Can you find heaven on earth? The answer is yes, Langtang valley is a heaven on earth. It is mostly because this place is surrounded by giant mountains and beautiful landscapes. But its significance does not end there.
Langtang is rich in ancient tradition and culture as well. It is one of the best places in the Himalayas to discover Buddhism. The Tibetan-Buddhism culture has been influencing the locals around Langtang for many decades.
Langtang valley trek 10 days takes you to the journey through valleys surrounded by lush forests and incredible mountains. You will sleep like the locals, eat like the locals, live like the locals, and more importantly survive like the locals.
The Langtang region is one of the most beautiful places in Nepal. This place is surrounded by giant mountains. The snow-capped mountains are the primary attractions of Langtang.
Besides mountains, Langtang National Park is the second-largest National Park in Nepal. It means Langtang is home to hundreds of different plants and animals. It is not a difficult and expensive trek, but it is just as beautiful as the others are.
There are very few treks where you can almost touch the Himalayas at such altitude. Your journey starts at Kathmandu and a drive to Syabrubesi(1450m). The next day we will stay at Lama Hotel (2480m), and you will reach the Langtang village (3540) on the fifth day.
The sixth and seventh day is where we explore the beautiful Kyanjin Gompa(3817m) and Tsergo Ri(4985m). You will return towards Syabrubesi following the same route, and reach Kathmandu on the Tenth day of your journey.
Without further ado, let us go through some information of the Langtang valley trek 11 days and the day to day itinerary.
Note: Make sure you keep the environment clean. Do not harm animals and vegetation. Do not pollute the water and the surrounding. Make sure you follow the Nepal government and local rules.
Langtang Valley Trek Highlights
- Panoramic view of Langtang mountains
- Explore ancient Monasteries
- Incredible view of the Langtang Glacier
- Explore the gorgeous Langtang village and Kyanjin Gompa
- Walk across rivers, dense forest, and lush vegetation
- Experience Tibetan-Buddhist culture and tradition
- Mind-blowing view from Tsergo Ri
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Foods and Accommodations
Langtang valley trek is yet to become as famous as the Everest or Annapurna Treks. Still, there are lots of teahouses and lodges in the Area. You will trek from one rest stop to another.
The devastating earthquake back in 2015 destroyed most houses in the Langtang villages. But now they are building in even better. There are more hotels and tea houses.
This route does not get too crowded like other mainstream trekkings even in the trekking seasons. Hence, there is no problem with finding accommodations.
The most common food in all around Nepal is Dal Bhat (rice with lentil soup and curry). And so it is in Langtang. You can find this set in every lodge or hotel. Besides this classic dish, you will find fried rice, pasta, pizza, eggs, noodles, and many more.
Besides food, black tea is the most common drink around Langtang. You can find hot coffee and hot chocolates in some places.
And if you book this tour with us, we will manage the best accommodations and food options for you in the Langtang region.
Best Time for Langtang Valley Trek 10 Days
Langtang valley trek is doable throughout the year. But, there are certain months that are better for specific reasons. September to December and March to May are two best seasons to visit Langtang valley.
During these months, the sky is clear and the mountains look sharp. And you can trek through lush vegetation and Rhododendron forest.
Weather and Temperature of Langtang
Weather and temperature in Langtang depend upon the seasons. The lower altitude does not get too hot in summer, and too cold in winter.
During Autumn Langtang trek, the weather stays warm and stable. The mornings and nights get cold, and you can hike in comfort during the day. The maximum temperature can get up to 15°C and it can get as low as -3°C.
The precipitation is low during this season, which makes it ideal for trekking.
During the spring season, the trail becomes stunning. The forest becomes beautiful with Rhododendrons blossoms all around. The maximum and minimum temperature can get up to 20 and around 0°C respectively.
Langtang trek is not ideal for summer. The temperature can get up to 32°C, and precipitation increases as well. During this season, the trail becomes complicated as there are high chances of landslides occurring.
