Langtang Valley Trek

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights   |   Based on 1 Review
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Style: Trekking
  • Transportation: Tourist Bus, Car & Jeep
  • Meals: BLD (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Accommodation: Hotel & Lodges
  • Group Size: 1-25
  • Max Altitude: 3,870m/12,697 ft

Highlights of Langtang Valley Trek

  • Explore the unspoiled and beautiful landscapes of the Langtang Region.
  • You can see several species of wild flora and fauna including the endangered Red Panda.
  • Trek through beautiful isolated villages in pristine locations.
  • Have great views of Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and other peaks of the Langtang Range.
  •  Stay at the peaceful location of Kyanjin Gompa.

The Valley of Langtang is situated close to Kathmandu near the border of Tibetan Plateau. The valley possesses a unique diversity of landscapes, forests, wildlife, and human settlements in a beautiful region of Nepal. This short and picturesque trek will take you close to the Langtang Himalayan range that consists of 13 peaks above 5,500m. Trekking along the rugged terrain at higher altitudes, you will see some glaciers and sandy-brown cliffs. Seeing the Himalayan glaciers and lakes is an additional experience you will have in this trek.

Lantang Valley Trek

Along the trek, you will cross villages of the native Sherpa and Tamang community. These friendly people have preserved their age-old traditions and cultures; so this trek is a chance to witness that as well. With every village having at least a chorten or a gompa, you will have a religious understanding of these people as well. While moving along these classic villages, you can get the firsthand knowledge about the Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition. You can also buy some handcrafted items like scarves, socks, sweaters, gloves all of sheep and yaks’ wool.

Way to kyangjin Gumba

The program begins with a hilly-drive from the bustling city of Kathmandu to the quiet village of Syabrubesi. Here, you will begin the actual week-long trek in which you will walk through dense forests of bamboo and pines. You will see mesmerizing waterfalls, raging rivers, glaciers, and the mighty peaks of the Himalaya. You will have stopovers at yak-pastures, sample some yak cheese right in the factory, and even drink yak-milk tea! Further into the trek, you will visit and stay at pristine places such as Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, and Kyanjin Gompa. You will explore the vantage point of Tserko-Ri, cross dense oak forests, and drive through winding hilly roads.

Lantang Himal

You will be doing the trek inside Langtang National Park through landscapes lined with rich vegetation. It means the trail goes through dense green forests of bamboos, maples, oaks, and other tropical vegetation. As for the wildlife, trekkers have reported seeing the Himalayan Thar and Black Bear, too. Throughout the trek, the climate is pleasant inspiring you to trek ahead at every turn. The energy and vigor will be fueled by the scenery, and the sounds of nature. And since this trail is much less crowded than other popular areas of Nepal, you will enjoy the trip more.

Suspension Bridge

For this trek, you need a regular habit of walking and an average physical fitness. The region is best visited in mid-spring to mid summer when the green is more prevalent than ever. The second best time is in mid autumn when views of Himalayan range are crisp and clear. Book this trip early for an exciting time in the beautiful valley of Langtang surrounded by the silvery mountains and lush forests. Orbit Alpine Adventure provides you some customized packages of Langtang region trekking at the best affordable cost.

The most popular trekking packages in Langtang region are Gosainkunda Lake trek, Helambu Valley trek, Ganja La Pass trek and Tilman Pass trek. The itinerary of these treks ranges from 6 days to 18 days depending upon your desire, vacation and budget you want to spend. For more details, contact us via various means of communication available.

Prerequisites

  • Regular habit of walking and good physical fitness
  • Prior trekking experience in Nepal is a plus, but not required

FAQs:

1. Where is Langtang Valley trek?

Langtang Valley trek is located nearly 80 kilometres northwards from Kathmandu Valley, the Capital City of Nepal. It lies in the Langtang National Park, the first Himalayan conservation area and the fourth protected area of Nepal. Established in 1976, this park is famous for a large variety of wildlife and vegetation. You can reach there after driving for about 7 hours from Kathmandu through the Pasang Lhamu Highway. This valley is famous for typical culture, tradition, wildlife, vegetation and unspoiled lifestyle of Tamang and Sherpa people. So, it is sometimes called Tamang Heritage trek in the Nepalese tourism sector.

2. Can I do Langtang Valley trek?

Undoubtedly, you can do Langtang Valley trek in all the seasons of the year. But, you must be physically fit and mentally committed to do this trek. Habit of regular walking and previous trekking experience will be the plus point to complete this trek easily.

4. Can I do Langtang Valley trek solo?

Yes, you can do Langtang Valley trek solo as well because there is not any restricted region in it. Nonetheless, we advise you to contact to a local tour and trek operator to hire a professional trekking guide. The guide helps you in finding the right trekking trail. Apart from this, he proves to be helpful in time of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). He gives you all the required details about the natural and cultural landmarks of the trekking region.

5. How difficult is Langtang Valley trek?

This is a moderate type of trekking in Langtang Region, which is close to Kathmandu Valley. The highest place to reach is Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) and the maximum duration to walk is 6 hours. The well developed trails can be successfully covered by the beginners in trekking in the Himalayas.

