Destination
Nepal
Region
Langtang Region
Trip Grade
Grade 2: Moderate
Accommodation
Tea House
Total Distance
77 km/47.8miles
Start / End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Durations
8 days
Max. Altitude
4,773m at Kyangjin Ri
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Group Size
above 1 pax
Best Season
All season
Activity per day
6 hrs
Transportation
Private Jeep /Trekking
Trip Highlights
Scenic private Jeep drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Visit Langtang village and Kyangiin Monastery
Panoramic mountain views from Kyanjin Ri (4,773m)
Snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and several suspension bridges
Amazing Lirung and Kimshung glaciers
Old and significant Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and monuments.
Cheese factory and hike to Tserko Ri (5,450m)
Lush green forests and meadows
Majestic views of Langtang Lirung (7,345m), Gang Chhenpo (6,388m), Naya Kanga (5,846m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Kimsung (6,781m), and Yansa Tsenji (6,575m)
Tserko Ri (5,450m/17,880ft) and Kyanjin Ri (4,773m / 15,655 ft) viewpoints
Wildlife (red panda, snow leopard, musk deer, bear, langur, etc.)
You will encounter Tamang culture, which is very similar to Tibetan Buddhism.
The third most popular trekking location in Nepal is the Langtang valley.
Trip Overview
This is one of the most popular trekking areas in Nepal. The Langtang National Park encompasses beautiful landscapes, meadows, and old monasteries.
This trek will pleasantly surprise you as you walk past the forests savoring the stunning views of mountains, valleys, and glaciers. The Chortens, mani walls, and monasteries reflect the influence of the Buddhist religion in this peaceful region. There are opportunities for side treks such as a hike to Tserko Ri or Kyanjin Ri.
The trek begins with a drive along the Trishuli River, north of Kathmandu, past Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabru Bensi, a Sherpa village. This route is an ancient trading route between Nepal and Tibet.
As you walk past numerous forests, you might spot local wildlife like the musk deers, Himalayan monal, tahrs, wild dogs, serows, or even snow leopards.
It will take you two days to reach Langtang. You will be trekking from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel on your first day on the route. Then the next day from Lama Hotel, you will reach Langtang Village, where you will receive a hearty welcome from the local Tamangs.
The next day we will trek to Kyanjin Gompa, where we will spend one extra day acclimatizing. While acclimatizing, we will be exploring the local monasteries, visiting a cheese factory, and hiking to Tserko Ri (5,450m/17,880ft) Viewpoint. From this viewpoint, you will see stunning views of glaciers and high mountains like Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langtang II (6,586m), Yala Peak (5,520m), and Naya Khang (5,844m).
Another important viewpoint is Kyanjin Ri at an elevation of (4,773m / 15,655 ft) which provides majestic views of the entire Langtang Lirung face and Langtang Lirung Glacier below the peak.
The whole Trek experience will be once in a lifetime experience for many. From Kyanjin Gompa, we return to the Lama Hotel trekking south and then back to Syabrubesi. The next day we will take a bus back to Kathmandu, which will take about seven to nine hours. You will return to your respective hotels in Kathmandu, cherishing a short enjoyable trek experience.
This is an enjoyable trek that everyone should participate in at least once in their lives. This trek provides opportunities to explore the Langtang region, step on famous viewpoints, and experience the local lifestyle.
Langtang Trek - 8 Days Short Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
After early morning breakfast, the drive to Syabrubesi begins. We head north out of Kathmandu. During the journey, you can catch fantastic views of rivers, terraced fields, small villages, and snow-capped mountains.
The road takes you to a small town – Dhunche. While on the road that follows Trishuli River banks, you will catch glimpses of Ganesh Himal (7,422 m (24,350 ft). From Dhunche, we continue the drive until we reach Syabrubesi. You can explore this town for a while but do not forget to experience the riverside hot spring.
We begin our trek from Syabrubesi, following Bhote Kosi and Langtang Rivers passing through fertile jungles, terraced fields, and rural settlements rich in bamboo and birch groves. You might spot rare wild lives like the red panda from the path. After a while, the trek ascends gently to Rimche (2,400m / 7,874ft) through dense bamboo fields alongside the banks of Langtang River. We continue on our route until we reach Lama Hotel – the destination for the day.
