Langtang Valley Trek - Nepal 2026
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Embark on the Langtang Valley Trek, departing from and returning to Kathmandu. This is a Himalayan trek in one of Nepal's most beautiful and welcoming valleys, walking through oak and rhododendron forest, past yak pastures and traditional Tamang villages, to the glaciers and peaks above Kyanjin Gompa.
You'll travel by private transport, stay in cosy teahouses and eat full board throughout the trek — breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on the trail.
Trip at a glance
- Region: Langtang Valley, Nepal (Himalaya)
- Starts and ends at: Kathmandu
- Duration: [please confirm — the itinerary below shows 10 days]
- Dates: fixed departures — please choose your date from the menu above
- Difficulty: Medium
- Maximum altitude: [please confirm — the itinerary shows 4,350 m at the Kyanjin viewpoint, and up to 4,984 m on the optional Tserko Ri hike]
- Distance: [to be confirmed — miles and km]
- Accommodation: teahouses on the trail, guest house or hotel in Kathmandu
- Meals: full board on the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Transport: private transfers
- Best seasons: March to May, and September to December
- Price: £850 non-members · £800 members
Fitness and altitude
This is a genuine high-altitude trek. There is no technical climbing, but you'll walk for several days in a row with sustained ascent and descent, so a good level of fitness is important. The itinerary includes a rest and acclimatisation day at Kyanjin. Please make sure you have travel and medical insurance that covers trekking at altitude, including emergency helicopter evacuation, and speak to your doctor first if you have any health concerns.
Getting there
The trek starts and finishes in Kathmandu. You'll fly into Tribhuvan International Airport, where a representative will meet you. International flights, the Nepal visa and travel insurance are not included — we'll share a suggested schedule so the whole group arrives together, along with a full gear guide
Trek Overview
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Himalayas, where the Langtang Valley opens out beneath peaks such as Langtang Lirung (7,227 m), Ganesh Himal and Dorje Lakpa. The trail climbs through oak and rhododendron forest, past waterfalls and grazing yaks, into traditional Tamang villages whose culture is deeply rooted in Tibetan tradition.
The valley sits inside Langtang National Park, Nepal's first Himalayan national park, and finishes at Kyanjin Gompa, a small settlement beneath the Langtang Glacier with a Buddhist shrine and a local cheese factory. It is one of the most rewarding treks in Nepal and, because it starts just a few hours from Kathmandu, one of the most accessible.
Trip at a glance
- Region: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park, Nepal
- Starts and ends at: Kathmandu
- Duration: 10 days, Kathmandu to Kathmandu, with 6 days of trekking
- Difficulty: Medium
- Highest overnight: 3,910 m at Kyanjin Gompa
- Optional high points: Kyanjin Ri viewpoint at 4,350 m, or Tserko Ri at 4,984 m
- Accommodation: teahouses and guest houses on the trail, hotel in Kathmandu
- Meals: full board on the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Transport: private transfers throughout
- Best seasons: March to May, and September to December
- Price: £850 non-members · £800 members
What makes this trek special
- Standing at Kyanjin Gompa with the Langtang Glacier above you and Langtang Lirung filling the sky.
- Tamang villages where Tibetan-influenced culture is still part of daily life — mani walls, chortens and prayer flags line the trail.
- The local cheese factory at Kyanjin, a genuinely unexpected treat at 3,900 m.
- A full rest day at Kyanjin, with the option to climb higher for one of the great Himalayan panoramas.
- Only a few hours from Kathmandu by road, so more of your time is spent in the mountains.
Is this trek for you?
This is graded Medium. There is no technical climbing and no previous Himalayan experience is needed, but you will walk for six days in a row with sustained ascent and descent, sleeping at up to 3,910 m. If you are comfortable with a long, hilly day walk in the UK and happy to repeat that for the best part of a week, you will enjoy this trek.
Altitude and insurance
The itinerary is paced for acclimatisation, with a short walking day as you cross 3,000 m and a full rest day at Kyanjin. Your guide will check in with everyone daily — if you feel unwell, say so straight away rather than pressing on. Travel and medical insurance covering trekking at altitude is essential, and it must include emergency helicopter evacuation and repatriation. In an emergency a helicopter will be arranged; the cost is claimed through your insurance or paid by you directly.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Altitude 1,275 m · Hotel · Bed and breakfast
On arrival at Kathmandu Airport you'll complete customs and visa formalities, then look for our representative holding the trek company board, who will take you to your hotel (Hotel Manang or similar). The rest of the day is yours to rest and adjust.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
Altitude 1,550 m · 6 to 7 hours by road · Guest house · All meals
An early start for the drive to Syabru Besi, the official gateway to the Langtang region. The winding mountain road opens up views of Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal along the way. Overnight in the village.
