Trip Facts
Country:
Nepal
Duration:
10 Days
Max Altitude:
4,984 m
Activities:
Trekking and sightseeing
Region:
Langtang Region
Starting Point:
Kathmandu
Ending Point:
Kathmandu
Grade:
Moderate
Group Size:
2 to 16 pax
Accomodation:
Teahouses, Hotel in Kathmandu
Best Season:
Mar-May & Sep-Nov
Notice
Route update, 2 September 2026. This trek is currently running on a longer alternative route. The glacial flood of 26 August destroyed the road through Syabrubesi, so the standard itinerary below cannot run for now. Instead we are running a 16 day route that walks in and out from Sundarijal and avoids the damaged road completely. It reaches the same places, Gosaikunda, Langtang village and Kyanjin Gompa, but on foot in both directions.
Alternative route, 16 days, in outline:
- Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 2: Kathmandu to Sundarijal, trek to Chisapani (2,300 m)
- Day 3: Chisapani to Kutumsang (2,470 m)
- Day 4: Kutumsang to Ghopte (3,440 m)
- Day 5: Ghopte to Gosaikunda (4,380 m) via Laurebina Pass (4,610 m)
- Day 6: Gosaikunda to Thulo Syabru (2,120 m)
- Day 7: Thulo Syabru to Lama Hotel (2,470 m)
- Day 8: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430 m)
- Day 9: Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,800 m)
- Day 10: Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa, optional Kyanjin Ri (4,850 m)
- Day 11: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,470 m)
- Day 12: Lama Hotel to Chandanbari (3,300 m)
- Day 13: Chandanbari to Ghopte / Phedi (3,440 m)
- Day 14: Ghopte to Kutumsang (2,470 m)
- Day 15: Kutumsang to Chisapani (2,300 m)
- Day 16: Chisapani to Sundarijal, drive to Kathmandu
This is a longer and more demanding trip than the standard itinerary, and the price is different. Send us your dates and we will come back with the full day by day detail and a quote. The standard itinerary below is unchanged and returns as soon as road access is restored.
The Langtang Valley sits inside Langtang National Park, Nepal’s first Himalayan national park. It is close to Kathmandu, so there is no flight. You just drive in.
The high point is Tserko Ri (4,984 m), an optional dawn hike from Kyanjin Gompa. From the top, you see Langtang Lirung (7,234 m) and the whole range.
Langtang is a national park, so a licensed guide and permits are required. Spade Himalaya arranges your guide, the park permit, and the TIMS card.
Overview of Langtang Valley Trek 10-Days
Quick answer: The Langtang Valley Trek is a 10-day, moderate trek north of Kathmandu, reaching Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m) and the Tserko Ri viewpoint (4,984 m). It needs no flight, suits fit beginners, and requires a Langtang National Park permit, a TIMS card, and a guide (Nepal Tourism Board, retrieved 2026-06-26).
The Langtang Valley Trek is a 10-day Himalayan journey just north of Kathmandu. It leads into Langtang National Park, often called the “Valley of Glaciers”. This was Nepal’s first Himalayan national park, set up in 1976. So you get high peaks, glaciers, and quiet alpine scenery, close to the capital.
The trek starts with a scenic drive to the mountain village of Syabrubesi (1,460 m). The road follows the Trishuli River through the hills. Then the walking begins. First, you climb through rhododendron and bamboo forest beside the Langtang Khola. Next, you pass Tamang villages, yak pastures, and clear streams. Slowly, the forest opens into wide meadows below the peaks.
The heart of the trek is Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m). Here you find an old Buddhist monastery and a famous yak-cheese factory. From the village, you can hike to two great viewpoints. Tserko Ri (4,984 m) is the higher one, and Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) is the gentler option. Both give a 360-degree view of icy giants like Langtang Lirung (7,234 m) and Gangchempo (6,387 m). So you get big mountains and warm Tamang culture in one trip.