We begin our day with an early morning breakfast and start trekking alongside a river through the lush landscape, climbing upward through the dense forests. Along the way, you might see the snowy peaks ahead if the weather is favorable. Ultimately the narrow river valley broadens out at Ghoda Tabela (3,030m). In the past, there was a Tibetan resettlement project running here, but currently, Ghoda Tabela has an army check post where we will register our papers. In addition to the army check post, there are a few lodges here.
As we trek further, we will come across Chyamki village (3,230m) – a small settlement and walk past Chortens, water mills, mani walls, and prayer wheels, which signals we are nearing Langtang Village. We continue past prayer wheels driven by flowing water and prayer flags to scenic Langtang, a large settlement of mostly Tamang people.
The trek today will be short and easy. We will pass by many small plateaus, big mani walls, yak pastures, small villages, and meadows. Since we will be gaining elevation, we trek slowly so that our bodies can acclimatize. After hiking for a while, we will come across water mills, prayer wheels, sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. It signals that we have reached the ancient monastery- Kyanjin Gompa (3,830m / 12,565 ft). Kyanjin Gompa lies surrounded by the Himalayas, and from here, we get stunning views of several snow-capped peaks.
Today is our rest day to acclimatize and explore this beautiful Langtang region. The Langtang valley has so much to offer for trekkers. Higher elevation means you will be getting stunning views of the Himalayas ranges and glaciers.
You will be visiting Kyanjin Gompa and observing monks offering their prayers. The cheese factory would also be another interesting site to visit. We can also hike to Langshisa Kharka and the viewpoint of Tserko Ri (5,450m/17,880ft)– the highest point of this trek. Tserko Ri is the perfect viewpoint to admire peaks like Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langtang II (6,586m), and many more. Yet another viewpoint – Kyanjin Ri (4,773m / 15,655 ft) provides majestic views of the Langtang range. As the sun begins to set, we will return to Kyanjin Gompa for the night.
We will leave Kyangjin Gompa admiring the last glimpse of the beautiful mountains standing with pride and glory. But it is time for us to retrace the previous route we took to Langtang Village, and we will stop at Ghoda Tabela for lunch. The army check post at Ghoda Tabela will also register our exit. After a leisurely lunch, we continue down through the dense river valley forests to Lama Hotel, where we will be staying for the night.
Today being the final trekking day, we head to Syabrubensi to drive back to Kathmandu. We will be walking along the Langtang River, heading downwards to the beautiful river valley. As you descend through bamboo and birch forests, you will see amazing landscapes and cross the Langtang and Bhote Koshi rivers to reach Syabrubesi. This marks the end of our trekking journey. The next day we will be driving back to Kathmandu.
We will drive from Syabrubensi to Kathmandu, which will take about seven to nine hours. This drive begins early morning. During this drive, you will be getting scenic views of the Trishuli river valley as we head south from the hills. Along the way, you will see terraced farmlands, meadows, and hopefully final glimpses of the snow-capped mountains. Once we arrive in Kathmandu, we will drop you at your hotel.
Cost Includes
Transportation:
- Both way transportation between Kathmandu and Syabrubesi by private luxury Jeep
Accommondations: - Accommodation (Total seven nights) - Five nights accommodation with private attached bathroom at Syabrubesi and Langtang Village, Kyanjin Gompa, two nights standard accommodation at Lama Hotel(2N)(Twin Sharing Room)
Food: - All standard full-board (main course) meals (8 Lunches, 7 Dinners, and 8 Breakfasts) during the trek.
- Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
Guide and Porter - Government licensed and experienced trek guide (an assistant guide for 12 or above trekkers) and porters to help trekkers luggage (1 porter for two trekkers, 9 kg luggage limit per trekker)
- Guides and porters costs, their insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment
- Trek Permits and Expenses
- Langtang National Park entry permit fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses
Farewell:
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek
Cost Excludes
International Flight
- International flight costs
Accommondations - Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
Food - Extra night meals in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
Guide and Porter - Tips for guide and porters
Travel Insurance - Travel insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
Personal Expenses - Personal expenses - shopping, snacks, boiled bottled water, hot(tea/coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower,
- Alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
- Personal clothing and gear
Other Expenses - Additional costs or delays caused by circumstances beyond our control, for example, landslide, weather condition, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, etc
- All the costs and expenses which are not listed in "What is included in the package?" will be counted as excludes
