Nepal · Trekking

10-Day Langtang Valley Trek from Kathmandu with Kyanjin Gompa

10 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive past picturesque views of Ganesh Himal, Tibetan peaks, and terraced hills
  • 02 Trek through Langtang Valley with a chance to spot red pandas and bears
  • 03 Explore Kyangjin Gompa Monastery and its surrounding Buddhist landmarks
  • 04 Take in panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges from the Kyanjin area

Embark on an exciting trek through the Valley of Glaciers, one of the most popular trekking trails in the Langtang Region. Journey through the lower Langtang Valley, crossing forests, villages, and farmlands, and explore Kyangjin Gompa Monastery with the option to hike to Kyangjin Ri or make a day trip to Tseguri. Along the way, enjoy beautiful Tamang villages, mountain scenery, and the remarkable landscapes of this Himalayan route.

After breakfast, head out to explore the Kyangjin area, where you will 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], directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of Langtang peak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Langtang
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel

  • Meet your tour guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

  • The trekking staff will give you a brief explanation of the program.

  • Today, you can stay at the hotel or enjoy a night out at Thamel.

2
Day 02

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

  • After breakfast, your trek to Langtang Valley begins with a 7-8 hour bus or jeep drive.

  • Start the drive towards the north of Kathmandu Valley along the scenic foothills. While travelling along the road by the bank of the Trisuli River, enjoy picturesque views of Ganesh Himal, Tibetan peaks, terraced fields, and the greenery of the hills.

Stay overnight at the guesthouse on a full-board basis.

3
Day 03

Trek through Bamboo Forest to Lama Hotel

  • After breakfast at the lodge, start the day with a trek.

  • On the trek, the trail gradually ascends, after which you will continue to Rimche through the Bamboo landscape and finally reach the flat, level path to Lama Hotel.

  • En route, if you are lucky, there is a chance to see red pandas and bears.

Check in and stay overnight at the lodge.

4
Day 04

Trek to Langtang Village via Ghoda Tabela

  • After savouring your breakfast, start the trek to Gumanechok and Ghoda Tabela, which literally means "the Horse Stable".

  • En route, you will come across the beauty of the valley, with yaks grazing on the pastures. Langtang village is one of the very local and old villages along this trekking route, and trekkers enjoy spectacular views on this route.

Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse.

5
Day 05

Trek to Kyanjin Gompa

  • After breakfast, start the journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region.

  • On your way, pass by water mills, prayer wheels, and chortens, which are sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them.

  • Also pass by the largest Mani wall in Nepal, made from stones with prayers written on them.

  • After the short trek and lunch, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and the surrounding areas with amazing mountain views.

Have dinner and a restful sleep at the lodge.

6
Day 06

Explore the Kyanjin Area

  • Get up late, as this is the day to explore the area at your own pace.

  • After breakfast, head out to explore the Kyangjin area, where you will 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], directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of Langtang peak.

  • Alternatively, you could make a day trip to Tseguri.

Enjoy your overnight stay and meals at the lodge.

7
Day 07

Descend to Lama Hotel

  • Begin your trek after breakfast and retrace your steps to Lama Hotel. Most of today's trekking will be downhill as you pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. You will also enjoy different views of the Himalayas that may have been missed while climbing up.

Stay overnight at Lama Hotel with full-board meals.

8
Day 08

Trek to Syabrubesi

  • After breakfast, take an easy trek down to Syabrubesi.

  • En route, you will pass through several villages.

Spend the night at the guesthouse and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.

9
Day 09

Drive back to Kathmandu

  • After breakfast, take a morning drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu, concluding your Langtang trekking adventure.

  • After arriving in Kathmandu following a 7-8 hour drive, the office representative will assist you with checking into your hotel.

  • Enjoy the rest of the day at your own ease.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

10
Day 10

Departure from Kathmandu

  • It is time to bid adieu to Kathmandu, as this is your departure day. The representative will take you to the airport to board your onward flight, leaving you with an enriching experience and memories to last a lifetime.

Kyangjin Gompa, Kyangjin Ri, Langtang Lirung, Tamang villages

Where this trip takes you

Kyangjin Gompa, Kyangjin Ri, Langtang Lirung, Tamang villages

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 2 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All airport and hotel transfers as per the itinerary

  • 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Kathmandu city, including breakfast

  • All long-range transport (Kathmandu - Syabrubesi - Kathmandu)

  • All essential trekking permits and entrance fees for the trek

  • Professional trekking guide for the trek

  • Supporting porter for the trek (1 porter for two clients)

  • Full-board meals every day while on the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • Twin-sharing local lodge accommodation while on the trek

  • First aid medicines for the trek, carried by the guide

  • Sleeping bag and company duffel bag for the trek (to be returned after the trek)

  • Company adventure appreciation certificate after trip completion

  • Farewell dinner at a typical local restaurant in Kathmandu

  • English-speaking Nepali trek guide

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and Nepal entry visa

  • Alcoholic beverages, bottled mineral water, hot or boiled water, soft drinks, and snacks

  • Horse riding along the trek

  • Extra costs caused by natural disasters

  • Tips for staff

What to bring

  • Trekking boots

  • Down jacket

  • Fleece

  • 3 pairs of thick socks

  • Trousers

  • T-shirts

  • Hiking pants

  • Head light

Know before you go

  • You can trek in this region from September to May.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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