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

Trekking into the Langtang valley is the most valuable short trekking distance in Nepal. An east-west valley is a place of spectacular mountain landscapes and a great place to meet unique people. During your Langtang Valley Treks, It takes at least a week, but hikers are recommended to add a few extra days to get used to the environment and take a trip down the valley. Throughout our trip, you will pass through the Langtang National Park. Although it is never easy to see wild animals in a forest environment, you have the opportunity to see some interesting animals and birds. In the park, there are monkeys, musk deer, vans and Nepalese national birds, and the colorful Danpi. The trek is best started from Dhunche or Syabru Besi. If you are novice trekker also you can enjoy in this langtang trek.

Trip Profile

  • Sightseeing in the World Heritage Sites: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa
  • Scenic road drive from and to Kathmandu.
  • Visiting Langtang village & Kyangjin Gompa
  • Panoramic view of the Himalayas from the Kyangjin Ri and the Langtang National Park

Accommodations

We will be staying at 3 star hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu and teahouses during the langtang trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. And Single supplement will be served on request and will have additional cost. We will have rooms with attached washrooms in most parts of the trek but according to place it can be afforded. In higher elevations single rooms are not available like in Kathmandu and the lower elevation regions but Mountain Expedition Nepal will do our best for your happiness.

Meals

All meals will be served during hiking, while Kathmandu and Pokhara only offer breakfast. The hotel will also offer welcome and farewell dinner. The most common dishes on most menus are Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian and the most common Continental.

Can I accomplish this trek?

Langtang Valley Trek 12 days is spectacular trip which is a moderate and suitable for trekkers who can walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light backpack. You do not have any technical skill except your perfect physical health.  To accomplish this trek you need to have basic good health However, it is always best to start jogging and exercising regularly at least a month before commencing the actual trek. If you have any disease please kindly inform to Himalayan Adventure Nepal.

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best seasons for this trek. If you have some other time than this we can customize and make the trip viable.

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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