Langtang Valley Trek - 11 Days

Yes, anyone can visit Nepal. You will need a tourist visa, which you can get on arrival or you can also book it in advance with some exceptions for some nationalities.

When you are travelling to Nepal, there are a few very important documents that you need to carry with you. First you need to have a valid passport. Be careful to check it is with a 6 months of remaining validity. Next you will need a VISA (not applied for Indian citizen) and last but not least a TIMS card along with the proof of onward travel if you are visiting the country for trekking.

A few other things that will be helpful for your trip to Nepal are Travel insurance, passport-sized photos, and Nepali currency. The travel insurance is not mandatory, but we highly recommend that you have it, which can cover the healthcare costs and any other possible emergencies. We recommend that you carry your passport-sized photos as it can be handy when you buy a sim card and for other documents.

For Indian travellers, they do not need a VISA but be sure to carry a valid national passport or a photo ID card issued by the Government of India.

When booking a flight to Nepal, there are a few things to consider closely and correctly. Visa Requirements, Passport Validity, E-Visa, Visa Extension, and Visa on Arrival.

No, there will be no need to plan for extra days, as the delays will not be over a day. Except for some circumstances due to natural calamities, bad weather, etc, the flights will not be delayed for more than a few hours. 

Yes, a trekking guide is necessary while trekking. You can travel without a guide as well if you want to, but you might miss many advantages if you travel with a trekking guide. Such as obtaining necessary permits, translating your queries to the locals, and getting extra information about the place and its history, can help you from potential hazards, etc.

Nepal is a beautiful place to travel and almost every places can be travelled without a guide.. Incase if you get lost you can get help from the nearby locals.. They will definitely help you. If the weather is on your favour and if you are an experienced traveller then you might not need a guide. 

In many places that people travel to, 85-90 percent of people definitely hire the porters, while 10-15 percent of the people travel without a guide. It depends on the regions too. Travelling up in the Everest region, maybe very less people travel without a guide. We recommend you having a guide alongside you.   

Langtang Valley is a very beautiful place. Most of the region is filled with people from the Tamang and Buddhist communities. The Tamang, Buddhist, and Tibetan cultures and lifestyles are mainly followed here. It also offers you diverse landscapes, towns,, monasteries, topography changes, glaciers, mountains, greenery, 1st yak cheese factory in Nepal built in 1952.

The rich and the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Kyanjin Ri. The Langtang trails are also famously known for the Langtang Himal Ranges. You can experience a 360-degree view of Tsergo Ri (5,033m/16,512ft) summit, Gangchenpo (6,387m/20945ft), Langtang Ri (6,370m/20,898ft), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m/22,845ft), and Langtang Lirung (7,245m/23,769ft).

The Langtang National Park features rhododendrons, varieties of trees, alpine flora, and rare wildlife like Snow Leopards, Himalayan Black Bears, and Red Pandas, etc.

Yes, you can easily get the visa on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport. You have to apply for a visa 15 days before you arrive in the country. Later, you can collect it and pay the amount at the airport. Another way to apply for the visa is you can apply using the forms available at the terminals at the airport. The amount can be paid by card but we recommend carrying cash as well.

In Nepal, there are different types of visa services. The Langtang Valley trek cost for the visa services depends on several factors, including the length of stay in the country. Tourist Visas, Business Visas, Student Visas, Transit Visas, and Work Visas are some examples of the various visas. You can extend the visa services for a maximum of 150 days in a year online.

A representative from Access Nepal will be available at the airport carrying a plycard. We will welcome you and safely drop you off at the hotel.

Numerous factors determine the time for the visa to finally reach you. The completeness of the application form, the number of the other visa application at the time of your submission, and so on. Normally, after being checked, it will only take a few minutes to complete the process. As per the factors mentioned above, it can take from 30 minutes to an hour for your visa on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport. If you are trying to be quicker, then the convenient option would be to consider applying for the visa at a Nepalese Embassy.

