Day 1
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
0 hrs / 0 km / sleep 1,550 m
Scenic 7–8 hour drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi along winding mountain roads. Rest and prepare for the trek.
Langtang
Langtang Valley Trek
A compact but rewarding trek through the Langtang Valley — the "Valley of Glaciers." Close to Kathmandu with rich Tamang culture, yak cheese, and stunning mountain views.
Moderate8 days4,984 mMar–May, Sep–Nov
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Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
A compact but rewarding trek through the Langtang Valley — the "Valley of Glaciers." Close to Kathmandu with rich Tamang culture, yak cheese, and stunning mountain views.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 8 planned days, 65 km of walking, and 3,600 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Tserko Ri viewpoint (4,984m), Kyanjin Gompa monastery, Yak cheese factory, Tamang heritage trail.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
6 hrs / 13 km / sleep 2,470 m
Trek through dense oak, rhododendron, and bamboo forests. Cross suspension bridges over the Langtang Khola. Lama Hotel is a collection of lodges in the forest.
Day 3
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 3,430 m
Continue uphill with improving views. Pass yak pastures at Ghodatabela (3,000m) with mountain vistas opening up. Langtang Village is a rebuilt Tamang settlement.
Day 4
Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
3 hrs / 7 km / sleep 3,870 m
Shorter day for acclimatization. Trek through meadows and glacial moraine to Kyanjin Gompa. Visit the monastery and the yak cheese factory.
Day 5
Kyanjin Gompa acclimatization
6 hrs / 9 km / sleep 3,870 m
Acclimatization day. Hike to Tserko Ri (4,984m) for stunning 360° views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and possibly Shishapangma in Tibet. Return to sleep at Kyanjin Gompa.
Day 6
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
6 hrs / 19 km / sleep 2,470 m
Descend back through the valley, retracing the route through Langtang Village and Ghodatabela to Lama Hotel.
Day 7
Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi
5 hrs / 13 km / sleep 1,550 m
Final trekking day. Descend through the forest back to Syabrubesi.
Day 8
Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
0 hrs / 0 km / sleep 1,338 m
Drive back to Kathmandu (7–8 hours).
Map
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- Duration
- 8 days
- Altitude
- 4,984 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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