High mountain panorama from Tserko Ri above Kyanjin Gompa on the Langtang Valley trek.
Guided trek in Nepal

Langtang Valley Trek

Ten days from Kathmandu to Kyanjin Gompa with no flight, two nights up high, and both Langtang viewpoints reached rested, not rushed.

Duration7-11 days
Max Altitude4,984m
DifficultyModerate
Distance77 km
Group SizeMax 8
Best SeasonSpring & Autumn
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01 / Route overview

The Langtang valley, walked at a pace that lets us arrive well

One long drive north of Kathmandu, a steady climb to Kyanjin Gompa, and two nights up high, so both viewpoints are earned rather than rushed.

Updated 17 September 2026Route reviewed with Deepak Magar, Love Himalaya Journey guide.
Max altitude4,984 m at Tserko Ri
Duration10 days door-to-door, 7 on foot
AccommodationTeahouses, twin-share

Trip highlights

  • Two nights at Kyanjin Gompa, so acclimatisation is built in, not gambled
  • Both high viewpoints: Kyanjin Ri at 4,773 m and Tserko Ri at 4,984 m
  • No domestic flight: we drive from Kathmandu straight to the trailhead
  • Steady, non-technical walking through forest, glacial valley and yak meadow
  • Tamang and Tibetan-rooted villages, mani walls and the Kyanjin monastery
  • Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa and Ganesh Himal framing the upper valley
  • A licensed guide on every departure, as the region now requires
What to know before you book
01
The hardest part is one big day

We sleep below 3,900 m, but the viewpoint hikes climb past 4,700 m and back in a single morning, roughly 1,100 m of gain. Altitude sickness is possible even on a trek this gentle, which is why we hold two nights up high instead of one.

02
The drive, described plainly

There is no flight. The drive to Syabrubesi takes six to nine hours on a winding, sometimes rough road, and monsoon rain can slow or block sections. We use the best transport your tier allows and plan the day honestly around it.

03
This is a teahouse trek, not a lodge trek

Rooms are simple and twin-share, and more basic the higher we go. Hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi cost extra, run on solar or limited supply, and are unreliable above Langtang Village. Bring a power bank and modest expectations for comfort.

04
A guide is required now, not optional

Since 2023, foreign trekkers must walk Langtang with a licensed guide, and solo trekking is no longer allowed at the checkpoints. Every LHJ departure includes one. Some older pages still say you can go alone. You cannot.

02 / Day by day

Your journey

Follow the trail from start to finish. Every day reveals a new part of the route.

The Trail walks the valley in seven days, with one night at Kyanjin and the Kyanjin Ri viewpoint. The Journey adds a second Kyanjin night and Tserko Ri. The Transformation is private, with an assistant guide, private jeep and a weather-permitting helicopter return. Safety and pacing are the same on all three.

Day 01
Kathmandu city before the Langtang Valley trek in Nepal.
Kathmandu arrival and trek briefing
easyKathmandu hotelDinner

Arrival in Kathmandu

Sleep
1,350 m

Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel

Welcome to Kathmandu. We meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel, and the rest of the day is deliberately light: recover from the flight, check your kit, and meet your guide for the route briefing. Together we confirm permits, weather, road conditions and the plan for tomorrow's drive to Syabrubesi.

ContextRoute briefing and gear check with your guide
Day 02
Road journey from Kathmandu toward Syabrubesi at the start of the Langtang Valley trek.
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi via Trishuli and Dhunche
easyStandard teahouseBreakfastLunchDinner

Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

Sleep
1,503 m
High
2,000 m

The Trishuli river valley and terraced hill country

Today is the long drive north. We follow the Trishuli river through terraced hills to Syabrubesi, the trailhead, which takes six to nine hours depending on the road. We will be honest: this is the least comfortable day of the trek. We pass Dhunche and drop down to Syabrubesi for the night, and tomorrow the walking begins.

RouteArrival at the Syabrubesi trailhead
Day 03
Forest trail along the Langtang Khola from Syabrubesi toward Lama Hotel.
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel, Langtang Khola forest
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Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel

Distance
11 km
Walking
6 hrs
Sleep
2,470 m

A riverside forest trail

Our first walking day. We cross the river and follow the Langtang Khola up through oak, bamboo and rhododendron forest, with a fair chance of spotting langur monkeys and birds along the way. The trail climbs steadily rather than steeply. We finish at Lama Hotel, a small cluster of teahouses in the trees, for the night.

