11 Days • 4,984 m • Langtang Valley
The Langtang Valley is the closest Himalayan trek to Kathmandu — no flight required. The trail runs through oak and rhododendron forest in Langtang National Park to a glacier valley home to Tamang and Bhotia communities, rebuilt tea house by tea house since the 2015 earthquake. It reaches Kyanjin Gompa (3,830m) and its yak cheese factory, then climbs to Tserko Ri (4,984m) for a 360-degree view of Langtang Lirung (7,227m).
Every stage of the trail is led by licensed local guides through Langtang National Park — Nepal's first Himalayan national park and a stronghold of red pandas and Tamang culture.
The valley's highest viewpoint — a demanding day-climb to 4,984 meters, above the treeline and the glaciers both.
A centuries-old monastery village beneath a wall of ice peaks, home to the valley's yak cheese factory.
Oak and rhododendron forest home to langurs and birdsong, and a valley rebuilt house by house since 2015 by the Tamang and Bhotia families who live here.
A gentle ascent through forest and pasture to the glacier head of the valley — capped by the optional Tserko Ri summit at dawn.
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Thamel.
The rest of the day is spent on trek preparation, equipment checks, permit processing and a welcome briefing with your guide.
We drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi in Rasuwa district by tourist bus or private jeep.
The route winds through hillsides and follows the Trishuli River, offering beautiful mountain vistas along the way.
Our trek begins. We cross the Bhote Koshi River and hike along the banks of the Langtang Khola.
The trail climbs through dense forests of oak, maple and bamboo — prime red panda habitat — to reach Lama Hotel.
We continue climbing through forests, emerging at Ghodatabela where there is a national park checkpoint.
The valley widens as we pass yak pastures and traditional stone houses, arriving at the beautifully rebuilt Langtang Village.
The trail ascends gently through yak pastures and small villages.
We pass large mani walls and chortens to arrive at Kyanjin Gompa, surrounded by massive peaks. Here we can visit the monastery and the famous local yak cheese factory.
Arriving early leaves the whole afternoon for the bakery, the cheese factory and short glacier viewpoints.
Today we embark on a challenging acclimatization climb to Tserko Ri, the highest viewpoint of our trek.
The effort is rewarded with unobstructed views of the Himalayan peaks and glaciers surrounding the valley, including Langtang Lirung (7,227m). We return to Kyanjin Gompa for the night.
Start before dawn — the summit panorama is clearest in the still morning air.
We begin our return journey, descending along the same trail through Langtang Village and Ghodatabela, arriving back at Lama Hotel.
The downhill walk is much faster and easier.
From Lama Hotel, we descend through forest and then climb to the charming traditional village of Thulo Syabru, which offers lovely views of the surrounding hills and the valley below.
We descend from Thulo Syabru to the district headquarters of Dhunche.
In the evening, we celebrate the successful completion of our trek with our guide and porters.
We take a bus or private jeep from Dhunche back to Kathmandu and check into the hotel.
In the evening, we gather for a farewell dinner in Thamel.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home.
Depart with beautiful memories of the Langtang Valley.
One clear package covers your entire journey from Kathmandu to the glacier valley and back — no surprises on the trail.
From the moment you land in Kathmandu until your final departure, every logistical and safety detail is handled by our local team.
English-speaking guides with deep roots in the Langtang region
National park permits and TIMS card processed before you arrive
A short day into Kyanjin before the big Tserko Ri climb
The valley's rebuilt tea houses, booked ahead at every stop
Hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners on every trekking day
Overland transport from Kathmandu to the trailhead and back
Emergency coordination and helicopter rescue on standby
Every service in your itinerary is confirmed upfront, before you leave home
"Yak bells drift across the meadows of Kyanjin as the last light slips off Langtang Lirung — the valley of glaciers at rest."
— Evening at Kyanjin Gompa
A glimpse of what awaits between Syabrubesi and the glacier head — click any photo to view it full size.
Kyanjin Gompa, Day 5
Syabrubesi, Day 2
Lama Hotel, Day 3
The upper valley near Kyanjin
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