Langtang Valley Route
Do you know that the Langtang Valley trek route is one of the most popular and best treks in the Nepal Himalayas? The Langtang Valley trek encompasses a diverse array of attractive landscapes, including meadows, the Rocky Mountains, and ancient Buddhist monasteries. Langtang valley region trekking gives us lots of surprises of nature, where you walk on the way to dense forests and get an amazing view of Mountains and Himalayan Glaciers, we cross the many Buddhist religions; the Mani walls, Chortens and Buddhist temples are good at with enjoyment in Buddhism.
The Langtang Valley trekking is a fantastic trip and moderate trek that rewards us with remarkable scenery valleys and Himalayas Glaciers. This trek is a super beautiful place to trek due to its diversity and nature. The trek has chances to explore the side trek as well as Langtang Lirung Glaciers and Tser Ko Ri, which will be the highest point of the trek with a magnificent panoramic view from the Top.
Trek begins at Shyabru Besi after 7 to 8 Hours' drive from Kathmandu. As we cross the Bhote Koshi River and pass the many forests, we can have chances to see the wildlife animals like Musk Deer, mountain goats, Thars, Beers, snow leopards, and different kinds of Birds, etc.
We arrived at Lama Hotel, and then we continued to walk in the pine and rhododendron forests, reaching Godatabela, Thankshep, and Langtang village. The main inhabitant's Tamang people show their hospitality with such a hearty welcome, we trek continue to Kyanjin Gompa, where we will be having one day extra for acclimatization and exploring the ancient Buddhist monastery, Yak cheese factory at Tianjin Gompa, Hiking to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri for best panoramic sunrise view with Himalayas ranges.
Highlights
- Scenery Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.
- TIMS Card and Permit checkpoint at Dunche (Army Camp).
- Lovely views of Langtang II, Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Dorje Lakpa, and many more peaks.
- Tamang and Tibetan ethnic culture and village.
- You may try a bite of Yak Cheese at the most popular Cheese factory in Kyanjin Gompa.
- An earthquake damaged the village of Langtang.
- You have chances to see wildlife Animals like; snow leopards, white Monkeys, Red panda, Himalayan Thar, and Musk deer.
- Dramatic sunrise and sunset views from Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri.
- Visit to Ancients Buddhist Monastery and Cheese Factory at Khyanjin Gompa.
Best time to Langtang Valley Trek:
March – April – May (Spring Season):
This is the best time to do Langtang Valley Trek. The weather is very good throughout the trek. Spectacular views of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang II, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Langsisa Peak, Yala Peak, and many smaller white snow-capped mountains etc.
The temperatures will be increasing from the middle of March and with blue skies, white-snow-capped will be seen at their occasion. So many Travelers often succeed their climber in this time. On the way trip, the Nepalese National flowers will be blossom-like; red, white, and pink colors with luscious green and dense forest.
September – October – November (Autumn Season):
Another best time to do for the Langtang Valley Trek. This season is the peak for trekkers due to the good weather conditions. As monsoon season slowly ends, the best trekking climate sets itself. The temperature will go up to 15 degrees in the daytime and, during the night time will be down to 3 to 5 degrees. This time is while travelers relax with natural views and culture. It is highly recommended as it is the best time to go for Langtang Valley Trek.
Sample Day-to-Day Itinerary for Langtang Valley Trek:
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1462 meters / 4796 feet).
Day 02: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2450m / 8038 feet)
Day 03: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3560m / 11679 ft)
Day 04: Trek from Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m / 12696 ft)
Day 05: Exploration day at Kyanjin Gompa.
Day 06: Kyanjin Gompa – Lama Hotel (2450m / 8038 ft).
Day 07: Lama Hotel - Syabrubesi (1462meters / 4
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1462 meters / 4796 feet).
After an early morning breakfast, we will start our scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by local bus sharing with other people. It takes around 7/8 hours to Syabrubesi after that we will stay overnight at the Lodge.
