Langtang Valley Trek
From river gorge to glacier beneath Langtang Lirung, a day’s drive from Kathmandu.
- Duration
- 8 days
- Max altitude
- 4,773 m
- Distance
- 65 km
- Best season
- October–November, March–May
- Starts
- Syabrubesi
- Ends
- Syabrubesi
Overview
The Langtang Valley climbs steadily from the subtropical Langtang Khola gorge through Tamang villages to the yak pastures and monastery of Kyanjin Gompa. Day hikes to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri give glacier views to rival the famous regions, without the flight.
- Lama Hotel forest
- Langtang village (rebuilt)
- Kyanjin Gompa
- Kyanjin Ri viewpoint
- Yak cheese
Plan this trek
Day-by-day itinerary
Sleeping altitude goes from 1,550 m on day 1 to a high of 3,870 m on day 4, ending at 1,550 m on day 7.
- 1
Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
A rough 7–9 hour road.
Sleep at 1,550 m
- 2
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Up the gorge through forest.
Sleep at 2,470 m
- 3
Lama Hotel to Langtang village
The valley opens out past Ghodatabela.
Sleep at 3,430 m
- 4
Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa
Short day with mani walls and chortens.
Sleep at 3,870 m
- 5
Day hike to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri
Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) is the shorter option.
Sleep at 3,870 m
- 6
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Long descent.
Sleep at 2,470 m
- 7
Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi
Sleep at 1,550 m
- 8
Drive to Kathmandu
Permits
Permit rules and fees change. We link the official source for each and show when it was last checked.
Langtang National Park entry permit
NPR 3,000 for foreign nationals (mid-2026), issued at the Dhunche checkpoint or in Kathmandu.
TIMS card
NPR 2,000 for foreign nationals (mid-2026).
Safety and altitude
Altitude sickness is the main risk on any trek above 2,500 m. Ascend slowly, sleep no more than 300–500 m higher each night above 3,000 m, drink plenty, and descend immediately if symptoms worsen. Headache, nausea and loss of appetite are early warnings; confusion or breathlessness at rest are emergencies.
Carry travel insurance that explicitly covers trekking to your maximum altitude and helicopter evacuation. Weather can close trails and airports for days; keep buffer days and cash.
Packing list
Essentials are marked; the rest is optional.
- Broken-in trekking boots (essential)
- Four-season sleeping bag (lodge blankets are limited) (essential)
- Down jacket (essential)
- Waterproof shell (essential)
- Sun hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen (essential)
- Water purification tablets or filter (essential)
- Head torch (essential)
- Basic first-aid kit incl. blister care (essential)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Power bank (optional)
Frequently asked questions
From travellers
Travellers who trekked Langtang Valley Trek
First-hand accounts from people who walked it recently. Read one, then plan a trip like it.
Travel storyDemo storyTraveller story · Sofia Marin · 20 Nov 2025
The Langtang Valley, walked slowly
A week close to Kathmandu but a world away from it: forest, yak pastures and the rebuilt villages of the valley, ending at Kyanjin Gompa and a climb to a 4,700-metre viewpoint.
- Visited
- October 2025
- Places
- Langtang · Kathmandu
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