Langtang Trek 8 Days
Trip Duration
8 Days
Group Sizes
1-16 People
Transportation
Land Transportation
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
4985m/16353.35 ft
Nature of Trip
The Langtang Valley Trek is a moderate,culturally rich and scenic nature trek that offers a quieter alternative to more commercial routes like Everest or Annapurna.
Best Season
Mar-May & Sep-Nov
Activities
Difficulty
Moderate
Meals
Start & End Point
Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Accommodation
The Langtang region is the closest Himalayan trekking destination to Kathmandu, making it a very easily accessible trekking destination. However, there are not many people who go for an 8-Day Langtang Trek. The trail throughout the trek is very less crowded in comparison to the Everest region, the Annapurna highlands, and others. This trek is the best option for trekkers who enjoy a quiet and peaceful trekking experience far from the crowd.
The natural setting of the Langtang Valley is its main selling point; the beautiful rhododendron forest, waterfalls, magnificent scenes of the northern Himalayas, and the charming Tamang settlements along the route make the trek beautiful. The welcoming Tamang communities and their ancient culture are something you will remember for years to come.
We have also included an acclimatization day to make sure our bodies adapt to the changing environment correctly. Oftentimes, trekkers try to speed up the pace of the climb and end up being hit with altitude sickness. We should follow the pace of the guide to ensure no risk of altitude sickness whatsoever. Making use of our acclimatization day, we will take a short hike to Kyanjin Ri or a long challenging hike to Tserko Ri.
We will also visit the Kyanjin Monastery, a 17th-century gompa that hosts all the major religious festivals and activities of the region. Some people say that it is over 700 years old, but in reality, it is about 400 years old. The building’s architecture follows the traditional Tibetan Buddhism style.
In addition to that, we will also visit the Cheese Factory located in Kyanjin village. Trekkers and visitors are allowed to see the entire process of making traditional Nepalese cheese. You should try Nepalese cheese, they are different from Western ones. With all that being said, here is a detailed breakdown of our 8-Day Langtang Trek package.
Today, we will be driving from the city of Kathmandu to the town of Syabru Besi, the starting point of our 8-Day Langtang Trek. This drive is 122 km long and follows the Pasang Lhamu Highway north of Kathmandu. Depending on the size of the trekking group, we will either take a bus or a jeep. We can get to Sybaru Besi in just 6 hours in a jeep, following a shorter route, while a bus ride is a bit longer, taking 7 to 8 hours.
Leaving Kathmandu, we will follow a winding road up a hill with scenes of terrace farmlands and the entire valley. Our first stop of the day will be at Trishulli Bazaar, which is a major market of the region. You will see many shops and trading centers there. From there, we will get to Dhunche, sitting at 2030 meters above sea level. This town is the gateway to the Langtang highlands.
Following our entrance to the Langtang region, we will descend a little and shortly reach Syabru Besi, situated at 1460 meters above sea level. This town is the starting point of many Langtang Valley treks, including the Tamang Heritage Trek, the famous Gosaikunda Trek, Ama Yangri Trek, Langtang Ganja La Pass Trek, Helambu Circuit Trek, and others.
Day 2 is the very first trekking day of the 8-Day Langtang Trek, wherein we will trek a total of 11.3 km to get to Lama Hotel from Syabru Besi. From 1460 meters at Sybaru Besi, our final elevation of the day will be 2470 meters above sea level, gaining around 1000 meters of altitude. It’s a 5 to 6 hours of trek alongside the Bhote Koshi River.
The starting point of the trail has us cross the river over a hanging bridge. These suspended bridges are scattered throughout the trek, and you will have to cross them several times to get to your daily destinations. After that, we will get on a gentle ascent following the Langtang River via a forested trail. Some parts of this section are steep.
After about 2.5 hours of trek, we will reach Bamboo village, sitting at 1970 meters above sea level. It is a popular resting spot where lunch is also served. As you might have guessed, this place is named Bamboo Village because of the large bamboo forest nearby. Continuing the trek, we will transition to an oak and maple forest with many small streams. We will cross a couple of suspension bridges to get to the climb to Rimche village.
This ascent is steep and difficult, but with the help of our guide and porters, you will reach Rimche, sitting at 2400 meters of elevation. It is a small village with a couple of tea houses; Lama Hotel is not far from there.
From 2470 meters at Lama Hotel, we will reach the village of Langtang, 3430 meters above sea level, by the end of the day. Day 3 of the 8-Day Langtang Trek is a long trekking day as we cover almost 15 km in a span of 7 hours. It’s going to be an exhausting day, but it’s all worth the scenic views the trail offers. The total elevation gain today will be 960 meters.
Leaving Lama Hotel, we will get on a gentle ascent via a forested trail where pine and rhododendron dominate the landscape. We will then go along the Langtang River, which offers glimpses of Langtang Lirung peak, standing at 7227 meters high. After about 2 hours of trekking, we will reach the village of Ghoda Tabela, situated at an elevation of 3000 meters.
