Langtang Valley Trek Map
The Langtang Valley trek is the closest major trek to Kathmandu, following the Langtang Khola up through forest and Tamang villages to the yak pastures and glaciers around Kyanjin Gompa.
Key Facts
The Route
From Syabrubesi the trail climbs through rhododendron and oak forest along the Langtang Khola to Lama Hotel, then out of the trees into the wider upper valley at Ghodatabela. Langtang village, destroyed by a landslide in the 2015 earthquake, has been rebuilt nearby. The trail ends at Kyanjin Gompa, a base for day hikes to Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri.
Langtang lies in Langtang National Park in Rasuwa district. It can be extended over the Lauribina pass to the sacred lakes of Gosaikunda.
Permits
You need a Langtang National Park entry permit. Check current rules on guides and trekker registration before you go.
Where It Is
The trek lies in Rasuwa District. See the Nepal trekking map for other routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Langtang Valley trek?
Usually 7 to 10 days from Kathmandu, including the drive to Syabrubesi.
What is the highest point of the Langtang trek?
Tserko Ri at about 4,984 m, an optional day hike from Kyanjin Gompa.
How do I get to the start of the Langtang trek?
By bus or jeep from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, which takes about 7 to 8 hours.