The Langtang Valley Trek is an 8-day guided trek from Kathmandu, priced from $598 to $799 per person. Starting at Syabrubesi (1,460m), it follows the Langtang Khola up to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m), with optional climbs to Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) or Tserko Ri (4,984m). It is a moderate trek, and no domestic flight is needed.
Day 2 is the steepest, gaining over 1,000m through forest to Lama Hotel. Above Langtang Village the valley opens out below Langtang Lirung (7,234m).
You sleep two nights at Kyanjin Gompa and climb high on the middle day before sleeping low. Before you train, read our altitude sickness guide and difficulty guide.
We are a Kathmandu-based company, registered since 2018. Langtang law requires a licensed guide, and we include one with permits arranged. See the full cost breakdown, or message us on WhatsApp with your travel month.
Update, November 2026: the 26 August flood damaged the Syabrubesi road bridge, so we may start from Dhunche. See our Nepal floods travel update.
| Item | Information |
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| Trip Name | Langtang Valley Trek |
| Duration | 7 Nights / 8 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) |
| Maximum Altitude | 4,984m — Tserko Ri (optional) |
| Highest Overnight | 3,870m — Kyanjin Gompa |
| Major Highlights | Kyanjin Gompa, Kyanjin Ri, Tserko Ri, Langtang Village, Langtang Lirung |
| Trek Difficulty | Moderate |
| Trek Start / End Point | Syabrubesi / Syabrubesi (about 120km from Kathmandu) |
| Best Season | Spring (March–May) and Autumn (late September–November) |
| Low Season | Winter — cold nights, clear mountain views, very few trekkers |
| Avoid | Monsoon — June to September |
| Accommodation | Teahouse lodges throughout |
| Meals Included | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (all trekking days) |
| Permits | Langtang National Park Entry Permit (required) and TIMS Card (included) |
| Region | Langtang National Park, Nepal |
Kathmandu → Syabrubesi → Lama Hotel → Langtang Village → Kyanjin Gompa → Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) or Tserko Ri (4,984m), optional → Kyanjin Gompa → Lama Hotel → Syabrubesi → Kathmandu
The Langtang Valley Trek starts with a road trip, not a flight. You drive north from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, a journey of 7 to 8 hours, then walk up a single river valley for three days. The trail climbs from oak and rhododendron forest into open yak pastures. It ends at Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m), below Langtang Lirung (7,234m).
The valley has a recent history you walk through. In April 2015, the earthquake set off an avalanche that buried the old village of Langtang. The village has since been rebuilt, and today it is one of the main overnight stops on the trek.
The trip is short and simple. It takes 8 days from Kathmandu, with no domestic flight, and starts from $598. The optional Tserko Ri (4,984m) climb takes you close to 5,000m without crossing a high pass. With more time, our Langtang Gosaikunda Trek takes 12 days and adds the lake at Gosaikunda (4,380m).
This is a moderate trek, not an easy one. Day 2 climbs over 1,000m on a steep forest trail to Lama Hotel. On the way down, Day 6 drops about 1,400m from Kyanjin Gompa, which is hard on the knees. Nights at Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) are cold, more so in late autumn and winter. The optional Tserko Ri climb is the toughest part, close to 5,000m on steep ground. Train on long hill days with a loaded daypack before you come.
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Altitude: 1,460m | Drive: 7–8 hrs | Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Syabrubesi
The road leaves Kathmandu and heads north through Trishuli Bazaar and Betrawati, following the Trishuli River into Rasuwa district. Your guide shows the permits at the park checkpoint in Dhunche. After Dhunche the road drops to Syabrubesi, a roadside village at the foot of the Langtang valley, where the walking starts. The permits are checked again here, and you should charge your devices tonight.
Altitude: 2,470m | Trek: 6–7 hrs | Ascent: +1,010m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Lama Hotel
This is the hardest day of the trek. From Syabrubesi the trail crosses the Langtang Khola and follows the river upstream. You pass Pairo, a stop with a few teahouses. A short side walk across the river leads to a natural hot spring. The trail then continues to Bamboo. Beyond Bamboo the climb steepens through oak and rhododendron forest, with very few flat stretches, to Rimche. Lama Hotel is a short walk further, a small group of teahouses in the forest beside the river. Set a slow pace and take short, regular breaks.
Altitude: 3,430m | Trek: 5–6 hrs | Ascent: +960m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Langtang Village
The trail climbs from Lama Hotel up to Ghoda Tabela. Your guide shows the permits at the checkpoint here for the third time. The forest thins and the valley opens up. The trail passes Thangshyap on the way to Langtang Village. On 25 April 2015, the earthquake set off an avalanche from the slopes above that buried the old village of Langtang. The village has been rebuilt, and a memorial marks those who died. Mild headaches are common at this height, so drink plenty of water and keep the afternoon easy.
