LANGTANG VALLEY TREK
USD 890 / Per Person
Langtang Valley Overview
The Langtang Valley Trekking is another of the great treks in the Langtang region area. It takes you to close Himalayan panorama at proximity with less crowds than that of famous routes. Situated in Langtang National Park north of the city of Kathmandu, this scenic trail starts in sub tropical jungle (bamboo forests), crosses Oak jungles (with abundant rhododendron in springtime), to reach cool pine forests; it’s the one of the trek with the most variety of nature.
We start our trek from Syabrubesi where we will have the arrangement of our Langtang National park entry permit and TIMS card. Then follow Langtang Khola (Langtang river). This route takes us past Thulo Syabru, Bamboo, Rimche Village and Lama Hotel on way to Langtang village that’s the cultural heart of the whole valley. We then proceed further towards Kyanjin Gompa which is famous for its historic monasteries as well as surrounding with many iconic peaks such as Langtang Lirung, Gangchempo, Dorjelakpa, Nayakanga etc.
With some spare time why not visit either of the two great viewpoints at the top – one called Kyanjin Ri (this has spectacular views over the Langtang Glacier, Lirung Glacier and sometimes Ganesh Himal and Shishapangma glacial ridges) while the other viewpoint called Tserko Ri. Both these viewpoints are quite high and offer outstanding panoramic vistas as well as offering an opportunity for trekking in Nepal. On this tour you will get a chance to visit either both or one of them along with taking a day trip starting from Kyanjin Gompa visiting Yaks Cheese Factory here in this Valley as well.
Langtang in Nepal is deeply entwined into the culture of Tibet’s Buddhist traditions. It is also known as one of the “Beyul Dagam Namgo” which are a series of secluded and sacred valleys discovered by a great figure known as ‘Guru Rinpoche’ or Padmasambhava. Prayer flags adorn mani walls, and an old Buddhist Monastery in Kyanjin Gompa stands evidence of the profound Tamang culture of the Tamang people who can be seen scattered amongst the villages. From himalayan trekking in the Himalayas to cultural immersion, if raw alpine landscapes are more up your street, Langtang Valley is ideal for a short trip into the heart of one of Nepal's genuine corners of the Himalayas – a perfectly balanced and short trip into Nepal for anyone who wants a comprehensive Himalayan trekking adventure.
Langtang Valley Nepal Highlights
- Climb up to get a view from the Topmost point (Either at Tserko Ri (5,033m) or near by Kyanjin Ri (4,850m) which gives you some of the best viewpoints available in the Langtang Region). Get rewarded by getting an amazing view of snow-capped Himalayan peaks and glaciers while enjoying a refreshing early rise.
- Go on trekking to explore the sacred Gosainkunda Lake – a beautiful and stupendous high-altitude lake located at a height of 4,380 metres above sea level considered holy by both Hindus as well as Buddhist and surrounded with an awesome alpine scenery around.
- Explore life-changing Tamang Culture here who have one of the best local celebration known as ‘Sonam Lhosar’ (Tibetan New Year) most colorful in this region.
- In this trip we get opportunity to explore the Langtang national park of Nepal where we see the natural beauty of forest areas comprising various types of tree and flower, alpine meadows having unique flora and fauna etc. It holds some of the best example of such landscape outside the famous Everest and Annapurna region.
- Reach one of the historic monasteries located at an altitude of 3870 m called “Kyanjin Gompa”. This site forms the cultural center of the upper part of this valley with its surrounding high peaks and traditional Tibetan Buddhist Architecture.
- You’ll see stunning panoramic views of some majestic peaks – Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Gangchempo, Naya Kanga, and in case of good weather, you might see far away Ganesh Himal’s peaks too.
- Visit one more attraction here – a historic yak cheese factory. Trekkers will get a chance to taste the local cheese while learning about traditional principles of dairy farming at high altitude.
- Admire a breathtaking view of Langtang Lirung (7,227 m) – the highest and the most recognized mountain in the valley. You'll see it all time during your trek.
- Pass through several local villages like Langtang Village and Thulo Syabru for getting familiar with the traditional ways of living by people residing in Himalayas and also get their warm hospitality.
- Visit some ancient monasteries situated on your journey path and view lots of mani walls which narrate different kind of story and also indicate significance of religion traditions of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) related to this valley.
Why Choose The Langtang Valley Trek in Nepal?
Beautiful Mountain and Valley Views
The Langtang Valley offers perhaps some of the most spectacular close up mountain scenery in all of Nepal. On your walk along this trek, there are towering mountains at every point which provide some really fantastic scenery. Here in midst of these massive peaks the most prominent and tallest being the one on the top skyline i.e. Langtang Lirung (7,227m). Behind is Dorje Lakpa (6,966m) and Gangchempo (6,387m).