During winter, the Langtang village becomes cold at night and warm during the day. However, this region gets a significant amount of snowfall each year. The temperature can get up to 8°C during the day, but it gradually decreases as the night falls. Minus degrees temperature is common in Langtang in winter.
Weather during Autumn and Spring seasons remain calm and stable. But it can get worse in winter, and landslides make it worse in monsoon.
Langtang Valley Trek Difficulties
Langtang valley trek is moderate when it comes to difficulties. There are enough accommodations, and the trail is not that challenging. But one should never underestimate anything. Here are some of the difficulties one might face during the Langtang Valley Trek 11 days.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is the primary factor that increases the difficulty of any trek. It is true that you do not gain altitude in Langtang valley as you do in the Everest region. But altitude sickness is still a mystery.
It does not matter how fit you are, what your age is, or what gender you are. Altitude sickness can hit anyone at any moment.
If you get altitude sickness, descend immediately. Go to the lower altitudes, catch your breath, and rest if you have to. And if you start climbing, you should walk on your pace and rest between every few minutes.
Diamax is the medicine for altitude sickness, that you can buy without prescription in Kathmandu. Still, I would suggest you consult your doctor before taking any medicine with you.
Remoteness and Unavailability
The Langtang valley trek 11 days takes you to some of the most remote areas of Nepal. These areas do not have proper roads and modes of transportation. Everything needs to be carried or flown to Langtang valley.
You would not want to get sick or injured in such remote places. If anything happens, the nearest hospital could be days away, and you might need an emergency helicopter for the rescue.
It is difficult to even complete the basic needs in these regions. There is no proper electricity, and foods tend to become expensive there. Considering the difficulty in getting things, the prices seem fair. However, it does make this trek challenging.
There are lots of landslides areas in Langtang. Walking across some of them can be challenging and you have to be careful every second.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Prepare For Trek
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1450m)
Day 04: Trek From Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2480m)
Day 05: Trek From Lama Hotel to Langtang (3540m)
Day 06: Trek from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3817m)
Day 07: Tsergo Ri (4985m) and Back at Kyanjin
Day 08: Trek from Kyanjin to Rimiche (2450m)
Day 09: Trek from Rimiche to Syabrubesi
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m)
Our airport representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport. Then they will take you towards your hotel, where you will stay for the night.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Prepare For Trek
The second day of your trek will be a free day for you. We will take you on a tour around Kathmandu valley. There are different places for you to visit in Kathmandu.
Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath temple, and the three Durbar Squares are some of the major tourist attractions in Kathmandu valley.
It is also a day to prepare for your Langtang valley trek. Buy all the required gears and equipment while you are in Kathmandu. There are enough places around Thamel, where you can find high-quality trekking gears.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1450m)
Your third day starts early. The drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi takes about 8 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. We will drive alongside the Trisuli river with beautiful landscapes around us.
Upon reaching Syabrubesi, we will check in to the hotel and rest for the night in Syabru.
Day 04: Trek From Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2480m)
Trekking duration: 6 to 7 hours
Trekking distance: About 11 Kms
Difficulty: Moderate
Today we will start our trekking. Our day starts with a pleasant breakfast and trekking after that. The trail from Syabru to Lama Hotel is beautiful. There are rivers, lots of ups and downs, and dense forest.
We will have a lunch break at a small village called Bamboo, which takes about 2 hours to reach from Syabru.
We continue our journey towards Lama hotel. And during this journey you will get to see different birds and lush vegetation. The sound of the river will relax you, and make this trek even more memorable.
After a steep climb, we will arrive at Lama Hotel. We will stay there for the night.
Day 05: Trek From Lama Hotel to Langtang (3540m)
Trekking duration: 5 hours
Trekking distance: About 15 Kms
Difficulty: Moderate
We will start early today as well. After having breakfast, we start walking towards Ghoda Tabela. The trail from Lama Hotel to Ghoda Tabela takes you through pine forest. We will reach Ghoda Tabela after about 3 hours of walk.