6. What animal species can I see during trekking to Langtang Vally?

In the course of trekking around Langtang Valley, you have the glimpses of various animal species. Himalayan thar, Black bear, musk deer, snow leopard and so on including 250 species of birds are some of them. If you plan to visit Langtang National Park in spring, the entire forests are decorated with colourful flowering plants of more than 2,000 species.

Day to Day Itinerary

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After you have arrived, we will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Later, you will be given a brief about your program and in the evening you are invited for a welcome dinner from Orbit Alpine. Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,360 m
  • Time: Around 30-min drive to the hotel
  • Distance: Around 6 km

After breakfast we will drive out of Kathmandu Valley along the north-westerners road. En route, enjoy the views and see lifestyle in the hills - with terraced fields and isolated villages. Stop for lunch, then drive to Dhunche and continue on to Syabrubesi.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Place: Syabrubesi
  • Altitude: 1,550m/5,100 ft
  • Time: 6 to 7 hour drive
  • Distance: 80 km

Syabrubesi is the start of our trek. After breakfast, we we will first trek along Langtang Khola, then pass through a dense forest. Along the way we will also cross several raging rivers on suspension bridges. After a brief stop here we trek along the ascending trail until we arrive at Lama Hotel where we’ll stay for the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Place: Lama Hotel
  • Altitude: 2,380m/7,830 ft
  • Time: 5 to 6 hours
  • Distance: 11.3 km

A quick breakfast, and we start the day with a gentle walk through a tropical forest, waterfalls, and a pasture. After a brief stop, we will then ascend through the trail to arrive at a valley from where we will have splendid views of Langtang Lirung. Trek through some settlements and some chortens, a mani wall (probably Nepal’s largest), and arrive at the Valley where we will have an overnight stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Place: Langtang
  • Altitude: 3,430m/11,253 ft
  • Time: 5 to 6 hours
  • Distance: 11.3 km

Starting at a leisurely pace, we will leave Langtang Valley and head towards Kyanjin Gompa. A ‘gompa’ or ‘gumba’ as it is called in the local language, is a Buddhist monastery. Kyanjin Gompa, at an altitude of 3,870 meters, is a picturesque monastery located in an equally beautiful village. The climate is great, as is the scenery around. The short trekking duration today means that we will have arrived at Kyanjin Gompa before lunch. Enjoy the lunch with panoramic views of Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6,990 meters), Langtang Peak (6,370 meters), and Langtang Lirung (7,245 meters).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Place: Kyanjin Gompa
  • Altitude: 3,870m/12,697 ft
  • Time: 3 to 4 hours
  • Distance: 7.7 km

We have set the day aside for acclimatization. After a leisurely breakfast, we will take a walk around the village, see some meadows and hike around a bit. During acclimatization, moderate activity is important for the body to get attuned with the environment and the altitude. We will climb up to Langshisha Kharka, for wonderful vista of the surrounding peaks such as Kyanjin-Ri and Tserko-Ri. Later, return to Kyanjin Gompa and visit the cheese factory there. Stay overnight here.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Place: Kyanjin Gompa
  • Altitude: 3,870m/12,697 ft

Leaving behind Kyanjin Gompa, we will head back to Lama Hotel. The trek is easy but it is mostly downhill, so tread carefully. The six-hour walk back to Lama Hotel is mostly through forests, rivers, and Tamang villages.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Place: Lama Hotel
  • Altitude: 2,380m/7,830 ft
  • Time: 6 to 7 hours
  • Distance: 14.5 km

From Lama Hotel, we will start after breakfast. We will be walking for around six hours at a leisurely pace today to arrive at the village of Thulo Syabru. The easy downhill trail will first pass through lush green forests, and overhead, you will have beautiful views of the mountains. You might even encounter wild animals but do not try to feed them or go near them. Later, climb to the top of a ridge where Thulo Syabru is located.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Place: Thulo Syabru
  • Altitude: 2,210 m/7,251 ft
  • Time: 5 to 6 hours
  • Distance: 11 km

Start the trek through a descending forested route to arrive at a gushing river. Climb the trail beside a river and come to a Sherpa village. Take a break here and then trek further through fields, farmlands, and gradual ascents and descents to arrive at Thulo Barkhu. This village has good views of several peaks. From here take a scenic drive back to Kathmandu via Dhunche. Later in the evening in Kathmandu, you are invited for a farewell dinner from Orbit Alpine.

  • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350 m/4,428 ft
  • Time: 3-hour trek & 5 to 6 hours of driving
  • Distance: 47.5 km

As the program comes to an end, we will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.

Cost Details

  • Public or private transportation
  • Guide and Potter with their salary, insurance and transportation
  • Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and accommodation of guest is included
  • Down Jacket, Sleeping bag and duffel bag is included if necessary for guest and it is need to return back after the trekking finished
  • National park permit, TIMS and all necessary paper document is included and we will arrange all of this.
  • First add kids are carried by your guide and if needed guest can asked at any time
  • Your Nepal entry visa fee you will get Nepal visa upon your Nepal arrival
  • Guest travel insurance is not included in trekking cost need to bring from home nation
  • All kinds of alcoholic drinks, bottle mineral water, snakes ,
  • Tips and donation for guide potter, and teahouse

Clients' Reviews

  • Josh Brostoff
    Josh Brostoff, United Kingdom

    Lantang Valley Trek

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