A Great Trek for Beginners
The average trekking duration per day coupled with well defined trekking path would suit trekkers of first timing. With all these factors into consideration, it will be an ideal Himalayan adventure tour for you.
An Affordable Trekking Adventure
If you want to walk in the mountains but don't have much money left, Langtang in Nepal has some of the best views and low costs for permits than Everest and Annapurna. So why go to expensive places when there are beautiful ones that cost less?
Peaceful Trails Away from the Crowds
It’s worth mentioning that this scenic trek through Langtang National park is much calmer than many of the others out there. And you’ll find yourself enjoying a very tranquil hike right into the heart of the Himalayas.
Experience the Local Tamang and Tibetan Culture
Experience trekkers passing through Village filled with rich Tamang culture. You will come across various site such as Buddhist monasteries, prayer flag and many more with their hospitable nature based on the traditional beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism.
No Domestic Flight Needed
Langtang Valley has the advantage that you can reach here by road from Kathmandu. So no need to lose your precious time on waiting for weather dependent flights and spending lots of money there as well.
Kyanjin Gompa: The Cultural and Scenic Heart of The Langtang Trek Nepal
At 3,870m Kyanjin Gompa, lies the focal point of the entire trekking. A tiny settlement comprising a hundreds year old Buddhist Monastery, it represents a unique convergence of Tamang culture and the magnificence of Himalayas.
This village is further situated in between some of the most stunning mountain ranges of the world, the Langtang Lirung, the Gangchempo etc. Aside of the fact, that this is the perfect base camp for many side treks which involves a thrilling trek to the wonderful trails of Kyanjin Ri as well as the Tserko Ri, you could as well take an excursion to visit the old yak cheese factory located in here.
This tiny village is decorated by traditional mani walls and colourful prayer flags that provides a pleasant resting area for trekkers where they can have enough breath to take for themselves, taking and staring at their spectacular views surrounding with great panoramic views.
Langtang Valley Trek from Kathmandu
Langtang Valley Trek initiates driving from Kathmandu overland journey to Syabrubesi. Your drive through deep valley will follow a rugged path for about 7-8 hours of driving alongside with hills gravel side of road. This trek could be considered as the most accessible of all Himalayan Treks from capital city because there is no need of flight for this trek. After reaching Syabrubesi, our main trekking starts where we go towards Thulo Syabru, Lama Hotel and finally reach our destination Kyanjin Gompa.
Why Book Langtang Trek Nepal with Sherpa Expedition and Trekking?
- Trusted Local Operators: We bring together our years of experience taking people on treks through this unique landscape as well as the safe and genuine hospitality you can't get from big international companies.
- Our unique service: Our company provides personalized services for each client thanks to small groups size as well as flexible itinerary. With us every trekkers will get an actual experience of Langtang national park.
- Experienced team: Each one of our guides has taken license from governments. Also they got training on mountain trekking and altitude rescues.
- Departure Dates: We carefully plan departure of trips, so travelers don’t need to worry about cancellations at last moment. We provide fixed departures for our clients.
- Equipment rental: All equipment, such sleeping bags and jackets, can be rented by clients, which frees them from the need to purchase items that will be used only once in their lifetime.
- Emergency support: The team is watching over every tour, working 24-hour days and 7-day weeks to be able to assist clients urgently when needed.
Elevation Profile
Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary for 10 Days
You’ll be welcomed by our representative of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking, who will accompany you back to your Hotel in Kathmandu (approx 20-30 mins drive). Day 1 will have a relaxed schedule as there won’t be any trekking or climbing today. Once at the hotel you can choose to spend some time relaxing.
If however you would like to continue exploring around Kathmandu, there are many shops along its famous shopping street Thamel selling trekking gear, as well as various cafes and restaurants. Later a brief introduction about the trip given by your guide which includes the details of Itinerary, permits needed, weather conditions etc. You need to carry things mentioned in our packing checklist too. Also, you must follow safety procedures throughout the trip. You can have traditional Nepali lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. If you would like our team can suggest some places nearby to try out some Nepali cuisines.
You will leave Kathmandu with the team then head towards Syabru Besi which lies on the outskirts of Langtang National park situated at an altitude of around 1,460 meters above sea level.
You will travel for about 7-8 hours by either private vehicle or tourist buses taking you on a scenic drive through western Nepal crossing many small villages and towns including Galchi, Trishuli Bazaar and Betrawati all the while getting closer and closer to the Himalayas and enjoying the view of the Trishuli river flowing beside us. Lunch will typically be arranged at a local roadside restaurant located close to the Trishuli river.
