very immersive experience. You will enjoy nature, wilderness, and diverse landscapes. Backpackers also encounter ancient stupas, monasteries, chortens, and prayer wheels along the trail.

Similarly, you can see Ganesh Himal (7,422 m/24,350 ft), Gaurisanker (7,134 m/23,405 ft), Langtang Lirung (7,234 m/23,734 ft), Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m/22,854 ft), Ganchenpo (6,387 m/20,955 ft), and many others during trekking.

Highlights

  • Explore the beauty of the Langtang region on this short yet adventurous trek
  • Trek through dense forests and verdant hillsides deep into the Langtang Valley
  • Discover the rich flora and fauna of the Langtang National Park
  • Nights in picturesque villages where you will meet the Tamang community
  • Experience the mountain lifestyle and come across ancient stupas, chortens, prayer wheels, and monasteries along the trail
  • Witness breathtaking sceneries and mountain panoramas throughout the journey
  • Hike to Kyanjin Ri and Cherukuri Ri to see jaw-dropping mountain views
  • Explore a local cheese factory and relish the tranquility of the region

What to expect during the Langtang Valley trek 11 days?

You will start the Langtang Valley trek from Kathmandu. Drive to Syabrubesi in a private jeep, enjoying a scenic highway. From Sybrubesi, trek following a less-used trail to Sherpagaon. Spend a night here and walk along a narrow route to Rimche the next day. The trail then ascends to Thangshyap.

As you trek from here, rejoin the main Langtang Valley route and ascend to Langtang Village. Walk through lush forests of rhododendrons, pine, and bamboo. Likewise, you will cross multiple suspension bridges along the way.

Langtang village onwards, you will follow narrow tracks and ascend to meadows. The final steep ascent will take you to Kyanjin Gompa. This is the highest settlement in the Langtang Valley. You will spend an acclimatization day here and go on a day hike to Kyanjin Ri and Cherukuri Ri.

Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and a gorgeous sunrise during the hike. Likewise, explore a local cheese factory and ancient stupas. The next day, you will leave Kyanjin Gompa early in the morning and descend to Langtang village, retracing the trail.

From here, you will continue trekking downhill, which will take you to Lama Hotel via Ghoda Tabela. Further, descend through the forested route to Syabrubesi and take a local jeep ride back to Kathmandu.

How to prepare and pack for this trek?

The Langtang Valley trek preparation doesn't demand much. Daily exercise and walking are enough. You have to be in good condition to do this trek. This is a beginner-friendly trek, so there is no need to worry about things. One thing you should note is that daily walking hours range from 5 to 7, so make sure you are ready for it.

Likewise, you also have to be well-packed for the trek. You can follow the below Langtang Valley trek packing list:

  • Comfortable, light-weight underwear
  • Trekking t-shirts and pants
  • Base and thermal layers
  • Windproof/waterproof jacket and pant
  • Fleece jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Gloves, socks, scarf, beanie, sun hat, etc
  • Trekking boots and a casual pair of shoes/slippers
  • Duffel bag and daypack
  • Trekking pole, map, reusable water bottle
  • Sleeping bag
  • Toiletries, first aid, snacks
  • Camera, adapter, charger, power bank
  • Journal/pen and traveler games (optional)
  • Cash, documents

Why do the Langtang Valley trek with Adventure Treks Nepal?

You will get top-notch Langtang Valley trek service with us. Our team meticulously arranges all the longest for this trek, keeping all the hassle away from you. You can focus on preparing for the journey and enjoying it.

At Adventure Treks Nepal, we believe in giving our guests the freedom to customize their trek. Whether you want to adjust the Langtang Valley trek itinerary or add extra services, we're here to make it happen.

Not only that, but we also help our guests with all their requirements. Similarly, our Langtang Valley trek cost is also the best in the market. The value we offer for the price is unmatchable.

With 30+ years of expertise in organizing treks in the Langtang region, we present a very safe space for trekkers in Nepal to explore. We are actively taking bookings for the Langtang Valley Trek 2024/2025. For more information, contact us anytime.

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Meet our representatives at the Tribhuvan International Airport with your nameplate. Our team will welcome you and drop you off at the hotel in Thamel. If you have any questions, you can ask them. Spend the remaining day preparing for the trek with our team.

  • Meals: Welcome dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel

You will leave Kathmandu early in the morning and embark on a comfortable and scenic drive to Syabrubesi with your guide. The highway goes northwest of Kathmandu, offering beautiful views of lush hills, mountains, rivers, and terraced fields. It's a perfect start to your trekking adventure.

  • Max Altitude: 1,503 m/4,655 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Duration: 8-9 hours
  • Distance: 122 km/75.8 miles

From Syabrubesi, you will hike on the road and soon cross a suspension bridge. The trail then gradually ascends to Khanjim. Take a lunch break here and continue trekking to Sherpagaon. Enjoy beautiful mountain views on the way.