The average time for the baggage to arrive is around 20-30 minutes after the landing. The timing can vary for some reasons. Time of the day, number of passengers, number of flights landed during the same time, size of the airport, etc. The peak travel times, which are in the morning and the evening, might delay the time by a few more minutes due to the rush hour at the airport. If the time of the baggage claim takes more time than it should, or if there is a case for the lost baggage, then you can easily contact the airline services team to report the issue at the airport.

You can easily get a SIM card at the airport, or you can even buy it from the shops near the hotel in Thamel at a cheaper rate.

You will find Himalaya Money Exchange and Yeti Money Exchange at the airport. You can easily exchange the foreign currency here. It is advisable to change only less amount probably only $20-$30 here for the taxi fare and later you can use ATM and money exchange services in the city at a better rate.

Only a few documents are required to exchange money in Nepal. You will need to show the original passport and a photograph to the money exchanger, and you can easily change the currency.

Yes, you will need the TIMS permit for the Langtang Valley Trek issued by the Tourism Board. It will be necessary to provide at the Langtang gateway and any other necessary places to keep records of every traveller in the region.

You can get the necessary permits from these three places. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), located in Kathmandu, Trekkers’ Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), located in Pokhara and Kathmandu, and Dhunche.

For the Langtang Valley trek permit, you will need two permits, TIMS card and national park entry permit. It will cost you somewhere around $20 for the TIMS card, and for the entry permit for the Langtang National Park, it can cost you $30 for foreigners and $15 for SAARC nationalities.

Yes, TIMS permit card are required for the Langtang Trek. The permit card is issued by the Tourism Board and we have to present the card for the Langtang gateway and other necessary places.

No, the amount for the permits is non-refundable even if you cancel the trek. The permits are under the non-refundable policy, so no amount will be refunded if the trek is cancelled.

Yes, Access Nepal will manage all the necessary permits required in the journey, and the payment will be included in the packages. No extra charges will be taken.

This trek is an easy-to-moderate trek, and you can visit it any month of the year. Every month has its pros and cons. We recommend to research more and visit according to your needs.

The seasons of Spring (March-May) and Autumn (Sept-Nov) are considered as the best month to visit the Langtang Trek. During these month you can easily see the flowers blooming, greenery alongside the trails. The weather are mild and you can see the clear sky,alpine meadows and snow-peaked himalayas.

The spring season and the autumn season are the best times to travel to Langtang. The temperature ranges from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) during the day in spring and 10°C to 25°C (50°C to 77°C) in Autumn. These are the best climates to travel for the trek.

However, if you are travelling in another season, then there can be a slight change in the climate. In Summer (June to August), the days are warmer with high humidity. Talking about the temperature, it comes in between 10°C and 20°C at night and between 15°C and 25°C during the day. If you are travelling in the winter season (December to February), the temperature will be cold, 6°C to 10°C, with peaks covered with snow, a high chance of natural calamities, less crowded but limited availability of teahouses.

Yes, you can find a decent amount of snow in the mountains any month of the year. The highest of the snow will be in December to February during the Winter season with the temperature of 6°C to 10°C at daytime.

The temperature in May ranges from 20°C to 25°C during the day. The clear mountain views and alpine landscapes make the whole trip worth it.

Yes, the Langtang Valley Trek is worth it. As it is located on the northern side of Nepal, it is the closest Himalayan region to Kathmandu. You can expect spectacular views, cultural diversity, and snow-capped mountains very close by. It is a pretty much one-way road; trials are self-explanatory, you kinda just follow the Langtang Valley trek map. You will find enough teahouses to rest and get help from the available supplies, and get help from the local people. You can always enjoy the places and the time in Nepal, with or without a guide; having said that, you can travel having some safety measures and precautions, there is no wrong way to do it.

If you have a tight schedule and less time, then the trek with us will take a minimum of 8-12 days. If you want to explore more of the place and try the alternative routes, then the trek might take you up to 20 days. However it totally depend upon the weather and the stay length for the extension of the trek to visit more places and spend more time.