From here onwards we continue our journey northwards across several winding mountainous paths leading up towards the main town of Dhunche which serves as the headquarters of Langtang national park. At this point we turn right onto another path that leads down through some pine covered hills towards our destination town of Syabru Besi, which takes approximately one hour’s travel time.
This whole day out constitutes nothing more than a simple drive without having undertaken any trekking ascents or descents thus giving plenty of opportunity to rest yourself fully ready for tomorrow's adventures ahead. We are going to spend the night here in a nice cozy little teahouse and prepare ourselves mentally and physically for what's next tomorrow morning.
After breakfast we take a pleasant walk along the Langtang Khola passing across the suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi river and find various langur monkeys, colourful birds of Himalayas on our way.
Our trek mostly follows the right bank of the river where we cross several bridges going up slowly to reach Bamboo (1,970m) then to Rimche (2,400m). We have lunch at Bamboo which is almost in middle of the trek today after walking 2-3hours from Syabrubesi. We continue our journey towards Lama Hotel, walking another 2-3hours more and reaching there by sunset.
So overall today’s trek includes 5-6hours of ascending walk with a few short stretch of descending walks once we finish crossing each bridge. Upon reaching there we can check into our traditional teahouse and enjoy some nice dinners amidst the peacefulness of the Langtang Forests.
Start your Day 4 with breakfast at the Lama Hotel followed by trekking towards the Langtang Valley (3,550M). As soon as you start walking along the northern side of the Langtang Khola river, you’ll get surrounded by dense forests of pines, oaks and rhododendrons. You will also see some good view points of the Langtang Lirung mountain (7,227M) peak when the forest starts getting sparse.
You can rest yourself for an hour once you have covered a distance of 2-3 hrs from the Lama Hotel to reach Ghora Tablea village. You might feel exhausted as this stretch involves quite a bit of elevation gain. Here, you can grab lunch at one of the teahouses near Ghora Tablea. From Ghora Tabela onwards, we’re going into the wider expanse of Langtang Valley. We’ll traverse across the yak grazing pastures and meet up with the various seasonal villages that dot the region. Once again, you are likely to witness several great panoramic views of the surrounding landscape throughout this stretch.
Once we cross the reconstructed Langtang village that got ravaged by the 2015 earthquakes, you would need to proceed another 30 minutes till the village of Mundu. You can rest there for night. So, overall, your day today consists of approx 5 hrs of ascent And very little time spent descending back down again (just enough to descend a little section after crossing streams).
After Breakfast, we head up gradually towards the alpine valley of Langtang from the village enjoying the Himalayan scenery en route.
As we go further on our way toward Kyanjin Gompa, we'll see more of the beautiful Himalayan landscapes and maybe also some of its fascinating cultural sites such as ancient mani walls and pray wheels. There are also some wonderful traditional stone built houses to view. As the trail heads more gradually uphill we will be able to see some lovely streams that originate from the glaciers around us.
Most of the hike today is along the right side of the Langtang Khola. We’re only going to have a few gentle ascents so consider this an easy day. You can expect to walk for between 3-4 hours to get lunch, which will probably be at a teahouse close to Kyanjin Gompa.
When we arrive at our destination we will head into the Kyanjin Monastery – this place has great historical significance. If there’s enough time left, we might have a chance to check out their famed yak cheese factory (which was set up with Swiss assistance). For the adventurous among us, we could do a little extra walk towards the village of Langshisha Kharka or even onto some nice viewpoints where we could get awesome glacier views. Then we’d come back down to base camp at Kyanjin ready for what lies ahead tomorrow. We’ll be doing 4-5 hours of ascent but very little descent today so this should help get everyone used to the increased altitude.
You will have today’s schedule completely dedicated to the acclimatization process that’s critical to trekking comfortably and safely at high altitudes.
Having taken breakfast in your teahouse in Kyanjin Gompa, the ones of you feeling like it can head up to the viewpoint from where the top of Kyanjin Ri mountain is (4850m). This trail goes steep uphill behind the village, passing by alpine slopes and along the rocks. It takes roughly 2 to 3 hours of uninterrupted ascending journey from here.
There aren’t too many major junction points, but you’ll be constantly ascending throughout this section heading directly for the summit.
From the top, you get some absolutely amazing panoramic sights of mountains including Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Gangchempo, glaciers, etc., and above all, the Langtang valley. Spend time here photographing and relaxing.
