Langtang Valley Trek 8 Days

Best Time for Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley is located close to Kathmandu, the Langtang region has almost the same weather condition as the capital. All the four seasons of spring, summer, winter, and fall are therefore an excellent time for the Langtang Valley trek.

The Langtang Valley Trek has a mild climate, making March through May one of the most picturesque trekking seasons. Langtang’s slopes receive 9 hours of sunshine daily and an average temperature of 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. The mountains of the area will be enveloped with a sea of colors when the rhododendron flowers.

Autumn season (September to November) is the optimal time for the Langtang trek as it rains less with longer days and temperature is pleasant for all activities. Dashain and Tihar, the longest and largest festival is also celebratively enjoyed throughout Nepal giving you a great festive ambiance.

Summer months (June to August) though do have the rainy season, so quite a number of rainy days in Kathmandu and Langtang. So this time is not that good for trekking making you stay indoors for most of the days.

The winter months (December to February) also experience sunny days with nice and warm temperatures of about 20 degrees Celsius. No rain will be received and the nights are highly bearable.

Elevation and distance

The Langtang Valley trek 8 days in distance, is a total of 77 km, plus the climb of either Kyanjin Ri or Tsergo Ri. With a height of 3400 meters, Langtang village is roughly 61.8 kilometers away from Kathmandu.

The entire trek is done within a week with only 10 to 12 km distance to cover every day. Just need to travel 28.4 kilometers to get to the Langtang village from Syabrubesi, from Kathmandu, which is 122 kilometers.

The summit we will hike highest on this trek is either Kyanjo Ri at 4,775 m or Tsergo Ri at 5,035 m, and the highest overnight camp is Kyanjin Gompa at 3870 m.

Maximum/Minimum walk per day

Trekking in the Langtang Valley is all about taking a peaceful, quiet walk along the less-traveled route north of the capital. Our 8 days program includes 6 days of simple and straightforward hikes, where on each day, hiking would take 4 to 7 hours approximately. Unlike other treks in Nepal, there are no or scarcely any steep ascents and descents along the route.

Hiking from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa on day 5 is a simple and short trip, taking four to 3-4 hours. The most challenging day will be the following day, in case we choose to trek to the top of the Tsergo Ri. Not being long, but being very much demanding.

The longest walking days are days 3 and 4 when we trek from Syabrubeshi to Langtang Village via Lama Hotel, with each day’s trek consuming 6 to 7 hours, the longest walking hours during the Langtang Region Trek’s ten-day duration.

Langtang Valley Trek Difficulty and Acclimatization

The difficulty level of 8 Days Langtang Valley Trek is less than the medium level and classified as Level C, and thus slightly easier level of trekking in higher altitudes. Most days consist of five to seven hours of walking, with the possibility of reaching high altitudes of over 5000 meters at Tsergo Ri.

This is a walk where you go from one lodge to another at very easy height where sleeping high never goes beyond 4000 m. This height may play a minor impact on health, and we have programmed two rest days in Kyanjin Gompa where we will go for an acclimating hike to Kyanjin Ri top or Tsergo Ri top.

The 8 days Langtang Valley trails are also well-marked and reasonably easy to follow. We have to deal with some sharp up and down climbing but it is highly manageable and accomplishable. There are no glacial crossings except at Tsergo Ri and of course, no ice crevasses to cross. No technical expertise is necessary. Therefore, any physically fit individual with good health can join our Langtang area trek.

Can a beginner accomplish Langtang Valley Trek?

Langtang Valley Trek is the perfect trip to experience one of the lesser Himalayan high valleys in a span of little time. Part of the valley was destroyed by the massive earthquake in 2015 but now teahouses, trails, and bridges have once again been built with modern amenities, hence this trek is perfect for first-time visitors to Nepal who like trying out the authentic mountain experience as well as for a small family trek with children and elderly or a peaceful romantic honeymoon tour.

Preparation and Training

In case you are fit, exercise regularly, lead a healthy and active life, and are otherwise problem-free in regard to joint ache, cardio, or respiratory disease, then no special preparation or training is required. Anybody who enjoys going for a hike can quite comfortably take our Langtang Valley Trek.

But always it is preferable if you take yourself to long hiking hours of a minimum of 4 to 5 hours a day. So jog and run early in the morning in the park and upgrade your routine by hiking to a low-altitude mountain region.

Or else, you can also prepare by performing exercise routines such as running, fitness training, swimming, biking, etc., 2 to 3 times a week for the past 2 months before going for the trip.

Altitude Sickness of 10 days Langtang Valley Trek

Altitude sickness on our 8 Days Langtang Valley Trek is not likely to occur, but still good to be prepared for the worst as we are going to spend a minimum of 4 nights and days above 3000 m. We might even reach higher than 5000 m at Kyanjin Gompa.

Extremely mild altitude sickness symptoms include headaches, fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, and drowsiness. The symptoms typically go away on their own in two to three days. However, taking Diamox tablets can help reduce these symptoms more quickly.

The best way is to prevent altitude sickness by staying hydrated, consuming plenty of liquid diet, stepping up your pace gradually, and acclimatizing properly as per the instructions of the tour leader.

Langtang Valley Trek 10 days for Alternate Routes

By joining the Langtang circuit trek, you can extend your trek through the Langtang region. The circuit road continues from Kyanjin Gompa to Thulo Syabru that connects to the Gosaikunda trail. The trekking path then takes you to the characteristic villages of Ghopte, Kutumsang, and Chispani and Sundarijal from where you will return trek to Kathmandu.

Another great option to add on your itinerary is to join the Helambu Trek with Langtant trek. From Lama Hotel, you will follow the trail along Thulo Syabru which takes you to Sing Gompa, Gosaikunda Lake, and eventually to the mighty Laure Binayak La Pass.

Accommodation, Transportation, Meals and Drink

While on our 10 Days Langtang Valley Trek, your travel will be by private vehicle (car, van, jeep, or bus depending upon group size). We’ll drop you at a hotel in Kathmandu with our own car while picking you up from TIA. The same service will be provided while heading back from the Langtang region trek to drop you at TIA from your hotel. You will be transported by a private bus or jeep from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi, which will be your starting point for trekking.

Your accommodation in Kathmandu will be in a three-star hotel in a shared room for two people. When trekking, you will be sleeping in tidy tea houses with large rooms having two beds. Private bathrooms and hot showers will be available up until Lama Hotel. In Kyanjin Gompa, however, the rooms will be simpler with shared bathrooms and at an additional cost for hot showers.

During the trek, lunch will be served at strategically placed tea houses, while breakfast and dinner will be served at the hospitable lodge. Also served each night will be fresh fruit provided by Hill Sherpa Trekking Company.

Communication, Gadgets charging, and Internet/wifi

In Kathmandu, our team will help you buy and activate the NTC or NCELL mobile network. Both national networks are well covered everywhere in the Langtang region with high-speed 4G internet connectivity.

WIFI will be provided in the Langtang region lodges at a charge but the internet may be quite slow depending on the users.

You can also charge a power bank, camera, and phone at an extra fee and the fee may differ based on what you charge.

Permits for 8 Days Langtang Valley Trek

The TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) and Langtang National Park entrance permit is needed for our 8 Days Langtang Region Trek that will be arranged by our guide in Dunche during the drive to Syabrubesi.