Langtang Valley Trek

Kathmandu Elevation: 1,400 meters/4,594 feet

After you land at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, our official will be there waiting for you at the arrival gate. He will greet you and provide you with a warm welcome. Then, enjoying a scenic and comfortable ride in a private vehicle through the busy streets of the city, you will be swiftly transferred to your designated hotel.

Check-in at the hotel and have some restful time. If time permits, you can explore the nearby popular areas of the city. In the evening, consider taking leisurely walks around the bustling markets and soak up the vibrant atmosphere.

At night, enjoy comfortable hotel accommodations and immerse yourself in the delicacy of typical Nepali cuisines.

Drive Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Drive Distance: 80 km
Maximum Altitude: 1460 m above sea level

Today is the day when you start your Langtang Valley trek by heading towards Syabrubesi which is about 7 to 8 hours drive from Kathmandu. The drive distance between Syabrubesi and Kathmandu is around 80 km.

Kathmandu is a beautiful city whose streets are busy and noisy throughout the day. This city offers many attractions sites you can visit while staying here. The tour takes about a day so if you like you can add an extra day in your trekking plan.

As you leave the city behind you drive on the paved roads that take you through scenic views of Mountains, hills, small towns, etc. You get to see the lovely Trishuli River flowing alongside the roads.

The roads are rough and rocky so the ride can be bumpy in some parts, but the beautiful view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, etc will make up for them.

As your ride enters the Langtang region, the view of mountain peaks on the northern parts tends to get bigger and closer. After a long day drive, you arrive at Syabrubesi situated at an altitude of 1460 m.

This is a small town and the gateway for many trekking destinations that lie in the Langtang region. You must be quite tired after traveling the whole day on the bus. So, you can relax and freshen up here.

You stay in one of the lodges for the night.

Trek Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Trek Distance: 11.3 km
Maximum Altitude: 2470 m above sea level

On the fourth day of your trek, you will be heading towards Lama Hotel which is about a 6 to 7 hours’ walk from Syabrubesi. The trek distance between Syabrubesi and Lama Hotel is around 11.3 km.

You wake up and have your breakfast here. Then you begin this day trek by ascending in the trails that lead to a dense forest of Rhododendron, Oaks, Maples, etc.

Walking through the forest, you continue to ascend the steep trails for about an hour until you reach a place named Bamboo. It is situated at an altitude of 1850 m above sea level. You make a stop here to catch your breath.

After that, you walk ahead in the trails and cross a suspension bridge over a small river. Then again follow a steep uphill path through the forest until you arrive at Lama Hotel.

Lama hotel is situated at an altitude of 2470 m which offers many tea houses for trekkers.

You stay in one of the tea houses for the night.

Trek Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Trek Distance: 14.8 km
Maximum Altitude: 3430 m above sea level

On the fifth day of this trek, you will be heading towards Langtang village which is about a 4 to 5 hours’ walk from Lama Hotel. The distance between the Lama Hotel and Langtang village is around 14.8 km.

After having your breakfast, you head out from here and continue to make an uphill climb in these trails. As you climb higher in elevation the trails become steeper.

You get to see the beautiful Langtang Lirung for this trail. Viewing this you cross a wooden bridge that takes you to Ghora Tabela situated at an altitude of 3000 m above sea level.

From here, as you move ahead the trails lead you into wide pasture land and a small settlement of Tamang people. Then you again cross a stream and make a slight climb in the routes.

This day you will have walked past scattered villages seeing many prayer wheels, mill, etc and crossed several bridges to reach Langtang village.

Langtang village is the headquarter of Langtang National Park situated at an altitude of 3430 m. They have built Tibetan style houses and hotels having a flat roof. Also, they cultivate the land and produce turnips, wheat, barley, etc.

Trek Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Trek Distance: 6.8 km
Maximum Altitude: 3817 m above sea level

On the sixth day of this trek, you will be heading towards Kyanjin Gompa which is about 2 to 3 hours walk from Langtang. The distance between Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa is around 6.8 km.

