Langtang Valley Trek

Drive Route: Kathmandu → Trishuli → Dhunche → Syabrubesi

The trip begins from Kathmandu. After breakfast, Himalayan Masters will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Syabrubesi in a private shared jeep. You will have a wonderful experience driving through Shivapuri National Park.

The zigzag country road, traditional villages, terraced farmland, and fantastic mountain views from the window keep you alert and excited throughout 6 to 7 hours of drive.

Before reaching Syabrubesi, after driving for 3 hours, you will stop at Trishuli Bazar for lunch. From there, you will be passing through Dhunche and reach Syabrubesi.

On the way, you can witness the snow-capped peaks of the Ganesh Himal range. The distance between Kathmandu and Syabrubesi is around 145 km.

About Trishuli Bazar

Trishuli Bazaar, situated at an altitude of 625 meters (2050 ft), is a small town and the headquarters of Nuwakot district. All official governmental works are done here. The town has good facilities for hospitals, restaurants, schools, army barracks, etc. You can find decent guesthouse and hotels too.

About Dhunche

Dhunche, situated at an elevation of 1960 meters (6430 ft), is another small and beautiful village you will encounter on the way. The head office of Langtang National Park is located here.

Dhunche is also the starting point for Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. Here, you can visit a mineral water factory and enjoy the view of the mountains.

About Syabrubesi Village

Situated at an altitude of 1460 meters (4790 ft), Syabrubesi is a small picturesque village on the way to Langtang Valley Trek. The bustling local market of Syabrubesi serves as a gateway to Tibet via the Kerung Highway.

The Syabrubesi village is a starting point for alternative treks in the Langtang region, such as the Tamang Heritage Trail Trek and Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. Likewise, local Tibetan and Tamang gompas are the major highlights of Syabrubesi.

There are about 15-20 decent guesthouses here that provide all the modern facilities like Wi-Fi, hot showers, attached bathrooms, and so on. You can enjoy the local cuisine or order food according to the menu in any guesthouse.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Guest House

Walking / Driving : 6 to 7 Hours (Driving)

Trek Route:  Syabrubesi → Khanjim → Sherpagaon

• Beginning Point: Syabrubesi (1460 m)
• End Point: Sherpagaon
• Distance: about 10-12 km
• Total Ascent: 1103 m
• Lunch: Khanjim (2235 m)
• Overnight: Teahouse/Sherpagaon

Major Attractions

• Neat and clean teahouses at Sherpagaon.
• Local traditions and delicacies.
• Local gompas

Challenges

• Long trekking route
• Remote route

After breakfast in Syabrubesi, our trekking starts at around 7 a.m. In the morning, you will trek for about 3 hours, approximately 4-5 km, and then have a short break for lunch at Khanjim. Some trekkers prefer to have lunch at the Lama Hotel. However, the Lama Hotel might be crowded with trekkers going to or returning from the Langtang trek, so the food and other facilities might not be up to the mark.

After having lunch, you will continue our trek to Sherpagaon along the views of the mountain and the stunning Langtang Valley below. It takes about 4 hours to reach Sherpagaon from Khanjim village, covering around 7-8 km.

From Syabrubesi to Sherpagaon, you will cover a total distance of approximately 10-12 km. This route is a deviated route by Himalayan Masters rather than a traditional route that goes through the crowded trail through the Lama Hotel.

About Khanjim Village

Khanjim (2235 m/7332 ft) is a small, beautiful village on the way to our trip. It has around 5-6 teahouses that provide basic food and accommodation facilities. You can also see other 50-60 local houses, including a primary school and local gompas. The majority of the people in this area are engaged in agriculture occupation. Therefore, you can expect to have fresh and healthy locally-grown food here.

About Sherpagaon

Situated at 2563 meters (8408.79 ft), Sherpagaon is a local Sherpa village where you will stay overnight. There are 5-6 basic teahouses here, providing local food and basic bedding. Apart from these, there are around 10-15 local houses whose residents are engaged in agriculture. They also sell their agricultural products to the Langtang Village.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

Walking / Driving : 7 to 8 Hours (Walking)

Trek Route: Sherpagaon → Riverside Lodge → Ghodatabela → Thyangsyapu → Langtang Village

• Beginning Point: Sherpagaon (2563 m)
• End Point: Langtang Village
• Distance: about 12-15 km
• Total Ascent: 867 m
• Lunch: Riverside Lodge
• Overnight: Teahouse/ Langtang Village

Major Attractions

• View the beautiful view of the Langtang range.
• Breathtaking view of Langtang Lirung, one of the highest peaks in the Langtang.
• Explore the Mani stone wall, local gompa, and Tibetan culture.

