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Langtang Valley Trek — 7 Days
7 days3,870 mFrom SyabrubesiBest: Oct–Nov, Mar–May
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Duration
7 days
From
$800/person
Max Altitude
3,870 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Starts
Syabrubesi
Group Size
2–12 People
Stay
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Best Season
Oct–Nov, Mar–May
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Trip Highlights
Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m) — ancient Buddhist monastery in a glacial valley
Langtang Lirung (7,227 m) — the valley's towering sentinel, visible throughout
Tsergo Ri (4,984 m) optional summit — 360° views over the Langtang massif
Tamang Heritage villages — some of Nepal's most authentic Himalayan culture
Langtang National Park — red panda, Himalayan tahr, and snow leopard habitat
Riverside trail through moss-draped forest from Lama Hotel to Langtang village
Closest alpine trekking to Kathmandu — 3 hours to trailhead; no flight required
Serene, off-the-radar alternative to the Annapurna and Everest circuits
Just 3 hours from Kathmandu, Langtang Valley delivers big-mountain scenery, yak-cheese culture, and an emotional 2015 earthquake memorial — Nepal's best-value alpine trek at about US$38 in permits.
Day-by-Day Itinerary(7 days)
Altitude Profile
Peak: 4,773 m · Day 56–7 hour scenic drive north through the Trishuli river valley to Syabrubesi, gateway to Langtang National Park.
1,550 mDrive–B, L, DTea House
The Langtang Valley Trek is Nepal's most accessible major Himalayan trek — a 7-day journey to a magnificent glaciated valley just 65 km north of Kathmandu, hemmed by Langtang Lirung (7,227 m) and ringed by peaks that rival the Annapurna and Everest regions in scale. The valley was devastated by the 2015 earthquake and has been rebuilt — trekking here supports the Tamang and Tibetan communities who are still recovering, and the infrastructure is excellent.
The approach climbs from Syabrubesi through dense forest to Lama Hotel, then through bamboo and rhododendron to the open Langtang valley floor and Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m). Optional day hikes from Kyanjin to Tsergo Ri (4,984 m) or Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) deliver the best high-altitude panoramas of the route. The yak-butter cheese produced at the Kyanjin cheese factory is genuinely excellent.
Best seasons: October–November and March–May. Access: Kathmandu–Syabrubesi bus (included). Max altitude: Tsergo Ri 4,984 m (optional) / Kyanjin Ri 4,773 m.
What's Included
Included
- Government-registered English-speaking guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- Langtang National Park permit
- TIMS card
- Kathmandu–Syabrubesi local bus or jeep (both ways)
- All teahouse accommodation throughout
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Altitude sickness kit and pulse oximeter
- All government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International airfare to/from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee ($30–$50 on arrival)
- Comprehensive travel insurance with emergency helicopter evacuation
- Meals not listed in daily itinerary
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Tips for guides and porters (recommended: USD 8–12/day guide, USD 5–8/day porter)
- Beverages, hot showers, and battery charging at teahouses (payable direct)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Any costs arising from early departure, illness, or flight delays
Pickup
Pokhara or Kathmandu: where should we pick you up?
This trip begins in Pokhara, Nepal’s lakeside trekking town. Most international flights land in Kathmandu, about 200 km away (25 minutes by plane or 6 to 8 hours by tourist bus), so you can either make your own way to Pokhara or let us collect you in Kathmandu.
Pickup in Pokhara
Already in Pokhara? We collect you from your hotel at no charge.
- Pokhara hotel pickupFrom any hotel in Pokhara, Lakeside included.Free
- Pokhara airport pickupWe quote
- Pokhara tourist bus park pickupWe quote
Pickup in Kathmandu
Landing in Kathmandu? We meet you at the airport or your hotel and get you to the start.
- Kathmandu international airport (on arrival)Includes getting you to Pokhara by tourist bus or flight. The price depends on your arrival, so we confirm it with you.We quote
- Kathmandu domestic airportWe quote
- Kathmandu hotel pickupIncludes getting you to Pokhara by tourist bus or flight. The price depends on your arrival, so we confirm it with you.We quote
- Kathmandu tourist bus park pickupWe quote
Hotel in the city
- No hotel, I will book my own$0
- Kathmandu: tourist standard guest houseWe quote
- Kathmandu: 3-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
- Kathmandu: 4-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
- Kathmandu: 5-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
Prices are per person and added to the trip price when you book. “We quote” means the price depends on your flight time and hotel, so our team confirms it with you before the trip. It is never added to your payment without asking.
Best Time to Go
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Best season. Clear skies, excellent views of Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal. October is perfect. Less crowded than Annapurna/Everest.
Low: -5°C Kyanjin High: 18°C lower November: possible above 4,000 m
Spring (Mar–May)
Good. Rhododendron forests in bloom. Gosaikunda still partially frozen in March, fully accessible by May.
Low: -2°C Kyanjin High: 20°C lower March: Gosaikunda frozen
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold but accessible lower Langtang. Kyanjin Gompa reachable with cold-weather gear. Gosaikunda route may be closed.
Low: -15°C Kyanjin High: 10°C Syabrubesi Heavy above 4,000 m
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Wet trails, leeches in forest sections, views obscured. Not recommended.
Low: 10°C High: 25°C None
Permits Required
Langtang National Park Permit
NPR 3,000 (about US$23)Required for all Langtang treks. Checked at park entrance.
TIMS Card
NPR 2,000 (about US$15)Required for all Nepal treks.
All permits are arranged and included in your package price. Nothing to organise yourself.
What to Pack
Moisture-wicking base layers
Fleece mid-layer
Down jacket (600+ fill)
Waterproof shell jacket and pants
Trekking trousers (2 pairs)
Merino socks (4 pairs)
Warm hat and sun hat
Gloves
Thermal underwear
A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Kit that actually matters on this trek
All our gear adviceChosen for this route specifically — not a generic list. Each one says what you give up as well as what you get.
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