Langtang Trekking

Langtang Trekking

Activity
Trekking
Trip Grade
Adventurous

Overview

Langtang Trekking allows travelers to experience an emotional hike through the serene and traditional Nepalese landscape. The Nepal Langtang Valley sits to the north of Kathmandu and delivers mesmerizing Himalayan vistas to visitors who can also discover wooded regions and experience Nepalese sincerity in accommodations run by local families. People seeking adventure can rely on this trek because it delivers both mesmerizing views and genuine local interactions without requiring excessive travel from the capital.

Visitors start the Langtang trek following their exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage sites within Kathmandu. The road from the urban area leads visitors through rugged mountain areas to the Langtang-access point at Syabru Besi. The historical trade route connecting Nepal to China now functions as an entrance to one of Nepal’s top trekking areas.

The 2015 earthquake badly damaged the Langtang Valley region. The local residents had to evacuate their homes during the crisis but now they have returned to start reconstruction. Your trekking activity actively supports recovery initiatives in the area. The combination of staying at local hotels and eating at teahouses throughout the villages generates economic benefits for the community while preventing cultural erosion.

Inside Langtang trekking you discover more than just spectacular views although those will stay with you forever. The tour presents genuine travel experiences through villages where local hands have restored them while sharing authentic encounters with residents and witnessing a region that grows stronger with every person it welcomes.

Langtang Trekking of Nepal

Trek Highlights and Scenic Views

The starting point for the langtang trek begins at Syabru Besi village. Flirting with the Langtang River Valley enables hikers to encounter dense forests and deep gorges which serve as natural habitats for indigenous animals including the sometimes hard-to-spot Red Panda. From Lama Hotel the pathway continues across pine forests and rhododendron vegetation to reach the calming Buddhist monastery of Kyangjin Gompa which exists among high-altitude yak grazing regions.

The Langtang trek is famously known for its available climb of Kyangjin Ri which proves to be one of its predominant attractions. The tough climb leads to an extraordinary panoramic sight that reveals Langtang Lirung Peak (7,234 m / 23,733 ft) and Ghengu Liru Peak (6,571 m / 21,558 ft) along with other giant peaks from all directions. To the south of the skyline stands Kimshun and Shalbachum followed by Naya-Kanga and Shishapangma (8,013 m / 26,289 ft) as the eastern skyline ruler.

Kyangjin helicopter trips provide aerial views of your recently traveled terrain to anyone seeking aerial sights or seeking to skip the return journey by foot.

Starting the Journey: From Kathmandu to Syabru Besi

Visitors heading to langtang trekking destinations often begin their journey by exploring Kathmandu, discovering its ancient temples, sacred stupas, and historic palaces. The first stage of your mountain adventure begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi, a small town near the Tibetan border. Along the way, the road passes through Kerong, an important Nepal-China trade route, offering both beautiful views and a glimpse into the region’s rich historical significance.

The trail follows the course of Langtang River before weaving into forests together with valleys and traditional villages. The Himalaya’s celebrated peaks Gangchempo and the Fluted Peak join the memorable views you will witness while you journey forward.

Returning with New Memories

After enjoying everything the valley has to offer from cultural landmarks to breathtaking natural scenery, you’ll descend back to Syabru Besi. From there, Trexmount Ventures, one of the best trekking agencies in Nepal, will arrange your return transport to Kathmandu. The memories of mountain views, historic sites, and meaningful connections will stay with you long after your journey ends.

Itinerary

01Day

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Today, you will arrive in Kathmandu at the Tribhuwan International Airport where our airport representative will pick you up and drop you at a hotel in Kathmandu. 5.2 km, 20 to 30 minutes drive.
Our Representative will come to you. Visit our office and pre departure meeting in the office or at your Hotel. Our tour manager will brief about your whole tour and collecting your Documents (copy of your passport and Travel insurance).

02Day

Kathmandu: Free day for Trek preparation.

Free day for trek preparation. OR, you can do sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley with visiting into fascinating heritage and cultural sites. There are few places that are worth to visit such as holy Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Durbar Square ( One is in Kathmandu, in patan and also in Bhaktapur), Museum, monasteries, old historical Palaces and Gardens. Note: this tour is optional so you can visit with place of your interest & pay locally. (Meals: B)

03Day

Drive to Syabrubesi (1720 m) – 07 hours.

We start after breakfast, scenic drive through the rural towns and farm villages on the winding hilly road to Trisuli Bazaar. We start ascending drive after here and reach entrance of Langtang National Park in Dhunche 2030 m high which is headquarter of Rasuwa district. We will continue driving and process to each Syabrubesi village. The distance from kathmandu to Syabrubesi via galchhi and trishuli is 138 km, drive approx. 7 hours (Meals: B,L,D)

04Day

Trek to Lama Hotel (2560 M)- 05:30 hours.

We begin hiking from here by crossing a bridge over upper Trisuli River, and then gentle uphill trail through forest and river valley to reach Bamboo. After nice break continue walk with the last uphill through the cool shade of forest with rhododendron, oaks and pines trees and enter a river gorge to reach Lama Hotel in the middle of forest for overnight. The distance from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel is 11.4 km, hike approx. 5:30 hours (Meals: B,L,D)

05Day

Trek to Langtang village (3,430 m-11,253 ft) – 5:30 hours.

