By road
Buses and shared jeeps run from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi in 7–8 hours on a rough mountain road. A private jeep is faster and more comfortable, and worth sharing.
Bagmati Province · Nepal
Langtang Valley travel guide
The closest big trek to Kathmandu: a week up a glacial valley of Tamang villages and yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa, with no flights and the peaks close enough to touch.
Photo: Himalayan Local Guide / Unsplash
Quick facts
- Best time
- October to November and March to May
- How long
- 7–9 days
- Daily budget
- ₹2,500–4,000 backpacking
- Getting in
- Syabrubesi, 7–8 hours by road from Kathmandu
- Altitude
- Up to 3,870 m (4,773 m at Kyanjin Ri)
Costs are typical per-person ranges in Indian rupees, reviewed September 2026. Nepal prices are in Nepali rupees, fixed at NPR 1.60 to ₹1. Check current prices and conditions before you book.
The trek starts at Syabrubesi, a long day's drive north of Kathmandu, and follows the Langtang Khola through forest and Tamang villages to Kyanjin Gompa at about 3,870 m, beneath Langtang Lirung.
The 2015 earthquake destroyed the old Langtang village. It has been rebuilt nearby, and staying in its lodges supports the families who came back. Fit walkers can do the trek in a week, without any flights.
When to go
Best time to visit Langtang Valley
- Oct–NovBest
Clear, stable weather and the clearest views of Langtang Lirung. Nights are cold at Kyanjin.
- Dec–FebMixed
Sunny but very cold, with snow above Kyanjin Gompa. Some high lodges close.
- Mar–MayGood
Warmer days and rhododendron forest in bloom lower down; afternoons often cloud over.
- Jun–SepAvoid
Monsoon: landslides on the Syabrubesi road, leeches in the forest and peaks in cloud.
Getting there
How to reach Langtang Valley
Budget
Langtang Valley trip cost per day
| Per day | Backpacker | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| Teahouse room | ₹300–800 | ₹1,200–2,500 |
| Food (rises with altitude) | ₹1,200–2,000 | ₹2,000–3,000 |
| Guide (your share of the daily rate) | ₹1,000–2,000 | ₹2,000–3,000 |
| Charging, Wi-Fi and hot showers | ₹200–500 | ₹400–800 |
Langtang National Park entry is about NPR 1,500 (roughly ₹940) at the SAARC rate; buy it in Kathmandu or at Dhunche on the way. The bus to Syabrubesi is cheap, but a private jeep costs several thousand rupees each way, so share it if you can.
Itinerary
7-day Langtang Valley route
- 1
Day 1: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
A long drive north through Dhunche. Rest well for the walk.
- 2
Day 2: Lama Hotel
Follow the Langtang Khola through bamboo and oak forest to Lama Hotel (about 2,470 m).
- 3
Day 3: Langtang village
Climb out of the forest into the open valley and the rebuilt Langtang village (about 3,430 m).
- 4
Day 4: Kyanjin Gompa
A short day to Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,870 m), its monastery and its yak-cheese factory.
- 5
Day 5: Kyanjin Ri
Climb Kyanjin Ri (4,773 m) early for views of Langtang Lirung, then rest.
- 6
Day 6: Down to Lama Hotel
A long descent back down the valley.
- 7
Day 7: Syabrubesi
Walk out to Syabrubesi, and drive to Kathmandu the next morning.
Don't miss
Top things to do in Langtang Valley
Kyanjin Gompa
A small monastery and lodge village at the head of the valley, ringed by glaciers.
Kyanjin Ri
A steep morning climb to 4,773 m for the best view of Langtang Lirung.
Tamang villages
Stone houses, prayer wheels and yak pastures along the trail.
Gosaikunda
A holy lake at about 4,380 m, a 3–4 day add-on that fills with pilgrims at Janai Purnima.
Kids and pets
Visiting Langtang Valley with kids or pets
With kids
Better with older kids- The trek sleeps at nearly 3,900 m, where young children may not report altitude symptoms. It suits fit teenagers best.
- Families with younger children can walk to Lama Hotel and back, staying well below 3,000 m.
- The drive to Syabrubesi is long and winding; bring motion-sickness remedies and snacks.
With pets
Not recommended- The trek is inside Langtang National Park, and lodges rarely accept animals.
- Cold nights, altitude and long days on rough trails are hard on dogs.
- Crossing into Nepal with a pet also needs a vet health certificate and quarantine clearance.
Pet and child policies vary by stay and operator and change often. Confirm before you book.
Local guides
Local guides in Langtang Valley
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Sandesh bhandari
Pokhara, Lumbini, Chitwan +5 · Nepal
English, Nepali, Hindi
Licence provided
$25 / day
Before you go
Practical tips
- Permits and guides
- You need a Langtang National Park permit. Since 2023 Nepal has required foreign trekkers to hire a licensed guide in national parks, and how this applies to Indian citizens isn't clearly stated; check with the Nepal Tourism Board before you go.
- Altitude
- Kyanjin Gompa is close to 3,900 m. Don't rush the climb, take the Kyanjin Ri day slowly, and descend if a headache or nausea gets worse.
- The road
- The Syabrubesi road is narrow and slow, and landslides can close it after rain. Start early and keep a spare day at the end.
Questions
Langtang Valley FAQs
How hard is the Langtang Valley trek?
Moderate. Days are 5–6 hours of walking, mostly uphill on the way in, and the highest overnight stop is about 3,870 m. No technical skills are needed.
Langtang or Everest Base Camp?
Langtang is shorter, lower and needs no flights, so it's cheaper and easier to fit into a week. Everest goes higher and takes about two weeks.
Can I add Gosaikunda to the Langtang trek?
Yes. The holy lake of Gosaikunda is a 3–4 day add-on via Thulo Syabru. It goes above 4,300 m, so allow time to acclimatise.
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