ContextLangur monkeys and birds in the lower national park
Day 04
Langtang Village and the open glacial valley on the Langtang Valley trek.
Ghodatabela and Langtang Village
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Lama Hotel to Langtang Village

Distance
14 km
Walking
6.5 hrs
Sleep
3,430 m

First open views of the Langtang range

The valley opens today. We climb through forest to Ghodatabela, where the first clear mountain views appear and permits are checked, then walk on past mani walls and chortens into the wide glacial valley. Tonight we stay in Langtang Village, rebuilt by its community after the 2015 avalanche.

RouteGhodatabela and the upper valley
CultureLangtang Village, rebuilt after 2015
Day 05
Kyanjin Gompa village below Langtang Lirung on the Langtang Valley trek.
Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
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Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa

Distance
7 km
Walking
3.5 hrs
Sleep
3,830 m

The largest mani wall in the valley

A short, gentle day deeper into the valley. We pass prayer flags and the largest mani wall in the region on the way to Kyanjin Gompa, at around 3,830 m. We arrive by lunchtime, which leaves the afternoon for rest, a visit to the old monastery and the yak cheese factory, and time to let the altitude settle.

SafetyAbove 3,500 m: follow the altitude protocol.
CultureKyanjin monastery and the yak cheese factory
ContextA short day that helps us acclimatise
Day 06
Not on The TrailKyanjin Ri viewpoint above Kyanjin Gompa during the Langtang Valley trek.
Kyanjin Ri acclimatisation hike
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Kyanjin Ri acclimatisation hike

Distance
6 km
Walking
4 hrs
Sleep
3,830 m
High
4,773 m

Kyanjin Ri at 4,773 m

We climb Kyanjin Ri this morning. At 4,773 m it is the closer of the two viewpoints, rising steeply above the village to a balcony view over the Langtang Lirung glacier. We treat it as an acclimatisation hike: up high, then back down to sleep at Kyanjin. The afternoon is for rest. This first of two nights here is the reason we reach tomorrow's high point well adjusted, not rushed.

SafetyAbove 3,500 m: follow the altitude protocol.
RouteGlacier views over Langtang Lirung
SleepClimb high, sleep low
Day 07
Not on The TrailHigh mountain panorama from Tserko Ri above Kyanjin Gompa on the Langtang Valley trek.
Tserko Ri high viewpoint
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Tserko Ri high viewpoint

Distance
12 km
Walking
7 hrs
Sleep
3,830 m
High
4,984 m

Tserko Ri at 4,984 m, the high point of the trek

We set off before dawn for Tserko Ri. At 4,984 m it is the high point of the trek, and the higher, harder of the two viewpoints. First light reaches Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal and, on a clear day, Shishapangma in Tibet. Yesterday's climb means we take this one on stronger legs. Afterwards we walk back to Kyanjin Gompa to rest before turning down the valley.

SafetyAbove 3,500 m: follow the altitude protocol.
ContextSunrise over the Langtang range
ContextShishapangma in Tibet on a clear day
Day 08
Descent through the Langtang Valley from Kyanjin Gompa toward Lama Hotel.
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel descent
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Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel

Distance
21 km
Walking
7 hrs
Sleep
2,470 m
High
3,830 m

A long descent through the upper valley

Today we turn for home. We retrace the valley through Langtang Village and back into the forest, on a long, mostly downhill day beside the river. We stop for the night at Lama Hotel, with most of the descent behind us.

SafetyAbove 3,500 m: follow the altitude protocol.
SleepForest and riverside trail back to Lama Hotel
Day 09
Final trail and road return from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu after the Langtang Valley trek.
Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi and drive to Kathmandu
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Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi, drive to Kathmandu

Distance
11 km
Walking
6 hrs
Sleep
1,350 m
High
2,470 m

The final descent to the trailhead

Our last walk takes us down through the forest to Syabrubesi, where the trail ends. From there it is the long drive back to Kathmandu. It is the same road as the way in, so we plan the day around it and reach the city by evening.

RoadThe drive back to Kathmandu
Day 10
Departure
easyBreakfast

Departure

Sleep
1,350 m

A free morning in Kathmandu

A free morning in Kathmandu, then we take you to the airport for your onward flight, with the valley still fresh in your mind.

ContextAirport transfer
03 / Trip essentials

What's included and excluded

Know exactly what your trek price covers before you commit.

