Langtang Valley Trek
A glacier-carved valley of Tamang villages and yak pastures, within easy reach of Kathmandu.
Trip Overview
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Max Elevation
- 4,773 m
- Best Season
- March, April, May, October, November, December
- Group Size
- 2 – 14 People
- Start / End Point
- Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
- Closest Himalayan trek to Kathmandu
- Langtang Lirung glacier views
- Authentic Tamang culture
- Beautiful cheese factories
- Kyanjin Gompa monastery
About This Trek
The Langtang Valley Trek is perfect for trekkers with limited time who still want an authentic Himalayan experience. Trek through beautiful forests to the glacial valley below Langtang Lirung (7,227m). Visit Tamang communities still rebuilding after the 2015 earthquake.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Airport transfers
- Private vehicle KTM-Syabrubesi-KTM
- All meals
- Guide and porter
- All permits
- Tea house accommodation
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips
Practical Info
- Permits & Fees
- Every permit your route needs — TIMS card, national park and conservation area fees — is arranged by us and already in the trip price. Bring four passport photos.
- Visa on Arrival
- Most nationalities get a visa at Kathmandu airport. Carry USD in cash for the fee and a passport valid for six months beyond your return date.
- Travel Insurance
- Required, without exception. Your policy must cover trekking to the maximum altitude on your itinerary and include helicopter evacuation.
- Accommodation
- Twin-share teahouse lodges on the trail, three-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Single rooms are available in the cities on request.
- Meals & Water
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trek, chosen from the lodge menu. Bring purification tablets or a filter bottle — buying bottled water on the trail is expensive and leaves plastic behind.
- Gear & Packing
- Layered clothing, a broken-in pair of boots and a four-season sleeping bag. Down jackets and bags can be hired in Kathmandu, and we send a full checklist once you book.
- Altitude & Acclimatisation
- Itineraries build in acclimatisation days and your guide carries a pulse oximeter. Ascend slowly, drink more than you think you need, and tell your guide about any headache early.
- Money & Connectivity
- Draw rupees in Kathmandu — ATMs thin out fast above the trailhead. Most lodges sell wifi and charging by the hour; a local SIM covers the lower valleys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — it’s one of the best introductions to trekking in Nepal. The daily distances are manageable, the altitude is moderate, and the short drive from Kathmandu means no domestic flights.
Langtang was hit hard, but the valley has rebuilt with real determination. Trekking here directly supports the recovery of the local Tamang communities.
Spring (March–May) and autumn to early winter (October–December) give the clearest skies. Spring brings rhododendron blooms in the lower forest.
Yes — a Langtang National Park permit and a TIMS card, both included and arranged by us before departure.
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