Langtang Valley Trek
From $765 per person
Trekking region
Langtang Region Trekking
The closest Himalayan valley to Kathmandu, reached by road in a day: Tamang villages, yak pastures, glaciers below Langtang Lirung and the sacred lakes of Gosaikunda.
- Highest viewpoint
- Tserko Ri 4,984 m
- Trek length
- 8–14 days
- Gateway
- Syabrubesi (drive)
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Compare the routes
Treks in the Langtang Region
Every trek below runs as a private trip on your dates or with a small group. Compare the length, height and grade, then open a trek for its full day-by-day plan.
| Trek | Days | Max altitude | Grade | Best for | Price from |
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 Langtang Valley Trek
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8 | 4,984 m | Moderate | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | $765 |
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Langtang Valley & Gosaikunda Trek
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14 | 4,984 m | Challenging | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | $1,155 |
Langtang Valley & Gosaikunda Trek
From $1,155 per person
Why go
Why trek in Langtang
Langtang offers big Himalayan scenery without a domestic flight: the trailhead at Syabrubesi is a day’s drive north of Kathmandu, so a full trek fits into a week. The valley climbs from dense forest — home to red pandas — into a wide glacial valley grazed by yaks and dominated by Langtang Lirung (7,227 m).
The 2015 earthquake hit Langtang hard. Villages have been rebuilt by their families, and trekking here directly supports their recovery.
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No flights needed
Drive from Kathmandu in the morning, start walking the next day.
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Glaciers at Kyanjin
Kyanjin Gompa sits under hanging glaciers, with Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri for panoramic views.
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Forest and wildlife
Red panda, langur monkeys and Himalayan tahr in Langtang National Park.
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Tamang culture and sacred lakes
Tamang villages with Tibetan roots, and the pilgrimage lakes of Gosaikunda.
When to go
Trekking conditions month by month
Jan: Possible
Feb: Possible
Mar: Good
Apr: Best
May: Good
Jun: Possible
Jul: Avoid
Aug: Avoid
Sep: Good
Oct: Best
Nov: Best
Dec: Possible
- Best
- Good
- Possible, with trade-offs
- Not recommended
Spring (Mar–May)
Rhododendrons in the forest and longer days. Afternoon cloud is common by May.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Stable weather and the clearest views of Langtang Lirung.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Possible with warm gear. Snow on Gosaikunda’s Lauribina La can make that section hard.
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Landslides can block the road to Syabrubesi; leeches in the forest.
Permits & cost
Permits you need
All permits are arranged by us and included in the trek price. Fees are set by the government and can change — we always charge the current rate.
NPR 3,000 (about US$23)
Langtang National Park permit
Checked at Dhunche and inside the park. Included in our treks.
NPR 1,000 (about US$8) through an agency
TIMS card
Included in our treks.
Included
Licensed guide
Compulsory for foreign trekkers since April 2023.
Langtang treks compared
- Langtang Valley Trek — 8 days from Kathmandu to Kyanjin Gompa and back, with a free day for Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri. The best short Himalayan trek without a flight.
- Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek — 14 days. Adds the sacred Gosaikunda lakes and walks out through Helambu to the edge of Kathmandu.
Getting there
The drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi takes 7–8 hours by jeep or local bus, via Trishuli and Dhunche. The road is narrow in places; we use experienced drivers and avoid the worst monsoon weeks.
Difficulty and altitude
The Langtang Valley trek is moderate: the highest overnight stop is Kyanjin Gompa at 3,870 m. The Gosaikunda extension is harder, with a 1,000 m climb to the lakes and the Lauribina La crossing at about 4,610 m.
Lodges
Teahouses are simple and friendly, run by Tamang families. Try the yak cheese at Kyanjin Gompa and the Tibetan bread at breakfast. Read more in Langtang Valley Trek: Nepal’s best-kept secret and the Langtang trek map.
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Langtang Region Trekking: your questions
Is Langtang easier than Everest or Annapurna?
The Langtang Valley trek is shorter and lower than Everest Base Camp, and has fewer steps than the Annapurna Sanctuary. It is a moderate trek suitable for fit first-timers.
How far is Langtang from Kathmandu?
About 120 km — a 7–8 hour drive to Syabrubesi. No flight is needed.
Can I see red pandas in Langtang?
Langtang National Park is one of the best places in Nepal for red pandas, mainly in the forests between Syabrubesi and Lama Hotel. Sightings are rare and need luck and quiet.
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