Nepal · Trekking

8-Day Langtang Valley Trek from Kathmandu with Kyanjin sunrise views

8 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to one of the most beautiful valleys in Nepal
  • 02 Pass through terrain ranging from lush green forests to hills and suspension bridges
  • 03 Enjoy grand views of Langtang-Lirung and the surrounding Himalayas
  • 04 Visit Kyanjin View Point for stunning sunrise views
  • 05 Walk through yak pastures and ethnic Tamang settlements

Trek to the Langtang Valley for ample opportunities to explore its natural vistas. Just a few hours' drive from the capital takes you to a beautiful region that, despite being very close to the city, feels as wild as the Tibetan highlands, with a heavenly rural landscape. Along the way, experience terrain that ranges from lush green forests and hills to suspension bridges, with amazing sunrise and sunset views each day.

Early in the morning, visit Kyanjin View Point (4800m/16,404ft) for stunning sunrise views with your Nepal tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Langtang
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Let us know your arrival time in Kathmandu and get picked up from the airport to your hotel. The tour starts on the second day after your arrival.

2
Day 02

Drive to Syabrubesi via Trishuli Bazar and Dhunche

  • Get received by your guide at 6:30 from your hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Start with a drive of around 6 to 7 hours through lush green forests, meandering hills, and gracefully flowing rivers on the way to Syabrubesi.

  • After breakfast, drive along the north-western mountains of Kathmandu. Delight in the Himalayan views and marvel at the unique lifestyle seen through the terraced fields and rural towns.

  • Enjoy lunch at Trishuli Bazar before proceeding further to Dhunche. From Dhunche, continue to Syabrubesi.

3
Day 03

Trek to Lama Hotel through Forest Trails

  • This is our first day of trekking. Follow the Langtang Khola (river), passing through thick woodlands, crossing a few suspension bridges, and walking past tea houses.

  • The trail looks steep, but it is not that testing and is always exciting.

4
Day 04

Trek to Langtang Valley

  • After morning tea, set out on your second day of the trek.

  • The trail proceeds along thick woods. Revel in the grand views of Langtang-Lirung, pass water factories, watch chortens, and see stunning hills with all kinds of engravings cut into them.

5
Day 05

Trek to Kyanjin Gompa through Yak Pastures

  • After breakfast, leave the town behind and pass through yak pastures.

  • Cross the biggest Mani divider in Nepal and a few wooden scaffolds as well.

  • As we truly get into the high elevations, you may begin to feel the thin mountain air. Kyanjin Gompa is encompassed by the Himalayas all around.

  • Go out for a stroll around Kyanjin Gompa, appreciating the perspectives, ice sheets, icefalls, and yaks.

6
Day 06

Kyanjin View Point Sunrise and Return to Lama Hotel

  • Early in the morning, visit Kyanjin View Point (4800m/16,404ft) for stunning sunrise views with your Nepal tour guide.

  • After breakfast, continue to Lama Hotel. Since it is basically downhill, it is a 4 to 5-hour stroll from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel. Pass ethnic Tamang settlements along the route, whose religious and social views are similar to those of the Tibetans.

7
Day 07

Trek Down to Syabrubesi

  • After breakfast, trek down to Syabrubesi, which takes about a 5-hour walk. Enjoy the simple downhill trail through lush green vegetation.

  • Upon arriving at Syabrubesi, have lunch. If time permits, depending on the speed of our walk, enjoy the stunning view of this bizarre hill town.

8
Day 08

Drive Back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

  • After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu.

  • Upon arriving in Kathmandu, we transfer you to your hotel. Spend the day at your own leisure, enjoying your much-deserved rest, revelling in some last-minute shopping, or sightseeing any places you might have missed on your first day in Kathmandu.

  • At night, enjoy a festive dinner.

Kyanjin View Point, Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang-Lirung, Syabrubesi

Where this trip takes you

Kyanjin View Point, Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang-Lirung, Syabrubesi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 3 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers, pick-up and drop-off (in our own vehicle)
  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and back to Kathmandu by local bus
  • Food throughout the trip (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodation during the trip in hotels with a family environment
  • Licensed, multilingual, and experienced trekking guide
  • Transportation, food, accommodation, and insurance for the guide
  • Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag, and trekking map (in case you do not have your own; the down jacket, sleeping bag, and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
  • First aid medical kit (carried by the guide)
  • All required permits and paperwork (National Park permit, TIMS, etc.)
  • Welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant (complimentary)
  • A nationwide mobile SIM card and a map of the trekking region

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Your visa charges
  • Hotel expenses in Kathmandu
  • Your travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot showers, telephone, laundry, titbits, etc.
  • Food and accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Emergency expenses such as expenses for a chartered helicopter
  • Tips for guides and porters

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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