Langtang Valleyलाङटाङ गाउँ
The rebuilt main village of the upper Langtang Valley, near the site of the 2015 avalanche.
This is Langtang village (New Langtang) in the upper Langtang Valley; for the wider valley see Langtang Valley, and for the whole region see Langtang.
Higher seasonal exposure: landslides (Jun-Sep), cold (Dec-Feb).
Langtang village is the main settlement of the upper Langtang Valley, where the trail leaves the forest and the valley opens into yak pastures under Langtang Lirung. The present village, often called New Langtang, was rebuilt a short distance from the original site after the 2015 earthquake. A memorial stands at the entrance.
For trekkers it is the second night on the way up, between Lama Hotel and Kyanjin Gompa. The village has lodges, small gompas and mani walls, and the walk on to Kyanjin is short, so many people spend time here looking at the stone houses, prayer wheels and fields of potato and buckwheat.
On 25 April 2015 the earthquake set off a huge avalanche and rockfall from the slopes above the old village, burying it almost completely. Several hundred villagers and visitors died, and published death tolls differ. Survivors returned to rebuild, and tourism is now central to the village's recovery.
The people of Langtang follow Tibetan Buddhism, with gompas, chortens and long mani walls along the trail. Yak and cattle herding, potatoes and barley have long been the base of the local economy.
Visit the memorial
Pause at the memorial to those killed in 2015 at the entrance to the village.
Walk on to Kyanjin Gompa
A short day of about 3-4 hours up the open valley past Mundu and Singdum.
Forecast for 3,430 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Rebuilt family lodges; heating is limited, so bring a warm sleeping bag.
No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.
On foot, two days from Syabrubesi via Lama Hotel and Ghoda Tabela.
Nearest hub: Syabrubesi
Nearest hub: Syabrubesi. Times are typical ranges, not schedules, and vary with roadworks, weather and the season.
On footfrom Lama Hotelabout 5-7 hAbout 6-7 h from Lama Hotel with close to 1,000 m of ascent; a night at Ghoda Tabela breaks the climb
On foot only, via Ghoda Tabela. Wikivoyage gives 4 to 6 hours Rimche to the gompa and 1 to 1.5 hours on to the rebuilt village, so allow 6 to 7 hours from Lama Hotel.
When to set off: Start early: this is the longest climbing day of the valley trek.
Permit required
This stop is in or on the way into Langtang National Park; the park entry permit is needed, and the route is on the Nepal Tourism Board's list of treks requiring a licensed guide and an agency-issued TIMS card.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against Nepal Tourism Board: Park entry fees.
On the Langtang Valley Trek, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek.
What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.
Landslideshigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
The Langtang gorge is geologically active and the main trail was rerouted after the 2015 earthquake; monsoon rain loosens the slopes, so slide-prone sections are best crossed without lingering.
Coldhigh in a typical yearDec-Feb
December to February brings hard frost and deep cold at this height, with short days and lightly heated lodges; a four-season sleeping bag and down layers are normal kit.
Altitudemoderate in a typical yearAll year
General information, not medical advice: above about 3,000 m altitude illness becomes a real risk. Gain sleeping height slowly, learn the symptoms of headache with nausea, breathlessness or unsteady walking, and go down if they get worse. See a doctor before travelling and carry insurance that covers helicopter evacuation.
Avalanche terrainmoderate in a typical yearDec-Apr
The upper Langtang valley is geologically active and avalanche paths reach the valley floor; the 2015 earthquake-triggered avalanche that destroyed Langtang village is the extreme case, while snow-loaded slopes in winter and early spring are the ordinary seasonal concern.
Snowmoderate in a typical yearDec-Mar
Snow lies on the valley trail above about 3,000 m through winter and into March, and some upper-valley lodges shut for the coldest weeks.
Check current conditions before you travel
Roads, trails, passes and flights change with the weather and with roadworks, and nothing on this page describes conditions today. Before you set off, check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for weather and flood warnings, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal for incidents, and the local authority, police or your licensed operator for road, trail and flight status.
A road-accessed teahouse trek from Syabrubesi up the Langtang Khola to Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,870 m), with an optional climb to Tserko Ri for close views of Langtang Lirung. Check road access after the August 2026 floods.
The Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa combined with the climb to the sacred Gosaikunda lakes (about 4,380 m) via Thulo Syabru and Sing Gompa, finishing at Dhunche. Check road access after the August 2026 floods.
The 25 April 2015 earthquake triggered an avalanche and rockfall that buried the old village; several hundred people died. The village has been rebuilt nearby.
About 3,430 m. It is high enough for altitude sickness, so climb slowly and watch for symptoms.
About 7 km and 3-4 hours up the valley.
Trek stop · 3,870 m
The high village and monastery at the head of the Langtang Valley trek, base for day climbs to Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri.
Trek stop · 2,470 m
A cluster of lodges in the forest of the Langtang Khola gorge, the usual first night of the Langtang trek.
Valley or region
A glacier valley north of Kathmandu, walked from Syabrubesi through forest and yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa under Langtang Lirung.
Valley or region
The trekking region closest to Kathmandu: glacier valleys, holy lakes and Hyolmo villages across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchok.