Among the main trekking regions of Nepal, Langtang Valley Trek is the nearest trekking region from Kathmandu Valley. It only takes a couple of hours’ drive from Kathmandu to reach this beautiful and rural region. This makes this trek very popular among visitors who want to do a short and easy trek in Nepal. However, despite being close to Kathmandu Valley, Langtang Valley is still quite underdeveloped, and therefore the accommodation and other facilities for trekkers are pretty basic and not as well-developed as the ones in trekking regions like Annapurna or Everest.

You begin your journey by taking about 8 hours’ ride from Kathmandu to Syaprubeshi, through the Trishuli river and along the Pasang Lhamu Highway. The local people you will meet in this region are mostly Tamangs and other Mongolians races. You will also meet several people who are descendants of Tibetans and who follow culture and custom similar to the Tibetans. Some of the mountains you will see in the Langtang range are Langtang Lirung (7234m), Langtang Ri (7205m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), and Yala Peak (5520m). Besides the mountains and indigenous culture, the place is also famous for the Langtang National Park and the sacred lake Gosaikunda. Every year thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit this area to make a pilgrimage to Gosaikunda.

The best time to do Langtang Valley trek is in spring (March-June) and autumn (September – November). Summers tend to be hot and rainy and winters tend to be cold and snowy, and hence they are not recommended seasons for traveling around this region.

Itinerary

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Day 1 :

Drive Kathmandu – Trisuli – Syaprubeshi

Drive Kathmandu – Trisuli – Syaprubeshi – 1550 m (145 km) by bus. It takes around 9 hours.

Day 2 :

Trek Syaprubeshi to Lama Hotel

Trek Syaprubeshi to Lama Hotel – 2380 m. It takes around 6 hours

Day 3 :

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village – 3440m. It takes around 6 hours

Day 4 :

Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa

Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa – 3870 m. It takes around 3 hours

Day 5 :

Trek Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel

Trek Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2380m). It takes around 6 hours.

Day 6 :

Trek back from Lama Hotel to Syabrubhesi

Trek back from Lama Hotel to Syabrubhesi (1550m). It takes around 6 hours.

Day 7 :

Drive back from Sybrubeshi to Kathmandu.

Drive back from Sybrubeshi to Kathmandu. It takes around 8 hours

Trekking Equipment list:

The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both camp & teahouse treks in the Himalayas. Make use of this list as a guideline; some of the equipment can be hired in Katmandu as well. Besides, keep in mind trekking gear can be bought in the many adventure shops in Katmandu Thamel.

Luggage:

1 large duffel bag: This will carry all your personal gear on the trek. It should be strong and durable. The best size would be around 30″ x 14″, with a full-length zipper and handles.
1 small padlock: Your duffel bag should be locked.
1 rucksack or day pack: This should accommodate a sweater, rain gear, water bottle, camera and accessories and any miscellaneous items you want to have during the day. We recommend a pack with at least 1450cu. In capacity, or smaller if you are not carrying a large amount of camera equipment.
1 small duffel bag or suitcase: Items not needed on the trek can be left at the hotel in Kathmandu. This bag should also have a lock. Be sure to leave room for purchases, or buy one in Kathmandu they have many good quality ones available.

Head and Face Gear:

Sunhat
A Bandana
Sunglasses
Warm hat
Sunscreen with a very high SPF factor
Lip balm with a high SPF factor

Hands:

Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer

Inner Clothing:

T-shirts
Thermal underwear- Top and bottom. Synthetic is best
Underwear
2 Long shorts
2 Trousers- (loose and comfortable) One thin, one thick and warm

Outer Clothing:

Down Jacket
Fleece Jacket (or a windproof jacket)
Waterproof jacket with a hood (or a poncho)
Waterproof pants
Baggy pants
2 pairs of gloves/mittens (1 thin and 1 thick)
1 sweater to be worn under the fleece jacket

Footwear:

Light weight walking boots- Quality boots (leather is recommended)
Spare laces
2 pairs of thick woolen socks.
2 pairs of thin socks to be worn under the woolen socks
One pair of sandals or comfortable shoes for camp

Drinking Equipment:

1 thermos- Water tends to freeze in ‘normal’ water bottles at high altitude temperatures.
2 one-liter water bottles
Purification equipment- Boiled drinking water will be provided but further purification with iodine or purification tablets is highly recommended.

Sleeping and Carrying Equipment:

30-40 liter daypack
Rucksack- Without aluminum support
Water Proof Bag- A water proof bag to cover the rucksack
Sleeping Bag- Please brings a bag that can resist temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius.

Optional Extras/Luxuries