Langtang valley trek 10 Days also known as a Langtang trek is is third most visited trekking trails of Nepal. Our Langtang trek trail is gifted with sublime mountain views and impressive scenic landscapes. With more than 1000 plants, birds of 150 species and numerous other mammals Langtang Valley trekking is very well known among trekkers. The Langtang is located on the north side of Kathmandu valley is called Langtang National park

Langtang valley trek 10 Days is one of the best trekking trails of Nepal. Which offers a Super view of Langtang Lirung(7,246m), Ganjala Peak, Dorje Lhakpa and many other snow-capped mountains. This trekking also offers the verities of Landscape, Natural diversity, Flora, and Faunas. From the starting point Syabrubensi to the Ending point of the trek Kyanjin gompa you would see different of Landscape. if you still have more time then you can do Gosainkunda trek as well.

Why Langtang trek

There are many reason why langtang trek could be the trekkers best hiking routes. Here in-info graphic we have mentioned why trekkers like langtang trek

why langtang trek

how to go langtang trek?

There are various option of your question that how to go langtang trek? This trek starts from the Dhunche or Sybrubensi. It is 122 km north from Kathmandu which takes about 7 to 8 hours by local bus

1. Travel by local bus

Trekkers should travel Syabrubensi or Dhunche before the start of the trek. The road is being widened so there is so much dust on the way. the construction process is going on so sometimes you have a traffic jam too. The local bus leaves early in the morning from kathmandu. kathmandu to syabrubesi bus ticket you need to get to travel which your guide will purchase. bus for syabrubesi is different category some or deluxe some are not. We try to manage the best one. We recommend trekkers to go early because if sometimes the bus get’s some problem you will have many options in this case. The bus goes via Nuwakot. it is 7-8 hours journey by bus. You need to adjust the locality in the bus because they often stop for the local passenger.

2. Travel by private transport jeep

If you are willing to go by private jeep it is also possible. This option is totally flexible to you, you can stop and travel. the cost is also not expensive. your trekking crew also travel with you. This might takes a little bit less than the local bus. You can stop for the photographs often. This option is better for the trekkers who want to have a really nice experience in Nepal rather than being stuck in Local bus

Langtang Trek Permits

To trek to Langtang valley trek or langtang trek you need Langtang Trek Permits, The National Park Permits and Trekkers information management system permit. Don’t worry we will manage the trekking permit for you if you are going with us.

The first one is Langtang Nationl Park permits. (See here for permits fees). It is because you are trekking inside the Langtang National Park permit that is why this essential permit. The check post are in Dhunche.

Where to take this card

You will get it in the Dhunche. You just need to write your name over there and you will get the permits

For SAARC nationals: Nrs.200 (about US $2)

For Others Nationalities: Nrs.3000 (about US $29)

Second is Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card that costs NRS. 2000 (about US $20). The card is issued through Trekking Agency Association of Nepal for the protection and safety of trekkers. TIMS you can also get through Nepal tourism board as well as Registered Trekking Agency

Langtang Trek Map

There are different types of Langtang trek map in the market. You can buy the maps once you are in Nepal or online as well. There are many types of maps avilable in the market of the thamel. You can choose one of them if you like to have a digital maps then we have a built the online Langtang Trek Map check this now.

Langtang Trek 5 Days

Langtang Trek 5 Days or Langtang valley trek 5 Days is a in-fact Langtang Trek 7 Days plan in total. This includes 2 days drive to Sybrubensi and Drive out from Syabrubensi to Kathmandu. Known as a best short trek of Nepal Langtang trek 5 days is suitable for a hiker who have a very short period but want to explore the beauty of Himalayas with peace.

5 days Langtang trekis quite fast itinerary because in normal itinerary you would stay 2 Nights in Kyanjin Gompa but in this itinerary you would just stay a 1 Night in kyanjin gompa. But most of the people can do it easily, the suitable elevation and less climbing suits for old age to youngest trekkers. The trek gradually climbs rocky mountains, fast following Langtang River and dense subtropical forest on the bank of river. During your short Langtang trek 5 Days, you will pass through several charm waterfalls, bee hives, green forest, Langtang village, snow-covered white peaks. If you do langtang trek you will have a great view of Yala peak, Langtang Ri, Langtang Lirung, Morimotto peak. This is actually a less touristic trekking area of Nepal. You can look the Langtang trek 5 days itinerary here.

Langtang trek 5 days itinerary

  • Day 01:Drive to Sybrubensi by Local bus or Jeep

  • Day 02:Trek to Lama Hotel (2300 Meter) from Syabrubensi at stay at Tea House

  • Day 03:Trek to Langtang Village (3500 Meter) stay at Tea Houses

  • Day 04:Trek to kyanjin gompa (3817 Meter) and Hike to Jyanjin Ri or Terko Ri after lunch as per your wish

  • Day 05:Return Back trek to Lama Hotel

  • Day 06:Trek back to Syabrubensi

  • Day 07:Drive back to Kathmandu

Langtang trek best season

most of the people wonder about Langtang trek best season or which is the best season for Langtang trek. The experience is totally differs on the season you visit. We have specially four seasons in Nepal: Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August), Autumn (Late September-November), and Winter (December-February). Here is some idea of the season of Nepal.

Spring Season (March- May)

This season starts when the birds sing and the flowers blossom in the forest. In-fact Spring is the most beautiful season of Nepal when the nature opens perfectly

The green hills of Nepal get the cover shades of blossomed rhododendron of different color. In Everest region there are wide range of white rhododendron, while in Annapurna region pink and purple color of Rhododendron. There are different type of Magnolia flowers that makes a forest white and beautiful. The wild birds and animals come out to relish the blissful spring. This is the best time to view wildlife in Chitwan National Park and bardia national park.

Spring is known as the second best season for trekking in Nepal. The joyful temperature and the beautiful nature make the trekking in the hills a joyful experience.

Winter (December, January, February)

Winter season is a coolest season of Nepal. The temperatures get’s very low in all over the Nepal. The nights can be freezing cold as the temperature falls low after the sunset. Snow fall is common in the Himalayan and upper hilly region of Nepal.

This is not a good season in Nepal. However to do tour in Nepal is still fantastic, Short trekking can be still done during the winter season, the tour can be done any time of year.

During the winter season the High passes like Thorung La, Larke la, Kang la, Cho la pass will remain closed during the peak winter season. You need to check the details of the place before you plan winter treks.

Summer / Monsoon (June-August)

Monsoon is most busiest season in Nepal because the most of Nepalese people are involved in Agriculture. The country side is busy for planting rice and other crops for the whole year. In this season people also plant millet for floor in country side.People also harvest corn in this season.

It is a great oppertunity to see Nepalese farms as the farmers sing, play and work together as they plant paddy seedlings.

Visiting in the country side, as well as travelling to the mountain may be disturbing due to cloudy sky, landslides, as well as flood which is common during the period. During this time you can travel talking some good advice and well preparation.

Even this is monsoon season trekking region like Mustang, Dolpa and Simikot are still best zone for trekking during this time the reason is Rain shadow area and do not receive the monsoon rain.

Autumn ( October, November )

This is the best season for the Nepal trek and travel. During this time when most of the travellers visit Nepal to not miss the glance of Nepal. After monsoon stoops, the weather is really cool and the scenery is just awesome that everything is just above the perfect.

During this month there is stable high pressure, giving clear skies, sunshine, warm days and cool nights. The clear skies are great for viewing the beauty of the magnificent mountains.

Thousands of tourist around the globe seek best mountain visibility and adventure trek during Autumn. As a result trekking trails like Everest Base camp, Annapurna base camp, Annapurna circuit trek and many other routes get thousand of tourist. For Adventure trekkers and photographer this is the best season to achieve their targets.

Autumn season is also a great time to visit a national park in southern Nepal where the temperature is still cooler. In this period people have a 3 great Festival in Nepal they are namely Dashain, Tihar and Chath. You can see how they celebrate their festival if you visit Nepal on this perfect season.

Langtang trek difficulty

If you talk about Langtang trek difficulty then it is not that much difficult like another trek of Everest Region. Langtang valley trek or Langtang Trek is a moderate trek so it does not require super-fit body but you should be able to walk around 6-7 hours in a day would be fine. This trek does not require any technical climbing, The trail is easier. In this trek, you have to go until 4773 m Kyanjin Ri from Kyanjin Gompa 3817m. There is no previous experience required for this trek. As you are trekking below 5000 Meter, you have to apply precaution as per advice with experts such as a guide or co trekkers

Trek Highlight

  • Narrow and deep green George at the start where a lot of species of plant, the animal can be seen.
  • Spectacular view of Mt.Langtag lirung, Langtag-ri, Langsisa, Langtang Himal, Nayakang peak Ganjala peak .
  • Sherpa and Tamang people lifestyles as well as their traditions.

Here is the general langtang valley trek 10 days outline itinerary which gives you some idea about the langtang trek

DayFromToAltitudeTime Duration
1Your DestinationKathmandu1350 M, 4430 FT.Your time
2KathmanduSyabrubensi1460M6 Hours
3SyabrubensiLama hotel2560m/8,396 ft6 Hours
4Lama hotelLangtang village3455m/11,332 ft6 Hours
5Langtang villageKyanjin Gompa3817m/12,519 ft4 Hours
6Kyanjin GompaKyanjin ri-Kyanjin Gompa4773m/ 15660ft5 Hours
7Kyanjin GompaLama hotel2560m/8,396 ft6 Hours
8Lama hotelSyabrubensi1,460m/4,788 ft7 Hours
9SyabrubensiKathmandu1350 M, 4430 FT.5 Hours
10KathmanduYour DestinationN/AN/A

Langtang valley trek 10 days itinerary

This langtang valley trek 10 days itinerary. We can make it longer or shorter depends on your time. thus this itinerary is customizable.

  • Day 01:Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel

    Me/ or My friends welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport, then we go to Hotel via private transfer and discuss the trekking and do preparation for trekking. Furthermore, you will be ready for trekking by managing the stuff.

  • Day 02:Drive to Syabrubensi Bazzar 1,460m/4,788 ft, 7-8 Hours

    After heaving the breakfast at the hotel, we will drive or walk to catch up the local bus at Machhapokhari for Syabrubeshi. Finally, you would start trekking by driving 5-hour scenic drive through Trishuli bazzar with beautiful small villages, river valley, and mountains. The bus stops roughly about 30 minutes on highway restaurants for lunch in Trisuli Bazzar. We will at our destination point by 2 to 3 o clock.

  • Day 03:Trek to Lama hotel 2560m/8,396 ft takes 6-7 hours

    Today is our first day of trekking so we walk slowly to get our rhythm of walking the trail slowly becomes ascends through the big forest and the bank of Langtang river. During the trek, we can see some small village as well as some wildlife. When we cross the Bamboo we can see be hives in the cliffs on the other side of the river. We continue to Climb up until we reach Lama hotel.

  • Day 04:Trek to Langtang village 3455m/11,332 ft takes 7-8 hours

    first of all, we would do breakfast at Lama hotel early in the morning we start to climb up through the oak, pine and rhododendron forest. It takes about 3 hours to get Ghoda Tabela. It is a lunch place for the trekkers. The landscape becomes plain here and the valley becomes wider here. After lunch, we walk a further 2 hours to get the Langtang village where we will stay overnight.

  • Day 05: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3817m/12,519 ft) Sightseeing day, 4 hours.

    It is easy rather than another day. We don’t need to climb so much. The valley becomes wider as well as plain. This land is a pasture for the local people’s yak. We trek via a bank of the Langtang river till we reach the kyanjin. During the trek, we will see some mountain from the way. Overnight at Guest House

  • Day 06:Hike to Kyanjin Ri 4773m/ 15660ft then back to Kyanjin Gompa

    Today we hike to Kyanjin ridge to get a Splendid view of Langtang Himalayan range which includes Mt.Langtang lirung, Langtang RI, Langsisa pass, Langtang Himal, Ganjala peak, Yala peak and many other peaks which are situated at the border of Nepal and Tibet. It is also a great opportunity to see Langtang glaciers. After the hike we back to the hotel and stay at Kyanjin. Overnight at Hotel.
    Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Accommodation

  • Day 07:Trek descend down to Lama hotel 2560m/8,396 ft 6-7 hours

    Trek back from Kyanjin Gompa to Lamahotel. Today we will go descents down to Lama hotel and stay overnight there at Lama Hotel.
    Service Included: Transportation, Lunch, and Dinner

  • Day 08: Trek descend downhill walking to Syabrubensi, 7 hours

    Today we will trek down to Syabrubeshi via Bamboo through previous rhododendron forest and along with Bhotekoshi river.
    Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Accommodation

  • Day 9: Drive back to Kathmandu with same road

    After breakfast, we take the bus to go to Kathmandu which takes around 7 Hours

  • Day 10:Final departure day

    I will drop you at the tribhuwan international airport.
    Service Included: Breakfast, Transportation and Accommodation

Cost includes

  • Kathmandu international airport transfer by private vehicles.
  • 2 night’s twin sharing on tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Meals on full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day during the trekking days
  • Guest house basis trekking accommodation while on trekking days
  • Tourist Bus transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu for guest and guide.
  • Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local guide and each 2 guest 1 Porter basis
  • Langtang National park permits
  • TIMS Permit
  • All land transportation as per written on above itinerary
  • Food and accommodation and salary of Nepali trekking staffs

Cost excludes

  • Nepal entry visa fee cost US$ 40.
  • Lunch and Dinner during the staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara city.
  • Any kinds of battery charges, laundry service, phone calls and hot shower during the trekking.
  • Personal trekking equipment and Clothing.
  • Personal nature expenses, any drinks and bar bills.
  • Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
  • Any donation and monuments entrance fees.
  • Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected)
  • Any other things which are not mentioned above
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Langtang trek facts
  • Moderate:Strenuous
  • Duration:10 Days
  • Accommodation:Full Board, Tea House
  • Trip Style:Tea House
  • RegionLangtang Region
  • MealsFull Board on trek
  • Altitude4773M ie 15660ft
  • Group-Size1-18 Person
  • Transportation:Private Vehicle/Local Bus
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