When ready, slowly walk back down the same way you came, taking another 1 and half - 2hrs to get back down to the village. Then it’s lunchtime! Enjoy whatever cuisine you’re offered once you’ve returned to town before relaxing for the rest of the afternoon exploring the monastery or just chilling out wherever makes most sense for you personally.
This means you spend about three hours ascending while hiking and two hours descending, giving your body ample opportunity for acclimatizing prior to tomorrow’s more lofty expedition.
The day starts with breakfast at Kyanjin Gompa as usual before heading off on your day’s trekking which begins Eastward on a flat trail crossing alpine meadows before taking the Left towards Tsergo Ri (Tserko Ri). This will be one long ascent climbing up rocky slopes and loose moraine taking around 3 - 4 hrs to reach the Summit.
The views are amazing from here, all over Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Gangchempo,Yala Peak and the surrounding glaciers. Spend some time there enjoying these sights and then start your decent down the same path after about 2hrs you will get back to Kyanjin Gompa for lunch.
Post Lunch you can retrace the Langtang valley trail again this time passing by Langtang village, Ghora Tabela and other forested areas reaching up till the hotel called ‘Lama Hotel’. You will need roughly 2-3 hrs for this part of the journey mainly going downhill. Reach Lama Hotel and stay at one of the teahouses there.
Post breakfast we will start our journey down through the beautiful forest trails of Langtang National Park by following the Langtang Khola. We’ll pass Rimche and Bamboo, where most trekkers opt to have their lunch after (approximately 2 and half – 3 hour walk). As we traverse across several suspension bridges that span over the river, we shall proceed through lovely bamboo groves, oaks and rhododendrons woods. During this section you can spot some Himalayan langurs as well as colorful birds.
After Bamboo, we’ll head down towards Pairo and cross the Bhote Koshi River using a suspension bridge close to Syabrubesi. While most of today’s journey consists of a smooth 4-5 hour descent from above, there are small up-hill stretches between each bridge crossing. Itinerary-wise, some treks follow a different scenic route by Sherpa Gaon but, if you travel with Sherpa Expedition then return back using the same path as mentioned here. On arrival to Syabrubesi, we shall be checking in to the teahouse and enjoy an evening well earned.
After breakfast we will take a public bus back to Kathmandu. The way down starts with climbing the winding mountain roads up towards Dhunche, exiting Langtang National Park and then the road slopes down gently passing by Betrawati and Trishuli Bazaar on its way following the beautiful Trishuli River flowing amidst terraces, village settlements and green forests.
You will have lunch at some roadside restaurant on the Trishuli Highway around 3-4 hrs driving from Syabrubesi. And finally rejoining the Prithvi Highway heading into Kathmandu valley. We are only driving today so we don’t do an ascent/descent same as trekking but as our road goes along the hilly region, where our vehicle climbs/ descends along the gentle slope of the hill every now and then. Once we reach the hotel in Kathmandu Valley, you’ll probably want to rest and unwind after all that hiking.
After breakfast at your accommodation in Kathmandu, you may get few hours to relax ahead of boarding your flight back.
An employee of our company, ‘Sherpa Expedition and Trekking’ will come to see you off from your hotel once you’re ready to leave. The 3 hour ride from the hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport should be adequate to reach there on schedule, as well as give you opportunity to view the amazing streets of Kathmandu once more.
Langtang Valley Trek Cost Inclusion
Include
- Pickup from Airport and transportation through a private car/jeep.
- Two nights standard twin sharing hotel in Kathmandu With Breakfast.
- All meals three times a day ( breakfast, lunch dinner ) during the trek
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and back to Kathmandu by local bus .
- We provide fresh fruits on everyday basis post -dinner.
- Trekking lodge (tea house) accommodation while trekking.
- Langtang National Park entry permit and Tims card fees.
- English speaking, highly experienced, government-licensed guide with salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance include .
- Strong and helpful Sherpa porters with proper Safety Equipment, Salary, Food, Accommodation and Insurance (1 Porter For 2 People).
- Comprehensive medical supplies / First Aid Kit available.
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter Service (paid by you Travel Insurance company)
- SEAT: Sleeping Bag / Down Jacket / Duffel Bag / Walking Poles – to be return at the end of trip.
- T-Shirt of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking.
- Government Taxes and official expense.
- Certificate of Trip Achievement on completing trip successfully.
- Oxygen meter - Check your pulse, oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily to monitor your Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms
- Assistant Guide if you have 8 or more members in your group
Exclude
- Your meals whilst in Kathmandu – Lunch and Dinner
- Nepal Entry Visa Fee ($30 USD / 15days, $50USD/30 Days, $125 USD/90Days) (Available On Arrival At Tribhuban International Airport)
- Personal Travel And Medical Insurance.
