Langtang Valley Trek 7 Days

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Langtang region is located in the north part of the capital city, Kathmandu, and bordering Tibet, is protected as Langtang National Park. Langtang Region Trekking is a moderate-level trekking destination in Nepal. You can witness the high peaks, including Langtang Lirung, and the ultimate goal of this region is Cross Lauribinayak Pass.

If you visit Langtang Valley Trek for 7 Days, you will be blessed to see the major Himalayas of Nepal, ranging from Makalu in the east and Annapurna in the west. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal can also be seen from this region. After the Annapurna region and Everest region, Langtang is the most preferred trekking destination for all tourists.

Langtang Valley Trek (7 days) is one of the short trekking in the Langtang, where we can explore Kyanjin Gompa And Langtang Valley. We offer 7 days of Langtang Valley trekking package at a clear and cheap cost. This is a 7-day trek, but you will spend 5 days in Langtang Valley where 2 days include traveling. This is one of the named and popular trekking areas to be near glaciers, valleys, alpine, and grazing yaks in the pasture.

Langtang Valley short trek is the most diverse trek near Kathmandu and offers you the majestic sights of bamboo forest, waterfall, and a variety of rhododendron. In Nepal, the Langtang Valley trek does not have the same level of infrastructure as the Annapurna and Everest regions, but it delivers more spectacular views in a short time

Langtang Trek is known as the top 5 best treks in Nepal, strongly recommended for those trekkers who want to experience the majestic views and natural scenery of Nepal and want to be away from the crowd in a short time. For this trek, you need not have previous experience.

Langtang is full of variations of beautiful places with both natural and religious tenets. We can explore different nature of landscapes from the holy lakes of Gosaikunda to the natural hot springs. Trekkers will enjoy the company, love, and affection of Sherpa; also, they can explore their culture and lifestyle of them. People are earning here through tourism and yak farming.

There is a belief that in this region, any people are from the Tibetian family. Hence we can experience the cross-cultural diversities of Tibetian and Nepali ethnic groups. Hindus and Buddhist devotees visit this region with religious faith.

The attraction of this place is Langtang village excursion, Yak cheese factory, Langtang glacier sights, exclusive Kyangin Gompa view, Langtang Lirung expedition, views of Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal, cross Lauribinayak pass, Gosainkunda, Sherpa culture at Helambu.

Starting of the Langtang Valley Trek Journey

In our Langtang valley, seven days trek will begin with a day’s bus ride from Kathmandu to Syaprubesi. On the first day, we will walk to the Syaprubesi. Then we will walk towards Lama Hotel and to Langtang Village. We will enjoy staying at the tea house. After exploring the Langtang valley, we will back to Kathmandu.

 

Major highlights of Langtang Valley Trek 7 Days

  • No need to book a flight, we can drive this trek within7& 8 hours
  • Trekking through Langtang Valley is also known as trekking through the glaciers.
  • Be amazed by the panoramic views of mountains such as Langtang Himal, Langtang Ri, and Ganjala Peak.
  • Diverse flora fauna
  • You can delve into Tibetian-influenced culture
  • One of the world’s best valley
  • Varied Vegetation nad landscapes.
  • Stay in charming teahouses along the route.

 

Detailed Itinerary for Langtang Valley Trek 7 Days

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

You should let us know about the time of arrival in Kathmandu. Our representative will be there to pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel, but our package will start only on the second day of your arrival.

Early in the morning, our representative will p be at your door at 6:30 in the hotel. After having a light breakfast, we will start our journey with the fantastic drive of around 6-7 hours through the meandering road, lush green forest, high hills, and gracefully flowering riverside.

We will enjoy the delightful views of the Himalayans and marvel; at the unique lifestyle through the terraced fields and rural towns. We will enjoy our lunch at Trishul before proceeding to Dhunche. From the beautiful place DHunche, we will move towards Syabrubesi.

Altitude: Syabrubesi (1,550 m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 2: Trek to Lama Hotel

Today is our first day of trekking. First, we will cross Bhote Khosi following the Langtang river; then we will enter Langtang National Park. We are trekking to the rising sun by making our journey pass through the Langtang Khola, thick woodlands, and cross a few suspension bridges. The trails seem too difficult, but it is not.

Trekking Duration: 5 hours

Altitude: Lama Hotel ( 2380 m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 3: Trek to Langtang Valley

Today after breakfast, we will start our trekking towards the MUndu via Langtang Valley. Our trail will be full of dense forests. We will leave the tree line behind after doing a steady climb up through the valley. We will also enjoy the Marvelous views of Langtang Lirung. We will pass through the water factories, watch chortens, and see stunning hills. And we will back to the previous place.

Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours

Altitude: Langtang Valley (3430 m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 4: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa

After breakfast, we will escape the town and pass through the yak pastures. Also, we will cross the biggest Mani divider in Nepal. We are leaving the forest behind as we climb above the tree line to see the majestic vies of Langtang Range. From up, we will see the lush green valley. The land is an inhabitant of Sherpa, who is known as the children of the Himalayans. You can so go out and leisurely walk around Kanjin Gompa appreciating the ice sheets, yaks, icefalls, and perspectives.

Trekking Duration: 3-4 hours

Altitude: Kanjin Gompa (3870 m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 5: Trek to Kyanjin Ri

We will wake up early in the morning and start our trekking to see the stunning views of the sunrise in Kyanjin Ri. After breakfast, we again continue our trekking to Lama Hotel. Because it havers a downhill, it will take about 4 or 5 hours stroll from kanji gompa to get to the lama hotel. In this way, we can see and explore the Tamang religious and traditions, which seems the same as the Tibetans.

Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours

Altitude: Kyanjin Ri (4800 m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 6: Trek over to Syabrubesi

Now it is the last day of ours in the trekking area. Today we will walk down to Syabrubensi. We will enjoy the simple downhill trail full of lush green vegetation. After arriving in Syabrubesi, we will take lunch.

If we have free time, we can enjoy the stunning views of Bizzare hill-town.

Trekking Duration: 4 hours

Altitude: Syabrubesi (1,550 m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House

Day 7: Syabrubesi to Kathmandu

After breakfast, we will drive towards Kathmandu; it takes about 6-7 hours. After arriving in Kathmandu, our staff will be there to receive you. If you want to spend more time in Kathmandu, please consult with us. We can recommend to you the best place to visit. And also today we will enjoy our beautiful trek farewell.

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How challenging is the Langtang Valley trek for 7 Days?

Langtang valley is known as the moderate trek. There is a proper and right place for tasty food and accommodation. There are no confusing trails and tough terrains.

This trek is moderate doesn’t mean it does not have any difficulty. There is no higher altitude like in Everest Base camp; in this trekking route, you will be hit only 5000m in height.

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Factors of difficulty in Langtang Valley Trek

Even though, as I already mention that Langtang valley trek is a moderate level trek. But still, there is some complication and factors you should take a look at.

Altitude sickness

Anyone can suffer from Altitude sickness at higher altitudes. Specifically, you are going to gain some altitude once you start trekking in Nepal. But, Langtang valley 7 days trek does not take you to extreme heights as the Everest region does.

But there are chances of suffering from altitude sickness so you should maintain proper acclimatization.

The symptoms of Altitude sickness would be nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and many more, if you faced this symptom while trekking then don’t hesitate to share it with your guides and friends.

Once you reach in friendly altitude, then take a rest till you don’t feel secure. Please consult with your doctor about the altitude sickness. It’s better to know your body before taking any medicines. Diamax is one of the best cures for altitude sickness.

Remote Places

Langtang valley is known as one of the remote places near Kathmandu. You will not see the proper roads and modes of transportation.

There are small tracks which are surrounded by hills and mountains. The remoteness of any place means that there is unavailability and improper accessibility. You may be sick or injured. At that time, it takes more than a day to reach a proper hospital. The quickest way is to fly to the nearest hospital and medical, which will increase the amount of money.

Unavailability

As we already know that Langtang valley is known as a remote place with minimal facilities. There is no proper transportation means rather than flying or carrying goods.

Food would be more expensive as you go higher altitude, and also water. It cost so high only for a liter of water.

A hot shower and charging your devices will cost some amount. These little things add to the difficulty of this trek.

For more information, please check our blog on “Langtang Valley Trek Difficulty”

 

Best time For Langtang Valley Trek

If you are planning to visit Langtang valley near Kathmandu. The Langtang region has different weather conditions in the varying seasons of winter, monsoon, autumn, and spring. But the best time to visit Langtang is the Autumn and Spring season.

These seasons have a good whether and bearable temperature. During this season, you will get a chance to walk on a sunny warm day on the dry trail. As all know, the morning and night would be cold as compared to today.

During this season, you would get a chance to walk through the oaks and rhododendrons along with diverse vegetation. These seasons offer the crisp views of the chain of the Himalayas under the blue sky.