  • Max Altitude: 2,563 m/8,408 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Distance: 9.8 km/6 miles

Descend following a narrow trail to Rimche. From here, you will join the main Langtang Valley trail. Expect to see other fellow trekkers on the way. From Rimche, ascend to Thangshyap, following a steep trail.

  • Max Altitude: 3,190 m/10,466 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Distance: 11.4 km/7 miles

After breakfast, you will leave Thangshyap and start trekking to Langtang village. You will see a significant change in scenery as the trail ascends to Langtang village. Mountains are much more prominent. You will pass a few small settlements and cross a landslide area.

  • Max Altitude: 3,430 m/11,255 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Distance: 4 km/2.4 miles

The trail from Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa ascends along lovely meadows. The view of Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung are phenomenal along the way. As you get close to Kyanjin Gompa, the trail gets steep.

  • Max Altitude: 3,865 m/12,675 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Duration: 3-4 hours
  • Distance: 6.8 km/4.2 miles

After a big breakfast, start hiking to Cherukuri Ri. Follow an offbeat trail and ascend to the viewpoint. From here, you will witness a breathtaking sunrise and mountain vistas. Enjoy the view and descend to Kyanijn Gompa. Spend the remaining day exploring the yak cheese factory and spending time with locals.

  • Max Altitude: 4,984 m/16,352 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Duration: 7-8 hours

You will trek back to the Lama Hotel on this day. Leaving Kyanjin Gompa early in the morning, follow the same trail. First, descend to Langtang village, and from here, drop to Ghoda Tabela. The trail goes along rugged cliff sides and passes by lush forests to Lama Hotel.

  • Max Altitude: 2,470 m/8,103 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Distance: 21 km/13 miles

From the Lama Hotel, you will descend to Syabrubesi. It is also the ending point of the trek. The trail descends through rhododendron forests to Rimche. You will then trek along verdant hillsides and reach Bamboo. Further, follow the Langtang Khola and descend to Syabrubesi.

  • Max Altitude: 1,503 m/4,655 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Distance: 11.3 km/7 miles

After breakfast, hop on a local jeep and drive to Kathmandu. The ride will be fantastic, like last time. You will enjoy stunning landscapes. Check in at your hotel and spend the remaining day resting and shopping.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and farewell dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Duration: 7-9 hours
  • Distance: 122 km/75.8 mile

Our team will take care of your airport departure. They will drop you off at the international airport according to your flight schedule.

  • Meals: Breakfast only
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Included
  • Arrival and Departure Transport.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast. (Twin sharing).
  • Trekking Duffle Bag using for Trekking.
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the Trekking.
  • Accommodation in Tea house (mountain lodge) during trekking.
  • Kathmandu Syabru bensi and Kathmandu transport.
  • Trekking Porter with Insurance. (We Provide 01 Porter for 02 Pax).
  • Trekking Guide with insurance.
  • Trekking Guide and Porters food and accommodation, wages etc.
  • Langtang Valley Trekking map.
  • First Aid kit.
  • Trekker’s Information Management system (TIMS).
  • Langtang National park entry fees.
  • Water purification tablets.
  • Farewell dinner with cultural program.
  • Government taxes.
  • Office service charge.
Excluded
  • International Airfare.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Nepal entry Visa fee (US$ 50 for 30 days ad US$ 30 for 15 days), you should get visa Upon your arrival)
  • Drinks, Dessert, Juice, Mineral Water, Heater charge, Hot Shower during the Trekking and main meals in cities.
  • Tips for Guide, Porter and driver.
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Essential Information

Permits needed for the Langtang Valley trek

The Langtang National Park permit and TIMS Card are required if you want to trek in the Langtang region. Our Langtang Valley trek cost covers the cost of these permits. The permits cost Nrs. 3000 and Nrs. 2000 per person, respectively

The Langtang Valley trek difficulty

It is a moderate trek. Moderate treks in the Himalayas are suitable for beginner trekkers. The terrain is rugged but not offbeat. You will ascend and descend throughout the journey, so descent fitness is required. The Langtang Valley trek distance is around 80 km. Likewise, the trek requires 5 to 6 hours of walking each day. The trail goes through dense forests and rugged hillsides.

Prevent altitude sickness

Compared to the other famous treks in Nepal, the risk of altitude sickness is very low on the Langtang Valley trek. Still, trekkers have to be cautious of their symptoms and follow preventive measures.

Headache, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, difficulty breathing, insomnia, and loss of appetite are some early indications of altitude sickness. Trekkers who see these symptoms are recommended to inform their team leader and get first aid.

To prevent altitude sickness while trekking, you can do a few things, like keeping yourself hydrated, avoiding drinking alcohol or smoking, maintaining your pace, not rushing and overexerting yourself, and getting ample rest each day to recover.