Driving hours: 7/8 hrs approx
Region: Langtang Region
Day 02: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2450m / 8038 feet)
Today is our first day of the journey, for the trip route, we will cross the Bhote Koshi River and Langtang Valley Khola after that we will follow the Langtang Valley Khola riverside through the lush green forest and terraced fields. We pass the delightful landscape, pine, and rhododendron forest, hills, and waterfalls, we trek continue ascending and descending to reach Pairo, this place has two hotels we can have just a few hours to break and have tea, again we will climb to the dense forest, a chance to see the including; Monkeys, Red panda, Musk deer, and many different kinds of wilds birds, we will enjoy with nature jungle, wilds animals then we continue to reach the Bamboo. Where we will have a lunch break at there, after finishing the delicious lunch, we will climb uphill to cross the suspension bridge, climbing steeply to Rimche Danda from here, we will have to walk to Lama Hotel which will take around 10 to 15 minutes, overnight at Lodge.
Trekking hours: 6/7 hrs approx
Region: Langtang Region
Day 03: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3560m / 11679 ft)
Today we will continue to walk along the riverside through a lush green landscape as we uphill through the pine and rhododendron forests. On the way, we will be able to see the white snow-capped peaks beckoning us forward. Finally, the narrow Langtang River valley widens out at Ghoda Tabela, where the small restaurant at there for lunch and tea breaks place. After we trek continue to pass the Thangshep village and reach Langtang Village overnight at Lodge.
Trekking hours: 6/7 hrs approx
Region: Langtang Region
Day 04: Trek from Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m / 12696 ft)
Today will be our short and exciting day, after the breakfasts we will continue on our gradual ascent as we pass through the small deserted village and meadows. This valley offers an amazing panoramic mountain view of Langtang II, Langtang Lirung, Tserko Ri, Dorje Lakpa Himal, and many more white snow-capped mountains. The trekking route goes along the flat and gradually up and we will cross the suspension bridge then we will reach Kyanjin Gompa where we can explore the ancient Buddhist Monastery and Yak Cheese factory.
Trekking hours: 6/7 hrs approx
Region: Langtang Region
Day 05: Exploration day at Kyanjin Gompa.
Today will be more an exciting day, we have two hiking places there, 1st Kyanjin Ri 2nd Tserko Ri, you will have to choose one, if we hike to Kyanjin Ri we will hike to ascend, it will take around 2/3 hours to reach the viewpoint of Kyanjin Ri and back to the hotel it will take around 1 hour, from there if the blue sky we will be able to catch the beautiful sunrise with mountain views of Langtang II, Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Dorje Lakpa and many more white snow-capped mountains.
Option No: 2 If we go hiking to Tserko Ri, we will ascend to Tserko Ri in 3/4 hours and back to the hotel which will take 2/3 hours. When we arrive at the hotel we will have a lunch break after then we can go to explore the village, cheese factory, and ancient Buddhist monastery, and back to the hotel.
Hiking hours: 4/5 hrs approx
Region: Langtang Region
Day 06: Kyanjin Gompa – Lama Hotel (2450m / 8038 ft).
After we enjoyed the explorations at Kyanjin village, we returned down to and beautiful valley. We went back the same route when we came through the Langtang village, Ghoda Table, and arrived at Lama Hotel overnight at Lodge.
Trekking hours: 6/7 hrs approx
Region: Langtang Region
Day 07: Lama Hotel - Syabrubesi (1462 meters / 4796 feet).
After we enjoy our delicious breakfast, we trek descending to passes through the delightful villages of Bamboo, and Phairo and reach to syabrubesi overnight at lodge.
Trekking hours: 6/7 hrs approx
Region: Langtang Region
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Today is our last day of the journey, after having breakfast, we will catch the local bus or jeep to Kathmandu, it takes around 7/8 hours to reach the final destination overnight at Thamel Kathmandu.
Driving hours: 7/8 hrs approx
Region: Langtang Region
Accommodations during the Trek
The accommodations during the trip, all accommodations are on the basic twin and sharing. Our local trekking guide team leader will be managing the beautiful common room. If possible he will try to manage the best room with attached bathrooms. About the attached bathrooms it’s very difficult to get in the Himalayas regions, most of the mountain areas have just a common room and we must share the toilet and bathroom with other clients. The single rooms are available in the lower altitude Himalayas regions. But it is not possible to get a single room in the higher elevations; you must share with other people.