Langtang Trek During Autumn (September to November)

Autumn is the best season to trek in Langtang. From September to November, the weather will remain useful and the temperature is stable. If you trek in this season, then you will get an opportunity to walk under the blue skies, fresh air, and dry trail.

You may feel cold during the morning and night, but the temperature of the day will be okay. This temperature and pleasant environment will collect the fondest trekking memories.

Also, in the Autumn season, there is sharp light of the sun so you can see unobstructed views of all mountains and valleys. In this season, you do have not to face the fog problem.

Langtang Valley Trek During Spring (March to May)

It is also known as the second-best season to visit the Langtang region. In this season; you will have a warm day. There will be moderate temperature.

The trail will be beautiful and memorable because the lush forest will be full of rhododendron. You will see the wildflowers along the way. Because of the warm sun and soft mountains breezes, the trek becomes more exhausting.

We can see the unobstructed views of mountains in this season and also can walk in beautiful forests.

Langtang Valley Trek During Summer/Monsoon (June to August)

Langtang Reagan faces the summer season in June, July, and August. As there will be a high temperature, there will be heat at the lower temperature. But while we are going up at a higher altitude, then there will b a cold temperature.

The rainfall may make the trail slippery with bugs, and parasites, and slippery with beetles, leeches, and earthworms. But on the lighter side, you will get to enjoy the rainwashed surrounding with greenery everywhere. The Summer region in the Langtang valley is a blissful time for all nature lovers.

Sometimes the dense forest may hie all the attractive beauties of nature, but the heavy rainfall will make it rid. It will offer more precise and exciting views of the mountainscape and the surrounding landscapes. As these are the season of planting, so you will have a fantastic time looking at the terraced farms and the working locals in their typical ways.

Langtang Valley Trek During Winter (December to February)

The winter season starts in December and ends in February in Langtang valley. As the day is moderately cold but the morning and night are freezing.

In winter, you will get a chance to explore snow- blanket Langtang under the blue skies as these are the mountain region. There will frequently change in temperature and weather.

Since fewer trekkers prefer the winter season to trek, if you don’t want any crowd and enjoy the Langtang valley trek freely, then please hit your mind with this season.

Share with us the choices regarding the trek. We will plan the best itinerary for the Langtang valley trek. For more info, please check our blog on “Best Time For Langtang Valley Trek”

7 Days Langtang Trek Costs

Trekking Cost plays a vital role in your Langtang Valley Trek  7 days. With an amount of $700-$900, you can cover all the Langtang trekking costs. In this total cost, you will be paying for the cost of your food, accommodation, permits, transportation, and so on.

 

Packing list for 7 Days Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley Trek 7 days is one of the most magnificent and jaw-dropping Himalayan experiences in Nepal. You will walk through one of the inspiring and challenging routes during this trek.

There are climatic alternations in the Langtang valley trek. So you need to prepare your packing according to your trekking season.

We have listed some information about packing for your exceptional trek on the Langtang Valley trek. The following are the clothing and gear you need during the trek.

Langtang Valley Trek Backpacks

Packing Satchel

On your Langtang valley trek 7 Days, a packing satchel helps you to carry your goods and equipments. It also helps you to classify clothes, cables, and electronics.

A Big Rucksack

Big Rucksack helps you to carry the luggage for solo trekkers.

Supportive daypack

You need to have a favorable day pack throughout the trek. This day pack will help you to carry essential hiking snacks, a down jacket, waterproof trousers, a rain jacket, and a camera, and also because it’s plenty of space for sunscreen, a hat, and other personal items for your trek.

Waterproof Dry Bag

A waterproof dry bag will help you to protect your essential things from rain. Furthermore, it has plenty of space for a warm jacket, snacks, and rain gear.

Clothing

Layering is an essential concept for clothing during your Langtang Valley trek. Proper attire will help you to stay away from all the winds on this trek. The trekking clothes and other essential things are made of various fabrics like cotton, wool, and denim to absorb moisture.

Inner Layer

At least four pairs of quick-drying and breathable underwear for your whole trek. Thermal wear is comfortable and warm. Thermal wears help to keep you warm.

Upper Layer

The artificial are made upper layer is ideal for Langtang Valley’s short trek. They are light, they are easier to wash, and they tend to dry quickly.

During this trek to be away from sunburn, you can use long-sleeved shirts. Short-sleeved shirts help to trek during summer.

Lower body layer

For Langtang ValleyTrek 7 Days quick-drying, convertible hiking, and semi-waterproof are comfortable.

