The Langtang Valley Trek is an 8-day guided trek from Syabrubesi to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m), with an optional Tserko Ri (4,984m) summit, priced from $598 per person.
Nepal’s closest high-altitude trek to the capital, Langtang starts from Syabrubesi — 122km from Kathmandu, about 6–9 hours by road. No domestic flight, no airport queues, no Lukla delays. Leave Kathmandu in the morning, sleep in the mountains that night.
The route follows the Langtang Khola river upstream through Langtang National Park — rhododendron and oak forest below, open alpine terrain above, and wide glacial valley leading to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) beneath Langtang Lirung’s ice face (7,246m). On Day 5, an optional summit to Tserko Ri (4,984m) offers one of Nepal’s finest viewpoints below 5,000m.
The standard itinerary runs 8 days from Syabrubesi and back, extending to 12 days for Gosaikunda Lake (4,380m) — see the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, or customise your trip here.
| Item | Information |
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| Trip Name | Langtang Valley Trek |
| Duration | 7 Nights / 8 Days |
| Maximum Altitude | 4,984m — Tserko Ri Summit (optional) |
| Highest Overnight | 3,870m — Kyanjin Gompa |
| Major Highlights | Kyanjin Gompa, Tserko Ri, Kyanjin Ri, Langtang Village, Langtang Lirung |
| Trek Difficulty | Moderate |
| Trek Start / End | Syabrubesi (122km from Kathmandu) |
| Best Season | Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) |
| Low Season | Winter — cold nights, clear mountain views, very few trekkers |
| Avoid | Monsoon — June, July, August |
| Accommodation | Teahouse lodges throughout |
| Meals Included | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (all trekking days) |
| Permits Required | Langtang National Park Entrance Permit, TIMS Card |
| Region | Langtang National Park, Nepal |
Kathmandu → Syabrubesi → Lama Hotel → Langtang Village → Kyanjin Gompa → Tserko Ri / Kyanjin Ri (optional) → Lama Hotel → Syabrubesi → Kathmandu
Langtang Valley Trek offers everything the famous Nepal routes do — high altitude, cultural depth, mountain scenery, and genuine teahouse life — at a fraction of the cost and complexity.
No Lukla flight. No restricted area permits. No 14-day minimum. Langtang costs less, starts closer, finishes sooner, and carries fewer trekkers than any comparable route in Nepal. In October, when EBC and Annapurna trails feel like queues, the upper Langtang Valley still feels like a real mountain experience.
The optional Tserko Ri summit at 4,984m — a day hike from Kyanjin Gompa — puts near-5,000m altitude within reach of any well-prepared trekker, no high pass required. The Langtang Lirung north face from the summit is as close as most trekkers will ever stand to a Himalayan giant above 7,000m.
Tserko Ri at 4,984m — pre-dawn start, Langtang Lirung north face at close range, Tibetan plateau visible beyond the border ridge
Kyanjin Ri at 4,773m — both viewpoints done on the same optional hike day from Kyanjin Gompa
Kyanjin Gompa at 3,870m — monastery, yak cheese factory, and the most atmospheric teahouse setting on the circuit
Langtang Village — the earthquake memorial and rebuilt Tamang community that came back after 2015
Rhododendron gorge below Lama Hotel — cathedral-scale trees in full bloom through April
Tamang culture throughout — one of the most culturally distinct communities on any Nepal trek
Closest major trek to Kathmandu — no domestic flight, no Lukla delays, lower total cost
This trek is moderate — not casual. The Day 2 gorge ascent gains over 1,000m on a steep forest trail with no flat sections. The optional Tserko Ri summit day is genuinely demanding at near-5,000m. Preparation is the difference between struggling through and truly enjoying this circuit.
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All ground transportation as per the itinerary (Kathmandu–Syabrubesi–Kathmandu) by local vehicle All trekking accommodation in local teahouse lodges (shared basis) All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), including tea or coffee in the early morning Licensed, experienced English-speaking trekking guide One strong, experienced local porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers, maximum load 15 kg) All required trekking permits for the Langtang region (Langtang National Park Entry Permit and TIMS Card) Guide and porter wages, meals, accommodation, insurance, and local transport Necessary staff equipment and logistical support Acclimatization planning and route management All applicable government taxes and service charges
International airfare to and from Nepal Nepal entry visa fee Travel and medical insurance (must cover high-altitude trekking and emergency helicopter evacuation) Personal trekking gear and equipment, including personal medications Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu (unless specified in the itinerary) Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and charging of electronic devices during the trek Alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses Tips for guide and porter Additional accommodation or meals due to early arrival, late departure, or itinerary changes Costs arising from delays, landslides, road closures, or circumstances beyond our control
Altitude: 1,460m | Drive: 7–8 hours | Accommodation: Teahouse, Syabrubesi | Meals: Lunch, Dinner
The Langtang Valley Trek begins with the drive north from Kathmandu — through Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche into the Langtang National Park corridor. The first permit checkpoint sits at Dhunche. Your guide handles all documentation here while you stay in the vehicle.
Syabrubesi has everything tonight that disappears above it — reliable electricity, hot showers, Wi-Fi, and mobile signal. Charge every device. Make any final calls. The trail starts at the suspension bridge tomorrow morning and does not look back.
Altitude: 2,470m | Trek: 6–7 hours | Ascent: +1,010m | Accommodation: Teahouse | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is the steepest day on the entire Langtang Valley Trek — and it starts immediately. The trail crosses the Langtang Khola suspension bridge and climbs through dense rhododendron and oak forest. There are no flat sections. The gorge trail goes up and keeps going up.
What makes it bearable is the forest. Rhododendron trees grow to cathedral scale here. The canopy filters the light to deep green. Langur monkeys move through the upper branches. Pace from the first step. Lama Hotel is a cluster of teahouses at 2,470m named after the first lodge built here decades ago. It is the last reliable charging point before Kyanjin Gompa — use it tonight.
