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Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary

A glacial valley close to Kathmandu, with Tamang culture and Himalayan views. A 8-day plan from Kathmandu with daily stops, altitudes and walking times, an altitude profile, warnings and permits. Pick your start date and add it to your calendar.

Duration

8 days

5 walking, from Kathmandu

Highest point

4,985 m

Tserko Ri

Difficulty

Moderate

Langtang

Best months

March to May + October to November

Spring and autumn

Planning guide, not a substitute for a guide. Altitudes and walking times are compared from several operator itineraries and differ between sources by 10 to 150 m and by an hour or more. Weather, trail damage and road changes alter plans. Confirm your route, permits and fees with a licensed agency or guide.

Plan your dates

Add rest or spare days

Altitude profile

The height you sleep at each night. Dots: green rest day, amber and red a bigger climb than the usual guideline. Triangles mark the highest point of a day.

0k1k2k3k4k5k6k3,000 m: altitude guidelines startTserko Ri: about 4,985 mDay 1: Syabrubesi, about 1,460 mDay 2: Lama Hotel, about 2,470 mDay 3: Langtang Village, about 3,430 mDay 4: Kyanjin Gompa, about 3,830 mDay 5: Kyanjin Gompa, about 3,830 mDay 6: Lama Hotel, about 2,470 mDay 7: Syabrubesi, about 1,460 mDay 8: Kathmandu, about 1,400 m12345678Day

2 days climb faster than the usual guideline (about 500 m a night above 3,000 m, and a rest day roughly every 1,000 m). This is common on the standard route. Go slowly, drink plenty, and add the rest days above if you can.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

    Sleep: Syabrubesi · about 1,460 m (sources: 1,460 to 1,550 m)6 to 8 h by road

    A long drive on a rough mountain road. Check road conditions in the monsoon.

  2. Day 2

    Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel

    Sleep: Lama Hotel · about 2,470 m (sources: 2,380 to 2,470 m)Walking 5 to 6 h

    Cross the Bhote Koshi and climb steadily through oak and rhododendron forest beside the Langtang Khola.

  3. Day 3

    Lama Hotel to Langtang Village

    Sleep: Langtang Village · about 3,430 m (sources: 3,330 to 3,430 m)Walking 5 to 6 hSleeping altitude +960 m

    Leave the forest and enter the open valley. A large altitude gain in one day, so go slowly.

    Your sleeping altitude rises about 960 m. The usual guideline above 3,000 m is no more than about 500 m a night.

  4. Day 4

    Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa

    Sleep: Kyanjin Gompa · about 3,830 m (sources: 3,730 to 3,870 m)Walking 3 to 4 hSleeping altitude +400 m

    A gentle walk past the memorials and yak pastures to Kyanjin, a village with a cheese factory and a monastery.

    You have climbed about 1360 m since your last rest day. Rest about every 1,000 m of climbing.

  5. Day 5 · rest day

    Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri

    Sleep: Kyanjin Gompa · about 3,830 m (sources: 3,730 to 3,870 m)Walking 3 to 7 hReach Tserko Ri · about 4,985 m (sources: 4,780 to 5,184 m)

    Kyanjin Ri (about 4,780 m) is the shorter climb. Tserko Ri (about 4,985 m) is a longer round trip of 6 to 7 hours. Sources give a range of heights for these hills. Return to sleep at Kyanjin.

  6. Day 6

    Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel

    Sleep: Lama Hotel · about 2,470 m (sources: 2,380 to 2,470 m)Walking 5 to 7 h

    A long descent along the valley.

  7. Day 7

    Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi

    Sleep: Syabrubesi · about 1,460 m (sources: 1,460 to 1,550 m)Walking 4 to 6 h

    Out through the forest to Syabrubesi.

  8. Day 8

    Syabrubesi to Kathmandu

    Sleep: Kathmandu · about 1,400 m6 to 8 h by road

    Drive back to Kathmandu.

