Langtang Valley
Langtang, Rasuwa
Seven days into the valley the yaks found first — rhododendron forest, a rebuilt village, a cheese factory at 3,870 m, and a sunrise from Kyanjin Ri.
- Duration
- 7days
- Max altitude
- 4,773m
- Difficulty
Moderate
- Best seasons
Spring — March to May
Autumn — September to December
From · 3–5 people
€450
When to go
Coldest to warmest across the route, and rainfall. Open-Meteo
Day by day
The route
Day 01
Kathmandu → Syabrubesi
A travel day out of the capital into the villages of Rasuwa, with rivers, hills and small towns along the highway. Time in Syabrubesi to see the village and its monasteries before the walking starts.
- Altitude
- 1,460m
- Driving
- 6–8 hrs· 80 km
Shared or private jeep
Day 02
Syabrubesi → Lama Hotel
Following the Bhote Koshi and Langtang rivers through rhododendron and bamboo forest. Langurs and birdlife on the way up to the quiet hamlet of Lama Hotel.
- Altitude
- 2,470m
- On foot
- 6–7 hrs· 11 km
Day 03
Lama Hotel → Langtang Village
A steady climb with Langtang Lirung ahead. Past Ghodatabela and small Tamang settlements to Langtang Village, rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake.
- Altitude
- 3,430m
- On foot
- 6–7 hrs· 14 km
Day 04
Langtang Village → Kyanjin Gompa
Short and scenic, through yak pastures and mani walls to the spiritual centre of the valley. The afternoon is for the monastery, or the cheese factory.
- Altitude
- 3,870m
- On foot
- 3–4 hrs· 7 km
Day 05
Kyanjin Gompa → Kyanjin Ri → Lama Hotel
Sunrise over Langtang Lirung from the top of Kyanjin Ri, with glacier valleys and Himalayan panorama, then a long descent back to Lama Hotel.
- Altitude
- 2,420m
- On foot
- 7–8 hrs· 18 km
Steep early-morning climb, then a long downhill
Day 06
Lama Hotel → Syabrubesi
A final walk down through jungle, waterfalls and river bank along the Langtang Khola.
- Altitude
- 1,460m
- On foot
- 5 hrs· 10 km
Descending forest trail
Day 07
Syabrubesi → Kathmandu
Back by shared jeep along the Trishuli River, through terraced hills and hillside settlements.
- Altitude
- 1,400m
- Driving
- 7–9 hrs· 120 km
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What’s included
Licensed female guide
Experienced and licensed, with all salary, meals and accommodation covered.
All meals on trek
Full board — breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus two servings of tea, coffee or another hot drink each day.
Accommodation
High-rated teahouse stays throughout the trek.
Transport
All transportation related to the trek.
Permits and taxes
All necessary government and local permits, paperwork and taxes.
Trekking essentials
Trekking poles, microspikes or crampons, and seasonal fruit on the trail.
What’s not included
Travel insurance
Strongly recommended for high-altitude treks, and required for helicopter evacuation cover.
Personal expenses
Wi-Fi, laundry, battery charging, bottled or hot water, hot showers.
Alcoholic and personal drinks
Tips for your guide
You can add
A porter
Hired from the region you are walking through, so the work and the money stay in the villages on your route — and you walk with a lighter pack and someone who knows the ground.
[PRICE TBC]
Permits
Langtang National Park — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
Safety
Our altitude protocol
Altitude is the thing most people worry about, so here is exactly what we do about it. This is our operating protocol, not medical advice.
A guide trained in mountain safety and first aid
Licensed, and trained specifically for the conditions on these routes.
Daily health monitoring
We record your SpO2 and heart rate each day with a pulse oximeter, alongside an AMS assessment, and keep it in a wellness log you can see.
A first aid kit on every trek
Essential emergency supplies, including altitude sickness medication.
Pre-trek safety briefing
Altitude awareness, pacing, weather and emergency procedures — before you start walking, not on the trail.
Emergency coordination
With local health posts, rescue services and helicopter evacuation. The evacuation itself is covered by your travel insurance.
Langtang is the closest of the big valleys to Kathmandu, and one of the least crowded. The walking goes from bamboo and rhododendron forest up into yak pasture in three days, and the valley opens out at Kyanjin Gompa with Langtang Lirung directly above.
The village was destroyed by a landslide in the 2015 earthquake and has been rebuilt by the people who live there. Walking through it is part of what this trek is.
Questions
Before you go
Why is Langtang called the valley of the yaks?
Legend says a Tibetan lama found the valley while chasing his lost yak. Yaks still roam freely all over the trail.
What can you taste on this trail that you cannot elsewhere?
Fresh yak cheese from the Kyanjin Gompa cheese factory, made the traditional way with help from Swiss experts.
Can I spot wildlife on the trail?
Yes — Himalayan monals (Nepal's national bird) and langurs are common in the forest sections.
Not sure this is the right trek?
Book a free call with someone who has walked it. We will tell you honestly if another route suits you better — that happens often, and it is the whole point of talking first.