Langtang trek in Nepal Overview
Langtang Trek in Nepal is The best and short-distance trekking destination in Nepal for many trekkers. The valley is located at an amazing location that offers the best stunning majestic mountain view and the great hospitality of local Tamang Villagers. Due to the Earthquake in 2015 many structures were Destroyed in this region. Structures have been rebuilt and opened for tourism.
The Langtang National Park is also the first national park of Nepal, which occupies 25% of the forest, ranging from subtropical to alpine with rhododendron, pine, OAK, and Maple. Some of the rare animals are also found in this region like Red pandas, Assam Macaque, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Tahr. It is said that Yeti has been seen here too.
Following the trail from Syabrubesi passing through High Alpine pastures where Yak Grazie, following through the dense forest on to Kyonjin Gompa will be your Lifetime Experience.
Highlights of Langtang Trek in Nepal
- Experience Rural Nepalese Tamang and Sherpa Buddhist Tibetan Culture
- Majestic Panoramic View of 10 Peaks over 600m.
- Breathtaking View Point Kyanjing
- Monastery village of Kyanjin
- Explore the Unique Flora and Fauna
- Get a chance to observe some rare animals
Langtang Trek in Nepal Itinerary
- Day1: Arrival
After you Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport you can exchange your currency for Nepalese Currency and Get a sim card. You can find a taxi at the airport which takes you to your hotel.
- Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to SyabruBesi
Early in the morning, you can catch a bus from Kathmandu to SyabruBesi. It’s a 122 Km drive from Kathmandu to SyabruBesi but due to off-road riding, it takes 7 to 9 hours to reach Syabrubesi.
- Day 3: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Today the trek begins following the trail crossing Bhotekoshi passing through the forest encountering some animals we reach Lama Hotel.
- Day 4: Trek from LAMA Hotel to Mundu
After staying a night at Lama Hotel early in the morning we head towards Mundu. Today you will be offered amazing views of mountains on both sides of the Valley where Yaks Graze.
- Day 5: Trek from Mundu to Kyanging Gompa
Climbing through Yaks Grazing lands with an amazing view of Mountains you reach Kyanjin gompa you can explore the village. There are monasteries and cheese factories in this village you can explore them.
- Day 6: Acclimilate and explore kyanjin or climb Kyanjin Ri
This day you can explore and acclimate at Kyanjin Village or Climb Kyanjin Ri where you can get panoramic views of Langtang ranges, icefalls, and Glaciers.
- Day 7: Trek from Kyanjin to Lama Hotel
Descending the same route you trek towards Lama Hotel.
- Day 8: Trek From lama Hotel to Syabrubesi
Today is the last trekking day following the trail back to Syabrubesi, the destination for the day.
- Day 9: Drive from SyabruBesi to Kathmandu
This is the last of the entire trek you can get a vehicle at syabrubesi and back to Kathmandu.
Alternative Langtang Trek with Gosaikunda trek
Day 1:Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Day 2:Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Day 3: Trek from LAMA Hotel to Langtang valley
Day 4:Trek from Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa
Day 5: Trek from Kyanjin to Lama Hotel
Day 6: Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru
Day 7: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa
Day 8: Trek from Sing Gompa to Lauribina Yak
Day 9: Trek from Lauribina Yak to Gosaikunda
Day 10:Trek from Gosaikunda to Gopte
Day 11: Trek from Gopte to Tharepati
Day 12: Trek from Tharepati to Gul Bhanjayang
Day 13:Trek from Gul Bhanjayang to Chisopani
Day 14: Trek from Chisopani to Sundarijal and Drive to Kathmandu
Langtang Trek map
Langtang Trek price
You need to Take a National park permit and TIMS card for this trek in Nepal
National park permit cost: USD 26 and TIMS Card cost: USD 17
If u take a normal Himalayan bus it costs USD 5 to 6 for one way to Syabrubesi while returning it costs USD 10 to 13. Taking Private jeeps will cost more.
In the off-season Hotels do not charge you for a room They charge only for food. If you are trekking solo in the season they charge you USD 1 to 2.
The food charge is a bit high because they carry food by Donkeys or porters. The food cost depends upon what you order.
Langtang Trek in Nepal Distance
The total approximate distance of the Langtang valley trek is 77 Km/47.08 Miles.
Best Season for Langtang Trek in Nepal.
The best season For the Langtang trek in Nepal is during February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, and December.
Langtang National Park
Langtang National Park lies in Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchowk District of Nepal. It is the nearest National Park to the Capital city of Nepal Kathmandu. It was established in 1976. The total area of Langtang national park is 1710 Sq. Km. In 1998 420 Sq.Km. of the Langtang National park was declared as a Buffer Zone.
Langtang Lirung (7,243 m) and Himalchuli (7,864) peaks have added more beauty to this national park. The rivers flowing out of the national park flow west to Trishuli and east to Sunkoshi.Dense Rhododendron forest is also found in this National Park.
Wild animals like Leopard, red panda, musk deer, mountain beer, Thar, Squirrel, Red monkey are the major wild animals found in Langtang National Park.
Langtang Trek Altitude
The maximum Altitude During the Langtang Valley trek is 5,000m/16404 Ft.
The maximum Altitude at Syabrubesi is 1460m.
The maximum Altitude at Lama Hotel is 2470m.
The maximum Altitude at Mundu is 3,550m.
The maximum Altitude at Kyanging Gompa is 3,800m.
The maximum Altitude at Kyanjin Ri is 4,850m.
Langtang Trek Duration
It takes up to 10 Days to Finish Langtang Trek.
It takes around 7 to 8 hours to reach Syapru Besi from Kathmandu
It takes around 5 to 6 hours to reach lama hotel from Syapru Besi
It takes around 5 to 6 hours to reach Mandu from Lama hotel
It takes around 5 to 6 hours to reach Kyanging Gompa from Mundu
It takes around 3 to 4 hours to climb Kyanging Ri
and it takes the same time while returning. Trek Duration also depends upon the walking speed.
Langtang Trek Accommodation
You can find teahouse / Lodge type accommodation owned by the local people. These Teahouses have facilities of attached bathroom heated dining at lower altitudes as the altitudes grow these tea houses have basic facilities.
