Langtangस्याफ्रुबेसी
The road-head village in Rasuwa where the Langtang Valley trek begins.
This is Syabrubesi, the road-head village on the Bhote Koshi in Rasuwa; not Thulo Syabru, the hill village above it on the Gosaikunda trail.
Higher seasonal exposure: landslides (Jun-Sep), road blockages (Jun-Sep), flooding (Jun-Sep).
Syabrubesi is a compact village on the Bhote Koshi in Rasuwa district, at the point where the Langtang Khola comes down from the east. For most trekkers it is where the bus or jeep from Kathmandu ends and the walk up the Langtang Valley begins. The main street is lined with guesthouses and small shops, and there is a hot spring by the river.
Within the Langtang region it serves as the gateway to three routes: the Langtang Valley trail east to Lama Hotel and Kyanjin Gompa, the climb to Thulo Syabru for Gosaikunda, and the Tamang Heritage Trail through the villages to the north. Trekkers usually arrive in the afternoon after a long drive and leave early the next morning.
The surrounding hills are home mainly to Tamang communities, and the village grew as a stop on the road towards the Tibet border at Rasuwagadhi. Much of it was damaged in the 2015 earthquake and has since been rebuilt. Floods reported on 26 August 2026 caused serious damage to roads and infrastructure in Rasuwa and near the border, so check the current state of the road before planning a trip.
Start the Langtang Valley trek
Walk east along the Langtang Khola to Lama Hotel, about 6-7 hours.
Soak at the hot spring
A short walk from the village to pools by the river; ask locally whether they are open.
Climb to Thulo Syabru
The trail to Thulo Syabru, about 3-4 hours, leads towards Sing Gompa and Gosaikunda.
Forecast for 1,460 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
Several simple guesthouses on the main street; rooms are basic but plentiful outside peak weeks.
No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.
By bus or jeep from Kathmandu via Trishuli and Dhunche, normally about 120 km and 7-11 hours; check current road access after the August 2026 floods.
Nearest hub: Kathmandu
Nearest hub: Kathmandu. Times are typical ranges, not schedules, and vary with roadworks, weather and the season.
By busfrom Kathmanduabout 8-11 hLocal buses
Local and air-conditioned buses run from Macha Pokhari bus park via Trishuli and Dhunche. Allow 8 to 11 hours, more in the monsoon.
When to set off: Buses for Rasuwa leave Kathmandu's Macha Pokhari bus park in the morning; start early, because the run takes 8 to 11 hours and longer in rain.
By car or jeepfrom Kathmanduabout 7-8 h
A hired jeep carries up to about seven people and takes roughly 7 to 8 hours via Trishuli and Dhunche.
Road: A steep hill road that varies from reasonable blacktop to rough, broken sections; a jeep or 4WD is the usual choice and the climb is slide-prone in the monsoon.
When to set off: Leave Kathmandu by about 06:00 so the long hill section is driven in daylight.
By motorbikefrom Kathmanduabout 7-9 hExperienced riders only
A long, rough hill ride for experienced riders only; carry spares and avoid it in the monsoon.
Road: Steep hill road described as anything from okay to horrible, with loose and broken sections.
On footfrom DhuncheA day on foot from Dhunche, either via Thulo Syabru or along the road
Walkers also come down from Dhunche, either on the Thulo Syabru trail or along the road; no stage band is given in the sources read.
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 Kathmandu to Trishuli, Dhunche and Syabrubesi road climbs steep hillsides that soak up monsoon rain, and landslide blockages are a normal feature of the season in these hills.
Road blockageshigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
Expect the Rasuwa road to be slower in the monsoon: the bus run that takes 8 to 11 hours in dry weather typically takes longer when it rains, and slides can hold vehicles up.
Floodinghigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
Syabrubesi sits on the valley floor at the Bhote Koshi and Langtang Khola confluence, where monsoon flows run high and a landslide dam breaking out upstream can send a flash flood down the river.
Snowlow in a typical yearJan-Feb
Localised snowfall is reported in January and February. At this altitude it rarely lies for long, but it can slow the trails and roads higher up the valley.
Coldlow in a typical yearDec-Feb
Winter nights are cold at about 1,460 m but snow is unusual at the village itself.
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.
By local bus or jeep via Trishuli and Dhunche, normally 7-11 hours. Check road access after the August 2026 floods before you travel.
Yes, for the trek. The Langtang National Park permit is checked on the road near Dhunche, and the route requires an agency-issued TIMS card and a licensed guide under the 2023 rule.
Usually about 6-7 hours, climbing from about 1,460 m to about 2,470 m through forest.
Valley or region
Hyolmo villages, monasteries and apple orchards in the hills north-east of Kathmandu, on a trek that can start from the city's edge.
Valley or region
A glacier valley north of Kathmandu, walked from Syabrubesi through forest and yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa under Langtang Lirung.
Town or village · 845 m
A river-junction market town in Sindhupalchok and the road gateway to Helambu, rebuilt after the 2021 floods.
Lake · 4,380 m
A sacred alpine lake at about 4,380 m in Langtang National Park, a Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site and a high point between Langtang and Helambu.
Lake · 4,100 m
Five holy lakes at about 4,100 m below the Jugal Himal in Sindhupalchok, a pilgrimage at Janai Purnima and a quiet trek.
Town or village · 2,030 m
The district headquarters of Rasuwa and the road-side start of the Gosaikunda trail.
Trek stop · 3,330 m
A forest settlement with a small monastery on the climb to the Gosaikunda lakes.
Trek stop · 2,210 m
A Tamang ridge village that links the Langtang Valley with the Gosaikunda trail.
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
The trekking region closest to Kathmandu: glacier valleys, holy lakes and Hyolmo villages across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchok.