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

Langtang Valley Trek

A 10-day teahouse trek north of Kathmandu to Kyanjin Gompa, with two nights to acclimatise and reach both Langtang viewpoints.

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 you arrive well

A drive north of Kathmandu, a steady climb to Kyanjin Gompa, and two nights at altitude so both viewpoints are earned, not rushed.

Updated 27 July 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

  • A real second night at Kyanjin Gompa, so acclimatisation is built in rather than gambled
  • Both high viewpoints - Kyanjin Ri at 4,773 m and Tserko Ri at 4,984 m
  • No domestic flight: a scenic 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

Sleeping altitude stays under 3,900 m, but the viewpoint hikes climb past 4,700 m and back in a single morning. That is roughly a 1,100 m gain in a day. It is why we hold two nights up high rather than one - altitude sickness is possible even on a trek this gentle.

02
The road is the real logistic

There is no flight. The drive to Syabrubesi is 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 describe the day honestly rather than hiding it.

03
This is a teahouse trek, not a lodge trek

Rooms are simple and twin-share, more basic the higher you go. Hot showers, device 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 permitted at the checkpoints. Every LHJ departure includes one. Some competitor 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 does the valley in seven days with one Kyanjin night and the Kyanjin Ri viewpoint. The Journey adds a second Kyanjin night and the Tserko Ri high point. The Transformation is private, with an assistant guide, private jeep and a weather-permitting helicopter return. Safety holding and pacing are identical across 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 arrival and private transfer

ContextRoute briefing and gear check
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

Trishuli river valley and terraced hill country

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
moderateKathmandu hotelBreakfastLunchDinner

Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel

Distance
11 km
Walking
6 hrs
Sleep
2,470 m

Riverside forest trail

ContextWildlife in the lower national park
Day 04
Langtang Village and the open glacial valley on the Langtang Valley trek.
Ghodatabela and Langtang Village
moderateStandard teahouseBreakfastLunchDinner

Lama Hotel to Langtang Village

Distance
14 km
Walking
6.5 hrs
Sleep
3,430 m

First open views of the Langtang range

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
easyStandard teahouseBreakfastLunchDinner

Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa

Distance
7 km
Walking
3.5 hrs
Sleep
3,830 m

The largest mani wall in the valley

CultureKyanjin monastery and the yak cheese factory
SafetyShort day to aid acclimatisation
Day 06
Not on The TrailKyanjin Ri viewpoint above Kyanjin Gompa during the Langtang Valley trek.
Kyanjin Ri acclimatisation hike
challengingStandard teahouseBreakfastLunchDinner

Kyanjin Ri acclimatisation hike

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

Kyanjin Ri at 4,773 m

RouteGlacier views over Langtang Lirung
SafetyClimb high, sleep low for acclimatisation
Day 07
Not on The TrailHigh mountain panorama from Tserko Ri above Kyanjin Gompa on the Langtang Valley trek.
Tserko Ri high viewpoint
challengingStandard teahouseBreakfastLunchDinner

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 trek high point

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

Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel

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

Long descent through the upper valley

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

Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi, drive to Kathmandu

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

Final descent to the trailhead

RoadReturn drive to Kathmandu
Day 10
Departure
easyBreakfast

Departure

Sleep
1,350 m

Free morning in Kathmandu

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

Build your trek

Pick a tier, set your group size, and choose a preferred departure. The number you see here is the number we receive.

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)

Prices are in USD, per person. Your total updates automatically for 2 trekkers.

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. Sleeping altitude stays under 3,900 m, which is why we hold two nights high to take that day well.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Langtang Village was destroyed by an avalanche in the 2015 earthquake, with significant loss of life, and has since been rebuilt by the community that returned. The trail and teahouses are fully operational. We pass 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, more basic the higher you go. Hot showers, device 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) are best - stable weather and clear mountain views. 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.

Stories from the Trail

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

“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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