Challenges

• Long trekking distance and time
• Difficult landscape

The third day’s trail passes through pine and rhododendron forests and finally enters the broad valley of Langtang. Today, you will witness a few beautiful views of the Langtang Himal range, including Langtang Lirung. After walking for about 4 hours, covering about 8 km, you will stop at Riverside Lodge for lunch at around 11 am.

The trail then moves across alpine meadows, where you will see livestock grazing via Ghodatabela and Thyangsyapu. After an additional four hours, the trail leads you to Langtang Valley/village, where you will stay overnight. This small and beautiful Langtang village was severely damaged in the 2015 earthquake.

About Riverside Lodge

Riverside Lodge is a popular stop point for trekkers on the way from Sherpagaon to Langtang Village. Situated at an altitude of around 2700 meters, only 2 basic teahouses provide local but good food.

About Ghodatabela Village

There are only 2 teashops at Ghodatabela. From its elevation of 2972 meters (9750 ft), you can see an excellent view of Langtang Lirung, the other Langtang Himal range, the Langtang River, and the jungle. It is also the checkpoint to the Langtang National Park.

About Thyangsyapu Village

Thyangsyapu is situated at an elevation of 3140 meters (10,302 ft). There are about 3 to 4 teashops here. From here, you can enjoy the view of Langtang Khola. You might even see Himalayan Thar and different species of birds.

About Langtang Village

Langtang Village is a small and beautiful village at 3430 meters (11,253 ft). Along the way, you can see the Mani stone wall, which showcases the literature of the Tibetan people. The native Tibetan people of the village welcome you with warm hospitality and their Tibetan cuisine. Additionally, you can visit local gompas and an army camp nearby.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

Walking / Driving : 7 to 8 Hours (Walking)

Trek Route: Langtang Village→ Kyanjin Gompa→ Kyanjin Ri→ back to Kyanjin Gompa

• Beginning Point: Langtang Village (3430 m)
• End Point: Kyanjin Gompa (3870 m/12,697 ft)
• Distance: about 5 km
• Total Ascent: 440 m
• Lunch: Kyanjin Gompa
• Overnight: Teahouse/Kyanjin Gompa

Major Attractions

• Excellent view of Langtang Lirung
• Cheese factory
• Historic Kyanjin Gompa, more than 500 years old Buddhist monastery
• Hike to Kyanjin Ri

Challenges

• The temperature in Kyanjing can be quite cold.
• Difficult and steep terrains

Starting the trek quite early from Langtang village, you must ascend a steep trail, crossing some settlements managed and used by the shepherds. Today, you will be on a short but challenging trek to Kyanjin Gompa, where you will spend the night. It is a 5 km long trek that covers approximately 3-4 hours. Additionally, the trip includes hiking to Kyanjin Ri.

There are no permanent settlements on the way. Thus, the shepherds’ temporary huts are the only options if you decide to spend the night before reaching the Kyanjin Gompa.

About Kyanjin Gompa

After reaching Kyanjin Gompa, you will see the beautiful wall of stones carved with religious scriptures called the Mani stone wall. Thereafter, it is best to spend a few more hours exploring the surrounding areas and acclimatize to the increasing altitude. There are a couple of good teahouses on the way, including about 20-25 teahouses in Kyanjin Gompa, where you can unload your luggage, rest, and hike to Kyanjin Ri.

Kyanjin Gompa is also famous for its cheese factory and views of the rivers, mountain ranges, and glaciers.

About Kyanjin Ri

Hiking to the Kyanjin Ri viewpoint is a short, demanding, yet exciting trek within the Langtang region. The trek covers a total distance of about 3 km and takes about 3 hours to climb uphill and 2 hours to descend downhill. The viewpoint is situated at an elevation of 4773 meters (15,659 ft) and offers a great view of Langtang Lirung mountain, the Langtang Himalayan ranges, and the Langshisa range. It is recommended that you take packed food on the way.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

Walking / Driving : 3 to 4 Hours (Walking)

Trek Route: Kyanjin Gompa → Tserko Ri → Kyanjin Gompa

• Distance: 7-10 km
• Elevation: 4983 m (Tserko Ri)
• Total Ascent: 1113 m
• Lunch: Packed lunch

Major Attractions

• Excellent view of Langtang Valley
• Great view of Tibet Himalayan range, Langtang Himal, Langshisa Ri, and Mount Gangchenpo
• Pass through Langtang Ganja-la Pas.
• Reach the highest point of the trip – Tserko Ri (4983 m)

Challenges

• A steep and challenging climb
• Chances of getting altitude sickness

The fifth day of the Langtang Trek itinerary can also be taken as the rest day, as you will spend one more night there. Most trekkers prefer to explore astounding viewpoints not far from the Kyanjin Gompa. There are two staggering viewpoints: Tserko Ri and Kyanjin Ri.