The highest point and the maximum altitude of the Langtang Valley is Tsergo Ri at 5,033m/ 16,512ft.

No. Unfortunately, you cannot see Mount Everest from Langtang. Everest lies in the south, and the Langtang lies in the north, making them geographically distinct. Langtang is famously known for having glaciers, known as the “Valley of Glaciers,” and for its beautiful Langtang Himal Ranges.

The treklies in the north of nepal and it is the nearest Himalayan region from Kathmandu. It is an easy-Moderate trek and from the age of 10 and above anyone complete the trek.

The Langtang Valley Trek cost depends on different factors like places, travelling days, agency, food, and many more. On average, including the food and permits, and accommodation, the charges are very reasonable. The rates of the accommodations and food services are not exactly the same in all the places so it varies. Apart from the basic needs and availability of the goods, if any other extra services are required then it can get costly. We will provide the Langtang Valley price at a very reasonable rate.

To visit the National Park, you will need an Entry Permit, which will cost you around NPR 3500, which is $25.

The total average Langtang Valley Trek cost per day for room, breakfast, and dinner will be around $40 – $50, depending on the location and provided facilities. Our company provides you with a guide and a porter for the journey. If you need an extra local porter, it will cost you more and will not be included in the package. However, along the trails, if you need a break and stop at a teashop for food or drinks, it can cost you a few dollars more, affecting the Langtang valley trek.

Apart from the trails, Kathmandu will be the place where you will be staying overnight. While you stay in Kathmandu, you might need to spend more because the city provides you with more facilities than the teahouses of the trails.

The Langtang Valley Trek is an easy-to-moderate trek. In the first few days of our journey, there will be high and low roads, which can exhaust you. Drinking a lot of water and practicing the Climb high, sleep low rule while you hike can easily reduce tiredness.

Access Nepal provides 1 guide for 6 trekkers and 1 porter for 2 trekkers (all expenses covered). In case one needs to hire more local porters, you have to pay an extra fee, which will not be included in the package. When hiring a professional, English-speaking, experience trekking guide can cost you around $30 to $60 per day. However, tipping the guide and the porters are also not included in the package, which can affect the overall Langtang valley trek cost.

Travelling with Access Nepal, if you book a package with us, 10% of the package’s amount is compulsory to deposit for booking, and within 24 hours of your arrival in Kathmandu, the remaining amount has to be deposited in full.

It is not likely to use a credit card or have an ATM in the Langtang region due to the lack of potential resources, and its remote and mountainous nature. We highly recommend that you exchange the currency while you are in Kathmandu.

In this package of Langtang valley, we will provide you with all the meals, accommodation, private vehicle to some destination, one day Kathmandu sightseeing, a guide and a porter, pickup and drop services at the TIA. Besides these services, no other extra supplements or services are offered by the company. The additional money for a person’s expenses on other things depends on the their needs and requirements.

The accommodation will be a twin-sharing bed, with an attached bathroom in all of the tea houses. There will be electricity till the Lama hotel, and beyond that, most of the tea houses use solar panels to generate electricity in the hotels. In the trek, the option of deluxe rooms is rare as every room is made with the minimal needed things and are made equally. But in the city, you can find the deluxe room easily.

During the trek, we provide you with a highly maintained hotel for 2 nights in Syabrubesi, 2 nights in Lama Hotel, one night in Langtang, and 2 nights in Kyanjin Gompa. If the accommodation needs to be customized, it can be managed. You can contact us for more information on this.

Yes, you can easily find a private room during the trek in the teahouses and lodges. In most of them, almost all of the rooms are similar. You will have a separate room with an attached bathroom and a twin-sharing bed.

Many of the tea houses have an attached bathroom, but as you trek to the higher altitudes due to many reasons, and lack of availability of the services, you might have to adjust to limited options. The western styled toilets are common at the lower altitudes while in some places at higher altitude, you can typically find squat toilets above 4000m in small wooden building made outside the hotel.

This depends on the place and the services they provide. On most of the teahouses at the lower altitude, you can easily find the basic needs, but as you move to the higher altitude, the chances of not having toilet paper and other needs are higher. We recommend you carry your own for most places.

