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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 & 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 $54 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, 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
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
USD 30Required for all Langtang treks. Checked at park entrance.
TIMS Card
USD 20Required 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.
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