- International Airfare.
- Your Personal Expenses (e.g., all alcoholic and/or non- alcoholic drinks, soups, teas, coffees, hot chocolates, mineral waters, other foods, other hot / cold drinks, etc.) purchased along your travel route during the trek and/or within Tea Houses.
- All desserts and sweets such as Chocolate, Cake, Pie, Pudding etc.
- You will get hot shower and battery charging facility at teahouse but at extra cost
- Tips for Guide, porter and driver(tipping is expected)
Note: You may return early if you get sick / have an issue during the trekking trip. In such cases, you’ll be charged with non-refundable amounts paid for your flight ticket, hotel booking, room or food and other additional expenditure on your stay at Kathmandu.
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Langtang Valley Trek Packing Lists
Below is a comprehensive gear list covering everything you will require on your trek- whether it's clothing, footwear, sleeping and trekking gear, or personal items to keep you warm and safe throughout your trip to the Langtang Valley.
General
- All Season Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (We can provide this one too, need to return after trek.)
- Duffle bag (Provided by our Sherpa Expedition and Trekking, Need to Return After Trek)
- Wind and water proof thin layer jacket (must have ones if you going morning / evening more than 3,000m.)
- Daypack
Upper Body – Head / Ears / Eyewear
- A pair of half gloves
- Warmer hat covering ears
- Sunglasses.
- Sun protection of 35 to 60
- Sunscreen.
- Headlamp and a set of extra batteries
Hands
- For example: A pair of half gloves if you use walking poles (optional).
- Warmer shell gloves and liner
Upper Body
- Long sleeve t-shirts
- Thermal tops
- Wool jacket or pullover
- Sports bras for women and girls
- Water and windproof shell jacket
Lower Body
- Thermal pants
- Windproof and waterproof pants
- Warmer trousers
- Comfortable trekking pants
- Extra casual sport pants
Footwear
- A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
- Pair of sandals
- 4–5 pairs of woolen socks
- Sock liners
- Light shoes and sneakers
First Aid Kits and Medicines
- Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
- Blister treatment cream or similar
- Insect/Anti-itch Ointment
- Ibuprofen or similar pain relief
- Diamox (125-250mg pills for altitude)
- Wraps, splints, wound dressing, butterfly bandage
- Water purifying pills
Miscellaneous – But Useful on the Trek
- 4 passport size photos with original passport
- Water bottle and filter
- Flight details (Please make a copy for us to keep with in KTM office in case you need to change flight date)
- Bathroom kit (Toilet Paper / Plastic bag / Hand wipes / Towel / Soap etc.)
Extra Things
- Comfortable trekking poles
- Quality energy dry foods (up to you)
- Power bank and music player
- Camera (card, chargers, extra batteries)
Langtang Trek Route Map
Langtang Trekking Nepal Cost and Package
Our Langtang Valley Trekking Nepal package cost starts at USD 890 and this is our All-Inclusive Cost package that includes all the necessities required for a pleasant and safe experience in the Langtang Valley.
Thus, the trekkers can concentrate solely on enjoying the entire trekking trip instead of being worried about making bookings or arranging for essentials such as food or permits and other essential stuff. There might also be slight differences in prices based on your group size, so having more trekkers might fetch a little cheaper rate than if they go alone.
We at Sherpa Expedition and Trekking fully organize this trip and our team consists of licensed and experienced professional people suitable enough to operate in the Langtang region. Whenever you have decided to join your hands with our Sherpa Expedition & Trekking crews then know this fact that you will be enjoying full organize trekking journey among mountains while also feeling secured at all steps.
Best Season for Langtang Trek
Autumn (September to November)
Autumn Season comes right after the end of the rainy season. You’ll find the sky turned into a beautiful blue shade that gives you a perfect opportunity to see mountains around. The climate also becomes quite delightful during this period which neither gets very hot nor cold. So you can go walking comfortably along with enjoying your trek. Also, considering the various opportunities to admire an amazing Himalayan panorama from the mountain peak in Autumn, most of the trekkers opt to travel in this particular season leading to a slight crowdedness at the trail and tea house. But nothing could be better than getting mesmerized by an amazing scene of the world’s highest snow-capped peaks from the top of the valley.
Spring (March to May)
One other fabulous season to visit langtang is Spring. The perks for visiting here during the spring include warm weather and of course the forest coming alive with colors. When Spring comes around the whole land is adorned with vibrant hues of pink and red colored Rhododendrons across the trails. If you plan on doing the trek this season make sure you keep your camera close by, chances are you’ll be taking quite a few snaps. Imagine trekking amidst such a lovely backdrop as the sun glares upon the mountains in the distance- what could be more perfect than that?