This village used to be a Tibetan refugee camp, we will rest a bit there before moving towards Langtang Village. From there, we will pass many tiny settlements dominated by Tamang communities, and as we go higher, the surrounding environment becomes sparser. Some of the settlements are still in ruins because of the 2015 earthquake disaster. It was cheaper to move somewhere else rather than rebuild the destroyed traditional stone houses.
We will stop for lunch at one of the eateries along the way and spend the night in Langtang Village among the locals.
Day 4 of the 8-Day Langtang Trek is a crucial day as we will reach our main destination, Kyanjin Gompa. The trek starts at an elevation of 3430 meters and takes us to 3870 meters by the end of the day, the total elevation gain is 440 meters. It is just a 7 km trek from Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa, but it will take about 3 hours since the trail is rugged and steep.
Leaving the village of Langtang, the initial segment of the trail goes along the Langtang River, following a gentle, steep path via highland pastures. Views of the distant peaks are apparent as the trail is wide open, unlike other trekking days. Continuing the trek, the trail keeps the same features for the most part while becoming drier, rocky, and barren. There are many small wooden bridges to cross over glacial streams.
As we get closer to the Gompa, we will get to see the Langtang Lirung peak once again. You will notice the huge Kyanjin Gompa Monastery from far back with the towering peaks behind it. After we reach the village, we will check in at our accommodation, leave our bags, and visit the Kyanjing Monastery for a cultural and traditional sightseeing tour.
Today is the only acclimatization day of the 8-Day Langtang Trek, but we will not spend the day lazing around the village. It is a great opportunity for us to go on an acclimatization hike to either Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri. Our standard acclimatization hike is to Kyanjin Ri, so let’s go over it first.
The total distance to Kyanjin Ri’s summit is 4km with an elevation gain of 750 meters. This short hike takes around 4 hours to complete, and is graded as a moderately challenging hike. Leaving Kyanjin village, we get on a steep rocky trail with views of Langtang Lirung once again. The climb is steep for the most part, and the final stretch is steeper than most parts.
From the summit, you can view a bunch of peaks in the nearby distance and get a panoramic view of the entire valley. It is also a great place to view the sunrise and sunset. We will start this hike early in the morning to avoid the afternoon winds that bring in clouds. It will block your beautiful view of the valley.
Our next acclimatization option is a hike to Tserko Ri. This hike is 9 km long, has an elevation gain of 1450 meters, and takes 6 to 8 hours to complete. Obviously, this is a more challenging hike than our first and standard option, but it is a great destination nevertheless. And if you are someone who enjoys a good challenge, this hike could give you the thrill. The trail up to Tserko Ri is steeper than Kyanjin Ri and is sometimes covered in snow.
Day 6 of the 8-Day Langtang Trek is our first descending day. We will descend from 3870 meters all the way down to 2370 meters to get to Lama Hotel; the elevation loss is 1500 meters. This is a 14.5 km trek that takes about 6 hours to complete. Throughout the trek, we will descend primarily in addition with some plain sections. The way down is not as easy as most people think; the pressure on your knees makes your legs shiver.
First, we will get down to Langtang Village via a trail passing by meadows. We will pass the Mundu village to get to Langtang Village, where we will stop for a break. After that, the trail takes us down to Ghoda Tabela, where we will have our lunch. This part of the trek requires us to cross many suspension bridges. From Ghoda Tabela, we will descend to Lama Hotel.
From Lama Hotel, we will descend a total of 12 km, lose an elevation of over 800 meters, and trek for 4 hours, to get to Syabru Besi, our starting and ending point of the 8-Day Langtang Trek. Just like the previous day, the trek is mainly descending with a few plain sections. First off, we will get down to Rimche, following a descent through a forested trail. From there, the trail leads us down to Pahiro and eventually to Syabru Besi.
Our drive back to Kathmandu from Syabru Besi takes 7 to 8 hours, covering over 120 km of distance. The drive begins with a steep ascent passing through a lush forest with occasional tiny settlements along the way. This part of the drive is rough, bumpy, and a little dusty. We will first get to Dhunche after passing the off-road section. From Dhunche, we will follow the Trishuli River’s path and get to Trishuli Bazaar. Then, we will reach Galchi and eventually Kathmandu.
750 US$
The 8-Day Langtang Trek starts with a 6-hour drive to Syabru Besi from Kathmandu. This drive is quite scenic as we will follow the Trishuli River for the most part, and scenes of the hills and terrace farmlands will accompany us for hours. Once we get to Syabru Besi, we will check in at our accommodation for the night and leave the room to explore the town a little. Syabru Besi is the starting point of any trek that falls within the Langtang Valley.
On a scale of 10, our trek experts have rated this 8-Day Langtang Trek a solid 7.5 since the daily treks are very long and the occasional steep sections are tough to climb, however, it is doable. We have taken many trekkers on this trek, and even though they seem to be exhausted with the climbs, the scenes that follow get rid of the exhaustion. The decreased oxygen in the air also makes it a little harder for trekkers since your body will breathe more breaths to make up for the deficit.