Permits

  • Langtang National Park entry permit
  • Check at the time of travel whether a TIMS card or a local-government permit is also required

Fees and rules change, so this page does not quote prices. Check the current fee with your agency or the permit office.

Altitude sickness basics

  • Above 3,000 m, raise your sleeping altitude by no more than about 500 m a night, and rest about every 1,000 m of climbing.
  • Headache, nausea, dizziness and unusual tiredness are early signs. Do not go higher with symptoms.
  • If symptoms get worse, or you feel confused or unsteady, go down immediately.
  • Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and do not travel alone. Ask a doctor about medication before you go.

General information, not medical advice.

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Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary from Kathmandu

The Langtang Valley trek starts by road at Syabrubesi, then follows the Langtang Khola up a steep forested gorge to open yak pastures and the village of Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,830 m). From Kyanjin you can climb Kyanjin Ri (about 4,780 m) or Tserko Ri (about 4,985 m) for views of Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan border peaks.

The valley was badly damaged by the 2015 earthquake, and Langtang village was rebuilt. The climb from Lama Hotel to Langtang village gains close to 1,000 m in a day, which is more than the usual guideline, so consider a night at an intermediate stop.

Day-by-day itinerary (8 days)

  1. Day 1: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. Sleep at Syabrubesi (about 1,460 m). 6 to 8 h by road.
  2. Day 2: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel. Sleep at Lama Hotel (about 2,470 m). Walking about 5 to 6 h.
  3. Day 3: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village. Sleep at Langtang Village (about 3,430 m). Walking about 5 to 6 h.
  4. Day 4: Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa. Sleep at Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,830 m). Walking about 3 to 4 h.
  5. Day 5: Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri. Sleep at Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,830 m). Walking about 3 to 7 h. Reach Tserko Ri (about 4,985 m).
  6. Day 6: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel. Sleep at Lama Hotel (about 2,470 m). Walking about 5 to 7 h.
  7. Day 7: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi. Sleep at Syabrubesi (about 1,460 m). Walking about 4 to 6 h.
  8. Day 8: Syabrubesi to Kathmandu. Sleep at Kathmandu (about 1,400 m). 6 to 8 h by road.

Altitudes and walking times are compared from several operator itineraries and differ between sources. Confirm your route, permits and fees with a licensed agency or guide.

Best time

Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) are the best seasons. Autumn has the clearest skies and is the busiest. Spring is warmer, with rhododendrons in bloom, but afternoon cloud is common. June to August is monsoon, and December to February is cold with snow at height.

Permits

  • Langtang National Park entry permit
  • Check at the time of travel whether a TIMS card or a local-government permit is also required

Altitude sickness

Above 3,000 m, raise your sleeping altitude by no more than about 500 m a night and rest about every 1,000 m of climbing. Do not go higher with symptoms, and descend if they get worse. This is general information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many days is the Langtang Valley Trek from Kathmandu?

This plan takes 8 days from Kathmandu back to Kathmandu, with 5 days of walking and the rest for travel and rest. Itineraries from operators vary, and you can add extra rest days on the page.

How high does the Langtang Valley Trek go?

The highest point most itineraries reach is Tserko Ri, at about 4,985 m.

What is the best time for the Langtang Valley Trek?

March to May and October to November. Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) are the best seasons. Autumn has the clearest skies and is the busiest. Spring is warmer, with rhododendrons in bloom, but afternoon cloud is common. June to August is monsoon, and December to February is cold with snow at height.

Do I need a permit for the Langtang Valley Trek?

Langtang National Park entry permit. Check at the time of travel whether a TIMS card or a local-government permit is also required. Fees change, so confirm the current amounts with your agency.

How long is the Langtang Valley trek from Kathmandu?

About 8 days, including the two long drives to and from Syabrubesi. Longer itineraries add a rest day or the Gosainkunda lakes.

Is Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri higher?

Tserko Ri is higher, at about 4,985 m. Kyanjin Ri is about 4,780 m and a shorter climb. Some sources use the two names loosely, so check which hill your guide plans to climb.