Price Includes

  • Langtang National Park entry permit and TIMS card
  • Licensed guide, plus one porter per two trekkers
  • Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and return
  • Teahouse nights on the trail, twin-share
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek
  • Guide first-aid kit, oximeter and emergency evacuation coordination

Price Excludes

  • Travel insurance with high-altitude evacuation
  • Nepal entry visa
  • International flights
  • On-trail extras
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • Kathmandu lunches, dinners and personal expenses
  • Helicopter return surcharge (Transformation)
Optional extension

Add-on - Gosaikunda Lakes and the Tamang Heritage Trail

Extend beyond the valley instead of driving straight back, with either the sacred Gosaikunda lakes or the village circuit of the Tamang Heritage Trail.

  • Gosaikunda - the sacred alpine lakes via Sing Gompa, crossing toward Laurebina
  • Tamang Heritage Trail - hot springs and stone villages west of Syabrubesi
  • Three to six extra days depending on the option chosen
  • The same licensed-guide support carried through the extension
Add-on pricing on request.

Both extensions add altitude and trail days; the Gosaikunda crossing reaches around 4,600 m at Laurebina. Comfortable completion of the core valley first is recommended, and we add acclimatisation nights if your experience is light.

Ask about the Gosaikunda and Tamang Heritage extensions
04 / Price & discounts
Live Pricing

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Same safety floor across all three. What changes is lodging, pace, privacy, and how much planning we absorb for you.
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Per-person prices for The Trail
Group sizePrice per personYou save per personSelect group size
$880Standard rate
$595$285 (32% off)
$545$335 (38% off)
$515$365 (41% off)

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What's in The Trail

2 included · 2 not included

  • Licensed guide and shared porterOne licensed guide; one porter per two trekkers
  • All trek meals and teahouse nightsBreakfast, lunch and dinner on the trail
  • Second night at Kyanjin GompaAvailable from The Journey upward
  • Tserko Ri high viewpointTrail does the Kyanjin Ri viewpoint only
05 / Before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a moderate trek with no technical ground: steady walking of five to seven hours a day. The one genuinely hard part is the viewpoint morning, which climbs past 4,700 m and back in a single day. We sleep below 3,900 m, and we hold two nights up high so that day goes well.

You need a licensed guide. Since 2023, foreign trekkers must walk Langtang with one, and solo trekking is no longer allowed at the checkpoints. Some older pages still say you can go alone, but that is out of date. Every LHJ departure includes a licensed guide.

They are different, not better or worse. Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) is closer, steeper and quicker, with a balcony view over the glacier. Tserko Ri (4,984 m) is higher and longer, with a wider outlook. The Journey does both over two days: Kyanjin Ri to acclimatise, then Tserko Ri for the high view. The Trail does Kyanjin Ri only.

There is no flight. We drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, the trailhead: roughly 117 to 122 km, but six to nine hours on a winding, sometimes rough road, and monsoon rain can slow it further. The Trail and The Journey use a shared vehicle; The Transformation uses a private jeep.

Two. The Langtang National Park entry permit costs around NPR 3,000 (about USD 25) for foreigners, VAT included, roughly half for SAARC nationals, and is free for children under 10. The TIMS card costs about USD 10 to 20. We arrange both, and they are checked at Dhunche, Ghodatabela and other points.

The trail and teahouses are fully operating again. Langtang Village was destroyed by an avalanche in the 2015 earthquake, with great loss of life, and the community that returned has rebuilt it. Like any Himalayan route, the valley still has mountain risks, such as weather and landslides, and our guides plan each day around current conditions. We walk through with respect for that history rather than treating it as a sight.

This is a teahouse trek, not a lodge trek. Rooms are simple and twin-share, and more basic the higher we go. Hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi cost a few dollars each, run on solar or limited supply, and are unreliable above Langtang Village. Bring a power bank and modest expectations for comfort.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) bring settled weather and clear mountain views. The monsoon (June to August) brings leeches, slippery trails and landslide risk on the road. Winter is possible but cold, with some snow on the viewpoint climbs.

06 / Reviews

Stories from the Trail

Hear from fellow adventurers who have walked these paths before you.

Sylvie Cuny

I recently visited Nepal with my friend and we completed the Langtang Valley Trek with Love Himalayan Journey. It was an amazing experience from start to finish.

Our guide, Krishna, was very helpful, friendly, and professional throughout the trek. He always made sure we were safe, comfortable, and enjoying the journey. His knowledge of the mountains, local culture, and trekking routes made the trip even more special.

The scenery in Langtang Valley was absolutely beautiful, and everything was well organized. We were also very happy with the price, which was excellent value for the quality of service we received.

I highly recommend Love Himalayan Journey to anyone planning a trek in Nepal. Thank you to Krishna and the whole team for making our trip unforgettable!

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