Glaciers, yak pastures and Tamang villages near Kathmandu
Overview
The Langtang Valley trek packs high mountains, glaciers and living Tamang culture into just 10 days, with no domestic flight. It is often called the valley of glaciers, and from Kyanjin Ri you look straight onto Langtang Lirung (7,227 m).
After a day's drive to Syabrubesi, the trail follows the Langtang river through forest where red pandas and langur monkeys live, then climbs into a wide U-shaped valley of yak pastures and stone villages. The rebuilt village of Langtang, destroyed in the 2015 earthquake, is a moving stop. Kyanjin Gompa has a monastery and a small cheese factory.
It suits first-time trekkers looking for real altitude, and anyone who wants a quieter trail than Everest or Annapurna. Days are 5–7 hours.
Why book with us: local Tamang guides, family-run teahouses and the option to add Gosaikunda lakes.
5 to 7 hours a day with some steep sections. Suits active beginners.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Airport pickup and briefing.
Scenic mountain road north of Kathmandu; 7–8 hours.
Along the Langtang river through bamboo and oak forest; 6 hours.
The valley opens up with views of Langtang Lirung; 6 hours.
Short walk past prayer walls; visit the monastery and cheese factory; 3–4 hours.
Sunrise climb with a full glacier panorama. Optional Tserko Ri (4,984 m) for strong walkers.
A long, easy descent down the valley; 6–7 hours.
Back through the forest to the road; 5 hours.
Jeep back to Kathmandu. Free evening.
Airport transfer.
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Best Time To Go
Recommended: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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