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Langtang · 8 days · From $585

Langtang Valley

A there-and-back valley route that moves from subtropical forest into open alpine country.

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The Langtang valley and surrounding peaks near Kyanjin
Photo: Nabin K. Sapkota · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Your time on the trail

Every day, a little further.

8 days from Kathmandu. Select a day to explore where it takes you.

  1. Travel by road to the Langtang trailhead and check permits and equipment.

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  2. Follow the Langtang Khola through forest and riverside settlements.

  3. Climb beyond Ghodatabela as the valley widens toward Langtang village.

  4. Take a shorter ascent day and settle in at Kyanjin Gompa.

  5. Use a conservative day walk chosen for weather, trail condition and how the group is adapting to altitude.

  6. Retrace the valley downstream through Langtang and Ghodatabela.

  7. Continue down through forest to the roadhead.

  8. Return to Kathmandu by road with a buffer for mountain travel delays.

Before you set off
Highest point
3,870 m
Season
October–November and March–May
Stay
Lodges and teahouses

Licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS are required on the listed Langtang route; Langtang National Park entry applies.

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Before you go

Langtang Valley: common questions

How many days is the Langtang Valley trek?

A common itinerary is 8 days starting and finishing at Kathmandu. Add buffer time for weather, road conditions and, where relevant, domestic flights.

How high does the Langtang Valley trek go?

The highest point on this itinerary is about 3,870 m. Because you sleep above 3,000 m, plan a gradual ascent and treat headache with nausea, dizziness or unusual fatigue as possible acute mountain sickness.

What permits does the Langtang Valley trek need?

Licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS are required on the listed Langtang route; Langtang National Park entry applies. Check the current Nepal Tourism Board and Department of Immigration pages close to departure, and ask a government-registered agency to name every permit your itinerary requires.

When is the best season for the Langtang Valley trek?

October–November and March–May. Winter is colder with snow higher up; the monsoon brings rain, cloud and, on some trails, leeches.

What does the Langtang Valley trek cost?

From $585 per person. Final cost depends on your dates, group size and agreed inclusions. Ask for an itemised quote before booking.

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