Kathmandu Valley, Langtang Valley
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 trek is the closest major Himalayan trek to Kathmandu and starts at the end of a road, so there is no mountain flight to wait for. It follows the Langtang Khola from forest into an open glacial valley inside Langtang National Park, and returns the same way.
The lower trail passes through oak, rhododendron and bamboo, home to red pandas and langur monkeys. Higher up, the valley opens out at Langtang village and Kyanjin Gompa, with yak pastures, a monastery, a small cheese dairy and day climbs to viewpoints above 4,500 m.
Langtang village was destroyed by an avalanche during the 2015 earthquake and has been rebuilt nearby; the families who returned depend on trekking. Floods reported on 26 August 2026 damaged roads in Rasuwa, the district where the trek begins, so check current access before you plan.
Why it is rated moderate
Sleeping altitude for each night. The dashed lines at 3,000 m and 4,000 m mark heights where altitude illness becomes more common. General information only, not medical advice.
Hover, tap or use the arrow keys to see each day. Shaded columns are acclimatisation days.
| Day | Overnight | Sleeping altitude | High point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syabrubesi | 1,460 m | - |
| 2 | Lama Hotel | 2,470 m | - |
| 3 | Langtang village | 3,430 m | - |
| 4 | Kyanjin Gompa | 3,870 m | - |
| 5 | Kyanjin Gompa (rest) | 3,870 m | 4,984 m |
| 6 | Lama Hotel | 2,470 m | - |
| 7 | Syabrubesi | 1,460 m | - |
| 8 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | - |
About 7 to 11 hours by jeep or bus on a winding road via Trishuli and Dhunche, where park permits are checked. Roads in Rasuwa were damaged by floods in August 2026, so check current access and allow a spare day.
Teahouse in SyabrubesiAbout Syabrubesi
Along the river past Domen and the Pairo hot spring, then into the Langtang Khola gorge via Bamboo and Rimche, climbing steadily through forest. Watch for langurs and, with luck, red pandas.
Teahouse in Lama HotelAbout Lama Hotel
Out of the forest via Riverside and Ghoda Tabela into the open valley. This day gains nearly 1,000 m; sleeping at Ghoda Tabela (about 3,000 m) is a gentler option if you feel the altitude.
Teahouse in Langtang villageAbout Langtang village
A short day past Mundu, Singdum, mani walls and chortens. Visit the monastery and the cheese dairy in the afternoon and rest for the climb ahead.
Teahouse in Kyanjin GompaAbout Kyanjin Gompa
Climb Kyanjin Ri (half a day) or the longer Tserko Ri (about 4,984 m, a full day of 6-9 hours) for views of Langtang Lirung and the glaciers, then return to sleep in Kyanjin. Choose the shorter climb if you have any symptoms of altitude sickness.
Teahouse in Kyanjin GompaAbout Kyanjin Gompahigh point Tserko Ri, 4,984 m
Retrace the valley, mostly downhill. Fast walkers sometimes continue to Bamboo or Domen to shorten the last day.
Teahouse in Lama HotelAbout Lama Hotel
Down through the forest to the road head. An afternoon soak at the hot spring is a common end to the walk.
Teahouse in SyabrubesiAbout Syabrubesi
About 7 to 11 hours by road. Landslides and post-flood repairs can cause long delays, so do not book an international flight for the same evening.
Hotel in KathmanduAbout Kathmandu
Stages, times and altitudes vary by operator, weather and pace. Partner agencies confirm the exact plan.
Trail geometry from OpenStreetMap.
Langtang National Park entry permitNational park
Sold at the Tourist Service Centre in Kathmandu or at park entry points; checked on the road near Dhunche and along the trail. The Nepal Tourism Board's fee table lists NRs 3,000 per entry for foreign visitors and NRs 1,500 for SAARC nationals.
TIMS cardTrekker card
Issued through a registered trekking agency under the 2023 rule; check the current requirement.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against Nepal Tourism Board: Park entry fees. Guide rule: Nepal Tourism Board: TIMS card and trekking guide rule.
Nepal trekking permits explainedBest months: Mar-May, Oct-Nov
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.
Typical seasonal exposure along the route, merged from the stops that have a place page. Seasonal patterns only, never conditions today.
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.
Recorded for Langtang Valley, Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel, Langtang village and 2 more. Langtang Valley Trek (Wikivoyage)
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.
Recorded for Langtang Valley, Syabrubesi, Kathmandu. Langtang Valley Trek (Wikivoyage)
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.
Recorded for Langtang Valley, Syabrubesi, Kathmandu. Landslide damming (Nepal) (Wikipedia)
Altitudehigh in a typical yearAll year
General information, not medical advice: this is high ground where altitude illness is a real risk. Gain height slowly, build in an acclimatisation day, 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. Kyanjin Gompa is the usual acclimatisation stop before the Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri day hikes, which reach roughly 4,770 m and 4,980 m.
Recorded for Langtang Valley, Langtang village, Kyanjin Gompa. Altitude sickness (Wikivoyage)
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.
Recorded for Langtang Valley, Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel, Langtang village and 2 more. Langtang National Park (Wikivoyage)
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.
Recorded for Langtang Valley, Langtang village, Kyanjin Gompa. Langtang Valley Trek (Wikivoyage)
Snowmoderate in a typical yearDec-Mar
Snow covers the upper valley through winter and into March; some upper lodges shut and the high day hikes may not be practical.
Recorded for Langtang Valley, Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel, Langtang village and 1 more. Langtang National Park (Wikivoyage)
Othermoderate in a typical yearJun-Sep, Dec-Apr
From June to August the forest trails are slippery after rain, leeches are common and the mountains are usually hidden by cloud.
Recorded for Lama Hotel, Kathmandu. Langtang National Park (Wikivoyage)
Check current conditions before you travel
Nothing here describes the Langtang Valley Trek today. Trail, road, pass and flight conditions change with the weather and with roadworks. Check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal and the local authority or your licensed operator before and during the trek.
Forecasts for start (Syabrubesi, 1,460 m), highest overnight (Kyanjin Gompa, 3,870 m), end (Kathmandu, 1,400 m). Mountain weather changes fast; check again on the day.
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.
Forecast for 3,870 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Forecast for 1,400 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Half-day and full-day climbs above Kyanjin Gompa for views of Langtang Lirung and the glaciers.
Langshisa Kharka
A long day walk further up the valley to yak pastures with views of the upper Langtang glaciers; return to Kyanjin.
Extend the trek from Lama Hotel via Thulo Syabru and Sing Gompa to the sacred lakes, adding 3-4 days.
About 7 to 8 days from Kathmandu, including the drives. Add a day or two to explore further up the valley, or 3 to 4 days to combine it with Gosaikunda.
Floods on 26 August 2026 damaged roads and infrastructure in Rasuwa. Check the current state of the road to Syabrubesi and the trail with a licensed agency before you book.
The Nepal Tourism Board lists the Langtang Trek among routes that require a licensed guide and an agency-issued TIMS card under the 2023 rule. Confirm the current rule before you go.
It is shorter and its highest night is lower (about 3,870 m), which makes it a common first high trek. The optional climbs to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri are still demanding.
A Langtang National Park entry permit and a TIMS card, both arranged in Kathmandu; the park permit is checked near Dhunche.
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.
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Langtang Valley · 8 days