Langtang Valley Trek Difficulty Level
This trekking route involves constant uphill walking as we go higher up into altitudes that can sometimes be harsh on one’s health.
However, this does make the Langtang trek more of a moderate trek than anything else because you don’t have to have technical climbing skill sets to take on challenges here. What you need to do though is just walk every day (from 5-7hours) across diverse terrain while also ascending to greater heights - which means good stamina and determination is key to enjoying this scenic trek through the Langtang region.
Langtang Valley Trek Distance and Duration
Langtang valley trekking distance is 65 to 75 kms (approx.) in round trip as per side treks and routes. The trek lasts around 10 days with some rest days and the days required for acclimation. The walk starts from Syabrubesi with slow pace towards ups and downs trail passing through forests and small settlements.
Preparation for Langtang Valley Trekking
Physical Fitness
Good physical fitness is very important on Langtang trekking. Daily walk consists of both uphill and downhill sections with high altitude. Regular cardio exercise, walking or hiking a few weeks prior to the trip will definitely boost up your stamina level and enhance your experience and comfort throughout our journey.
Essential Gear Checklist
Now packing all the right gear for a langtang trekking tour with us is also crucial, you need to bring along warm clothes, a waterproof jacket, good pair of hiking shoes, sleeping bag and others.
By carrying out this packing list of items you can ensure that your Langatang trek is both safe and comfortable for you!
Weather and Condition
Weather in Langtang Valley varies greatly when you ascend high up in valley’s. Usually, mornings and evenings are cold while during the day temperature remains mild. So, to stay cozy throughout our Langtang valley trek, make sure to refer to season wise weather trend and carry clothes of various seasons.
Mental Preparation
Staying positive and pacing yourself during trekking at altitude is necessary. Going on a trek means physical and mental exhaustion when you are on top hills for long hours. Hence being patient and positive during treks will help you to have a great appreciation of your experiences with challenges like exhaustion and acclimatization.
Safety Measures For Langtang Valley
Altitude Sickness Prevention
Please bear in mind that over 3000 m, you could get high altitude sickness. So please rest, if you need to, while trekking. Please maintain your walking at a leisurely pace at all times and try to keep yourselves hydrated, too by consuming a lot of water. Try not to reach higher elevation rapidly. You can easily detect this by looking out for headache and dizziness on time. If you feel that, let your guide know so as to avoid getting into serious complications.
Food and Water Safety
Eat a freshly cooked meal while you do your Trekking and drink well-treated / boiled water to avoid problems related to the stomach.
Water purification tablets / filters can be used and we will recommend that you shouldn't take untreated water from the source on your way of trekking for better hygiene and safety.
Acclimatization
If you want to do proper acclimatization then you can easily experience this on Langtang valley trekking as this place is located above 3000m such as Kyanjin Gompa. This allows your body to adjust to higher altitudes so that there will be less chance of altitude sickness which will ensure a safer trip for you. On our list of things that make a trek better than average, rest days are on top. They give us a chance to recover from the previous day’s efforts and also enjoy local culture.
First Aid Kit
It’s better to bring along some basic first-aid kits yourself because you never know what kind of med-supply items your guide may have on them. Things like Bandage, Pain Relief Meds, Blister Treatments, Altitude Sickness Tablets etc. are some essentials that should always find space inside your kit.
Langtang Valley Trek vs Everest Base Camp Trek
Langtang Trek can be described as a shorter trek, is less expensive and needs no internal flights as you will travel to the starting point by road from Kathmandu. In other words, the EBC trek is of longer duration, the starting point is at high altitude and will be reached via internal flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. If you wish to explore Himalayan panorama in minimum duration and with limited expenses, Langtang Valley trek will serve your purposes, and if you want the classic trek that is challenging but the rewarding is the Everest Base Camp trek.
Things to Know
Accommodation
The accommodations during Langtang Trek are in the form of traditional tea house and lodges in the mountain where facilities are the simplest but comfortable. Generally twin sharing accommodation in the tea houses/lodges in the mountain areas, and standard hotels in Kathmandu. Food is basic, and consists of rice with lentils and vegetables, however will always offer a warm welcome and basic sustenance after a day of trekking in the mountain.
Transportation
The drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi takes approximately 7 to 8 hours by local bus or private jeep through beautiful countryside views with a drive with a view of hills on the road side. We will be taking this local transportation overland to reach the starting point as there is no need to have a domestic flight from here to start our trek. Also this is one of the most accessible and nearest trek destination starting from Kathmandu.