You begin the trek by walking past a small village built with houses made of stones. Then climb the trail that leads to the Buddhist shrines and pass a huge mani wall.
You will have walked past many prayer wheels, water mills, mani walls, etc before arriving at Kyanjin Gompa.

Kyanjin Gompa is a beautiful Tamang village situated at an altitude of 3817 m. This day’s trek is short so you can explore the valley and visit the famous Cheese Factory. Or rest for the day as you have to make a high climb the next day.

You stay in one of the tea houses for the night.

Hike Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Hike Distance: 17.7 km
Maximum Altitude: 5150 m above sea level

On the seventh day of this trek, you will stay in Kyanjin Gompa to acclimatize and give your body some rest. You will reach the highest point of this trek today.

Many trekkers hike up to Tsergo Ri which is about 9 to 10 hours walk from Kyanjin Gompa. To reach Tsergo Ri you will be making a steep climb in the trails.

Tsergo Ri resides at an altitude of 5150 m from where you get to see the striking view of snowy mountain peaks such as Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, etc.

After spending some time there you head back to Kyanjin Gompa. You can explore the monasteries that are near the villages or just relax and rest for the day.

Lama Hotel Elevation: 2,380 meters/7,808 feet
Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs

Optional: If you want go to Kyanjing Ri, we will hike Kyanjing Ri (around 3 hrs hike) and go back to Lama Hotel

Waking up in Kyanjin Gompa, we will begin the day with a warm, nourishing breakfast. The, we will set off on the trail, heading back towards Lama Hotel.

Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel is a downhill journey through picturesque Langtang Valley trails. We will retrace our footsteps all the way to Lama Hotel, passing through the Mundu, Langtang village and Ghoda Tabela. At Ghoda Tabela, we will immerse in the delectable delicacy of dinner in a traditional teahouse. We will also register our exit from the area at the army checkpost near this village.

We will trek further, traversing the colorful terraced fields, thick rhododendron forests, cascading waterfalls, and crossing several small streams through suspension bridges. We will finally reach back to Lama Hotel and settle in, most probably at the previous teahouse where we stayed during the second day of the journey.

Syabrubesi Elevation: 1,550 meters/5,085 feet
Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs

Today is our final day on the trail. We will return to Syabrubesi, which is also the ending point of our adventurous Langtang Valley Trek. After a delicious breakfast at the teahouse in the Lama Hotel, we will head towards Syabrubesi, following the Langtang River downstream. We will enter the vibrant forest of rhododendrons and bamboo trees and descend through it gradually. The trails can be steep rocks in some sections, which requires careful footing. As the descent continues, you can see the landscapes transforming from rugged and rocky to lush greenery.

We will again traverse the captivating forest of bamboo and birch with occasional views of distant Himalayas. As the forest clears, we will encounter Langtang River once again and navigate it via a wide swaging suspension bridge. On the final tread of the trek, we will cross the Bhote Koshi River and finally reach the picturesque Syabrubesi village. We will spend the final night in the wonderful Langtang region, celebrating the successful journey and preparing for the next day’s drive to Kathmandu.

Drive Duration: 7 to 8 hours

Drive Distance: 80 km

Maximum Altitude: 1400 m above sea level

This is the last day of our trek, we will be heading back to Kathmandu which is 7 to 8 hours drive.

After a warm breakfast, you say your goodbyes and leave the beautiful Langtang region taking great memories of this trek along with you. Retracing your drive back viewing the scenic views you reach the busy city. 

Arriving at Kathmandu, we bid you farewell hoping you had an awesome time in our Langtang valley trek.

On this final day, be ready by packing your luggage and fueling yourself with hearty dishes in the hotel. Our airport representative staff will come to pick you up following your flight schedule. He will drive you safely and convinently towards the Tribhuwan Airport for international departure to homeward bound. After reaching the airport, complete all the necessary security formalities and have a safe travels! We look forward to having another memorable adventure together.