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Langtang, Nepal Best in Spring · Autumn
Langtang Valley Trek
Explore forests, traditional Tamang villages and dramatic glacial landscapes on the 10-days Langtang Valley Trek. Reach Kyanjin Gompa and hike to Tserko Ri for panoramic views of Langtang Lirung and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Duration
10 days
Maximum altitude
4,984 m / 16,352 ft
Difficulty
Challenging
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From
$850
Why you'll love it
About the Langtang Valley Trek
The Langtang Valley Trek is a 10-day journey into Langtang National Park, one of the closest Himalayan trekking regions to Kathmandu. You don’t need a domestic flight. A jeep drive takes you to the Tamang village of Thulo Syabru, and the trail follows the Langtang Khola through forest, yak pastures and the rebuilt Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m).
From Kyanjin, you hike to Tserko Ri (4,984 m), the highest point of the trek. From the top, you see Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa and peaks along the Tibet border.
Why Trek Langtang?
Short drive from Kathmandu, with no flight needed
Changing scenery every day, from bamboo forest to glaciers
Tamang culture, monasteries, mani walls and prayer wheels
Chance to spot red pandas, langurs and Himalayan tahr
Difficulty
Langtang is a challenging trek. Most days involve five to seven hours of walking, and the Tserko Ri hike takes seven to nine hours. No climbing experience is needed, but you should train with hiking, stair climbing or cardio for a few weeks before you come. An extra night at Kyanjin Gompa helps you acclimatize. If conditions aren’t right, your guide may choose the shorter Kyanjin Ri hike instead.
Best Time to Trek
Autumn (September–November) brings clear skies and stable weather. Spring (March–May) is warmer, with rhododendrons in bloom. Winter is possible with proper gear, but the upper valley gets very cold. The monsoon brings rain, slippery trails and road delays.
Accommodation and Meals
You’ll stay in simple, locally run teahouses with twin beds and mostly shared bathrooms. Menus include dal bhat, noodles, soups, potatoes, eggs and Tibetan bread. Hot showers, Wi-Fi and charging usually cost extra.
Permits and Guide
You need a Langtang National Park permit and a TIMS card, and a licensed guide is required. Himalera arranges all permits before departure.
Who Is It For?
This trek is a good fit for active travellers who want real Himalayan scenery and culture in a short trip. It isn’t a luxury trek: lodges are basic, roads can be slow, and the weather calls for flexibility. Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and evacuation is essential.
Trek highlights
Explore the dramatic landscapes of Langtang National Park,
Trek from subtropical forests into a high,
Himalayan valley
Stay in traditional Tamang settlements and mountain teahouses,
Visit the Buddhist monastery and village at Kyanjin Gompa,
Hike to Tserko Ri at 4,984 metres for panoramic mountain views,
See Langtang Lirung and surrounding Himalayan peaks,
Walk through rhododendron, oak, bamboo and pine forests
Experience a high-altitude,
Nepal trek without a domestic flight
Support local communities through locally operated accommodation,
Enjoy an acclimatization day with flexible hiking options,
Day by day
The itinerary
A Himalera representative meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to your hotel. In the afternoon, your guide gives a short trek briefing and checks your gear.
WalkingAltitude1,400 m / 4,593 ftMealsDinnerStayTeahouse lodge
- Kathmandu Valley, Thamel, airport welcome, trek briefing
Pro tips
- Buy or rent any missing gear in Thamel today, because there are no proper gear shops on the trail. Withdraw enough Nepali rupees here. There are no ATMs in the Langtang Valley.
Transparent pricing
What's included
Included
- Airport arrival and departure transfers by private vehicle,
- Three nights of twin-sharing hotel accommodation in, Kathmandu with breakfast
- Twin-sharing teahouse accommodation during the trek,
- Three meals per day during the trek
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide,
- Assistant guide for groups of eight or more trekkers
- Porter service based on two trekkers sharing one porter,
- Langtang National Park entry permit,
- Agency-issued TIMS card
- Ground transportation between Kathmandu and Syabrubesi,
- Government taxes and official service charges
- Basic first-aid kit carried by the trekking guide,
- Himalera duffel bag for use during the trek,
- Trekking completion certificate,
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu,
Not included
- International airfare to and from Nepal,
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel, medical, evacuation and trip-cancellation insurance,
- Lunch and dinner while staying in Kathmandu
- Personal trekking clothing and equipment,
- Hot showers, Wi-Fi, battery charging and electronic device use,
- Bottled drinks, alcoholic beverages and additional snacks,
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Emergency helicopter evacuation or additional transport,
- Extra accommodation or meals caused by weather, road delays or itinerary changes,
- Tips for guides, porters and drivers,
- Costs arising from illness, natural events, political disruption or circumstances outside company control,
- Services not specifically listed under inclusions,
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20% deposit
$170
then $680 due 30 days before departure
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Good to know
Frequently asked
The Langtang Valley Trek is challenging but does not require technical climbing. Trekkers should be prepared for five to seven hours of walking on most days and a demanding optional ascent of Tserko Ri.
Plan your Langtang Valley Trek
Practical background from our Nepal trekking guides to help you prepare for this route.
- Trekking in the Langtang region Access, character and other routes in this region.
- Altitude and acclimatisation How to ascend safely and recognise altitude sickness.
- Best time to trek What each season means for this kind of route.
- Compare Nepal treks See how this route compares with Nepal's other classic treks.
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