The Langtang Valley was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake. A huge landslide buried the old Langtang village. Since then, the villages and lodges have been rebuilt. So trekking here today directly supports a community that is still recovering. The trek covers about 65 km in total. It is graded moderate, with one rest day at Kyanjin Gompa to help you adjust.
Spade Himalaya runs this trek with licensed Nepali guides. So your guide sets a safe pace, watches the weather, and checks your health each day. The route suits fit beginners and seasoned hikers alike. In the same Langtang region, you can also do the cultural Tamang Heritage Trek, the easy Helambu Trek, or the longer Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. Want a different region? Try the Everest Base Camp Trek, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, or the short Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. For more remote wilderness, see the Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Want to plan the details? First, see what it costs in our Langtang Valley Trek cost breakdown. Next, check the Langtang Valley Trek difficulty and best time before you book. Then pack smart with our Langtang Valley Trek packing list. For the big picture, start with our complete Langtang region guide. Two more reads help in this valley. First, our Kyanjin Ri vs Tserko Ri comparison picks your summit morning. Second, the Langtang permit cost guide keeps your paperwork current.
Trips Highlights
- Trek into Langtang National Park, Nepal's first Himalayan national park.
- See Langtang Lirung (7,234 m) and a wall of snow peaks up close.
- Visit the old Kyanjin Gompa monastery and its famous yak-cheese factory.
- Climb Tserko Ri (4,984 m) or Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) for 360-degree views.
- Walk through rhododendron forest, bamboo groves, and high yak pastures.
- Meet warm Tamang villagers and see prayer flags and mani walls.
- Support a community that has rebuilt since the 2015 earthquake.
- Spot wildlife like red panda, Himalayan tahr, and langur monkeys.
- Soak in the natural hot spring at Syabrubesi after the trek.
- Enjoy a short trek with no flight, just a scenic drive from Kathmandu.
Kathmandu (1,400 m) → drive to Syabrubesi (1,460 m) → Lama Hotel (2,460 m) → Langtang Village (3,450 m) → Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m) → Tserko Ri (4,984 m) or Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) → back to Lama Hotel → Syabrubesi → drive to Kathmandu.
In short, you drive to Syabrubesi and climb the valley through Lama Hotel and Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa. Then you take a high viewpoint hike. After that, you walk back down the same trail to Syabrubesi and drive to Kathmandu.
Trips Itinerary
A Spade Himalaya representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel in Thamel. In the evening your guide runs a short briefing on the route, the permits and the gear you will actually need.
Kathmandu fills a bowl shaped valley at 1,400 m. Langtang lies north of here, close to the Tibetan border, and it is the nearest of the big trekking regions to the capital by road. If there is time, Swayambhunath stands on a hill with the whole valley laid out below it.
- Duration: 30 min Drive
- Max Altitude: 1,400 m
- Meals: Breakfast Included
- Accommodation: Shared 3 Star Hotel
After breakfast you drive north to Syabrubesi, stopping at Dhunche on the way so the park permit and TIMS card can be checked. You arrive in the late afternoon after a long day on the road.
The road follows the Trishuli river through hills, farms and small towns before climbing into the Langtang valley. It is seven or eight hours and rough in places, so take a motion sickness tablet if you need one. There is a hot spring near Syabrubesi if you want a soak before the walking starts.
- Duration: 7 to 8 hrs drive
- Max Altitude: 1,916 m
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Guest House
The walking starts today. You cross a suspension bridge over the river, climb through forest, stop at Bamboo after about three hours, and reach Lama Hotel in the middle of the afternoon.
The trail gains around a thousand metres through mossy pine, fir and rhododendron to reach 2,460 m. It is a steady climb rather than a brutal one, but it goes on for most of the day.
You pass a small monastery and several waterfalls along the way. Watch the trees for langur monkeys, which are common on this stretch and completely unbothered by people walking past below them.
- Duration: 6 to 7 hrs hike
- Max Altitude: 2,460 m
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Guest House
The trail keeps climbing through oak, maple and bamboo forest, past the open pasture at Ghoda Tabela where yaks often graze. The last stretch before the village is steeper than what came before it.
Langtang Village sits at 3,450 m, where the forest gives way to open meadow and the valley opens out in front of you all at once, after two solid days of walking under trees.
You get your first clear sight of Langtang Lirung at 7,234 m above you. The village is Tibetan in style, with stone houses and potato fields, and it was rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake.
- Duration: 5 to 6 hrs hike
- Max Altitude: 3,450 m
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Guest House
A shorter day, which gives your body a chance to catch up. The trail climbs gently through pasture and boulder fields past mani walls and small bridges, reaching Kyanjin Gompa after about four hours.
Kyanjin Gompa is at 3,870 m and is the highest settlement in the valley. This is the end of the climbing, and everything from here is either a day walk or the way back down.
The afternoon is free for the monastery the place is named after and the yak cheese factory beside it, which has been running for decades. Langtang Lirung, Langshisha Ri and Dorje Lakpa all stand close.
- Duration: 4 to 5 hrs hike
- Max Altitude: 3,870 m
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Guest House
Today is for exploring and for letting your body settle at the height properly. The main option is the steep climb to Tserko Ri, two to three hours each way, then back down to sleep at Kyanjin.
Tserko Ri tops out at 4,984 m, which is a serious day out by any measure. Kyanjin Ri at 4,773 m is the gentler choice and still gives you the whole valley laid out below you.
From the top you get the whole Langtang range in one sweep, with the glacier running away to the east and the ridges of the Tibetan border standing behind it.
Go up early, because cloud usually builds by late morning and the view you climbed all that way for then disappears behind it for the whole of the rest of the day.
- Duration: 5 to 7 hrs hiking
- Max Altitude: 4,984 m
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Guest House
Now you turn around. The trail retraces the valley, mostly downhill, past Langtang Village, Ghoda Tabela and Bamboo, and you reach Lama Hotel by the evening after a long day.
You drop from 3,870 m to 2,460 m, so the air thickens and the walking gets easier as the day goes on, even though the distance is greater than anything you have done so far. Coming down shows you the valley the other way round, and it is surprising how different the same ground looks.
- Duration: 7 to 8 hrs hike
- Max Altitude: 3,870 m
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Guest House
This is the last day of walking. The path drops through pine and oak forest and warm farmland, past small Tamang villages, following the river all the way back down to Syabrubesi.
You come back to 1,460 m and the green fields and warm air return within a couple of hours. After five days up the valley it feels almost tropical by the time you arrive.
You get in with time to rest, and there is a last soak in the hot spring before dinner if you want it. This is the evening to thank your guide and porter properly, and a tip is customary.
- Duration: 4 to 5 hrs hike
- Max Altitude: 2,460 m
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Guest House
After breakfast you take the bus or jeep back to Kathmandu, breaking the journey somewhere for lunch, and reach your Thamel hotel in the late afternoon with the whole trek behind you.
The drive retraces the river valleys and hill towns, and on a clear day the Ganesh Himal range shows to the west. It is seven or eight hours, so it is a full day sitting down. The evening is free for a hot shower and a proper dinner in town.
- Duration: 7 to 8 hrs drive
- Max Altitude: 1,400 m
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
- Accommodation: Shared 3 Star Hotel
A representative drives you to the airport, about thirty minutes from Thamel depending on traffic, and we suggest three hours before an international departure. If your flight is later, Pashupatinath sits close to the airport road and is the easiest World Heritage site to fit in on the way out.
- Duration: 30 min drive
- Meals: Breakfast Included
Trips Include
- All airport transfers in a private vehicle.
- 2 nights' hotel in Kathmandu (3-star, twin share) with breakfast.
- Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and return transport by local bus or shared jeep.
- All teahouse and lodge accommodation during the trek.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek.