Tserko Ri is one of the most famous and easiest peaks to climb in the Langtang region. Situated at an elevation of 4983 meters (16,348 ft), Tserko Ri Hike covers around 7-10 km. It takes about 5 hours to climb the peak and 3 hours to descend.

From Tserko Ri, you can enjoy breathtaking views of more than 20 peaks, including Langtang Lirung (7234 m). Likewise, you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of different mountain ranges from the top of Tserko Ri.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

Walking / Driving : 7 to 8 Hours (Walking)

Trek Route: Kyanjin Gompa → Langtang Village → Thyangsyapu → Ghodatabela → Lama Hotel

• Beginning Point: Kyanjin Gompa (3870 m)
• End Point: Lama Hotel (2470 m/ 8104 ft)
• Distance: about 18 km
• Total Descent: 1400 m/ 4593 ft
• Lunch: Ghodatabela or Riverside Lodge
• Overnight: Teahouse/ Lama Hotel

Major Attractions

• Alluring Mountain View
• Picturesque Tibetan village
• Lush rhododendron forests

Challenges

• Long descent
• Unpredictable weather

Now, it’s time to return. After enjoying the last breakfast at Kyanjin Gompa, you will head back to Lama Hotel like we did. It is a long walking day but a comfortable descent compared to a steep descent. You will trek via Langtang Village and explore the village more.

After that, you will reach Ghodatabela, where you will have a satiating lunch and finally trek to Lama Hotel. There are about 5-6 teahouses in Lama Hotel. Upon arriving in the village, you will be checked in at one of the fine teahouses for an overnight stay with a fantastic dinner.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

Walking / Driving : 5 to 6 Hours (Walking)

Trek Route: Lama Hotel → Bamboo → Syabrubesi

• Beginning Point: Lama Hotel (2470 m)
• End Point: Syabrubesi (1460 m)
• Distance: about 10 km
• Total Descent: 1010 m/3314 ft
• Lunch: Bamboo Lodge (1970) or Pahare Hotel
• Overnight: Teahouse/ Syabrubesi

Major Attractions

• Comfortable accommodation in a guesthouse
• Local and foreign foods
• Possibility of alternative side trips

Challenges

• Slippery landscape
• Long and tiring path

It is the last trekking day. After breakfast at the Langtang region (Lama Hotel), you will begin the trek to Syabrubesi, where you will catch a vehicle to go to Kathmandu. Thus, this is the final trekking day of your trip if you are not trekking to another side of the Langtang region.

The Tamang Heritage and Gosaikunda Lake Trek are the best options to extend your trek. There are two route options to descend back to Syabrubesi from Lama Hotel. The first is the same one you took initially, and the second is much steeper.

This route will offer fabulous views of the Langtang Valley and some tall mountains. Our guide will decide which road to follow depending on the weather and the clients’ stamina.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation : Tea House

Walking / Driving : 5 to 6 Hours (Walking)

Trek Route: Syabrubesi → Dhunche → Trishuli → Kathmandu

• Beginning Point: Syabrubesi (1460 m)
• Distance: about 145 km
• End Point: Kathmandu (1400 m)
• Lunch: Trishuli
• Overnight: 3-Star Hotel/ Kathmandu

Major Attractions

• Comfortable accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
• Explore Kathmandu Valley

After having breakfast at Syabrubesi, you will head to the capital, Kathmandu. A reserved jeep or car by Himalayan Masters will be ready to receive and take you back to Kathmandu. You will be back through the same route, enjoying the beautiful scenery from the window.  After 6 to 7 hours of travel, you will arrive in the city, check-in at the hotel, and rest.

Note: At least two more days are required before and after the trek, especially for trekkers from countries other than Nepal who want to explore the capital city. So, make sure to have at least 10 days to explore Kathmandu and enjoy the Nepal trip without any haste.

Meal : Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation : 3-Star Hotel

Walking / Driving : 6 to 7 Hours (Driving)