The temperature is cooler in the shade of the forest. Spot the rare and elusive Red Panda and other wildlife. The walk starts by following the river valley with thick forest, then passing a few small settlements to reach a nice place at Ghoretabla meaning “Horse-Stable”. In the early days this was a horse breeding area. The horses are of Tibetan pony breed, smaller but strong and sure footed to survive on high terrain and altitude. After a nice break and lunch, we hike to Langtang village which is a lovely village with the inhabitant of Bhotia’s and Tamang people, native of Langtang area settled here for hundreds years however Langtang villages was badly destroyed by the avalanche after the earthquake in 2015, so we need to walk little further into new locality of Langtang village. The distance from Lama Hotel to Langtang village is 10.6 km, hike approx. 5:30 hours (Meals: B,L,D).

06Day

Trek to Kyanjin Gomba (3860m) – 2:30 hours.

It is an easy hiking day to Kyanjin Gomba, as we need this to acclimatize with altitude. We so start with gentle uphill and once enter a side path then valley opens up with awesome views of surrounding landscapes with snowcapped mountains looking towards Dorji Lakpa, Langtang Lirung, Tsego ri, Langshsisa and Naya Kanga peak.

This magnificent place is named after a small run-down old Gompa (monastery) and is truly a beautiful spot. In the afternoon explore the surrounding or hike into the hills Kanjin ri 4780 m, just above Kanjin Gomba. There is also a Yak Cheese Factory to explore which was established 36 years ago with Swiss support. The distance from Langtang village to Kyanjin gumba is 6.4 km, hike approx. 2:30 hours (Meals: B,L,D)

 

07Day

Kyanjin Gompa, Day Excursion to Tserko Ri – 08 hours.

It is a magnificent a long adventurous day to go to Tserko Ri (5,033 m-16,512 ft) that offers spectacular views of surrounding mountains at close distance. Enjoy the great panorama of Chimsedang Lekh and the Kangjal Himal, a ridge of peaks bordering the valley to the south. The Naya Kanga (5,844 m-19,173 ft) and stunning views of the great mountains flanking the Langtang valley, including Ganchenpo (6,387 m-20,955 ft), Dorje Lakpa (6,990 m-22,933 ft), Pemthang Karpo Ri (6,830 m-22,408 ft), Langtang Lirung (7,245 m-23,770 ft) and across the northern boundary in Tibet see the massive Shishapangma (8,046 m-26,398 ft) the 14th world’s highest mountain are making more beauty of the region. We return the same way to Kanjin Gompa for overnight. The return distance from kyanjin Gumba to Tserko ri is 16.8 km, hike approx. 8 hours (Meals: B,L,D).

08Day

Trek to Lama Hotel – 06 hrs.

After an enjoyable and highlighted time in Kyanjin and Langtang valley, We start our return journey with descending to Langtang village and Ghoretablea following the Langtang Khola through cool shade of a forest to reach Lama Hotel for overnight. The distance from Kyanjin Gumba to Lama Hotel is 17 km, hike approx. 6 hours (Meals: B,L,D)

09Day

Trek to Syabrubesi (1460 m-4,790 ft) – 4:30 hrs.

This is a final day of your hiking. we will descend to the valley through the cool forest and follow the river valley to reach syabrubesi, overnight in the Syabrubesi. The distance from lama hotel to syabrubesi is 11.4 km, hike 4:30 hours (Meals, B,L,D).

10Day

Drive back to Kathmandu – 07 hrs.

Having great experiences and enjoyable time during the trekking, we make return journey and drive back to Kathmandu by Private Jeep or Local bus. (Meals: B)

11Day

Departure

Breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International airport for departing from Nepal. (Meals: B)

Includes/Excludes

What is Included?

Meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking sections.
Accommodation during the trek (Twin sharing room)
Guide and required number of porters and their food, drinks, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation etc
All Group private transportation by as per itinerary (Jeep & Toyota Hiace or Bus) .
Langtang National park entrance Permit
4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
All government taxes.
Warm sleeping bag, warm down jacket
Airports pick up & Transfer for Departure
Trek bag
Trekking information management system permit (TIMS).

 

 

Whats not Included

– Lunch & dinner in kathmandu.
-Tipping to the Guide and Porter or anyone else, or donations.
– Medical and emergency rescue costs (Just incase).
– Drinks are NOT included on the trek such as Tea coffee, mineral, any drinks, and alcoholic drinks.
– Your Travel insurance.
– All the expenses of your personal nature.

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Trip Info

Throughout this trip villages, green hills, forests, landscapes, and mountains are the main attraction and highlights of this trip, however, to be in the stunning Langtang valley surrounded by high snow-capped mountains is quite something, out of this world feeling, trekking in the pristine forest home of rare and elusive Red Panda with enchanting rhododendron tree lines around central Himalayan ranges, dramatic variation from sub-tropic – Mediterranean to alpine climate and in stunning landscapes, daily amazing panorama views with views of mountains from Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal, fascinating traditional mid hills Tamang tribe villages makes this wonderful journey worthwhile.

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