Langtang Trek

The Langtang Trek in Nepal is a popular and rewarding trekking experience that takes you through the stunning Langtang region, located north of Kathmandu. The trek offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and adventure.

Langtang Valley Trek has a great opportunity for nature lovers to explore diverse flora and fauna, including rare species like the red panda and the snow leopard. You can also witness the Langtang National Park, home to a variety of wildlife, including musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, and several bird species.

Hike begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, the starting point of the trek. From there, you will hike through lush forests, terraced fields, and traditional villages, while enjoying panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and glaciers.

One of the highlights of the trek is a visit to the beautiful Kyanjin Gompa, an ancient Buddhist monastery nestled in the Langtang valley. Here, you can immerse yourself in the local culture, interact with friendly locals, and learn about traditional customs and practices.

Mount Ganesh Himal (7,422m), Langtang lirung (7,246m), Langtang-ri, Langsisa Peak, Langtang Himal, Ganjala Peak..etc are the best visible on hikes. Moreover, it is also the best place to study plants, wildflowers, orchids, magnolia, and bird research students. Comparatively, it’s easy and best hike in Nepal for beginners without big effort in the Himalayas.

Overall, the Langtang Valley Trek is a great choice for those looking for an immersive cultural and natural experience in Nepal, without the crowds found on some of the more popular trekking routes. It’s a magical easy adventure trek route that is possible to visit at your own pace in all months.

Best Price Per Person for 7 days of hikes in Langtang mountain territory.

If you’re wondering to know about what is included and what is excluded from this trip price, kindly check on the cost given on a tab button.

langtang trek itinerary 7 days details

An easy hike or the best trekking route to Langtang Valley is designed for professionals and beginner hikers who wish to hike the Lirung Langtang glacial trail in a more relaxed manner. However, for travelers who wish to hike in the Langtang Valley rapidly within a limited time-wise then drop us an email for a special trek itinerary.

Kyanjin RI hikes is the best day hiking to get a super view of the Langtang Mountain range. It includes Mount Langtang Lirung, Langtang RI, Langsisa Pass, Langsisa Kharka, mount Langtang Ri, mount Ganjala Peak, mount Yala Peak, and many other border peaks.

In addition, before your Langtang trip , begins, check the kyanjin gompa weather forecast and prepare your hiking equipment accordingly. Spend your precious time in the majestic valley with some of the most amazing highlights of Langtang territory.

Fit trekkers can walk the even longer journeys to Tsherko Ri hilltop (4,984m/16,353 feet) to catch a better glimpse of the Langtang Mountain range. Hike to Tserkuri Hill is a most demanding viewpoint to get an outstanding panorama of the entire Langtang range at a 360-degree including the Yala peak base camp.

Return to Kyanjin Gompa lodge to pack your entire gear & follow the back trail to Ghoda Tabela passing numerous tiny houses. Some of those tiny houses were completely destroyed while an Earthquake disaster in 2015. The earthquake in 2015 affects a lot of Nepali citizens and its economy. Despite the fact that the walking journey of today takes you around 6 hours with pleasant scenic landscapes.

How much does the Langtang trek package price?

Exploring the Langtang valley trek package price US$ 450 per person is a standard plan with a double occupancy basis. It would be better to add one more day in order to reach the Tsergo ridgeline to get an outstanding view of the entire Himalayan scenery.

For the deluxe and luxury trekking tour plan, we add a 3-5 star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu with breakfast. Likewise, a comfortable accommodation with an attached private toilet/bathroom in the possible places in the Langtang Valley trek route. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGES LANGTANG TREK PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

Langtang trek is easy to trek that suits all age people especially the best hikes for beginners. Visit Langtang is a week-long hike cheaper rather than other hiking trails in the Himalayas. We can organize an express Langtang trek privately starting on any date if that works for you. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Do I need the experience to do the express Langtang trek?

Answer: Langtang valley trek is one of the easiest trekking in Nepal, thus, previous experience doesn’t require. Hike to Langtang valley is suitable for keen hikers who can walk around 4-5 hours a day, with a lightweight daypack.

Question: Is pick up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details. Our representative will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Store your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office for free.