Yes, restrooms will be available. During your stay at any hotel or teahouse, you will be provided with an attached bathroom. In some teahouses, the restrooms might be outside of your room, and if you are travelling to higher altitudes, you can also find the small toilets built outside the hotels. However, it is rare to find a toilet alongside the trails.

All the rooms are made similar in all of the teahouses including a attached bathroom, bed and probably a small table. Getting a deluxe room is rare due to many reasons during the Langtang Valley Trek. This is probably because the premium quality goods are difficult to be transport in higher altitudes so the stay will be minimal in many places, but in Kathmandu, you can easily upgrade the rooms as you like.

Normally, in the upper regions, it is impossible to buy food and vegetables from the vendors like in the cities. All of the people and tea house owners grow all of them in their gardens, which will be on the side of the teahouses. You get your breakfast, lunch, and dinner made from the fresh fruits and vegetables directly picked from the garden itself. You can expect the foods made from green vegetables, potatoes, yak milk, buck wheat, corn, chickpeas, carrots, onions, etc.

The food options are normal. All of the foods are made from scratch, and there will be no pre-made foods or any frozen foods. Almost all of the teahouses now have these modern woodstoves, and foods are prepared in them. The foods normally include traditional Thakali set (Dal bhaat), which comes with rice, lentil soup, vegetable curry, chicken curry, pickles, salad, chickpeas, etc. The other and new option besides this would be Dhido (traditional Nepali food) that can be made from buckwheat flour, millet, wheat, corn, and served with lentil curry with veggies.

Other food items include International food options such as pizza, burgers, pasta, bakery, spaghetti, sandwiches etc and some Nepali cuisines such Potato Mo: Mo, Chowmin, Thukpa, hot chocolate, homemade local whiskey, home-crafted beer, etc.

The water will normally be fresh and suitable for drinking. In some places there might be some exceptions and we do not suggest to drink from the tap waters. As for drinking, you can get hydration packets, which contain electrolytes that you need to add to the water. It is a powder drink that will help you to regain hydration longer by replacing the essential minerals lost from the body through sweat and illness.

In the higher altitudes, you might not get the necessary things that you need for the trek. We recommend purchasing the necessary items in the city area before the trek. If you are looking for purification tablets for the trek, consider iodine or chlorine based similar to aquatabs which are light weight and effective in killing the harmful microorganisms.

We recommend that you to not drink the tap water. In many village areas, people drink water straight from the tap. Some places the water is pure and the people are used to that water so it wont harm them. For the trekkers it’s best not to use the same methods as the locals do because the water can be harmful to you and further in the journey you can get sick.    

Yes we can get hot drinking water with a normal price. In some places in the Langtang valley price for the water can be higher specially in the winter season in the higher altitudes.

As the trek to a certain place or a teahouse will be only for a day or two, you will not be provided with laundry services throughout the trek. The laundry services are only provided in the city areas. After completing the trek and reaching Kathmandu, you can easily find the services for the laundry in the city.

Yes, you can charge your electric equipment. It will cost you somewhere around $1-$3 per hour to charge the devices. The probability of getting access to electricity in the higher altitudes is lower. You can carry a portable power bank to charge your devices along the journey.

Vegetarian food is also available on the journey in many teahouses and lodges. However, travelling for long hours without proper protein might affect your health. Lack of nutrition and protein can affect your endurance and stamina. To reduce that, we recommend that you carry energy bars and dry fruits in your backpack.

The food and vegetables in the tea houses are served hygienically and organically, washed with clean water before it is cooked. If you have allergies to certain foods, then we recommend that you talk with the chef and inquire about their foods. If the veggies or the spices they put together on a dish happen to be the same that you have an allergy to, then you can ask them to change it if it is possible, or eat any other food that they serve. If you are extremely allergic to something, then we recommend you carry your own food and energy bars. 