Meals
During the Trek, all kinds of meals will be provided in the Langtang region, you can take pleasure in Nepalese traditional foods like: Nepali Dal Bhat and many typical foods are available in this region. Also, they have special menus; you can choose the many different kinds of European, Italian, Chinese, and Indian foods available during the journey.
Breakfast
You can choose by a menu of your breakfast: options such as French toast with (jam, Honey and Butter), muesli, Oatmeal, Corn Flakes, cereal, hash browns, any style of eggs you would like, Gurung Bread, Tibetan Bread with (jam, honey and Pea abutter), pancake, puffy, and round and tsampa porridge and chapatti with any kinds of Tea.
Lunch
Lunchtime; you will have the opportunity to special delicious food like: Thukpa, vegetable Noodle soup, Chicken Noodle soup, mushroom soup, and fried veg. Cheese potatoes, veg eggs fried noodles, eggs. Vegetables fried macaroni, Momo (dumplings), eggs. Veg fried rice, Nepali Dal Bhat set (Dal Bhat power 24 hours), and many many more items.
Dinner
You can choose by the menu: a menu that’s similar to the options you had at lunch break time: Stews, Pizza, Thukpa, Fried Noodles, Noodle soup, macaroni, fried potatoes, fried rice, momo (dumplings), spring roll, Dal Bhat set, spaghetti and many much more items, etc.
Safe Drinking Water
In the Langtang region, you will get normal water from the Tap or river. For this water you must use a purification medicine or filtering hand pump, also you get boiled and a bottle of water is available at lodges. While you hiking in the mountain regions, you should drink normally 4 to 5 liters per day.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory to have to join an adventure journey in the Nepal Himalayas. We do not sell travel insurance here; we would be pleased to recommend some of our preferred providers. While you purchase a travel insurance privacy policy, be sure it covers the following contingencies:
Medical treatment and evacuation.
Repatriation.
Emergency helicopter rescue.
Trekking and climbing.
You need to get a higher tier of travel insurance in order to have these activities covered at a high elevation. For the EBC trekking, we recommend securing insurance to cover your trip activities of more than 6,000m/19,685 feet. Luckily travel insurance policies are easy to get online and you can compare coverage between packages rapidly and easily. The trekking under the defense of travel insurance will assure your quiet of mind and protect you in the not likely incident that you need to file maintain.
AMS – Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute Mountains Sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness is one of the risks even when traveling at a high elevation. The region following getting AMS is that the body doesn’t change at the lower altitude, and the result can be boring. So, it is most important to take appropriate measures on the time. Ahead an altitude with a constant pace and good acclimatization days will help reduce the chances of getting AMS.
Likewise, you also have to keep yourself hydrated during the trip. As a result, drink very much water and keep away from alcoholic drinks as they dehydrate the body, If you are planning to travel on the local adventure journey of Nepal then do keep about things in mind.
Note: if you have any symptoms of altitude sickness then keep contacting with your local trekking guide our guide is trained and he knows how to solve the (AMS) Acute mountain sickness.
The main Symptoms of altitude sickness
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Difficulty sleeping
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Loss of appetite
Difficult to breath
Preventive measures
Do not drink alcoholic beverages in high-elevation
Keep yourself hydrated
Do the Acclimatize low altitude to a high altitude and back to sleep at the low altitude.
Do not achieve more than 500 meters in a day
Do not walk very fast at the high altitude.
Walk slowly on the high elevations and keep walking.
Do not walk alone on the way.
Inform your guide as soon as if get any high altitude sickness.
Drink very much boiled water and hot tea.
Take garlic soup and Ginger tea; it is high altitude sickness medicine.