- Safe drinking water using a filter or purification tablets.
- Langtang National Park entry permit and TIMS card.
- A licensed, first-aid trained, English-speaking Spade Himalaya guide (2 guides for groups over 12 people).
- Porter support, one porter per two trekkers (pay, insurance, meals, lodging, equipment).
- First-aid kit for daily health checks.
- Rescue-operation assistance for serious illness (funded by your travel insurance).
- Travel & rescue arrangement (Helicopter evacuation available if required, at clients cost based on clients insurance policy).
- All government taxes.
Trips Exclude
- International airfare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal entry visa (US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days).
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory; must cover trekking above 5,000 m and helicopter evacuation).
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu sightseeing, private car, guide, and monument entry fees (about US$26).
- Drinks, snacks, hot showers, Wi-Fi, and device charging on the trail.
- Tips for guide, porters, and driver.
- Extra nights in Kathmandu from early arrival, late departure, or itinerary changes.
- Personal trekking gear and any personal expenses.
- Anything not listed under Cost Includes.
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Packing List
General
- Four-season (zero degree) sleeping bag
- Duffel bag
- Daypack, 25 to 35 litres, with a rain cover
Upper Body
- Warm hat or beanie that covers the ears
- Neck gaiter, buff, or scarf
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 to 60) and lip balm
- Technical base-layer tops (long and short sleeve)
- Fleece jacket or wool pullover
- Waterproof, windproof shell jacket
Lower Body
- Thermal base-layer trousers
- Comfortable trekking trousers
- Light trousers for the teahouses
- Waterproof, windproof shell trousers
Hands
- Wool or technical liner gloves
- Warm outer gloves for the high viewpoints
Feet
- Waterproof trekking boots (well broken in)
- 4 to 5 pairs of warm wool socks and sock liners
- Light shoes or sandals for the evenings
- Micro spikes if there is snow on Tserko Ri in winter
Undergarments
- Quick-drying technical underwear
- Sports bras (women)
- Thermal underwear set for cold nights
First Aid Kits
(Your guide carries a kit, medication, and a pulse oximeter, but a personal kit is strongly recommended.)
- Assorted adhesive and blister bandages
- Antiseptic ointment and pain relief
- Altitude medication such as acetazolamide (Diamox), only if advised by your doctor
- Anti-itch ointment
- Water-purification tablets
Others
- Passport, passport photos, and a copy of your insurance
- Reusable water bottle and a water filter or purifier
- Toiletry kit, quick-dry towel, toilet paper, hand sanitiser
- High-energy snacks (bars, nuts, dried fruit)
- Waterproof or dry bags for documents and electronics
Optional
- Trekking poles (your own, if you prefer them; otherwise provided)
- Power bank and spare batteries
- Camera with memory cards, charger, and spare batteries
- Local SIM card (Ncell has the best signal in Langtang)
- Book or cards for the evenings
Good to Know
Langtang gives you big Himalayan scenery without a long approach. There is no flight, just a scenic drive from Kathmandu. You walk to glaciers and 7,000 m peaks in a few days, through Tamang villages full of warmth. Best of all, your visit supports a valley that has rebuilt with great spirit since 2015.
Spring and autumn are the prime seasons. In spring, the forests bloom red and pink. In autumn, the air is clear after the rains, so the views are at their best. Winter is cold and quiet, with snow up high, and clear days are common. The summer monsoon brings rain and leeches, so most trekkers avoid it.
This trek is moderate, and it suits fit beginners. You walk 5 to 7 hours a day on good trails, with steady climbs. The Tserko Ri hike is the hardest part, because it is steep and high. So train before you come. A few weeks of walking, jogging, and stair climbing makes the trek much more fun.
The plan climbs gradually and adds a rest day at Kyanjin Gompa. So your body has time to adjust before the high hike. Drink 3 to 4 litres of water a day, and walk slowly. Skip alcohol up high, and eat well for energy. Tell your guide early if you feel a headache or nausea. Going down is the best cure, and your guide carries an oximeter.