The spring season is definitely the best season for the 8-Day Langtang Trek. During the early spring season, the bright red rhododendron flowers bloom beautifully, making the scenes even more appealing. Spring is also known for its lush green scenes, good air quality, and mild temperature throughout the day. Many people prefer this season for trekking, which means you might visit a few like-minded friends along the way.
The autumn season is another best season for this trek. This season has the same features as spring, minus the lush green vegetation, but it makes up for it by making sure that there is no rain.
Yes, a beginner can absolutely join the 8-Day Langtang Trek. This trek has been said to be difficult at certain sections, but with proper preparation and physical training, those sections should not be a major issue. This trek can be done by 10-year-olds as well since we do not go to extreme elevations above 5000 meters.
Altitude Sickness generally starts from the elevation of 3500 meters above sea level, but the effects of this illness are very negligible at such lower regions. Many people suffer from altitude sickness because they are not practicing the preventive measures effectively, or they just rush to get to their high elevation destination, breaking the safe pace limit. Almost every case of altitude sickness can be prevented with proper measures.
For example, you must keep yourself well hydrated throughout the 8-Day Langtang Trek. You must also not consume alcohol or excessive coffee since both drinks dehydrate your body. Also, our guide will check your oxygen levels every day to keep an eye on early signs of altitude sickness. All in all, this trek does not pose a risk of altitude sickness.
Your accommodation during the trekking days is limited to tea houses and lodges, while the lower region villages have a few luxury lodges, the highlands have not heard of them yet. All your accommodation needs as per the itinerary will be covered by the 8-Day Langtang Trek package. This does not include your stay in Kathmandu before the start of the trek and after the trek ends. Upgrades and additional accommodation will be charged separately.
The Nepalese national dish of Dal Bhat, Potato roll soup, Chowmein, Momo, Spaghetti, noodles, Fried Rice, Pasta, momo with soup, dhido, etc., are your lunch and dinner options. There are many more items, but they change as we gain elevation and the villages get more remote. As for drinks, we recommend you stick to warm tea, hot chocolate, and coffee (occasionally). You can also try the locally brewed alcohol if you are into it; remember to not go overboard.
All the transportation required by the itinerary we have proposed above will be managed by us and covered by your 8-Day Langtang Trek package. This includes the drive to the starting point of the trek, Syabru Besi, and the drive back to Kathmandu at the end of the trek. You will not have to pay extra for these transports. However, you might have to pay extra in case we go off-course following your preference.
You will only need a Langtang National Park permit to legally go on this 8-Day Langtang Trek. Your permits are a part of the trek package, which means the expenses related to it will be covered by the package. Our guide will help you to apply for the permits and obtain them in Kathmandu.
Even though our 8-Day Langtang Trek is beginner-friendly, that does not mean that you can just hop off your sofa and get on this trail. It’s a really taxing journey to the Himalayas that demands great physicality. If you are someone who is overweight, you should immediately work on yourself. We recommend cardio exercises and endurance-building exercises.
Our 8-Day Langtang Trek package will cost you just USD _______ per person. Our trek package covers a wide range of expenses such as daily meals, permit fees, accommodation, daily wages for guides and porters, insurance fees for the crew members, etc.
The Langtang region is very close to the capital city, which means the infrastructure in the region is well-developed. They are not as good as Everest’s and Annapurna’s, but they do the job just good. Electricity is available throughout the day, and internet connections are not reliable, but they are present for most of the trek. If you want to, you can also get a Nepalese SIM to use for data connection. However, even this is not a viable solution since the internet speed from a SIM card is even worse.
Upgraded and additional accommodation, tips for the porters and guides, additional meals, snacks, water, energy bars, visa fees, hot shower, WiFi fees, travel and medical insurance, etc., are considered to be your extra expenses.
This 8-Day Langtang Trek package does not arrange your stay in Kathmandu before or after your trek. If you want us to manage them, we will get you rooms for your stay in Kathmandu, but you will have to pay for the service separately. In addition to that, you can also upgrade your accommodation during the trekking days. There are not many upgrade options, but we will upgrade it to what is available and what your preferences are. Upgrades are not a part of the standard trek package.
We will reach a maximum elevation of 4,773 meters (15,662 feet) above sea level at the viewpoint of Kyanjin Ri. If you decide to do an acclimatization hike to Tserko Ri, you will reach 5,033 meters (16,512 feet) above sea level, but most people decide not to do it since it takes over 8 hours and is a challenging hike.
No, your final chance of getting some cash is at Syabrubesi’s ATMs or banks. From there on, you will not find any ATMs. You should carry some cash to make sure that you can pay for extra expenses.
Yes, modifying the itinerary and/or combining two nearby trekking destinations is a great way to explore the region in depth. We can definitely arrange a combination trekking experience if you are up for it. However, there are times when they are not a viable option, you should discuss it with the trek guide before we agree on an itinerary.
750 US$
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