Langtang Valley Trekking

Let’s starts our journey from Kathmandu by entering the Langtang Valley region! Therefore we will take a local bus today, which also gives you a first hand experience of local Nepali culture. The picturesque ride takes approximately 8 hours to Syabrubesi. After driving around 30 km, we approach pristine villages on the banks of the river Trishuli. Additionally, we get to take a glance at the enchanting panorama of the Himalayas. Say hello to Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the peaks of the Langtang region. In Syabrubesi we stay overnight at tea house.

Finally we are going to start trekking today! From Syabrubesi our destination for the day is the Lama Hotel in Changtang, shortly after Rimche. Firstly the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola river. Then, the trail gradually ascends up to Bamboo. Later, you trek up gently to Rimche, situated at the river bank. This is a nice place to take a rest for lunch. Afterwards, we are going to continue walking to reach our overnight accommodation: The Lama Hotel. Along the route it might be possible to see red pandas, monkeys and maybe even bears, if you are lucky.

Walking time: 6-7 hours

Good morning in the mountains! Continuing our journey we are going to trek to the Langtang Village today!  At Ghora Tabela, the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you could be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the white monkey and some local bird species. Once, this was a Tibetan resettlement project. However, nowadays it is a Nepali army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze during the summer months. A small monastery is situated here, which we can visit shortly if you like. Then, we are going to arrive at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are in flat-roofed traditional Tibetan style. You will be surprised how beautiful the stone walls enclosed fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley fit into the landscape. We stay here overnight at tea house.

Walking time: 5-6 hours

Today we are going to trek from Langtang Village to beautiful Kyanjin Gompa. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here are a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyanjin by lunch time, allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. Enjoy the dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. From this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m), Langtang Ri (6370m), Langtang Lirung (7245m) and many more. Stay overnight at tea house.

Walking time: 3 hours

For better acclimatization and maximum enjoyment of the beautiful area, today is a rest day at Kyanjin Gompa. We will do some small hikes and undertake excursion in and around the region. There are many options: You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung. Or how about ascending Kyanjin Ri (4350m), directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks? We stay one more night in Kyanjin Gompa.

From Kyangjin, we retrace our route following the Langtang Khola on to Ghora Tabela. After having lunch at Ghora Tabela, we trek the steep descent to Langtang Village, where we stay overnight at a tea house. We are much faster this time as we mostly walk downhill.

Walking time: 3 hours

From Langtang Village, we retrace our route following steep descent to Lama Hotel. Enjoy the colorful landscape one more time. However, this time from a different perspective! Stay overnight at tea house.

Walking time: 4 hours

Our last day of trekking has come: We trek back from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi. The route leads us again via Sherpa Gaon. The upper part of the trail is more beautiful for the panoramic view of mountains and green hill views. This path is broader and remains sunny through the different Sherpa and Tamang villages. One more overnight stay at Syabrubesi.

Walking time: 5-6 hours

Say goodbye to the mountains as this is the last day of our journey. We are going to drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by bus, which takes about eight hours. Enjoy the drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas, before reaching busy Kathmandu.