Nepal · Trekking

9-Day Langtang Valley Trek from Kathmandu with Kyangjin Gompa

9 Days Round trip from Thamel Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through pristine wilderness and remote villages for a strong sense of solitude and connection with nature
  • 02 Enjoy stunning views of snow-capped peaks such as Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, and Langshisa Ri
  • 03 Experience authentic Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine in teahouses along the trekking route
  • 04 Discover the Tamang ethnic group's unique customs, traditions, and rich hospitality
  • 05 Walk through Langtang National Park, Nepal's first Himalayan national park renowned for its biodiversity
  • 06 Visit Kyangjin Gompa, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery with deep cultural significance

Explore the scenic Langtang Valley, known for its stunning mountain views and rich Tamang culture. Trek through lush Langtang National Park, passing remote villages, yak pastures, and terraced landscapes on the way to Kyangjin Gompa. Along the route, enjoy panoramic Himalayan views, traditional teahouse stays, and meaningful encounters with local communities. This trek also offers insight into Langtang Village, a place that reflects remarkable resilience after the 2015 earthquake.

This trek also offers insight into Langtang Village, a place that reflects remarkable resilience after the 2015 earthquake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kathmandu, Langtang, Langtang National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Thamel

  • Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be escorted to your hotel in Thamel.
2
Day 02

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

  • After breakfast, our guide will come to pick you up from your hotel.
  • You will then head to Balaju Bus Park for your jeep drive to Syabrubesi. The journey to Syabru Besi takes about seven to eight hours.

Overnight at a teahouse.

3
Day 03

Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel

  • Today, the first part of the trail crosses the Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. The trail gradually ascends to Bamboo, passing through Landslide.
  • Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400 meters) through Bamboo (1960 meters), which lies on the bank of the Langtang Khola.
  • You can have lunch here if you like, and at the end the trail levels out to Lama Hotel. En route, you may see red pandas, monkeys, and bears if you are lucky.

Overnight at a teahouse.

4
Day 04

Trek to Langtang Village through Ghora Tabela

  • From Lama Hotel, we continue gently ascending above the Langtang Khola. As the trail progresses, it becomes steeper.
  • From time to time, we can enjoy exotic sights of Langtang Lirung, rising to 7246 meters. The trail leads to a log bridge, and after climbing further, we come across the lush meadows of Ghora Tabela at 2992 meters.
  • We will see several lodges and a police check post.
  • Further on, the route opens into a wide valley of yak pastures and scattered Tamang villages, showcasing water-driven mills and prayer wheels.
  • After descending for a while, we arrive at Langtang Village after crossing a stream and reaching an altitude of 3430 meters.
  • Langtang Village is the headquarters of Langtang National Park and has flat-roofed Tibetan-style houses, hotels, and cultivated lands yielding buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, barley, and more.

Overnight at a teahouse.

5
Day 05

Trek to Kyangjin Gompa

  • The trail skirts gradually through rich yak pastures and the interesting traditional villages of Muna and Singdun.
  • We cross a wooden cantilever bridge and reach a wide valley after climbing a moraine.
  • Finally, ascending along the mountain passes, we arrive at Kyangjin Gompa. There is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory.

Overnight at a teahouse.

6
Day 06

Morning at Kyangjin Ri and Return to Lama Hotel

  • In the morning, visit Kyangjin Ri (4,550 m) for panoramic mountain views. In the afternoon, return to Lama Hotel as we retrace our route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang Village and onward to Ghora Tabela.
  • We stop briefly for lunch and thereafter continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.

Overnight at a teahouse.

7
Day 07

Trek back to Syabrubesi

  • We hike back to Syabru Besi from Lama Hotel.
  • We walk along the rising and falling path leading to the village, which provides us with the opportunity to get a closer look at the customs and culture of the Tamang ethnic group.

Overnight at a tea-house.

8
Day 08

Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu

  • Drive back to Kathmandu, which takes around 8 hours.
9
Day 09

Departure from Kathmandu

  • With sweet memories of the Langtang Valley trek, depart for your onward journey.
Kyangjin Gompa, Langtang Village, yak pastures, Langtang Lirung

Where this trip takes you

Kyangjin Gompa, Langtang Village, yak pastures, Langtang Lirung

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Thamel 3 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Arrival and departure by private vehicle
  • Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Syabrubesi to Kathmandu transportation by shared jeep
  • Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Clean teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • Government-licensed English-speaking guide, including food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation
  • Langtang National Park Project fees
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
  • Travel and rescue arrangements

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Supporting staff (2 trekkers - 1 supporting staff)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.
  • All beverages and bar bills
  • Travel insurance (essential - should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5545 meters)
  • Personal trekking equipment except as stated above
  • Donations
  • Entrance fee while doing sightseeing around Kathmandu
  • Porter's accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation
  • Insurance of guide and porter
  • Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances beyond All Nepal Excursion's control
  • Tips for guide and supporting staff (highly expected)

What to bring

Trekking Gear

  • Rucksack bag with rain cover. Qty - 1
  • Day pack bag - recommended for treks with a summit day
  • Head torch with spare batteries. Qty - 1
  • UV protection sunglasses. Qty - 1
  • Water bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

Footwear

  • Non-skid, deep-treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes. Qty - 1
  • Pair of lightweight slippers/sandals. Qty - 1

Know before you go

Meals during the trek

In Kathmandu, your hotel includes breakfast, whereas all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be provided during the trek. A staple food of the Langtang region is potatoes, oats, buckwheat, Sherpa stew, and Tibetan bread. Sherpas started farming potatoes when the first seeds were introduced to the region in the early 90s. There is a limited choice of food at higher elevations, with many potato-based dishes available. Potatoes are high in carbohydrates - an excellent source of energy needed at high altitudes.

Transportation

We use a private car for sightseeing and for airport-to-hotel pick-up and drop-off. We use public transportation or local buses during the trek.

Physical fitness

This can be an easy trek where you often have to walk 5-6 hours a day. You do not need past experience of hiking or trekking, but if you have done any kind of trekking activities, it is always a plus. We have met people from all walks of life, shapes, and sizes who have completed the trek. The only difficult part is when altitude sickness strikes and the effect it can have on your body. Before leaving for Nepal, it is good to prepare yourself physically by increasing your stamina and oxygen intake.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Thamel.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $660.00 — $850.00
Double Sharing $660.00 — $750.00

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