After having our lunch, we continue our journey towards Langtang. The trail includes lots of ups and downs. Most of them are ups as we have to gain some altitude.
We will finally reach the beautiful Langtang village after about 4 hours. The original Langtang village was completely destroyed by the devastating earthquake back in 2015.
The valley is beautiful with incredible landscapes all around, and Langtang river just below. We will rest for the night at a hotel.
Day 06: Trek from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3817m)
Trekking duration: 3 hours
Trekking distance: About 7 Kms
Difficulty: Easy
Today we will have one of the most pleasant hikes to Kyanjin Gompa. It is more like an acclimatization day. We will walk at our pace from Langtang to Kyanjin. You will walk through valley and into the lap of mountains.
Explore this beautiful region, and we will arrive at Kyanjin Gompa after 3 to 4 hours of pleasant hike. Upon reaching Kyanjin Gompa, you will witness the true beauty of the Langtang region. The beautiful valley surrounded by giant mountains is the very definition of beauty.
Explore Kyanjin, and we will stay overnight at a lodge.
Day 07: Tsergo Ri (4985m) and Back at Kyanjin
Trekking duration: 4 to 5 hours
Trekking distance: About 8 Kms
Difficulty: Moderate
The view from Tsergo Ri is heavenly. The panoramic view of the mountains is gorgeous. It's an unforgettable moment, and you will cherish it forever. But you can spend this day around the beauty of Kyanjin as well.
You can explore the surroundings and climb up to the Tsergo Ri. Kyanjin Ri is another option as well. You will stand beside the Langtang glacier when you reach the summit of Tsergo Ri. The mountains look even more beautiful from up there.
Mt. Langtang Lirung, Mt. Gachhenpo, and the entire Langtang range seem like they drop straight from heaven. It is the main attraction of the Langtang Valley Trek.
We will take the same route from Tsergo Ri to Kyanjin Gompa and stay overnight at the same lodge.
Day 08: Trek from Kyanjin to Rimiche (2450m)
Trekking duration: 7 hours
Trekking distance: About 23 Kms
Difficulty: Moderate
We will now descend back towards Rimiche. Rimiche is a small town just after Lama hotel. We will walk at our pace across pleasant scenery and passing the Langtang village.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 09: Trek from Rimiche to Syabrubesi
Trekking duration: 4 hours
Trekking distance: About 9 Kms
Difficulty: Easy
It will take us 4 to 5 hours of pleasant walk to reach Syabrubesi. You will walk across rivers and forests. Upon reaching Syabrubesi, you will have time to buy some souvenirs, and explore Syabru.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu
Today we will head towards Kathmandu. We head back to luxury after a week of survival in the remote areas of Nepal. We will reach Kathmandu after about 8 hours of drive.
Upon reaching Kathmandu, we will head towards our hotel, and celebrate what you have achieved.
Overnight in the hotel.
Trip Cost US$ 750 Per person
Cost Includes:
- Your arrival and departure from Airport –hotel -airport.
- Two night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- All your standard meals like, Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, during the trek.
- Tea house Accommodations during the trek.
- Equipment like sleeping bag, Down Jacket & needed things etc if you do not have your own. To be returned after the trip.
- All ground transportation by bus.
- Well English speaking guide, experienced, with government license holder.
- A Guide, food, Transport, Accommodation, Salary, equipments, e.t.c. All paid.
- A Strong Porter among the two trekkers ( one porter sharing among two member ) including all his expenses including full insurance during the trek.
- Monastery fees.
- A trekking route map
- Emergency helicopter rescues service. ( pay by your travel insurance company.)
- Insurance of Guide and porter.
- National Park fee
- TIMS (trekkers’ Information Management System.)
- First aid box with normal medical supplies, including Oximeter and pulse meter checker.
Cost Excludes:
- All kind’s of Drink’s like Mineral water, beer Juice, Coke, fanta, other alcoholic hard drink’s, ETC.
- Extra night hotel night and activities in Kathmandu.
- Sweet things like chocolate and others
- Your personal expenses.