Travel Insurance
Having travel insurance while you plan your trek is also essential because it will cover all emergency, medical cost, and cancellation issues that may happen during this trip. According to experts, having an insurance policy which also includes altitude sickness and helicopter rescue coverage are also highly recommended since you go up to a great height on this trek.
Visa
The majority of trekkers come to Nepal and receive a visa at Tribhuvan International airport of Kathmandu city. In regard to staying duration, the fee also changes. To get this 15 days visa you need to pay $30. If your plan is going to be more than 15 days, then you must spend $50 on getting a 30 day visa. And if you wanna go there for 90 days then you will have to pay $125 for that.
Permit
You also have to get your Langtang National Park Entry Permit as well as a Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) card to trek there legally. These documents also assist in supporting the conservation efforts, while ensuring that all the trekkers’ safety is guaranteed. You will be expected to obtain these documents ahead of your trip as they form an integral part of your trekking package.
Guide and Porter
A licensed and trained guide and a porter are always handy in adding your life experiences with more joyfulness and a sense of security during a trek. A knowledgeable guide will show you all the sites of attractions, help you in explaining the place, local cultures, and traditions, and can guide you throughout your journey; a porter will be carrying your luggage so that you can focus on trekking with minimum burdens.
Personal Expenses
You need to budget for personal expenses apart from the trekking package. You should plan for things like snacks, bottled water, charging batteries, hot showers, drinks, and tips for guides, porters, etc. With good planning for these, you could also get a more comfortable journey.
Season to Avoid for Langtang Valley Trek
There are some seasons which are unsuitable for trekking owing to unfavourable weather. The winter season causes extremely cold weather and snow in the upper parts of the region while the monsoon season brings large quantities of water thus making trekking difficult and uncomfortable.
Winter
During winters, the weather gets very cold leading to extremely low temperature along with snowy conditions on high elevations such as near Kyanjin Gompa.
Despite this situation trekking doesn’t get impossible for those who have proper equipment which can protect them from icy road and also extreme cold nights.
Monsoon
The monsoon season is characterized by a high amount of rainfalls, cloudy weather and high level of trail management. Here the paths tend to be slippery and muddy. Also you need to know about the clouds which cover on the top of mountains causing obscuring the view as well as the presence of leeches mostly found on the bottom part of the forest which makes the trekking process a little less enjoyable for many people.
Langtang Valley Trek Route Map and Elevation
The trekking route map begins at Syabru Besi (1460m). It’s just after some hours of a ride away from Kathmandu valley. Langtang Valley Trek will take you to visit various kinds of villages from the lowlands to highland. We will take you along to visit various villages during our journey and you can experience beautiful bamboo forests, Lama Hotel, Ghora Tabela, Langtang Village etc until we reach our destination Kyanjin Gompa which is situated at an altitude of 3800 M.
During this trekking tour, trekkers can see a lot of scenic landscapes while climbing to the highest peak named as “Kyanjin Ri” (4,850m), “Tsergo Ri”(5,033m) for enjoying magnificent views of Langtang Range. Whole way back, the trekking will take place on the same path as it started from the main town. From looking into this altitude chart above, we can see that each day’s average altitude gain is relatively low allowing sufficient time to get used to the altitude while traveling from the subtropical forest region up through the high alpine meadows to the glacial valley areas. This 10-day itinerary max altitude is up to Tsergo Ri (5033m) only, but every day we trek to a location at low altitude for an overnight stop.
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General Information
Difficulty Level is medium with ascent/descent (approx) 5-7 hrs/day with gradually increasing altitude. Technical skills are not required what you must have is a stamina and good pace.
Langtang Valley trek is a beautiful adventure for beginners or for moderately fit people. This trek is marked and a relatively moderate trail of the Himalaya and you could explore best attractions of the country without to much of a high risk and difficult hike.
It’s not possible to do Langtang trekking alone anymore, and we ourselves suggest you to have a licensed guide with you throughout the entire trip for your navigation, safety and more importantly cultural insight into the region. Guide may assist you in obtaining permits, handling emergency cases and make your entire trekking journey as seamless as possible.
Highest point on this trip will be Tserko Ri (5,033m) offering outstanding panorama views of the Himalayas. Most of these trips also include a visit to the high view point of Kyanjin Ri near Kyanjin Gompa.