Altitude: 3,430m | Trek: 5–6 hours | Ascent: +960m | Accommodation: Teahouse | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The forest begins to change above Lama Hotel. The trail climbs north through Ghoda Tabela at 3,000m — a former military post now used as a rest stop — where the valley opens and the high Langtang ridgeline appears ahead for the first time.
Langtang Village carries history every trekker should know before arriving. On 25 April 2015, the Nepal earthquake triggered a massive avalanche from Langtang Lirung that buried the original village. The rebuilt settlement stands on the same ground today. A memorial marks what was lost. Drink 3–4 litres of water today — mild altitude effects are normal at 3,430m.
Altitude: 3,870m | Trek: 3–4 hours | Ascent: +440m | Accommodation: Teahouse | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The shortest trekking day on the ascent — and one of the finest. The trail follows the valley floor upstream through open yak pasture. Langtang Lirung’s north face fills the northern horizon and grows larger with every hour.
Kyanjin Gompa arrives below the glacier at 3,870m — a monastery, a yak cheese factory, and a cluster of teahouses that serves as the base for the next two nights. Visit the monastery in the afternoon. Try the yak cheese from the factory next door. Take a short walk above the village this afternoon to begin acclimatisation.
Altitude: 4,984m high point — return overnight to 3,870m | Trek: 6–8 hours | Accommodation: Teahouse | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The alarm goes off at 4:30am. The trail climbs from Kyanjin Gompa to Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) first — a 2–3 hour ascent with a 360-degree panorama of Langtang Lirung, Kimshung, Yansa Tsenji, and Dorje Lakpa.
Trekkers who feel strong continue to Tserko Ri (4,984m), the highest point on the circuit — a further 211m on steep, unmaintained scree. No technical sections, no fixed ropes; the difficulty is altitude and gradient, not skill. Langtang Lirung’s ice face fills the skyline, with the Tibetan plateau visible beyond the border ridge on clear days.
Both summits are optional. Attempt them only if you felt strong on Day 4, have no AMS symptoms this morning, and slept well. Trekking poles are non-negotiable on the descent — the scree is steep and loose. Return to Kyanjin Gompa by early afternoon.
Altitude: 2,470m | Trek: 6–7 hours | Descent: -1,400m | Accommodation: Teahouse | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The descent begins. Nearly 1,400m of altitude loss through the full length of the Langtang valley. The trail retraces the ascent route — the forest closes back in below Ghoda Tabela and breathing becomes noticeably easier with every hour below 3,500m.
Depart Kyanjin Gompa by 7am. Trekking poles carry the cumulative knee load better than any other equipment on this day. The teahouses at Lama Hotel feel very comfortable after four nights above 2,000m.
Altitude: 1,460m | Trek: 5–6 hours | Descent: -1,010m | Accommodation: Teahouse, Syabrubesi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The final trekking day descends through the rhododendron forest back to Syabrubesi. The trail is familiar from Day 2 — faster and less demanding on the descent, the valley opening ahead instead of closing above you.
Syabrubesi greets the returning trekker properly. Hot showers. Full menus. Wi-Fi. Mobile signal. Set aside the guide and porter tips in cash before dinner — present them before the jeep departs tomorrow morning.
Drive: 7–8 hours | Accommodation: Hotel, Kathmandu | Meals: Breakfast
The jeep departs Syabrubesi early — typically by 7am — for the return drive through Dhunche and Trishuli to Kathmandu. The mountains are visible behind you on clear mornings leaving the valley. Arrive in Kathmandu by evening.
The Langtang Valley Trek ends on arrival in Kathmandu.
The Langtang Valley Trek is an 8-day guided Himalayan trek inside Langtang National Park, starting 122km north of Kathmandu by road. The route follows the Langtang Khola river upstream to Kyanjin Gompa at 3,870m with an optional summit of Tserko Ri at 4,984m and Kyanjin Ri at 4,773m on Day 5. No domestic flight is required.
The trek is rated moderate. The steepest day is Day 2 — Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel, over 1,000m of ascent on a continuous forest gorge trail. The optional Tserko Ri summit on Day 5 adds the most demanding altitude section at near-5,000m. Six to eight weeks of specific outdoor preparation are strongly recommended.
Yes — Langtang National Park’s guide-mandatory rule, effective February 17, 2025, requires all trekkers in the region to trek with a licensed guide or registered agency. Independent solo trekking is no longer legally permitted here. Mountain Hike Nepal provides licensed English-speaking guides with specific Langtang Valley experience.
Two permits cover the standard route — the Langtang National Park Entry Permit and the TIMS Card. Both are included in Mountain Hike Nepal’s package price. The same two permits also cover the Gosaikunda Lake extension — no additional permit is required.
October and November are the finest months — post-monsoon clarity, stable weather, and reliable Tserko Ri summit conditions. April is the best spring month — rhododendron forests in full bloom through the gorge. Avoid June, July, and August — monsoon rain makes the gorge trail slippery and mountain views disappear.
Yes — and it makes the trip significantly richer. The Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda combination continues past Kyanjin Gompa via Thulo Syabru and Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda Lake at 4,380m, then descends directly to Dhunche — an 11-day trip in total, with no additional permit required beyond the standard Langtang permits.
Syabrubesi is 122km from Kathmandu — approximately 6 to 9 hours by shared jeep or local bus, included in Mountain Hike Nepal’s package price. No domestic flight is required anywhere on this route.
The Langtang Valley Trek starts from USD 598 per person for groups of 8–12, up to USD 799 for solo trekkers — guide, permits, all meals, teahouse accommodation, and round-trip transport from Kathmandu included.
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