The best time to do the Langtang Valley trekking

The best time to trek in the Langtang Valley is spring and autumn. Winter trekking is also highly recommended, but you have to be well-packed to deal with the cold. Summer/monsoon (June to August) is not a good time for this trek because of heavy rainfall, poor trail conditions, and unclear views.

Spring (March and May) is our favorite time for Langtang Valley trekking because the region is blooming with rhododendrons and many other wildflowers. The mountain views are phenomenal, and the weather remains stable.

Likewise, autumn (late September to November) is our second favorite time for Langtang Valley trekking because of the fantastic landscape, stable weather, and moderate climate. Nepalese celebrate their biggest festivals in this season, so you have an opportunity to be part of the festivities.

Ensure your safety with travel insurance

Foreigners have to buy travel insurance that covers emergency helicopter evacuation if they want to do any trek in the Himalayas. It helps you receive immediate helicopter rescue during an emergency, and you do not have to pay a hefty amount.

The Langtang region has no roadways or hospitals to travel quickly. As the trek includes risks of altitude sickness, injuries, and natural calamities, it is important that trekkers are protected by travel insurance. Insurance helps you receive immediate helicopter rescue during trekking. Foreigners have to buy travel insurance that covers emergency helicopters.

Accommodation and food options along the trail

The accommodation for trekkers on the Langtang Valley trail is a guesthouse. It is runned by the local families. Rooms are mainly shared between two or three trekkers. Single rooms are limited and cost extra money. Apart from the bed, you will not get much service in the room to spend the night. WiFi, hot showers, and charging usually cost a few bucks.

Bathrooms are shared between the trekkers. Toilets can be Western or squat style. We recommend trekkers pack toilet paper, soap, wet tissues, etc. for the trek. You can also carry a sleeping bag with you. Likewise, the guest houses also provide meal service. A decent meal can cost up to Nrs 700 to Nrs 800.

Our Langtang Valley trek package includes three meals a day. You can choose from chapati, soup, porridge, toast, eggs, pancakes, etc for breakfast. Similarly, the lunch and dinner menus include options like thukpa, momo, noodles, dal bhat, fried rice, rice with curry, pasta, etc.

Drinking water is also widely available along the trail. Do not drink water directly from a tap or stream. Not all individuals can digest this water. Instead, buy boiled drinking water in the guesthouse. You can refill your water bottle for a few bucks.

How to obtain a travel visa for the Langtang Valley trek in Nepal?

Nepal offers on-arrival visas to travelers from many countries. However, travelers from countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Syria, as well as refugees with travel documents, must obtain a travel visa for Nepal in their country.

They are not eligible for an on-arrival visa in Nepal. If you are from these countries, apply for a travel visa at your country's Nepalese Embassy or Consulate Office.

FAQs

The Langtang Valley trek requires 10 to 12 days to complete. If you are already in Kathmandu, you can complete the trek in seven days. Trekkers have to walk 6 hours a day on minimum. You will cover approximately 80 kilometers on this trek.

The Langtang Valley trek is moderately difficult. The terrain is not offbeat or steep. Likewise, trekkers do not spend more than 5 to 6 days trekking. Overall, beginner trekkers can complete the Langtang Valley trek.

Trekking with a professional guide and porter makes any trek in the Himalayas much safer and fantastic. By joining this package, you will trek with our native guide and porter. The locals are welcoming, and there is no theft risk on the way.

The ideal months for the Langtang Valley trekking are late September, October, November, early December, March, April, and May. All these months offer different climates and vegetation, but the weather remains mostly stable.

Yes, a solo male or female trekker can join the Langtang Valley trek with us. You can join our fixed departure group or trek one-on-one with our guide and porter, as you wish.

Yes, the Langtang Valley trek is worth it. You will experience trekking in the Himalayas, witness jaw-dropping mountains and glaciers, meet with mountain communities, and spend time in tranquility. Above all, you can reach the trailhead in just a few hours of comfortable drive from Kathmandu.

Annapurna and Langtang are two different sections of the Himalayas in Nepal. They have different trekking routes, views, locals, and vegetation.

No, Mount Everest is not visible during the Langtang Valley trek. This trek offers views of Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal range, Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma, Gaurishankar, Kang Guru, etc.

It depends on whether the government is allowing foreigners to trek alone or not. On 1 April 2023, trekking without a guide was banned in the Annapurna and Langtang regions. The rules were effective for some time. Unfortunately, due to a lack of manpower, some foreign trekkers got entry without a guide. We highly recommend you do thorough research before trekking solo.

Yes, snowfalls in the Langtang Valley in winter seasons. The temperature ranges from 6°C to 9°C (42.8°F to 48.2°F) in the daytime and goes below freezing at night.

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