Trip Overview
Langtang Valley is located near Kathmandu city and is also the closest trekking region near the capital city. Due to which it is the perfect place to escape the hectic city lifestyle and enjoy a relaxing trek in heart of a very remote valley with only nature and culture by your side. By joining this trek, you allow yourself to experience a fairytale-like journey filled with enchanting natural scenery with breathtaking glimpses of the Himalayan mountains.
In geography, Langtang Valley is situated near the Tibetan border in the northern region of Nepal and has been influenced by Tibetan cultures and traditions over the past decades. However, you will also see an abundance of traditional Nepalese communities that have their own unique cultural norms and values that can be surprising for some as only a few tourists visit the Langtang region each year.
During the 11-day journey, trekkers will also get the chance to walk through the natural serenity of Langtang National Park where enchanting forests are filled with vibrant ecosystems that host numerous amounts of wildlife. Epic trailblazing trekking trails covered with moist soggy shrubs and heart-capturing affection of local tribal communities are bound to excite your life that can give us a thrill that can’t be much forgotten by you or any other trek that can give you a remarkable journey.
You start your journey with a scenic seven-hour long drive to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu city while enjoying a nice view of the open wilderness around you. Once, you reach Syabrubesi, you will then begin your trekking adventure by making your way up to Lama Hotel and then to Kyanjin Gompa respectively. You will stay at local lodges and meet people who are native to this particular region. The trek also allows trekkers to catch some very heartening glimpses of snowcapped mountains gleaming with colors of excitement. Among those mountains, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and Dorje Lakpa are some of the predominant mountains.
With such experiences, trekking to Langtang valley will always be a gratifying journey in itself nonetheless. Besides that, trekkers need to remain fit and healthy both physically and mentally to complete the trek. Also, the best seasons to do this trek are the Autumn and Spring seasons which normally start from Sep-Oct and March-May.
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About Langtang valley
Langtang valley, one of the most popular trekking destinations for tourists worldwide. One of the nearest trekking milestones from Kathmandu, Langtang situates about 62 Kms North of Kathmandu. It is the terrestrial of glacial lakes containing gorgeous archetypal parishes.
Unfortunately, it was destroyed by a massive earthquake in April 2015 which caused hundreds of deaths and loss of several physical structures including lodges, teahouses, and residents. Gradually, it's being recovered these days. Destroyed trekking routes are already built, teahouses are rebuilt and it's being back in their original shape.
Langtang has preserved Tibetan-influenced culture. It offers Panoramic views of giant peaks like Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung, diverse vegetations, the first and last rays of the sun over spectacular peaks, eye-catching waterfalls, and many more.
When to trek in Langtang?
Most of the treks in Langtang are organized in the peak seasons-Autumn and Spring. Among them, October and April keep the top records in tourists' flow. In these months, the climate remains stable, skies become clearer and mountains are visible.
Trekking in other months as of June, July, and August may be affected by the rain causing a landslide, flood, and trekking trial may become muddy. On the other hand, December-February is the closest and driest month in Nepal when snow may affect the trek. In these months, teahouses in the upper part may get closed due to the cold.
So just after the monsoon, travelers get close-up views of the Himalayas, greeneries, and landscapes and after winter, trekkers are welcomed by the rhododendron flowers, eye-catching views of the giant peaks, and colorful woodlands.
What permits do I need while trekking in Langtang?
Trekkers need to obtain Langtang National Park Entry Permit and Trekkers' Information Management System(TIMS) before trekking Langtang valley.
Regarding the charge of those permits, Trekker Information Management System (TIMS) expenses NPR: NPR 1000, and National Park entry costs NPR 3,000 each.
These permits can be obtained at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) in Kathmandu. You need to apply for your passport having validity for at least 6 months and two photos for a permit. Otherwise, you can contact Holy Mountain Treks which favors you for those formalities.
Accommodation and daily food during the trek
Langtang valley trek is a teahouse basis trek. Trekkers need not carry tents as plenty of teahouses are ready to serve with basic amenities. Most of the rooms are decorated on a twin share basis where you will get a pair of bed sheets, pillows, and a small table, and a common bathroom. In the lower elevation, there is a proper facility charging your microelectronics devices.
Concerning the food, most of the teahouses have set their own menus but the items are almost the same in most of the lodges. They mostly serve eggs, pancakes with jam, oat porridge, chapati, and peanut butter for breakfast, and Dal Bhat, fried rice, curry, soups, spaghetti, pasta, and MO; MOs for lunch and dinner. You will get non-veg items as well but while eating them you must be careful regarding freshness. You will get bottled water, tea, coffee, hot lemon, beer, local wine (change)for drinks.
Langtang trek difficulties
Langtang Valley Trek is a moderately difficult journey that reaches a maximum elevation of 4,984m above sea level. The trekking trail is well constructed and marked. Except for some steep ascents and descents, you will walk passing gradual ups and downs throughout the journey. Being moderately challenging, you need not any technical climbing skills. However prior experience will be beneficial.
If you are eager to learn more, just go through What makes the Langtang Trek Difficult? for further detail regarding the difficulties of this trek.
Brief Itinerary
| Day |
Highlight |
Overnight |
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Day 1 |
Arrival in Kathmandu |
Kathmandu |
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Day 2 |
Sightseeing around culturally affluent Kathmandu valley |
Kathmandu |
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Day 3 |
Drive to Syabru Bensi |
Syabru Bensi |
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Day 4 |
Trek to Lama Hotel |
Lama Hotel |
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Day 5 |
Trek to Mundu |
Mundu |
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Day 6 |
Trek to Kyangjin Gompa |
Kyangjin Gompa |
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Day 7 |
Ascend from Kyangin Gompa to Kyangin Ri or Cherku Ri |
Kyangjin Gompa |
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Day 8 |
Trek back to Lama Hotel |
Lama Hotel |
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Day 9 |
Trek to Syabru Bensi |
Syabru Bensi |
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Day 10 |
Drive back to Kathmandu |
Kathmandu |
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Day 11 |
Final Departure |
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