12 Days Langtang Valley Treks

  • Duration 12
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Adventurous
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation 3-star & Tea House
  • Max. Altitude 4,350 m/14,268 ft
  • Activity Sightseeing and Trekking
  • Group Type
  • Group Size 1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

12 Days Langtang Valley Treks Overview

Embark on an exhilarating 12-day Langtang Valley Trek, one of Nepal’s most valuable and accessible short trekking distances. Located east-west of Kathmandu, this valley offers spectacular mountain landscapes and a unique opportunity to connect with local people and wildlife. Ideal for both seasoned and novice trekkers, the Langtang Valley Treks provide an immersive experience into the heart of the Himalayas.

Langtang Valley Trek Overview: Nature & Culture in Harmony

Your Langtang Valley adventure takes you through the biodiverse Langtang National Park, where, with a bit of luck, you might spot fascinating wildlife such as monkeys, musk deer, and various bird species, including Nepal’s national bird, the colorful Danphe. The trek is best started from Dhunche or Syabru Besi, offering flexible entry points to this remarkable region. While a week is the minimum duration, we recommend adding a few extra days to fully acclimatize and explore the valley’s hidden gems.

This journey is a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural insights, allowing you to witness glaciers at relatively low elevations and engage with the unique local communities.

Trip Highlights & Features:

  • Duration: 12 Days
  • Destination: Nepal (Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park)
  • Trip Grade: Adventurous (Moderate difficulty, suitable for novice trekkers)
  • Max. Altitude: Reach Kyanjin Ri at 4,350 m (14,268 ft)
  • Activity: Cultural Sightseeing, Wildlife Viewing, High-Altitude Trekking
  • Group Size: 1-15 participants (Customize your private trip on request)
  • Best Season: Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May)
  • Explore World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.
  • Enjoy scenic road drives from and to Kathmandu.
  • Visit charming Langtang village & the spiritual Kyanjin Gompa.
  • Witness panoramic views of the Himalayas from Kyanjin Ri and within the Langtang National Park.
  • Opportunity to spot unique wildlife (monkeys, musk deer, Danphe).

Accommodation & Dining: Comfort on the Trail

Your Langtang Valley trek package includes comfortable stays throughout your adventure. You’ll lodge in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu (as per itinerary), and experience authentic local hospitality in teahouses during the trek (7 nights). All accommodations are based on a twin-shared basis. A single supplement can be arranged upon request for an additional cost. While most lower elevation regions offer rooms with attached washrooms, facilities may vary at higher altitudes. Mountain Expedition Nepal prioritizes your comfort and happiness during this memorable Himalayan trekking experience.

For Meals, all meals are provided during the Langtang trek days (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). In Kathmandu, only breakfast is included, with special welcome and farewell dinners to enhance your trip. Our diverse menus offer delicious Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and the most common Continental dishes.

Can You Accomplish the Langtang Valley Trek? Fitness & Preparation

The Langtang Valley Trek 12 days is a spectacular trip classified as moderate, making it suitable for trekkers who can comfortably walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light backpack. No technical skills are required, but good physical health is essential. To best prepare, we highly recommend starting a regular jogging and exercising regimen at least a month prior to the trek. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, please inform Mountain Expedition Nepal for personalized advice.

Best Time to Travel for Langtang Valley Trek

The ideal seasons for the Langtang Valley Trek are Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May). These periods offer stable weather, clear skies, and optimal conditions for high-altitude trekking. If your travel plans fall outside these months, please contact us for customized trip arrangements.

Day to Day Itinerary
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Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying  signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.

After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritages listed below: Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world. Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going around the stupa spinning the prayer wheels. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, the famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows. The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

Early in the morning, we drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about eight hours on a public bus. Driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing Dhunche, we’ll get a glimpse of Ganesh Himal after driving along the mighty Trishuli River. Terraced green hills and lush forests make the drive very pleasurable. Parts of the road though may be bumpy and under construction. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The first part of the trail crosses through the Bhote Koshi River and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascends up to Bamboo (1,960 m) passing rugged paths. Afterward, our trek climbs gently to Rimche (2,400 m). We can have lunch at this place and at the end of our trail is the Lama Hotel. En route we could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if we are lucky. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The trek route follows Gumanechok at Ghoda Tabela which literally means the Horse Stable. After this the trail climbs gradually to the beautiful valley with yaks about. Langtang is a typical village and one of the oldest along this trekking route. The views of the mountains are spectacular and become more imposing as we trek closer. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

It is shorter walk today, but adequate for acclimatizing. There are some interesting things to explore, especially the famous cheese factory – don’t forget to try some locally produced cheese as fresh as it could get. This beautiful valley is on the lap of the Langtang Lirung. This is the spot where we can explore the valley and climbs several small peaks (hillocks). Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today is a day to rest as we explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4,350 m) which is the highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

We rejoin the trail to Lama Hotel. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us to the Sybru Besi where our trek started a week earlier. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu from Sybru Bensi which will take some 8 hours on a public bus. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.

The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (7 nights).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • Free T shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Day guided city tour
  • Public bus ticket  to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • Necessity all government and local taxes for the trekking
Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section.
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
  • World heritage entrance Fees.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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FAQs

  • The best time to trek the Langtang Valley is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November).

     

  • The Langtang Valley Trek is considered moderately challenging. It involves daily trekking at high altitudes, with some steep ascents and descents. Proper acclimatization and physical fitness are essential.

    • Langtang National Park: A diverse ecosystem with rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and snow-capped peaks.
    • Kyanjin Gompa: A serene Buddhist monastery offering panoramic views of the Langtang Himal.
    • Langtang Lirung: A majestic 7,246-meter peak that dominates the skyline.
    • Tamang Heritage Trail: Experience the unique culture and traditions of the Tamang people.

  • The cost of the Langtang Valley Trek varies depending on factors like group size, accommodation choices, and additional services like a guide and porter. On average, you can expect to spend between $1,000 to $1,500 per person.

    • Clothing: Warm layers, waterproof jacket, hiking boots, trekking pants, thermal underwear, fleece jacket, hat, gloves, and sunglasses.
    • Gear: Backpack, trekking poles, water bottles, headlamp, and a first-aid kit.
    • Personal items: Toiletries, sunscreen, lip balm, and medications.

    The Langtang Valley Trek offers a unique opportunity to explore a less-crowded region of the Himalayas. With careful planning and preparation, you can embark on an unforgettable adventure.

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