Preparation and Fitness
Make sure that you take with you: Must Have: A warm layered outfit/Waterproof trekking boots/Sleeping bag/Down jacket/Trekking poles/Sunscreen and basic first aid kit Also, if possible, make sure to pack enough quantity of things as per your requirement during the trek, as this place has a wide variety of elevation and weather conditions.
Trekking on the Langtang Trek doesn't need previous trekking experiences, but having a little bit of uphill experience or being fit will be really helpful while going uphill. You just need moderate fitness, which is sufficient to walk on irregular terrain for around 5-7 hrs every day.
Right before you set out for the hike, consider going for walks and runs for a couple of days so that you have an idea of what hiking would be like and once you’re in the real trek, you can fully lose yourself in it and you wouldn’t worry about how much energy you expend. It’s also a brilliant method to cheer up yourself before the hike.
A good training regime in the weeks before the trek, if not for a few weeks you might be doing anything from walking, jogging and even going up the stairs would certainly have prepared your body for all the physical activities that accompany the trek. Similarly the presence of trekking boots, the loads on your backs may remove as much discomfort and pain possible while on your trek.
Health and Safety
Slow movement, plenty of fluids and not alcohol and acclimatization days reduce your chance of altitude sickness drastically. Look out for the early signs and symptoms of altitude sickness, and tell your guide straight away.
We strictly advise our trekkers not to drink tap or stream water. Using water purification tablets, a filter or buying drinking water from lodges throughout the trekking days will prevent stomach issues.
Large villages have basic first aid centers and supplies are in a few locations, but in a dire situation a helicopter ride out of the Himalayas would be the route of option in order to reach the Kathmandu hospitals. Tell your guide immediately – as he is versed in the initial treatment of first aid and altitude sickness.
There will be Emergency Helicopter Evacuation in very severe case situations – the best way to be equipped for an unlikely scenario is to have an insurance policy that covers evacuation in to the city for medical emergencies.
Permits
The Langtang National Park Entry Permit and TIMS Card are available from Kathmandu or at checkpoints on the trail. The cost depends on the type of trekking and your trekking company arranges these for you.
You will need to have your passport, passport size photos, details of your travel insurance and visa information. They are needed for permit processing – Langtang National Park Entry Permit and TIMS Card Applications.
Many of the side trips (Tserko Ri, Kyanjin Ri) are included in the Standard Langtang National Park Entry Permit. Additional permits, however, might be necessary for extended trips into various areas.
Although not required, a guide makes the act of obtaining a permit much easier: they provide a guide to the process, attend all the paperwork, checkpoints, registration etc. efficiently on the timeline, thus saving time and ensuring that everything is processed properly.
Insurance and Visa
Travel insurance must include coverage for high altitude trekking up to a minimum of 5,000m, emergency medical and helicopter evacuation. So you're covered if you fall sick or get hurt or in trouble on the trek.
Travel insurance is not required in order to get the permit, but is highly recommended on the journey as a whole, particularly for evacuation in case of altitude sickness or injury.
Tourist visa can be applied for on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and also through Nepali Embassies in other countries. The procedure is very simple; all it takes is to bring a passport, a photo and pay a visa fee.
A valid passport (at least six months), a photo and the visa fee, in cash or card depending on the entry point.
Guides and Support
Going on their own is not possible at all also it is advisable to hire a licensed guide as it is for safety reasons, proper navigation, cultural experience and if problems occur like weather changes and differing altitudes in Langtang.
A guide is engaged to lead the trek and to arrange permits and ensure the safety of the trek; a porter helps to transport bags and trekking gear. Both are important to make your trek more comfortable and easy.
The porter will normally carry a load of 20-25 kg, shared between two trekkers, so that it is not too much and is also within reasonable working conditions, and which also allows the trekkers to have a light day pack while trekking.
No, this is included in most trekking packages. Agencies such as us have already taken into account things such as salary, food, accommodation and even insurance of the guides and porters.
Accommodation
Teahouses with twin-sharing basic rooms and lodges with food including bhat, noodles, soups, and bread will be provided. Meals and accommodation will become basic as you trek higher.
Our all-inclusive cost package is from USD 890 per person and includes permit fees, accommodation, meals on the trek, a guide, a porter, and transportation, which gives a complete deal for a well-organized adventure in the Himalayas.
On the Langtang trek, you can find mostly double sharing rooms (2 single bedded rooms) in all teahouses, though facilities are limited. Most have a common toilet in the room whereas, you will get an attached bathroom at a relatively low elevation; however, on high elevations (Kyanjin Gompa), common toilets can be found in the room.
Basic rooms with fewer facilities are available at the higher altitude of Kyanjin Gompa. The toilets are available in the teahouses. Hot showers with little charge are available in most villages.
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