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Kathmandu – Langtang Trek: 16

◷ 14 Days / 13 Nights ⌖ Kathmandu / Kathmandu △ Max 5,033m ▥ Moderate to Challenging
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Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights
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Max Altitude
5,033m
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Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging
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Best Season
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
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Start / End
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
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Group Size
2–14 Pax
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Meals
Full Board
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Accommodation
Hotel / Tea House

Overview

Langtang Valley sits just 3 hours' drive north of Kathmandu yet feels completely remote — a high glacial valley flanked by Langtang Lirung (7,234m) and the Tibetan border. The area was devastated by the 2015 earthquake but has been beautifully rebuilt, and the yak cheese factories, Tamang and Tibetan Buddhist culture, and the dramatic Tserko Ri viewpoint make this one of Nepal's most rewarding and underrated treks.

Trip Highlights

✓ Tserko Ri (5,033m) — panoramic views of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, and Gang Chhenpo
✓ Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) — ancient Buddhist monastery in the high valley
✓ Yak cheese factory at Kyanjin — taste fresh Langtang cheese
✓ Tamang village of Langtang rebuilt after 2015 earthquake
✓ Gosainkunda Lakes option (4,380m) — sacred high-altitude lakes
✓ Langtang National Park — red pandas, Himalayan thar, snow leopards (rarely seen)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

🗺️ Kathmandu – Langtang Trek: 16 — Route Map 14 stops · click a marker for details
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Day-by-day itinerary

1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m) ⌄

Arrive TIA. Hotel. Welcome dinner. Trek briefing.

🛏 Kathmandu 3-star hotel 🍲 Welcome Dinner ⛰ 1400m
2 Kathmandu Heritage ⌄

Passupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath. Gear preparation.

🛏 Kathmandu 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 1400m
3 Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,450m) ⌄

Early morning jeep drive north through Trishuli and Betrawati (7–8 hrs via winding mountain road). Arrive at Syabrubesi — the gateway to Langtang.

🛏 Syabrubesi teahouse 🍲 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ⛰ 1450m
4 Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m) ⌄

Trek through subtropical forest along the Langtang River — bamboo groves, rhododendrons, and hanging lichens. 5–6 hours.

🛏 Lama Hotel teahouse 🍲 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ⛰ 2380m
5 Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430m) ⌄

Trek steeply up through temperate forest to the Langtang Valley. Pass through Ghora Tabela (3,000m). Arrive Langtang village — rebuilt after 2015 earthquake.

🛏 Langtang Village teahouse 🍲 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ⛰ 3430m
6 Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) ⌄

Trek through wide valley with yak pastures (3–4 hours). Arrive at Kyanjin Gompa. Visit the ancient monastery. Taste fresh yak cheese at the Kyanjin Cheese Factory (established 1955).

🛏 Kyanjin Gompa teahouse 🍲 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ⛰ 3870m
7 Acclimatization Hike — Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) ⌄

Acclimatization day. Option 1: Hike Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) for panoramic views. Option 2: explore Langtang glacier terminal moraine.

🛏 Kyanjin Gompa teahouse 🍲 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ⛰ 3870m
8 Summit Tserko Ri (5,033m) — Rest at Kyanjin ⌄

Pre-dawn start for Tserko Ri (5,033m) — the highest point of the trek. 360° panorama: Langtang Lirung, Gang Chhenpo, Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma (visible across the Tibetan border). Descend to Kyanjin for rest.

🛏 Kyanjin Gompa teahouse 🍲 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ⛰ 3870m
9 Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,380m) ⌄

Begin descent. The return through forest takes 5–6 hours.

🛏 Lama Hotel teahouse 🍲 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ⛰ 2380m
10 Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi (1,450m) ⌄

Final trekking day — descend to Syabrubesi through the subtropical valley.

🛏 Syabrubesi teahouse 🍲 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ⛰ 1450m
11 Syabrubesi to Kathmandu ⌄

Drive back to Kathmandu (7–8 hours). Evening arrival.

🛏 Kathmandu 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 1400m
12 Kathmandu Rest & Bhaktapur Optional ⌄

Rest day or optional Bhaktapur and Patan visit. Shopping at Thamel.

🛏 Kathmandu 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 1400m
13 Kathmandu Farewell ⌄

Last shopping. Optional Chandragiri Hills cable car. Farewell dinner.

🛏 Kathmandu 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast, Farewell Dinner ⛰ 1400m
14 Departure ⌄

Breakfast. Airport transfer. The Langtang Valley trekker!

🛏 N/A 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 1400m

Cost, Inclusions/Exclusions & Availability

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Enhanced Comfort & Service

High-quality hotels and resorts with excellent facilities, better locations and enhanced service for a more comfortable and enjoyable stay.

From US$ 475
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Accommodation according to Deluxe category

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Sightseeing and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary

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Meals as specified in the itinerary

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Full list of inclusions and exclusions provided on request

Inclusions/Exclusions

✓ Included

  • ✓ 13 nights accommodation (2 nights Kathmandu 3-star + 11 nights trekking teahouses)
  • ✓ All meals during trekking
  • ✓ Daily breakfast in Kathmandu
  • ✓ Langtang National Park permit + TIMS
  • ✓ Licensed trekking guide
  • ✓ Porter
  • ✓ All transport Kathmandu–Syabrubesi–Kathmandu

× Excluded

  • × International airfare
  • × Nepal visa fees
  • × Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • × Tips
  • × Personal trekking gear
  • × Extra meals in Kathmandu

Accommodation categories

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3-Star Hotels

Reliable, comfortable stays selected for location and service.

★★★★ Comfort

4-Star Hotels

Enhanced facilities and a refined level of comfort.

★★★★★ Luxury

5-Star Hotels

Premium properties with elevated hospitality standards.

Hotel note: Hotel / Tea House selected according to the preferred category and availability.

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