Langtang Valley Trek – 9 Days

After having breakfast, you will head out to Dhunche on a 7-8 hour bus ride. The bus takes you along winding uphills and downhills, passing many rural towns and farm villages. The road to Dhunche runs north of Kathmandu Valley.

Leaving Trishuli Bazaar, the route climbs uphill to cooler regions, transitioning from rice paddies to maize and millet terraced fields. You will notice changes in both the weather and the local culture.

You will arrive at the entrance of Dhunche (1,780 m), a major town in the Langtang area and the Rasuwa district.

Today, you will start your trek to reach Thulo Syabru. Early in the morning after breakfast, the trail begins on a motorable road which later merges into a trekking trail at Bharku. The trail gradually ascends to Pairo landslide and then leads you to Thulo Syabru (2,260 m).

The path passes through a calm pine forest, making for an enjoyable trek with the chirping of birds and the peaceful surroundings adding to the experience. Thulo Syabru is a beautiful Sherpa and Tamang village, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal. Overnight stay here.

Today you will start your hike and head out to Lama Hotel. The initial part of the trail follows the Bhote Koshi River, then continues along the Langtang Khola. You will ascend steadily uphill to Bamboo (1,960 m) trekking on rugged trails.

From Bamboo, the trail gently slopes upward to Rimche (2,400 m), where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, another hour of steady uphill trekking brings you to your overnight stop at Lama Hotel, an ideal place to rest.

On your way to Lama Hotel, you may catch glimpses of red pandas, monkeys, and bears if you are lucky. Lama Hotel offers a wonderful stay, with opportunities to refresh yourself with a splash in the nearby river.

The walk today is mostly an uphill climb through cool rhododendron and oak forests. After some trekking, you will arrive at a gorge following the glacial Trisuli River upstream.

After about three hours, you’ll reach Ghoda-Tabela, which means “Horse Stable.” This beautiful settlement is nestled among pines, hemlocks, and rhododendron trees. Following a pleasant stop here, the trek continues deeper into Langtang Valley.

You will trek through the alpine woods for about an hour, leaving the tree line behind. Then you will ascend uphill for another hour, followed by a gradual winding trail with some ups and downs before arriving at Langtang Village.

Spend the night in Langtang Village, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Langtang Himal peeking above the towering rock walls to the north.

After breakfast, you will set out for Kyanjin Gompa. The trail begins with a gradual path, followed by some winding uphill sections through alpine shrubs and beautiful rhododendron forests.

Along the way, you will pass by “mani-prayer walls,” which you should walk around in a clockwise direction as a sign of respect. As you continue eastward, the valley opens up, leading you onto grassy meadows with stunning distant mountain views.

The final ascent to Kyanjin Gompa involves a gentle climb as you gain altitude, arriving at this serene monastery perched atop a rocky knoll. Kyanjin Gompa offers panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, including the imposing Langtang Lirung (7,234 m) and its icefall, the closest impressive landscape to the Gompa.

Today is a rest day, giving you time to explore and enjoy the surroundings of Kyanjin Gompa.

You can visit the local cheese factory, famous for its delicious homemade cheese.

For those feeling energetic, there is an optional trek to the nearby moraine, offering fantastic views of icefalls and the massive glaciers of Langtang Lirung.

You may also choose to hike up to Kyanjin Ri (4,350 m), the highest point on this trek, rewarding you with spectacular panoramic mountain vistas.

Alternatively, you can wander around the back of the village to soak in more stunning mountain views.

After a wonderful time at Kyangin, the journey heads back along the same trail to Lama Hotel.

Today’s trek is approximately 6 to 7 hours long. You will first reach the Langtang Valley, then walk through rhododendron forests toward Ghoda-Tabela.

From Ghoda-Tabela, the trail descends along the Trishuli River stream before arriving at Lama Hotel, where you will rest for the night.

After having breakfast at Lama Hotel, you will trek through a hillside leading to a large Sherpa settlement. From there, the descent to Briddhim village is short and easy.

Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ganesh Himal range, the Tibetan Himalayas, and expansive views of the Langtang Valley.

The trail continues descending to the confluence of the Langtang River and Bhote Koshi River before finally reaching Syabrubesi.

Alternative Route:
An alternative, shorter, and easier route follows the Langtang River downstream through the lower valley. However, this path offers fewer mountain views and may be unsuitable during summer due to potential landslides or muddy trails.

After breakfast in Syabrubesi, you will embark on a scenic 7 to 8 hour bus ride back to Kathmandu.

The route mainly follows a winding downhill road with occasional bumpy sections.

As you retrace the same road taken to Syabrubesi, enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes of Nepal one last time on your journey back to the capital.