Also, you can use wool trousers to keep you warm and cozy at higher altitudes. Also, you can use waterproof trousers.

List of extra clothing

  • Down vest
  • Hiking Trousers
  • Polypropylene shirts
  • Light thermal tops
  • Hiking shorts
  • Non-cotton underwear briefs
  • Waterproof shell-pants, breathable fabric
  • Lightweight thermal bottoms
  • Waterproof breathable fabric shell jacket
  • Fleece or wool trousers

 

Gloves

Gloves help to keep your hands hot and warm during the trek and also help to prevent your hands from frostbite at a higher altitude region. So you need to pack outer and inner gloves which help you to protect your Hand from wind and water.

Gloves or hand wears

  • Lightweight poly-liner gloves
  • Mittens (seasonal)
  • Lightweight wool or fleece gloves

 

Footwear

Blisters are a significant concern during your trek on the Langtang Valley trek .consequetly you need to have a reliable pair of trekking boots and socks to comfort your ankles and soles during the long hike.

Hiking boots

The hiking boot should be lightweight, comfortable, and durable, which will help you to walk through the diverse geography during the trek. You need to walk through all plain lands, wet snow, muddy ground, and grainy riverbank, so you need to pack a reliable pair of hiking boots to ease your trek.

Pair of sandals/flip-flops

A couple of shoes are useful in lodges and hotels. These sandals or flip-flops are also helpful while taking a shower or using the bathroom.

List of footwear

  • Trainers or running shoes
  • Thin, lightweight inner socks
  • Hiking boots with spare laces
  • Cotton socks Gaiters
  • Hiking boots with extra laces

 

Sleeping Accessories

Sleeping bags are the center of your wrapping list for this trek. Most of the lodges indeed provide you with blankets. A sleeping bag will help you to stay warm during cold nights.

Both Sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner will be useful

List of sleeping accessories

  • Sleeping Bag Liner
  • Sleeping bag

 

Headwear

You should pack a good pair of headwear like a beanie or a headband during the Langtang Valley trek. It will help your head to be warm and protect from rain, snow, and excessive sunlight rays.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are useful to assist in protecting your eyes from harsh sunlight at higher altitudes and also in absorbing the stress from the eyes. It also helps you to protect your eyes from the wind.

Hat or fleece hat

The sun hat will help the skin of your face during trekking in summer, especially at a lower altitude. A fleece that will protect your head from snow, and the river at a higher altitude.

List of headwears

  • Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
  • A warm hat
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Bandana or headscarf
  • Prescription sunglasses

 

First Aid

In this journey, you may suffer from altitude sickness at higher altitudes. You might be suffering from a common clod due to variation in temperature. So you need to pack proper first aid kits.

To avoid the risk of high altitude sickness, you should carry Diamox and Paracetamol, and Imodium can be useful in case of unpleasant diarrhea and sudden fever.

List of Medications:

  • Chlorine Dioxide Tablets/ Water Purification Tablets
  • Paracetamol
  • Antiseptic Cream
  • Imodium
  • Small Bandages and plasters
  • Insect Repellent
  • Antiseptic Wipes
  • Diamox/ Altitude Sickness tablet

 

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush/paste
  • Medium-sized towel
  • Nail clippers
  • Deodorants
  • Multi-purpose soap
  • Wet wipes
  • Anti-bacterial handwash
  • Tissue /toilet roll

 

Extras

  • Swimsuit
  • Book
  • Binoculars
  • Guide book
  • Voltage converter
  • Journal and pen
  • Lightweight pillowcase
  • Plug adapter

 

Important documents and items

  • Valid passport
  • Proof of insurance
  • 2 extra passport-size photos
  • Separate photocopies of passport
  • Airline tickets
  • Traveler’s checks
  • Dollars, Euros, or pounds in cash for purchasing goods or paying for them
  • Map

For more detail, please check our blog on “Langtang Valley Trek Packing List”

7 Days Langtang Valley Trek FAQs

How to get to Langtang valley?

Langtang is a region in the Himalayans to the north of the capital city, Kathmandu valley, and bordering Tibet. Langtang valley is located 61.8 km away from Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, we can take a drive of about 4-5 hours, and then we will reach Langtang valley. Our path will be full of stunning views of mountains.

Where to start the Langtang valley trek?

As in first, Our drive will start by Kathmandu valley, but our trekking journey is strat from Syabrubesi, from where we visit Lama hotel and move towards Kyanjin Gompa. The trail combines beautiful alpine and rhododendron forest, glaciers, rivers, extended pastures, and breathtaking peaks bordering Tibet.

