🏞️ Langtang Valley Trek – Explore the Himalayan Heartland
The Langtang Valley Trek takes you through beautiful landscapes, traditional Tamang villages, dense forests, and alpine meadows in the Langtang region, north of Kathmandu. Known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning views of peaks like Langtang Lirung (7,227 m), the trek offers a mix of nature, culture, and tranquility without the crowds found on more popular routes.
🗓️ Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary (7 Days)
Day 1: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,560 m)
- Drive approx. 7-8 hours from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
- Overnight stay in Syabrubesi
Day 2: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,350 m)
- Trek through forests and small villages
- Overnight in Lama Hotel
Day 3: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430 m)
- Trek ascending through rhododendron and oak forests
- Explore Langtang village and local culture
- Overnight stay in Langtang
Day 4: Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m)
- Trek to Kyanjin Gompa, the cultural and spiritual hub of the region
- Visit Buddhist monastery and yak cheese factories
- Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa
Day 5: Explore Kyanjin Gompa and Surroundings
- Optional hikes to Tserko Ri (4,984 m) or nearby glaciers
- Enjoy panoramic mountain views
- Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa
Day 6: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
- Descend back to Lama Hotel
- Overnight stay
Day 7: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi, Drive back to Kathmandu
- Trek back to Syabrubesi
- Drive to Kathmandu
- Trek ends
đź“ť Notes:
- Trek permits required: Langtang National Park Permit and TIMS card
- Moderate difficulty; suitable for trekkers with good fitness
- Best seasons: Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November)
- Accommodation available in tea houses and lodges along the trail