Langtang Trek
Level
Medium / Family friendly
Area
Langtang
Highest point
Kyanjin Ri (4773m / 15655ft)
Length
11 days
Price
950 $
Seasons
Spring Autumn
This is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. Langtang Valley is a very gradual climb into beautiful views and the rich culture of the Tibetan people. This is a great trek for first-timers, families, photo takers, or anyone looking to trek among the Himalayas. This trek allows for views of almost every mountain in the Langtang range including: Langtang Lirung, Gangchempo, Naya Kanga, Yala Peak, Yubra Himal, and many many more. This trek also walks across the location where Langtang village used to be before the earthquake in April 2015. Notable locations include: New Langtang, Kyanjin Gompa (pictured above), Lama Hotel, and Sherpa Gaun.
Itinerary
Langtang trek itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from KTM airport
Day 2: Orientation and shopping in Thamel for final supplies
Day 3: Kathmandu to Benjym (2280m/ 7480ft) by jeep 8-9 hours
Day 4: Benjym to Lama Hotel (2380m/ 7830ft) 5-6 hours
Day 5: Lama hotel to New Langtang (3430m/ 11253ft) 5-6 hours
Day 6: New Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m/ 12697ft) 3-4 hours
Day 7: Stay in Kyanjin Gompa and trek to Kyanjin Ri (4773m/ 15655ft) 3-4 hours
Day 8: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2500m/ 8200ft) 6-7 hours
Day 9- Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (1550m/ 5100ft) 6-7 hours
Day 10: Syabru Besi to Kathmandu – by Jeep 8-9 hours
Day 11: Airport drop for return to home country
How to prepare for the trek
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Packing list
Personal gear, treks
- Passport
- 3 photocopies of Passport
- 35-45 Liter duffel
- Sleeping bag (light weight)
- Rain jacket
- Tennishoe/boot for trekking
- Bio degradable soap
- Backpacking towel
- Slipper or sandal
- Headlamp and 2 sets of extra
- batteries
- 1 liter water bottle (X2)
- 2-4 Pants,
- synthetic (nylon etc)
- 1-2 Shorts
- 2-4 trekking or dry weave t-shirts
- Light jacket
- Fleece
- Down Jacket
- 1 Synthetic under shirt and pant
- 4-7 wool socks (trekking weight)
- Backpack 30 Liter
- Sunglasses
- Bandana
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Extra money for trinkets and shopping
