7-Day Langtang Valley Trek from Kathmandu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu to Syabru
1 stop
1
After leaving Kathmandu, we have a seven-hour journey by road heading to the Langtang Valley. The road climbs out of Kathmandu Valley, at which point you will have some fantastic views of the Annapurna Mountains, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and other peaks in the Langtang region. Our first destination is Trishuli Village, from where we continue climbing until we reach Dhunche and then enter the Langtang National Park. Leaving Dhunche, we drive for another hour downhill until we reach Syabru Besi, where we stay the night.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sybru to Lama Hotel (2,470m)
1 stop
2
Today we follow the trail and cross the Bhote Kosi (meaning Tibet River), which flows from Tibet. We then climb through sub-tropical forest and join the trail coming from Syabru Besi before heading down through oak and rhododendron forests. On the trail, it is more than likely we will encounter langur monkeys frolicking in the treetops. We continue up a steep incline before reaching the Lama Hotel, where we stay the night.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Lama Hotel to Langtang valley (3,500m)
1 stop
3
We will climb through the forest on the first leg of today’s trek and have occasional views of Langtang Lirung from between the trees. At Ghora Tabela (3,000 m), we emerge from the forest and come to a Nepali army outpost. We continue and pass through several small settlements occupied by herders who come here to graze their livestock, including Yak, in these mountain pastures in the summer. Not too much further, we come to Langtang Village, which has mostly been rebuilt in a more modern style of architecture. There are still reminders here of the devastation from the 2015 earthquake.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Kyanjin Gompa (3,800m) & Hike kyanjin Ri (4,773m)
1 stop
4
From Mundu, the trail climbs gradually through yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and mountains, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyanjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory, which is a good place to stock up for lunch and afternoon snacks. As you will arrive by lunchtime, there is time to take it easy in the afternoon or explore the area. If you are feeling energetic, head up the valley towards Langshisha Kharka to see some of the amazing views. Today, you can sit back and relax or explore the surrounding area. You may also wish to visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up to the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung, or alternatively, ascend Kyanjin Ri directly behind the village for breath-taking views of the Langtang peaks.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,470m)
1 stop
5
After leaving Kyanjin, we headed back on the same trail we followed up the valley, following the Langtang Khola to Mundu village and on to Ghora Tabela. The descent will certainly be easier and faster than the ascent. After lunch, we continue the steep descent to the Lama Hotel.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Lama hotel to Syabru Besi
1 stop
6
Today we retrace our footsteps to Syabru Besi, enjoying the peaceful forested hills. If you are feeling energetic, then we can take the more impressive route from Rimche via Sherpa Gaon to Syabru Besi; it will take much longer to reach the ultimate destination, but it’s a worthy detour.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Drive back to Kathmandu
1 stop
7
Kathmandu
Today we are on the road back to Kathmandu on a windy and picturesque journey with views of green hills and gorges. You will be transferred to the hotel, where you can either enjoy the leisure time and relax, catch up on some sights in Kathmandu Valley, or do some last-minute shopping.
8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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