Question: Is the Langtang trekking Safe for the Solo Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for solo travelers; this trek is perfectly safe for solo female trekkers. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers since its establishment.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect on the express Langtang tour package?

Answer: We do provide you tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and lodge accommodation on the hiking routes. Basically, each room will have 2 beds. The rooms en route are clean with a cozy bed with a nice mattress and blankets. Despite that we advise you to take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu Gear’s house.

Question: What kind of food can I expect in the private Langtang treks group?

Answer: All the guest houses on the Langtang trekking route, have attached restaurants. They cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, rice curry, bread, and soups. Likewise, dinner and breakfast are provided in the same lodge you spend the night every day and Lunch will be provided on the way to the next place where you are going.

Question: What about the Langtang trek difficulty and distance?

Answer: Langtang trek conducts an easy to soft adventure trekking route which is best for beginner trekkers in Nepal. Langtang trek difficulty is also an easy to moderate trek where you need to walk for 4 days with gradually increasing altitudes to reach Kyanjin Gompa. Hiking Tsergo RI hill station marks a top viewpoint to watch the Langtang mountain panorama in a range.

You will gain an altitude of about 800m to 900m every day to cover a 12-15 kilometers distance walk on 6-7 hours to reach the Langtang glacier.

The distance from Kathmandu to Trishuli is approximately 72 kilometers, and 50 kilometers further to Dhunche Bazaar. Likewise, the distance to Kyanjin Gompa is roughly 25 kilometers. And the final distance from Kathmandu to Langtang is 147 each way.

Question: Is Langtang trek without a guide possible?

Answer: Basically, hike at Langtang route is an easy and soft adventure trekking in Nepal Himalaya. The landscape terrain is simply outstanding but most of the parts you walk through the smaller YAK trails. Occasionally, it makes confusing to find the right trail on hikes.

Especially in the wintertime, the nature of trails is often dangerous and unsafe as some traveler lost their lives in trekking history traveling without a Guide for the Langtang trek. Therefore, trekking in Langtang without a guide is not recommended. Even if you are traveling within a tight budget, ask us at Gokyo Treks agency, we help you to make your trip amazing within your own budget.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower?

Answer: As you are staying at Langtang guesthouses along the trek, they have a shower which you can get often for free of cost.

Question: How do I get drinking water on an easy Langtang trek group?

Answer: You can buy mineral water along the trek routes. But we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these. Instead, manage your drinking water by buying some aqua purification tablets or chlorine tablets. Besides that, if you are on a camping trek, we provide boiled water or chlorine tablets to purify the normal water as the normal water is available at the campsite.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?

Answer: Hike Langtang is a lodge base trek, which is an easier hiking route. Visitors can recharge the battery by paying an extra cost at the hotel directly. We advise you to bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters!

Question: Are there any communication facilities on the trek?

Answer: Yes! Buy a local Sim Card from Nepal Telecom. It’s a national telecom in Nepal that has very coverage widely in Langtang territory. The cost of a local Sim card is about US$ 1 with some rupees of balance. Buy also a data pack, so you will have a telephone and as well as 4G internet services.

Question: Can I use credit cards in Trekking?

Answer: No. You need to have cash Nepali rupees to cover your extra expenses.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?

Answer Our hiking trips in Langtang territory book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any kind of misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.

And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 10% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your booking before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Nepal.

Question: Who will carry my luggage on the group Langtang trek?

Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, each of our porters carries a maximum of 24 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12 kilos luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis. If you wish to have a private porter, you might also get it by paying an extra cost.

Question: How long do I have to walk each day?

Answer: It depends upon the areas you are walking and the length of the distance you cover each day, but it can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. Roughly, you have to be prepared to walk roughly about 5 or 6 hours each day.

Question: Do I need hiking poles to hike Langtang?

Answer: It is better to hike with hiking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on Langtang trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: How to hire a private local guide for the Langtang Lodge trek?

Answer: Yes, it’s possible. If you do not want to book the complete package trip, you can also hire our expert Guide, porter, or porter guide to make your holiday cheaper way.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu, depending on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.