Trekking to Langtang Valley
Trip Overview
Trip at a Glance
Trekking to Langtang Valley is a wonderful Himalayan adventure in Nepal. This trip takes you to explore the beautiful Langtang region of the Himalayas. It is the nearest Himalayan trekking adventure from Kathmandu and one of the most beautiful treks.
What is Trekking to Langtang Valley like?
Langtang is one of the most spectacular trekking regions in Nepal. Trekking in the region is certainly a wonderful activity that gives you a lifetime experience. Trekking to Langtang Valley takes you all the way to Kyanjing Gompa. You will find yourself amidst breathtaking mountains when you reach Kyanjing Gompa and hike to Kyanjing Ri.
Although a popular trekking trip, you will find fewer trekkers in the region than in Everest and Annapurna. As the region has less crowd of trekkers, you can experience a peaceful atmosphere walking through the region.
This adventure offers you an experience of natural serenity and magnificence that a Himalayan adventure can offer you at the best. You can explore and enjoy beautiful local villages and also witness the lifestyle of the locals in the region.
If you are looking for a short and beautiful trekking adventure, this adventure is certainly the one and you will love it.
You can also check this adventure in the Langtang region that takes you to Gosainkunda Lake.
Why Trekking to Langtang Valley?
Of many trekking trips in the Himalayas, you will love this adventure if you –
- Are looking for a short trek in a peaceful mountain region
- Want to trek in the region where fewer people go trekking
- Love to enjoy spectacular views of mountains
Detail Itinerary
Cost Details
What is included?
- Pick up and drop off on arrival and departure
- Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu
- Basic teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Breakfasts in Kathmandu
- Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners in the mountains
- All overland transportation required for the trip
- An experienced trekking guide and a necessary number of porters
What is not included?
- International flight ticket and travel insurance
- Lunches and Dinners in Kathmandu
- Any kinds of drinks and expenses of personal nature
- Tips to guide and porters
- Any other cost which is not mentioned in the "Includes" section
FAQ
As a Himalayan trekking adventure, you will trek through mountainous landscape. Walking up and down the hill during the trek is quite common characteristic of trekking in Nepal.
Yes, definitely. Elevation change is an important part of the trek. As there is a lot of walking up and down the hill, there is an elevation change every day. However, the range of change differs from day to day. It is mostly an uphill trek up to the destination and downhill on the way back. However, the trail winds up and down the mountains throughout the trek regardless of the elevation difference for the day.
Nepal offers trekking adventures throughout the year. However, the autumn and springs seasons are the best seasons to go trekking in Nepal. The months of September-November and March to May offer the best weather and atmosphere for trekking. Althgouh high altitude trekking is quite difficult and impossible in winter season, low altitude trekking can be done throughout the year.
Although age is not a bar to go on a trekking adventure in Nepal, you certainly need to consider a few factors before going on a trek. The basic requirement for trekking in Nepal is good fitness level regardless of your age. Since the activity involves a lot of walking up and down the mountains, you need to be fit enough to indulge in the activity for multiple days.
We highly recommend taking a guide with you when you go on the trekking adventure. Even if the trail is well-trodden and has many trekkers trekking, you need to have a guide for many reasons. First of all, a guide is not only the person to show you the trail. A trekking guide has a huge responsibilty of completing the adventure ensuring the safety of trekkers in the strange mountains. Moreover, the guide will also make your trip more than an adventure. It becomes a lifetime experience.
The mountains now have basic teahouse and lodge accommodations for trekkers. You can spend overnight in the warmth of guesthouses called teahouses during the trek unlike tented camps in the past.
The most common food during the trek is Dal Bhat. However, you can choose other food items from the menu. The food items differ from region to region.
You need to prepare your stuff wisely for the trek. The backpack you get ready for the trek should have all essentials and avoid any unnecessary stuff in there. Check this equipment list for a better understanding of what to pack for the trek.
As a high altitude trekking adventure, the trek always has a risk of getting altitude sickness. While it is not predictable who, where, and how they will get it, we all need to be well-aware and prepared for the unwanted. As we gain altitude during the trek, we should be more careful on our pace of walk, food, water, rest, and recovery. Being careful and taking it easy in the mountains can reduce the chance of getting altitude sickness.
Yes, permits are necessary for the trek. Since, you are going on our package, we take care of everything. You do not need to worry about arranging the permit for yourself.
When you are on our trek package, we provide porters to carry your backpack in the mountains. A porter carries the backpacks of two trekkers.You suggest you to keep your backpack around 10 kg.
Yes, you will need some cash in the mountain. Although your major meals are included in our package, you may need money for drinks, shower, souvenir shopping, wifi, device charging, and tips to guide and porters at the end of the trip.
We will brief you on how much to take on the first day of the trip when we meet in Kathmandu.
No, there is no acclimatization break during the trek. Although it is a Himalayan trekking trip, it does not require you to take any extra days for acclimatization. You can adjust in the climate as you trek to the higher elevation.
We focus on small group adventures to ensure that every one is well-taken care of and they enjoy the trek. We keep our group to the maximum limit of 16 people.
In that unfortunate case, we will make sure that you are well taken care of. If you cannot continue your journey further towards the destination and want to rest or return back, we will arrange a porter to be with you and take care of you while rest of the group members continue the trek.