Safety, Security, and Satisfaction:
Himalayan Local Guide guarantees our valuable clients (Safety, Security, and Satisfaction). The safety is most important concern for us. For the trip, we will be carrying all necessary trekking gear, equipment, and the first–aid – kit box. Our professional leaders and local trekking guides have experienced knowledge and have wide first-aid training. When we are hiking on the way if a trekker gets (AMS) – Acute Mountain sickness due to the altitude, just normally: Headache, Vomiting, Dizziness, fatigue, or difficulty breathing then you can share with our leader. Our local trekking guide leader will give you suggestions about AMS – Acute mountain sickness and how to medicament and he does very much help then, if he/she can’t does anything then trekkers must decide, will further continue as health is most important. Just in case of emergency, the rescue helicopter will always be stand to take you back to the hospital from a high elevation. No worries about it, we are always here for your services and our times are always in the mountains with mountain lovers and hikers.
Passport and Visa
Travelers/trekkers to Nepal will need to make a visa when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport or you can get a visa from your country of Nepal embassy. Most of the travelers will be able to get an upon-arrival visa at Kathmandu Airport. Please kindly make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival, beginning with the date that you enter Nepal. You must also bring the extra Passport-size photos of you.
On Arrival Visa Fee
15 Days – 30 U$D
30 Days – 50 U$D
90 Days – 125 U$D
Necessary document
Insurance paper:
Passport
Passport sized Photos
Tims Card (Trekking Information Management system Card
Langtang National Park Entry Fee
Langtang Valley Trek with a professional local trekking guide and Porters team
Himalayan local guide Pvt. Ltd provides knowledge expert government registered trained license holder Guides for your Everest region trek who are from the same place and know the regional trekking area very well. Our local trekking guide and porter or porters cum guide is too strong and knowledgeable about the whereabouts of the place, its history, culture, floras, faunas, etc.
We are always here for your service if you are interested in trekking to these mountain areas. We will be delighted to guide you to these heavenly areas where you can rejoice and spend your leisure time with beautiful mountain sceneries and hills. It will be a lifetime local adventure experience for you.
Last-minute booking with us
The last-minute booking with us can be made by any intended trekker/traveler the day before your journey is obtained. As well as, for whatever reason Himalayan Local Guide P. Ltd has a special providing for a last-minute booking. The payment should be made 100% percent within 24 hours if we accept. We do try our best to manage a trek at any time, and if you are booking this for the last minute then, booking can be made directly through the online form or you can send us via email, messages on WhatsApp, Viber, or by calling on Cell Phone.
Responsible Travel
“Come as a Guest”.
“Go as a Friend”.
We have a strong and expert loyalty to environmental suitability for protecting our delicate ecosystems. Without a doubt, the tourism sector has brought lots of optimistic impacts in terms of wealth generation, service opportunities, infrastructure, education healthcare, etc. However, with a swell of trekkers harmful impact has also become noticeable on society and the environment. Please kindly ensure you think about the environment and are not carefully confused moreover, Himalayan Local Guide (P). Ltd. works together with (KEEP) Kathmandu Environmental Education Project and organizes eco-friendly trips about for the most part environmentally responsive and culturally pleasing that get together the expectation of both traveler’s/trekker’s and Communities.
TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST
Body Clothing
Sleeping Bag
Down Jacket
Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
Long-sleeved shirts
Thermal Shirt for Colder place
Fleece Jacket
Warm wool Sweaters
Waterproof and windproof Jacket
Cotton Trekking pants with folding
Waterproof and windproof pants
Head and Face
Sun Hat
Wool or fleece hat
Headlight
Sunglass
Sunscreen 50
Face wipes and towel
List of Footwear
Trekking Boats
¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
Crampon
One pair of extra sports shoes
Necessary Gears
Gaiters just in case snow
Gloves and Thick Gloves
Big rucksack above the 40 L
Waterproof Bag Cover
Rain Coat
Trekking Pole (if you needed)
Laundry Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrush
Toilet papers
Water pearls
Bottle for drinking water
Pen and Note Book
Copy and Tourist Guide Book
Camera
Battery charger
Memory card
Cell Phone and Charger
Money Wallet
Altimeters and Playing card
First aid Kid
Diamox
Cotton bandages
Paracetamol
Painkillers
Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in Case).
Water purified tablets
Lozenges
Elastic bandages
Thermometer
Moleskin and sling.
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