Altitude: 3,870m | Trek: 3–4 hrs | Ascent: +440m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Kyanjin Gompa
A short day on purpose, so your body can adjust. From Langtang Village the trail follows the valley floor through yak pastures and the hamlet of Mundu, with Langtang Lirung (7,234m) above you. Kyanjin Gompa has a monastery, a yak-cheese factory and a cluster of teahouses, and you stay here two nights. In the afternoon, take a short walk above the village and come back down to sleep.
Altitude: 3,870m overnight / up to 4,984m hike | Hike: 3–8 hrs | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Kyanjin Gompa
Today you choose one climb, or rest. Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) is the shorter option, a steep climb straight above the village with views of Langtang Lirung and the glacier. Tserko Ri (4,984m) is a longer, harder day that starts before dawn. Neither needs ropes or climbing skills, but both are steep, and trekking poles help on the way down. Your guide decides with you in the morning, based on how you slept and feel.
Altitude: 2,470m | Trek: 6–7 hrs | Descent: −1,400m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Lama Hotel
You walk back down the whole valley in one day. The trail passes Mundu and Langtang Village, then Thangshyap, before the forest closes in again below Ghoda Tabela. Breathing gets easier with every hour below 3,500m. This much downhill is hard on the knees, so use trekking poles and start early.
Altitude: 1,460m | Trek: 5–6 hrs | Descent: −1,010m | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Teahouse, Syabrubesi
The last walking day follows the Day 2 trail back down through the forest, past Rimche, Bamboo and Pairo, to Syabrubesi. It is quicker going down, but the steep sections still need care. This is the last evening with your guide and porters, so it is a good time to set aside their tips.
Altitude: 1,400m | Drive: 7–8 hrs | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Stay: Not included (trek ends in Kathmandu)
An early start for the drive back through Dhunche, Betrawati and Trishuli Bazaar to Kathmandu, arriving in the evening. The trek ends when you reach Kathmandu. Book your Kathmandu hotel for that night in advance, and we can suggest options.
Kathmandu → Dhunche → Thulo Syabru → Bamboo → Lama Hotel → Langtang Village → Kyanjin Gompa → Lama Hotel → Bamboo → Thulo Syabru → Dhunche → Kathmandu
This route is temporary, for as long as the Syabrubesi bridge is being rebuilt. We go through the full plan with you and the guide in Kathmandu before the trek starts. For the latest, see our Nepal floods travel update.
The Langtang Valley Trek is an 8-day guided trek from Kathmandu inside Langtang National Park. It follows the Langtang Khola from Syabrubesi to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m). On Day 5 you can climb Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) or Tserko Ri (4,984m). No domestic flight is needed.
It is a moderate trek. The hardest day is Day 2, gaining over 1,000m on a steep forest trail from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel. The optional Tserko Ri climb on Day 5 is the most demanding section, close to 5,000m. Start training six to eight weeks before you come. Full breakdown: Langtang Valley Trek difficulty guide.
Yes. Since 17 February 2025, every trekker in Langtang National Park must walk with a licensed guide. Trekking without a guide is no longer allowed. We include a licensed English-speaking guide on every departure, for solo trekkers and groups.
You need the Langtang National Park Entry Permit (NPR 3,000 for foreign nationals, NPR 1,500 for SAARC nationals). We also include the TIMS card in the package price. The park permit also covers the Gosaikunda extension, with no extra permit. Details: Langtang Valley Trek permits guide.
October and November give the clearest views and the most stable weather for Tserko Ri. April is the best spring month, when the rhododendron forest in the gorge is in bloom. Avoid June to September, when monsoon rain makes the trail slippery and clouds hide the mountains. Month by month: best time for the Langtang Valley Trek.
Yes. Our Langtang Gosaikunda Trek walks back down the valley from Kyanjin Gompa, then climbs via Thulo Syabru and Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda Lake (4,380m). It ends at Dhunche and runs 12 days in total. The standard Langtang permits cover it, with no extra permit needed.
The drive takes 7 to 8 hours, about 120km by road. Transport both ways is included in our package price, by shared jeep or local bus. No domestic flight is needed on this route.
Our package costs $799 for a solo trekker, $699 each for 2–4 people, $639 for 5–7 and $598 for 8–12. That covers the guide, permits, all trek meals, teahouses and transport from Kathmandu. Full budget: Langtang Valley Trek cost guide.
Each guide below covers one planning topic for the Langtang Valley Trek.
