Langtang Valley Trek
The 'valley of glaciers' — one of Nepal's most accessible treks with Tamang culture, ancient monasteries, and peaks exceeding 7,000m.
Know before you go
Trip readiness
Best timing
March-May, October-November
Treat this as the first planning window, then verify local trail and weather conditions.
Time needed
8 days
Include acclimatization and transport buffers for mountain routes.
Permit status
Permit required
Langtang National Park entry permit (NPR 3,000) and TIMS card (NPR 2,000)
Difficulty
Moderate
Langtang route. Match this to fitness, altitude experience, and daily walking hours.
Live conditions
Trail weather available
Use the weather card before starting, especially during monsoon and winter windows.
The Langtang Valley trek offers a deep immersion into a glacially carved valley flanked by peaks exceeding 7,000m. The route follows the Langtang Khola upstream through subtropical and temperate forests into alpine meadows and moraine landscapes. The Tamang people's Tibetan-influenced culture, Buddhist monasteries, and warm hospitality define the experience.
The trail passes through Lama Hotel, Langtang village (rebuilt after the devastating 2015 earthquake landslide), and Kyanjin Gompa at 3,870m. Day hikes to Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) and Tserko Ri (5,130m) provide extraordinary panoramic views of Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Gangchenpo, and the Tibetan plateau.
Reachable from Kathmandu in a single day's drive to Syabrubesi, this is one of the closest major treks to the capital. The route can be extended by crossing Laurebina La to Gosaikunda and Helambu for a 2-3 week regional itinerary.
Field log · Day by day
The route, walked
- Stages
- 8
- Day01
Syabrubesi→Lama Hotel
moderateOvernightLama Hotel- Walking
- 6.0–7.0h
Follow the Langtang Khola upstream through forest and riverside settlements.
- Day02
Lama Hotel→Langtang village
hardOvernightLangtang village- Walking
- 6.0–7.0h
Climb from forest into the upper valley and the rebuilt Langtang village area.
- Day03
Langtang village→Kyanjin Gompa
moderateOvernightKyanjin Gompa- Walking
- 3.0–4.0h
Shorter altitude-gain day into Kyanjin Gompa, the main upper-valley base.
- Day04
Kyanjin Gompa→Kyanjin Ri
AcclimatizationOvernightKyanjin Gompa- Walking
- 4.0–5.0h
Acclimatization and viewpoint day around Kyanjin Gompa; Kyanjin Ri is the usual shorter high viewpoint.
- Day05
Kyanjin Gompa→Tserko Ri
AcclimatizationOvernightKyanjin Gompa- Walking
- 7.0–8.0h
Optional high viewpoint day to Tserko Ri for the broadest Langtang panorama.
- Day06
Kyanjin Gompa→Lama Hotel
moderateOvernightLama Hotel- Walking
- 6.0–7.0h
Descend the upper valley back toward Lama Hotel.
- Day07
Lama Hotel→Syabrubesi
moderateOvernightSyabrubesi- Walking
- 5.0–6.0h
Return down the Langtang Khola valley to Syabrubesi.
- Day08
Syabrubesi→Syabrubesi
Rest dayOvernightSyabrubesiBuffer/rest day commonly absorbed by road transfer timing, weather, or an easier final itinerary pace.
- End
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