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Langtang Valley Trek

A week from Syabrubesi up the Langtang valley, through forest and yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa beneath the glaciers of Langtang Lirung, with no flights and a short drive from Kathmandu.

Duration
8 days
High point
Kyanjin Ri, 4,600 m / 15,092 ft
Grade
Moderate
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Start / end
Kathmandu (drive to Syabrubesi) / Kathmandu
Stay
Teahouse lodges, twin-share rooms
Group size
Ask us
Price
On request

Route

Syabrubesi 1,460 mLama Hotel 2,470 mLangtang village 3,430 mKyanjin Gompa 3,870 mKyanjin Ri 4,600 m N5 km
Route diagram: stops at their real positions, joined in the order you first reach them. Not a navigation map. Positions from OpenStreetMap.

Altitude

1,0002,0003,0004,0005,00012345678 Kyanjin Ri 4,600 m
Altitude in metres by day. Dashed line: 3,000 m.

Itinerary

DayRouteElevation
1Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi1,460 m
2Trek to Lama Hotel2,470 m
3Trek to Langtang village3,430 m
4Trek to Kyanjin Gompa3,870 m
5Climb Kyanjin Ri, back to Kyanjin Gompa
Sleep at Kyanjin Gompa.		4,600 m
6Trek down to Lama Hotel2,470 m
7Trek to Syabrubesi1,460 m
8Drive back to Kathmandu–

Included

  • Licensed trekking guide
  • Teahouse accommodation on the trek
  • Langtang National Park entry permit

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa
  • Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover
  • Tips for guides and porters

Is it for me?

  • No climbing skills needed. A steady climb up one valley, then back the same way.
  • The drive to Syabrubesi is long and bumpy, on mountain roads.
  • Train with hill walks or stair sessions two or three times a week for six to eight weeks.
  • You sleep at 3,870 m at Kyanjin Gompa and climb Kyanjin Ri to about 4,600 m. Anyone can get altitude sickness, so read our safety approach before you go.

Permits

  • Langtang National Park entry permit: On request
  • TIMS card: On request

Spending on the trail

  • Hot shower: On request
  • Wi-Fi: On request
  • Phone or battery charging: On request
  • Dal bhat (set meal): On request

Questions

How do I get to the start of the Langtang trek?

By road from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, a long day's drive on mountain roads. Ask us

Was Langtang affected by the 2015 earthquake?

Yes. The earthquake triggered a landslide that destroyed Langtang village. The village has been rebuilt, and trekking there supports the families who returned.

How high does the trek go?

You sleep at 3,870 m at Kyanjin Gompa, and the optional climb of Kyanjin Ri reaches about 4,600 m.

When is the best time to go?

March to May and October to November. Winter is cold but clear; the monsoon brings rain and leeches lower down.