Big Sky Treks and Expeditions Nepal: Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley trekking is one of the beautiful region is the third most popular trekking area in Nepal after Everest and Annapurna trekking region. This fascinating area located towards north of Kathmandu at 60 k.m. as the crow fly, a great combination of moderate and adventurous walks that leads to the high alpine valley in the close backdrop of high snow capped peaks, in the spring season the forest of this area is alive with rhododendrons, magnolia and other wild alpine flowers.

Langtang Valley treks offers an excellent journey to Langtang Valley which includes magnificent landscape in complete harmony with nature and in the laps of the high central Himalayan range of mountains, Langtang Valley trekking with We leads to fascinating green valleys & gorges with time to marvel the traditional culture & Buddhist religion, pristine forest, and this is also the area of the elusive red pandas and trekking in the close backdrop of the high Langtang Himal and Jugal mountain range.

Langtang Valley Treks combines wide range of cultural tradition with ancient ethnic tribes Tamangs, Yolmus and Bhotias who have originated from Tibet in the past 500 years till the mid 20th century. The Langtang region is within the National Park wild-life such as Himalayan black bear, wild cats the elusive Snow Leopard, Himalayan Thar, jackel, snow wolves, deer’s and 30-40 species of bird life along with the most elusive and coy Red Panda which you are likely to see with on this amazing spot and on the route to Langtang Valley.

Fact about Langtang Valley Trek

Starting from : Kathmandu

Ending at : Kathmandu

Grade : Medium

Highest access of the trek : 3900m at Kyanjin Gompa

Culture encounter : Sherpa / Tamang

Trekking type : Teahouse

Most Attraction of the trek : Close Mountain View, Villages and local people

Best Season : September to November , March to May

Meal : breakfast, lunch, & Dinner)

Activities : Trekking

Transportation : Local bus or 4*4 wheeler drive

Accommodation : Teahouse

Minimum Group Size : 1

Per day Walking : 5 to 7 hours per day

Itinerary type : Fixed / Customized

outline Itinerary for Langtang Valley Trek

Map of Langtang Valley Trek

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Tour

Day 03: Drive to Syabru Bensi (1462m.)

Day 04: Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel (2510m.)

Day 05: Trek to langtang Valley (3307m.)

Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m.)

Day 07: Kyanjin Gompa to Chorkari Ri

Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel

Day 09: Trek to Syabru Besi

Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 11: Leisure day in Kathmandu

Day 12: Drive to airport and fly back to Home

Day by Day detail Itinerary for Langtang Valley Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)

Upon arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you have an option to be escorted stroll around Thamel and the local streets of Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation

After breakfast, start sightseeing covering the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, which are Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. Kathmandu Durbar Square area holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhu meaning the “the self-existent” is popular among the foreigners as Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkey population residing in this area. It is said that Swayambhunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. In the afternoon you will get short briefing and discussion regarding your trek.

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1460m): 145 km/ 7 hrs drive
Distance 145kms – Approximately 7 Hours Drive

We take breakfast in the hotel and begin the journey towards Syabrubesi in a local bus. Syabrubeshi is the trek starting point to Langtang Valley which takes about 7-8 hours drive. Enjoy scenic drive through Trishuli Valley with rural villages, river and mountains. The bus stops for half an hour at one of highway restaurants on the way for lunch. We will reach at Syabrubesi (1,460m) around 2 or 3 o'clock. Once we reach Syabrubesi, we take time to explore around. Overnight a Syabrubeshi.

Day 04: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2350m)
Approximately 5 Hours walk

As we begin the trek first we cross Bhote Koshi River and chase the trail upstream along Langtang Khola. We then trek along the trail that ascends for around two hours through the forest followed by a climb of about an hour to reach Bamboo village (1,850m). Then the trek climbs gently up to Reimche (2,400m) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. Finally, we ascend up through the dense bamboo forest and arrive to From here you will Lama Hotel (2350m). En-route if the luck favors us we can see wild species like red panda, monkeys and bears. Overnight at Lama Hotel.

Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley (3,500m)
Approximately 5 Hours walk

After breakfast, you will have a pleasant walk and follow the trail through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghoda Tabela. After reaching Lama Hotel, you will walk for another three hours on the scenic trail that takes you to Langtang village (3500m) where you will relax for the evening and explore around the village. Overnight at Langtang valley.

Day 06: Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m)
Approximately 4 Hours walk

Today after the breakfast, you will leave beautiful Langtang Village and start your trek and you will walk three to four hours to visit Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is the last destination of your trekking at an altitude of 3870m from sea level. From here you will have beautiful views of Mt Ganchempo and Mt. Langtang Lirung. Rest of the time, you will visit surrounding area like Yak cheese Factory, Kyanjin Monastery and local houses. Overnight at Kyanjin Gompa.

Day 07: Kyanjin Gompa to Chorkari Ri
Approximately 8 Hours walk both way

Early morning, our day begins with a steep climb to the top of Chorkari Ri. Enjoying spectacular panoramic mountain views of the whole Langtang Himalayas, including Langtang Lirung (7,244m), Langshisha Ri (6,810 m.), Gyanghempo (6,888 m.) Ganjala peak, Nayakang more….Besides, incredible mountain views, Langtang valley, icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung and Gyanghempo peak. back to Langtang Valley.

Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel
Approximately 7 Hours walk

Easily trek down to Lama Hotel enjoying the view and the localities

Day 09: Trek to Syabru Besi
Approximately 4 Hours walk

Follow down through the Langtang River and trekking to Syabru Besi

Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu
Distance 145kms – Approximately 7 Hours Drive

Wake up and have a last breakfast in the mountain. Our jeep will be ready to drive back to you to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Free in the afternoon. Over night in the hotel.

Day 11: Leisure day in Kathmandu

It's a spare day in Kathmandu, You have option to stroll around the local tourist market in Kathmandu to observe the living style of local people in Kathmandu valley. You can observe the traditional houses, arts and crafts, local people selling clothes, fruits and vegetable around Indrachook and Ashanon located on the North Part of the Kathmandu Durbar Square.