Highlights of the trek
- Trek through bamboo groves and rhododendron tree forests.
- Magnificent views of Langtang, Langtang Lirung, Kimsung, Morimoto, Ganesh Himal[A1] , Hiunchuli, etc.
- Langtang National Park.
- Trekking alongside the river most of the time.
- Mountain goats, monkeys, langur, Danphe (Lophophorus- National bird of Nepal), Yak, and Himalayan pigeons can bless you on the way.
- Immersing in the Buddhist Culture.
- Stupas, praying wheels, praying banners, monasteries, monuments, shrines, chorten, and mantra-carved stones.
Short Itinerary about Langtang Valley
Day 1: Kathmandu arrival and overnight in hotel.
You will be first picked up by trekking operator staff at the airport in a private transport to take you to your hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 1463m.
Day 3: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel 2380m.
Day 4: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village 3430m.
Day 5: Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa 3830m.
Day 6: Hike to Kyanjin Ri or to Tserko Ri.
Two viewpoints: Kyanjin ri at an altitude of 4773m and Tserko ri at an altitude of 5000m.
Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel 2380m.
Day 8: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi 1463m.
Day 9: Syabrubesi to Kathmandu 1400m.
Day 10: Departure to the airport or stay longer.
Villages and Trail while on the Langtang Valley trek
Starting from Syabrubesi, you will pass through different villages. On the first day of a hike from Syabrubesi to the Lama Hotel, you may have your lunch in Bamboo or Pahiro, both are good lunch places with a river flowing on the side. Then, you will reach Rimche and finally to Lama Hotel where you’ll spend your night.
Hiking from Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley, you’ll pass spots like Riverside, and Ghodatabela. Riverside can be a great place to have tea. You may have your lunch at Ghodatabela. After that, you will hike to Langtang Valley. You will see lots of Buddhist stupas, prayer flags, chorten, and mantra-carved stones.
From Langtang Valley, you will hike to Kyanjin Gompa. You will be walking on the trail at the base of the big stone hills on both sides with the river flowing aside.
After Kyanjin gompa, you’ll hike to Kyanjin ri (viewpoint). You can also hike to Tserko ri which is a little bit more difficult than kyanjin ri but has a spectacular view.
Then after, you will hike your way downhill back to Syabrubesi and then to Kathmandu.
Transportation to Langtang valley
You will be going to Syabrubesi (the gateway or starting point of the Langtang trek) on a public bus or private transport as per your interest. It will take 7-8 hours from Kathmandu to reach Syabrubesi. From Syabrubesi, you will start your trek and after completing your trek, you will be going back to Kathmandu from Syabrubesi as well.
The road condition of Nepal is not good. The roads are not well-pitched. There are lots of off-road and bumpy roads which will make your travel pretty tiring.
Trekking Partner
Travelers will be accompanied by a trekking guide and a porter on their journey to make their travel safe, well-guided, informative, and fun. Trekking guides have a very good knowledge of the region, culture, trails, and the Himalayas. Local trekking company will organizing everything for you while on the trek making it hassle-free for the travelers. Porters are the ones who will be carrying your luggage to help you travel with ease.
Our traveler was shocked by the Sherpa
“I will share my small incident while I was on a trek a long time ago. My trekking partner was Sherpa and he amazed me with his ability. We were hiking to Tserko ri from Kyanjin Gompa early in the morning to catch the sunrise view from the top. It was very cold and I was wearing gloves. As we were hiking uphill, I couldn’t feel my hand due to the cold despite wearing gloves. So, I put on two pairs of gloves and was still feeling cold but as I looked towards my guide hand, there were no gloves and he was not even feeling cold. He was hiking with bare hands all the time and I was so shocked. It was extremely cold. We were at a high altitude and also early in the morning. I was amazed.” – Jaxon Reed
Accommodation
We will be staying in the local trekking teahouse alongside the trail. Tea houses are the local hotels or guest house with cozy rooms for travelers to have food and to stay mostly owned and operated by the local family from the mountain village. The accommodations are just normal teahouses bed, outside bathroom, and now a days slowly maintining more and someplaces possible to get room with inside bathroom as well.
Challenges and hurdles
Although being beautiful and rewarding, you will also face some difficulties. As someone said, the best views come after the hardest climbs. You will enjoy the amazing Himalayan views but you will also have to climb your way up in the region. There will be the feeling of pain in your body but it is all part of the journey, it is what makes traveling fun and adventurous.
You may also suffer from altitude sickness as the trek takes you to the high-altitude region. But if taken proper measures and guidance from the guide, you can also prevent yourself from getting altitude sickness.
Trek to Langtang Valley with a local operator agency
Trekking to Langtang Valley with a local operator agency is a great idea as they will make your trek safe, hassle-free, fun, and informative. There are lots of trekking agencies in Nepal. One of them is the Happyland treks located at Paknajol, Kathmandu, Nepal. With more than a decade of experience, the agency operates with the experts and provides you with the best experience. Not only Langtang Valley trek, but you can also do other treks like the Annapurna region and also Everest region with lots of memories and fun.
Langtang trekking cost
Trekking to the Langtang valley cost depends on the services. Like budget friendly, standard, luxury, services that local company provided. Depends on the customer pay and Like includes section and excludes sections on the trip itinerary what trekking company provide in your budget and the duraction of the trek as well.
Normally trekking package cost between 527 USD to 1300 USD depends on the durations and the services.
Conclusion
Overall, the trek to Langtang is a rewarding journey that lets you immerse in the rich culture, experience the diversity in the landscape, and enjoy unique flora and fauna. The magnificent view, friendly environment, hospitality, Himalayas, glaciers and nature will surely make the journey very memorable. The Buddhist culture in the valleys is one of the things to must see for yourself. Langtang Valley Trek is a hidden gem in the heart of the Himalayas. It is a must-visit destination and is surely very rewarding.
