Langtang Valley Trek is an easy yet adventurous trek that offers you majestic panoramic views of Langtang ranges with the other Himalayas. The trek takes you through Langtang National park and you get to admire the natural beauty of the mountain region. This trek by the Himalaya Land Treks offers you the experience of trekking in the mountain region, getting to know the lifestyle of people living there. The trek consists of a total of 11 days including your arrival and departure.
Kathmandu valley is rich in cultural heritage. Ancient tradition can be seen in the form of art in these heritage sites. Here you visit some of the famous world heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley like Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Durbar Squares of Kathmandu city and Bhaktapur.
The village has Tibetan-style houses and you get to see small farms. Also known as "The Valley of Glaciers", the Langtang valley is a cornucopia of natural treasures and Himalayan beauty. The Langtang Lirung towers over the valley and gives it a wonderful sense of enchantment. Beneath the Langtang Lirung is located a famous Buddhist monastery - Kyanjin Gompa. The region is famous for the local cheese factory. You can visit the cheese factory and taste the cheese and curd made from Yak milk. This valley is blessed with many natural resources and pristine beauty.
In these 11 days Langtang Valley Trek, you get to explore many ethnic villages. You will visit the Tamang villages and get welcomed with the warm gesture of the Tamang community. The unique traditions, art, and practices of Tibetan Buddhism are mystical and fascinating. The one who wants to learn the cultural ethnicity and native tradition this trek is the best option.
The Langtang valley trek route takes you to the vegetation-rich Langtang National Park. This national park is home to many endangered species of animals like the Red Panda and the Himalayan Thar and the Musk Deer. You can also explore various species of flora. Also, you can spot many plants of herbal importance.
The best time to do the Langtang Valley trek is during spring (March-May) and autumn (September-early December). These seasons present mild and stable weather, clear mountain views, and the picturesque natural beauty that makes it perfect for trekking. Monsoon makes the trekking route slippery whereas winter is too cold. Views are also not so clear during this season. This is why winter and monsoon are not preferred.
If this trek package seems too long for you and wants to access an equally adventurous trek in a short period then you can access it through the next trek package from the following link Helambu Trek. For those who want to access a more adventurous trek than this, please go through the following link Ganesh Himal Trek, Langtang Gosaikunda trek. If you want to access a simpler route and learn more about ethnic culture then you can simply go to the following link Tamang Heritage Trek. Beside from these mentioned packages, we have a lot of more adventure and exciting packages in our site, do not forget to check them in trekking in Nepal. Never know, one of our carefully revised itinerary convinced you to travel in Nepal.
At Himalaya Land Treks, we provide you with the necessary services for this trek. We have good transportation and accommodation facilities as per your need. We also provide you with expert guidance and porters. The passes and permissions for some places will also be managed.
You land at Tribhuvan International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by a Himalaya Land Treks’ representative and they will drive you to the hotel. You check into the hotel and then freshen up. After refreshing, you will meet the tour guide and will have an orientation about the trek. You can prepare for the trek and then go for shopping to buy the essential goods and stuff. You'll have a nice dinner and take the rest. Overnight stay in Kathmandu valley.
After early breakfast, you’ll head to the famous world heritage sites located in Kathmandu valley. You will go to Durbar Squares in three cities in Kathmandu valley, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Shrine, and Pashupatinath. You’ll get a brief knowledge about the history of Kathmandu valley and Nepal as a whole after sightseeing in the valley. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Your trek starts as you drive from Kathmandu to Sybrubensi, north-west to Kathmandu. It is a small village and the starting point of the trek. You can also enjoy the views of hillock, rivers, and villages during the drive. Trishuli Bazaar, Betrawati, and Dhunche are some famous places you reach before stopping at Sybrubensi. You get nice scenery of mountains Ganesh Himal range on the drive to Sybrubensi. Overnight stay in Sybrubensi.
The official trek starts this day as you head towards Lama Hotel from Sybrubensi. You cross the Bhote Koshi River. You’ll visit a Gompa of Guru Rinpoche and then follow a stone-paved trail along the Langtang River. You cross a suspension bridge and trek through the sub-tropical forest of oak, pine, fir, rhododendron, etc. After a long walk, you’ll gently ascend to Rimche and then stop at Lama Hotel. Overnight stay in Lama Hotel.
Next, you'll start towards Langtang valley from Lama Hotel. The trek starts with a gentle climb and soon the trail becomes steeper and you will climb through wild forests above the Langtang River. Along with the climb, you’ll be able to view the Langtang Lirung (7244 m). You cross Ghodatabela and pass some Tamang villages, streams, water-driven mills, and prayer hills as you trek towards Langtang village. Overnight stay in Langtang valley.
Continuing on the trail through the village you climb gradually past a Mani wall, crossing a stream and stopping at Mundu village. You continue your trek and cross several streams with wooden bridges and moraines. At this moment, you’ll see a glimpse of Kyanjin Gompa and the beautiful icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung and Kinshung ranges. You get beautiful panoramic views of Langtang Lirung (7227 m), Kyanjin Ri (4773 m), Ganja La (5160 m), Dorje Lakpa (6966 m) and many other snowy peaks. Overnight stay in Kyanjin Gompa.
You take a day for acclimatization and you’ll visit the Gompa, cheese factory and also walk up to the moraines to see the views of glaciers and snowy peaks. You can also hike to Kyanjin Ri (4773m) and Tserko Ri (4984m) which are the highest points of this trek. From those points, you can get a view of Langtang ranges, Langtang Lirung, and other mountains. Another option is a trek to Langshisha Kharka and other small uninhabited valleys. After the day’s exploration, you return to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight stay in Kyanjin Gompa.
From this day, you retrace your way back to Sybrubensi. This day, you head down to Lama Hotel from Kyanjin Gompa. First, you trek to Langtang valley then after lunch you continue to Lama Hotel. Along with the views of the snowcapped mountains in Langtang ranges, you follow the same trail along the Langtang River. Overnight stay in Lama Hotel.
After breakfast, you head to Sybrubensi and this is the last day of the trek. The trails mostly head downhill through lush green vegetation. You also get to enjoy the view of the mountains and green hills. Along the trail, you can get to explore Tamang village and observe their lifestyle, culture, and traditions. Walking through the rising and falling path, you reach Sybrubensi. Overnight stay in Sybrubensi.
From Sybrubensi you’ll return to Kathmandu on a scenic drive. The road passes streams, rivers, small settlements, high hills and goes along the Trishuli River. After you return t Kathmandu, you’ll go to the hotel and have a farewell dinner hosted by the Himalaya Land Treks. You can enjoy some evening time strolling around the street near to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
If you have a scheduled flight back to your home, you’ll be dropped to Tribhuvan International Airport. You can also go on other trek and tours if interested.
We will easily organize this trip on the dates requested by you. Please contact us for your customized departure date