Day 3: Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel — the trek begins
Altitude 2,480 m · Teahouse · All meals
The walking starts today. The trail follows the Langtang Khola through oak and rhododendron forest, with varied ascents and descents, crossing the river by bridge before a steeper climb up to Lama Hotel.
Day 4: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
Altitude 3,500 m · Guest house · All meals
A steady climb with mountain views and waterfalls along the way. As you approach Ghoda Tabela, which means “horse stables”, the Langtang range gradually reveals itself. The trail continues gently past grazing yaks to the traditional village of Langtang.
Day 5: Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
Altitude 3,910 m · About 4 hours walking · Teahouse · All meals
A deliberately short and gentle day, which helps your body adjust as you cross well above 3,000 m. The route passes mani walls, chortens, prayer flags and carved holy stones before opening into the valley at Kyanjin. In the afternoon there's time to visit the local cheese factory or the Buddhist shrine at Kyanjin Gompa.
Day 6: Rest day at Kyanjin — the high point
Optional ascents to 4,350 m or 4,984 m · Teahouse · All meals
A well-earned rest day to acclimatise and take in the surroundings. You can walk gently along the moraine to see the glaciers of Langtang Lirung, climb to the Kyanjin Ri viewpoint at 4,350 m for a panorama of the Langtang peaks, or — if you're feeling strong — take on Tserko Ri at 4,984 m, a demanding 8 to 9 hour round trip. All three return to Kyanjin for the night.
Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Altitude 2,480 m · Mostly downhill · Teahouse · All meals
The descent begins. Today is mostly downhill, which gives you the chance to enjoy the Himalayan views you were climbing towards on the way up. Overnight back at Lama Hotel.
Day 8: Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi
Altitude 1,550 m · Easy, mostly downhill · Guest house · All meals
An easy final day of walking, retracing the forest trail back down to Syabru Besi and one last look at the Himalaya before the valley closes in behind you.
Day 9: Syabru Besi to Kathmandu
About 8 hours by road · Hotel · Farewell dinner included
The drive back to Kathmandu, roughly eight hours. The evening is for a farewell dinner with the group — the traditional end to a Nepal trek.
Day 10: Departure
A day for swapping contact details, sorting through photographs and, if time allows, some last shopping or sightseeing in Kathmandu. At your scheduled departure time a representative will take you to the airport.
Please note
Hotels, guest houses and teahouses are named as examples and may change depending on availability for your departure date. The guide may also adjust the day-to-day plan for weather, trail conditions or the wellbeing of the group. Your safety always comes first.
What's Included
Accommodation and meals
- Two nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, bed and breakfast.
- The best available lodge, guest house and teahouse accommodation throughout the trek.
- All meals on the trek — breakfast, lunch and dinner — with tea or coffee at each meal.
- Fresh fruit after dinner and a daily snack on the trail.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Guides, permits and transport
- Experienced trekking leader and assistant guides throughout.
- Guide and porter salaries, food and insurance.
- All required permits and paperwork, including the Langtang National Park permit and TIMS card.
- All administration fees and local taxes.
- All hotel and airport transfers as per the itinerary.
- All ground transport by private vehicle, for both clients and guides.
Extras
- Complimentary trekking kit bag.
- Langtang trekking map.
- Trek completion certificate.
What's Not Included
Please budget separately for
- International flights and associated taxes.
- Travel and medical insurance. This is essential and must cover trekking at altitude, including emergency helicopter evacuation and repatriation.
- Emergency rescue or evacuation costs, which are claimed through your insurance policy or paid directly.
- Nepal visa fee on arrival.
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu.
- Extra nights' accommodation in Kathmandu beyond the itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills, bottled water, hot showers, device charging, phone calls and shopping.
- Tips for guides and porters. These are not obligatory, but they are customary in Nepal and always appreciated — we'll give you guidance on the usual amounts before you travel.
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