Nepal is considered to be a safer country compared to other neighbouring countries. Trekking alone is very safe for both men and women in Nepal. Nepal’s conservative society and its openness to different cultures will make the trip more special. Infact many programs are also held every year focusing on solo women travel without any help of the Langtang Valley trek map or any other kind.  

There are many safety protocols that travellers can apply. They can pack a few necessary clothes and gear for the journey, and do not litter on the trail. Travellers can carry basic medicines and a first aid kit by themselves. Drinking plenty of water and preventing the use of plastics. While on the journey, if there is no one the help, you can just follow the Langtang Valley trek map.

The guides from Access Nepal are very professional with many years of experience. During the trek, you can find the guide having all the necessary items and tips and tricks for sickness and accidents. You can also find him with the knowledge of first aids, map reading (including Langtang Valley trek map), navigation, and understanding different cultures, which allows them to guide their clients safely and smoothly.

Yes, travel insurance is very necessary for the trek. Due to the Langtang Valley height and remote nature of the valley there will be chances of high altitude sickness, accidents, unpredictable weather, and other calamities. To ensure the safety from problems the travel insurance for a problem is necessary.

Carry a water bottle, a purification tablet provided by the guide if needed, or you can purchase it in the medicals in the city. Make sure to not drink ice cold water as it can harm your health as you trek to a higher altitude to the Langtang valley height. The hydration packs containing electrolyte powder drinks can help you to re-accuire the hydration longer by replacing needed minerals which was lost through sweat and illness during the trek.

The best way to prevent altitude sickness is to follow the “Climb high, sleep low” rule. The idea of this rule is to gradually expose the body to higher altitudes as you hike to the Langtang valley height, forcing it to adjust and come back down to sleep at the lower altitudes.

Access Nepal provides one guide for 6 trekkers and 1 porter for 2 trekkers (all expenses covered). In case one needs to hire more porters, you can easily consult with us. Extra charges have to be paid, which will not be included in the package.

In case of sickness, our guide will be there to help you 24/7 with any needs, providing the medicines and other necessary requirements. For the extreme health condition issues helicopter will be provided within a few hours to evacuate the person in emergency, depending upon the weather of the location and the langtang valley trek temperature.

The AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) can trigger cerebral and pulmonary edema, causing hallucinations. Some people can get the AMS as low as 2000m, while the symptoms usually occur within 6 to 12 hours of arrival above 2400m.

The availability of oxygen is pretty good considering the Langtang Valley Trek temperature. As yo u proceed to travel Langtang Valley Trek Distance to higher altitudes, and the Langtang valley height can lead to less oxygen causing altitude sickness speciall above the 2500 meters mark. To prevent form haing less oxygen you should stay hydrated, follow the trails with the same pace and try todecend to lower altitude in case of experiencing the symptoms of altitude sickness..

You can use the Climb high and sleep low rule, ascend slowly, taking rest to reduce altitude sickness. However, there are medications as well for it. Medicines like Diamox, aka Acetazolamide, and Dexamethasone are commonly used. The Acetazolamide is said to work more effectively for prevention, and the dexamethasone is used for rapid symptom relief.

The Lantang valley trek difficulty is said to be an easy to moderate trek. There are no extra days set aside to acclimatize. The best way to practice acclimatization is to drink enough water and dry fruits, and energy bars.

You’d better not continue the trek if you have mild symptoms of altitude sickness, and we recommend that you take an ample amount of water and rest. In case you decide to continue the trek and encounter more serious difficulties, immediate helicopter rescue services can be contacted with extra charges.

You can always consult with the guide. The guides from Access Nepal are highly professional with many years of experience. If some mild difficulties happens, then necessary medicines will be ready with the guides. In case the medicines didn’t work efficiently then we have the option to evacuate and rescue the person from a helicopter. 

A good quality, non-slippery trekking boots is recommended for anyone for the trek. you can easily find them in Thamel, Kathmandu, near your hotel. At the day of arrival, while strolling the city you can find anything travel-related necessities at Thamel.

