Langtang Valley Trek
One of the World's most beautiful valley treks
The Langtang Valley Trek is one of the most beautiful teahouse hikes in the Nepal Himalaya. This 11 day tour includes 7 days walking in the Himalayas.
The trek is of moderate difficulty. Expect to walk about 5-6 hours each day over gentle ascending and descending trails.
Please Note: This is a teahouse trek
Teahouses are Nepalese mountain lodges that provide basic dorm-like rooms and communal eating spaces.
Summary
DURATION
11 days
LOCATION
Nepal
START & ENDS
Kathmandu, Kathmandu
DIFFICULTY
Easy Moderate Challenge Hard
Highlights
Itinerary
FOOD
No Meals
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel
ACTIVITY
Airport transfer
ELEVATION
Kathmandu (1,310m)
Welcome to Kathmandu, the city of temples! Our airport representative will be waiting in the arrival terminal with your name printed on a card. From the airport we will transfer you to a city hotel, where you can unpack and freshen up from your long flight. Later today you will meet your tour leader to discuss the trek.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse lodge
ACTIVITY
8-9 hour drive
ELEVATION GAIN
Kathmandu (1,310m) to Syabrubensi (1,450m)
Our first day starts with a long drive to the town of Syabrubensi, due north of Kathmandu. The road passes through beautiful forests and into the lower Himalayas. You will get occasional sights of blossoming rhododendron flowers and beautiful crystal waterfalls falling from the top of the hills. Syabrubensi is a small town with a few travel lodges.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 5-6 hours
ELEVATION
Syabrubensi (1,450m) to Lama Hotel (2,480m)
Today our hike begins. We will gradually ascend, passing through various different villages including Pahiro and Bamboo.
Throughout the hike the thundering Langtang river will be below us. The trail steepens between Bamboo and Rimche, but the going isn't very tough.
We'll overnight at Lama Hotel.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6 - 7 hours
ELEVATION
Lama Hotel (2,480m) to Langtang Village (3,540m)
Today's hike takes us along the Langtang river to our right and into the dense forest. We will stop for lunch at Ghora Tabela (2,950M), where the views of the Himalayas are fantastic.
From here we will enter Langtang national park, continuing the trek to Thangsyap and Chamki village before we reach Langtang Village.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 4 - 5 hours
ELEVATION
Langtang Village (3,540m) to Kyanjin Gompa (3,900m)
Today’s trail is mostly flat with some gentle ascents. We will be surrounded by several Himalayan peaks, so the photo opportunities are great!
The hike will take us through the villages of Mondoo and Singdum on our way to Kyanjin Gompa. Make sure to look out for the famous Nepalese yaks grazing on the grasslands and the many religious stone mani walls with Buddhist prayers written on them.
There is a famous cheese factory in Kyanjin where you can try some locally made cheese. We can also visit the glacier near Kyanjin.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6 - 7 hours
ELEVATION
Kyanjin Gompa (3,900m) to Tserko Ri (4,985m) and back
Today is the most challenging and rewarding day of our hike. After an early breakfast we will begin our trek to Tserko Ri.
It’s a long day of steady ascent but the views from the top of the pass are totally worth it.
We will then return back to Kyanjin Gompa in the afternoon.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6 - 7 hours
ELEVATION
Kyanjin Gompa (3,900m) to Lama Hotel (2,480m)
Today is an easy day of gradual descent, using the same trail we used a couple of days ago.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6 - 7 hours
ELEVATION
Lama Hotel (2,480m) to Thulo Syabru Village (2,200m)
Today we will follow an uphill trail through dense oak and rhododendron forests towards the village of Thulo Syabru.
Thulo Syabru is one of the biggest villages in the region, close to district headquarters; Dhunche. There are some comparatively nice lodges here and there is internet access too!
The views of the Ganesh Himal and Tibetan peaks are also particularly good from the village.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 4 - 5 hours
ELEVATION
Thulo Syabru Village (2,200m) to Dhunche (1,950m)
After breakfast we will take a leisurely trek to Dhunche, where our hike will conclude.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Drive 7-8 hours
ELEVATION
Dhunche (1,950m) to Kathmandu (1,310m)
Today we will catch a morning bus to Kathmandu, following the same road used on the first day. It’s approximately 7 – 8 hours drive to Kathmandu. Upon reaching the hotel in Kathmandu you can fresh up with a hot shower and get ready for a complimentary farewell dinner.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Airport transfer
ELEVATION
Kathmandu (1,310m)
Our driver will collect you from your hotel and drive you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your flight time. It’s time to say goodbye until we meet again!
Dates & Prices
Below are our open group dates for the Langtang Valley Trek. Single supplements apply.
Please note: June, July and August are the monsoon. We don't operate treks during this period.
If the dates below don't suit, please get in touch as we can open a new group on any day as long as you have at least 2 people in your party.
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Packing List
Clothing
- 3-4 x hiking shirt + 1-2 x long-sleeve hiking shirt
- 1 x hiking shorts and 1 x hiking trousers
- Mid-weight fleece jacket
- Hard shell rain jacket
- Light insulating down or synthetic jacket / gilet
- Light, but warm gloves
Headwear
- Sun hat + Sunglasses
- Beanie for the nights
- Neck warmer
Footwear
- Mid-weight hiking boots / hiking trainers
- 5-6 x hiking socks
- Trainers for teahouses
Bags
- 20-25L daypack
- 80L Duffel Bag (this is available for free rental)
- Plastic bags to protect sleeping bag and other gear from rain
Other Essentials
- Original passport (you need this to enter Machu Picchu)
- Four season sleeping bag (available for free rental)
- Hiking Poles
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Snacks
- Water bottle / hydration bladder
- Water treatment tablets
- Camera
- Sun cream
Rental Gear
There are a number of good rental gear shops in Thamel, Kathmandu where one can rent / buy most items listed above. Sleeping bags, a down jacket and a duffel are all included as free rentals.
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Accommodation
3-Star Hotel in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will stay in 3-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast.
Teahouse Accommodation (Day 2-9)
The teahouse lodges on the trek are basic. Most teahouses will have shared bathroom / toilet facilities.
LOCAL TOUR OPERATOR
HIMALAYAN LEISURE INC.
Himalayan Leisure Inc. is a fantastic local Nepalese trek operator based in Kathmandu. The company is led by Upendra, an infectious character who you will love the moment you meet him. Over the past decade Upendra has built Himalayan Leisure into a premier local trek operator with a reputation for safety, quality and fun. We're confirdent you will have an amazing experience with Upendra and his team.
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A superb trekking experience
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Himalayan Leisure on this trek in the Langtang region. The Langtang is a lot quieter than the popular trails to Everest. If you are looking to get off the beaten path then I highly recommend this trek and HL!
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