Langtang Valley
The valley of glaciers — big Himalaya, small footprint
Why this trek is special
- ✦Summit Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri — a 16,000 ft viewpoint
- ✦Langtang Lirung's icefalls hang right over the trail
- ✦Tamang villages, yak cheese & the Kyanjin Gompa monastery
- ✦Nepal's most rewarding short trek — closest to Kathmandu
Difficulty: Moderate
Rated 3/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Meet your trek leader for the briefing and permit formalities, then an evening among the temples and lanes of the old city.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- ✓ Kathmandu ↔ Syabrubesi transfers by private vehicle
- ✓ Teahouse stays on twin sharing throughout the trek
- ✓ All meals on trek — breakfast, lunch & dinner
- ✓ Langtang National Park permit + TIMS card
- ✓ Experienced trek leader + local guide & porter support
- ✓ Twice-daily oximeter health checks
- ✓ Sleeping bag on loan
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ International airfare to/from Kathmandu
- ✗ Lunches & dinners in Kathmandu
- ✗ Travel insurance (recommended)
- ✗ Hot showers, WiFi & battery charging at teahouses
- ✗ Tips for guides & porters
Permits & paperwork
Langtang National Park entry permit and TIMS card are arranged by us and included. Indian citizens need a valid photo ID or passport — no visa is required for Nepal. The Ri summit day is optional — the valley itself is worth the trip.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Langtang Valley? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.