The items such as UV sunrays protective glasses, sunhats, sunscreen, breathable trekking clothes can be necessary for sun protection during the trek.

Yes, Access Nepal provides a government-licensed, experienced, English-speaking, First-aid trained guide for a group of 6 trekkers with all expenses covered from the very beginning.

We will be driving from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi on the first day of our trek. The next day, following the Langtang Valley Trek map, we will be going to the Lama Hotel. The following day, we will finally reach Langtang Valley. There are a few stops along the way where you stop and have food or even stay overnight if you will not be reaching the destination as per the Langtang Valley trek itinerary. You will reach places like Pairo, Bamboo, Rimche, Thangsa Village, and Ghoda Tabela to rest a while on the journey.

The Langtang Valley lake is referred to as the Gosaikunda. To reach the lake, we will begin the drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, and from there to Lama Hotel. With the help of the Langtang Valley Trek map, from the hotel to Langtang Valley and finally to Gosaikunda Lake. The shortest route to Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda from Kathmandu involves a 7-8 hour drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, followed by a trek through Langtang Valley, reaching Kyanjin Gompa, and then continuing to Gosaikunda via the Laurebinayak Yak Pass.

The Langtang Valley Trek, also known as the Heritage Trails, starts from Syabrubesi and covers places where you can experience the Tamang culture and more. This trail can be seen as a loop that starts and ends in Syabrubesi. If you want to see more of the Langtang Valley Trek map and explore more, then travellers can also experience a trek to visit Gosaikunda Lake in the Helambu Region. 

The starting point of the Langtang Valley Trek is from Syabrubesi. The journey will be a 7-8 hour drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.

You should have a decent amount of exercise before starting the trek. You have to prepare the permits, appropriate clothes and gear, medicines (if needed), use the proper process to acclamatize, accept the local culture, and be mindful for the unpredictable weather, and travel during the best time.

Waterproof jacket and pants, breathable clothes if you are travelling in the summer season, Thermal clothes, Sunhats, Gloves, Socks, Trekking Boots, Water Bottle, medicines (in case of emergencies), Sunscreen, UV-protected Sunglasses, Toiletries, Towel, Sleeping Bag, Trekking Poles are the essential pacing list for the trek.

Yes, Access Nepal will provide a complimentary 1-liter water bottle per person, a duffel bag, an Access T-shirt, and a route map (a Langtang Valley trek map in this journey). However, down jackets and sleeping bags are on a rental basis.

The normal weight of the sleeping bag will be around 1.5 kgs to 2.5 kgs, and for the downjacket the weight will be 700g to 1.2kgs.

Access Nepal provides one guide for 6 trekkers and 1 porter for 2 trekkers (all expenses covered). In case one needs to hire more porters, you can easily consult with us. Extra charges has to be paid, which will not be included in the package.

Yes, it is possible to customize the itinerary according to the client’s request. The change in the itinerary, however, has to happen after consulting with the company’s head representative, 1- 2 weeks before the trek begins.

Yes, Access Nepal offers a guaranteed departure. The timing of the departure will be fixed for Langtang Valley.

The Langtang Valley Trek is an easy-to-moderate trail, and anyone can easily complete it. Langtang is a popular family trail because it is not at the highest elevation. There will not be any problems because of the Langtang valley height. You can hike long trails during the day with the mild weather in the best seasons. It is a self-explanatory trail with enough teahouses to get you from point A to B with a lot of breaks in between.

The Langtang Valley trek is a moderate trek that does not require any extra skills, but stamina and endurance level have to be maintained.

The Langtang Valley trek is a moderate trek that does not require any extra climbing skills, but stamina and endurance level has to be maintained. Because of the Langtang valley height, you can increase your stamina with easy workouts and long walks 2-3 months before starting the trek. 

More than fast walking, walking at the same pace is recommended for the trek to Langtang Valley. The trails are different in many places. Somewhere, there are stone-paved pathways, some trails have an earthy environment, while travelling to some places, the trails are near the river, and some are through the landslides. So we recommend walking slowly and possibly at the same pace.