Langtang is a national park, so foreigners must trek with a licensed guide. You also need the park permit and a TIMS card. Spade Himalaya is a registered agency, so the guide and permits are all handled for you. You only need your passport, photos, and insurance copy.
The trail runs on cash, and there are no ATMs. So carry enough Nepalese rupees from Kathmandu. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and charging all cost a small fee that rises with altitude. A power bank and an Ncell SIM are smart to bring. So keep some small notes handy for the villages.
You can extend the trek to fit your time. For example, you can add the sacred Gosaikunda lakes, or link to the Helambu region over a high pass. The Tamang Heritage Trail adds more village culture. There is also the harder Langtang Circuit over the Ganja La pass (5,135 m). So just tell Spade Himalaya your dates and ideas, and we plan the right route.
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Trips FAQs
Permits, Guide & Insurance
Yes. Langtang is a national park, so foreigners must trek with a licensed guide. You also need two papers: the Langtang National Park entry permit and a TIMS card. Spade Himalaya arranges the guide and both permits. A ranger checks them at the Dhunche gate on the drive in.
The Langtang National Park permit is about NPR 3,000 (around US$25) for foreign trekkers. The TIMS card is about NPR 2,000 (around US$15). So the permits total roughly US$40 per person. Spade Himalaya includes both in the trip cost and sorts the paperwork for you.
Yes, it is a must. Your policy has to cover trekking up to at least 5,000 m and a helicopter rescue. Many normal policies do not, so check the wording first. Arrange it at home before you fly. Then leave a copy with Spade Himalaya at the briefing, so the team can act fast in an emergency.
Trek Difficulty & Altitude
It is graded moderate. The Langtang Valley trek difficulty comes from the daily walking, not from any technical climbing. You walk 5 to 7 hours a day on clear trails, with some uphill. The top option, Tserko Ri, reaches 4,984 m. So you need a good level of fitness. With some training first, most healthy people finish it comfortably. In fact, the Langtang trek is one of the best first big-mountain treks in Nepal.
The highest overnight stop is Kyanjin Gompa at 3,870 m. The highest point you reach is Tserko Ri at 4,984 m, an optional dawn hike on the rest day. A gentler viewpoint, Kyanjin Ri, sits at 4,773 m. So the plan adds a rest day at Kyanjin Gompa to help your body adjust before the high hike.
Best Time to Trek
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are best. In spring, the rhododendrons bloom. In autumn, the skies are clear and the views are sharp. Winter is cold, and snow can fall above 3,000 m, but clear days are common. The summer monsoon brings rain, leeches, and landslide risk, so most people skip it.
Accommodation & Facilities
You sleep in simple teahouses, usually in twin rooms with shared bathrooms. Higher up, rooms are basic and nights are cold, warmed by a stove in the dining hall. The food is hearty and local. Dal bhat (rice and lentils) is the trekker staple, with free refills. You can also get noodles, soup, eggs, and Tibetan bread. Vegetarian meals are easy to find.
Many teahouses offer Wi-Fi and charging for a small fee. Mobile signal reaches up to Kyanjin Gompa, and Ncell is the best network here. But there are no ATMs on the trek. So carry enough Nepalese rupees in cash from Kathmandu or Dhunche for snacks, drinks, charging, and tips.
Trek Highlights & Views
There is no flight. You drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, the trailhead, in 7 to 8 hours. The road follows the Trishuli River through Dhunche, about 120 km in all. A private jeep is faster and comfier for small groups. A tourist bus is the budget option. So Langtang is one of the easiest Himalayan treks to reach.
Yes. In April 2015, a huge landslide buried the old Langtang village. It was the worst-hit trekking valley in Nepal. Since then, the villages and lodges have been rebuilt, and the trail is fully open again. So your visit today helps a strong community that is still recovering. Many lodge owners are happy to share their story.