How challenging is the Langtang valley trek?

Langtang valley is known as the moderate trek. There is a proper place for comfort food and accommodation. There is no doubt to say that it is one of the best trekking destinations. There are 360-degree panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. There are no confusing trails and tough terrains.

Do you need a guide for the Langtang valley trek?

Langtang valley trek means trekking over the Langtang valley. Throughout the journey, you will pass through the uncivilized villages. It is not easy to travel to Langtang valley without a guide. So we recommend you take a guide and porter to enjoy your short trek in Langtang valley. All guides will be there to care about your neediness. Also, they have to use safety measures at high elevations. They take care of your acclimatization and itinerary. They will give you information about many essential things of places, culture and tradition, lifestyle and many meanings of festivals, education, occupation and about many more things. They would be there to save from the wrong decision, direction, etc. Trekkers need not worry about their lodging and food facilities; guides will be there to care. At the checkpoint, trekkers will take a rest while guides will show all of your passports and visa documents. Langtang valley will be full of Sherpa people; guides will communicate with them and try to provide you with all the small facilities you need. While you have a guide with you, then all you need to do is walk forward.

Who can trek to Langtang valley?

Langtang valley trek is perfect for all those trekkers who want to see the real beauties of nature. And it is also ideal for both experienced and inexperienced trekkers too. people with a sound mind, healthy body; good stamina can adapt it quickly and can enjoy all journeys. But if you have less strength, then you should eat diet food and do some exercise and cardio then immediately you can join this trek. Because it is a trek in another country for a specific time, you should have a health checkup and consult with your doctor or physiology to be sure typo join this trek. All we recommend you to take care of your health by minimizing your walking speed and making plenty of water during the trek. Our trek guides will take care of all caution and safety measures.

How much do permits and time take for the Langtang valley trek?

Before you go for the Langtang Valley trek, you should care about the two different Langtang Trek permits.

  • TIMS card

TIMS stands for Trekker Information Management System. There is a total of 3 types of cards. They are green, blue and pink. For individual trekkers, green tickets cost $20. Blue card for organizes group trekker, which costs $10, and if you are from SAARC national, you will get a pink tag that costs $6.

  • Langtang National Park Entry Permit

For any of the trekking routes of the Langtang national park, you must pass through Langtang national park. And to take a drive in this region, you must behave a special Langtang national park entry card, which costs $30, excluding 13% vat.

What to bring/pack on the Langtang Valley trek?

Clothes and gears play a vital role in making your journey the best. So it is critical to pack your bag with needed stuff. After deciding on visiting Langtang National park in which season. According to that season, you need to pack your bags. For the winter season, you need to bring warm gear; for monsoon, you need to carry rain gear, and for spring or autumn, you have to give lightweight cotton clothes. Also if you wear full-sleeved light clothes, it will prevent suntan. At monsoons, rains occur frequently. The atmosphere seems to be humid. In the winter season, it is cold. You have to wear warm clothes in layers to maintain your body temperature. The significant goods you need to carry during treks are a pair of good quality trekking shoes, thermals, hiking underwear, gloves, a sun hat, sunglasses, anti-leech socks, wind stopper jacket, woolen cap, woolen scarf, etc. You can check out the above packing list for more information.

How far is Langtang valley from Kathmandu?

Langtang valley is located 61.8 km away from Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, we can take a drive about 4-5 hours, and then we will reach in Langtang valley.

How long to fly from Kathmandu to Langtang?

There are no facilities for flying from Kathmandu to Langtang. So you need to via car or bus to Langtang.

Where is the Langtang region of Nepal?

Langtang region is located in the north-central Himalayas of the Bagmati province of Nepal. It is situated 51 Kilometers north of the Kathmandu valley. Langtang region is renowned for hosting the Langtang National park, which eventually constitutes the border with the Tibet autonomous region of China.

How to reach Langtang from Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to go Langtang fro Kathmandu is to the bus, which costs $5 and takes 6 hours. So we want to recommend you take a bus.

How high is Langtang village?

Our journey will start from an altitude of 1500 m beside the road at Syabru Besi. From here, the trail goes up a narrow, forest gorge. After ascending to the Kyanjin Gompa, we will be at 3850 m altitude; it gradually widens.

Contact Peregrine Treks for any queries related to the trek or to plan the best itinerary to complete the Langtang Valley trek in 7 days. Furthermore, we offer a wide variety of Nepal trekking packages as well as Nepal Tour packages at best price.