TrekkingLangtang Valley Trek
8-day Langtang Valley trek, the closest Himalayan trail to Kathmandu
9 Days / 8 NightsModerate
How far is Langtang Valley from Kathmandu?
Langtang Valley is the nearest major Himalayan trekking region to Kathmandu, reachable by a half-day drive to Syabrubesi. The classic 7 to 8 day trek reaches Kyanjin Gompa at 3,870 m with views of Langtang Lirung (7,227 m).
- Duration
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- March to May, September to November
- Group size
- 1 to 16 pax
- Price from
- $1,150 USD
Tour highlights
- Half-day drive from Kathmandu to trailhead (no flight needed)
- Kyanjin Gompa monastery and optional Tserko Ri summit (4,984 m)
- Tamang and Sherpa culture in Langtang National Park
- Glacier views from Kyanjin Ri day hike
- Moderate grade with lower crowds than Everest or Annapurna
About this trip
About the Langtang Valley trek
Langtang was rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake and welcomes trekkers again. The valley runs north from Syabrubesi through oak and rhododendron forest to Kyanjin Gompa, where optional day hikes reach 4,700 m viewpoints. No domestic flight is required, which makes scheduling simpler than Khumbu routes.
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days
Altitude profile
1,550 m to 4,773 m
Scenic drive through Trishuli valley to the trailhead.
1,550 mTeahouseBLD
What’s included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide for the full itinerary
- Porter support (one porter per two trekkers unless noted)
- Teahouse accommodation on trekking days
- Three meals daily during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Conservation area and national park entry permits
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu on arrival and departure
- Pre-trek briefing at our Kathmandu office
- First aid kit carried by your guide
- All applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover (required)
- Personal trekking equipment and gear rental
- Bar bills, bottled drinks, hot showers, and Wi-Fi en route
- Tips for guide and porter (industry standard applies)
- Meals in Kathmandu beyond those listed in the itinerary
- Emergency helicopter evacuation (covered by your insurance)
- Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs
What to pack
Recommended packing list (10 items)
- Broken-in waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Layered clothing: base layers, fleece, and windproof shell
- Down jacket (essential above 4,000 m, Oct to Feb)
- Sleeping bag rated to at least -10°C for high passes
- Trekking poles (reduce knee strain on descents)
- Head torch with spare batteries
- Refillable water bottles and purification tablets or filter
- Sun hat, UV sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Personal first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Rain cover for your daypack
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Teahouses and trails were rebuilt. The region is safe and actively trekked each season.
