Langtang is third popular trek after Everest and Annapurna trek in terms of popularity. Trekking in Langtang region is beautiful which falls on Langtang National Park. The nearest mountain range with snow from Kathmandu is Langtang range. Langtang trek is very popular for it’s stunning view of high Himalaya (360 degress view of Himalayas is outstanding.), rich authentic culture of Tamang people, beautiful scenery with various landscape, river valley, terraced farmland, dense forests and amazing view of Langtang Himalayas are the main attraction of Langtang trek. Langtang National Park is the home of endangered animals like snow leopard and red panda including himalayan deers, himalayan thar, musk deer, ghoral, serow, bears and monkeys.
We walk through the national park and half of the trek is with lush green forest and other half is with throny bushes with pastures land and alpine meadows. The forest consists of small bamboo called “ningalo” also we could see rhododendron, oak, forest. As birds sing the song trekkers will definitely have good mood and forget the tiredness of trek. It brings peace in mind and happiness in life. There are plenty of alpine pastures. We can find horses and Chauri cows (Yaks/ Naks) there. Langtang is famous for Nak Cheese producing in the traditional way. Fooding and Lodging is simply clean and good in tea houses/lodges/ hotels. Hospitable Tamang people serve you with smile and their authentic culture in a unique way. So, it is worth trekking in Langtang region: one of the best beautiful places in the world.
Langtang valley Trek Highlights
- Three star standrad hotel in Kathmandu
- Tour with tour guide in Kathmandu
- Walking on dense forest with Rhododendron trees.
- Visiting monastery in Kyanjing called Kyanjing Gompa and famous traditional cheese factory.
- Interact and meet the hospitable Tamang, They are old Tibetan people who are rich in culture.
- Hike to Kyanjin Ri (4773m) or Tsercho Ri (4984m)
- Stunning view of dense forest to alpine pastures land, Valley, rivers, hills and snowcapped peaks.
- 360 degree view of Himalayas from Kyanjing and surrounding. Also panaromic view of himalayas from different view points can be observed.
Briefing about Trek
8 days Langtang valley trek which leads to Kyangjying Gompa (3870m) is easy tea house trek. This trekking is steady up and the chance of getting sickness is also very less. This trek is much easier than Everest trek or Annnapurna Trek. Our trek starts from Shabrubesi (1470m). To reach to Shybrubesi we use private Jeep (8-9 hours ride) for our comfort. Or we can drive to that point with local bus (10-11 hours ride) too. We trek mostly on the river bank and the volume of water is big, the sound of river on the ear is smoothing. After crossing Lama hotel you will be able to see Himalayas. We meet small villages with Mani walls and prayers flags while we trek. When you are at Kanjing gompa on the 4 th day of your trek you will be surrounded by Himalayas from every corner. Buddhist monastery at Kyanjing known as Kanjing Gompa is worth visiting. Day hike to nearest hill or Cherkori will give much better and closer view of Himalayas of Langtang range (Langtang Lirung (7227m/ 23,700 Langsisa Ri (6427m / 21,087 feet) and Naya Kanga Peak (5844m / 19170 feet) which is awesome. You will be able to see the fasinating view of Langtang valley and 360 degree of high Himalayas. Trekking to kyanjing valley is on wilderness, the villages is thinly populated. For the nature lovers trekking in Langtang is the most suitable as you see from low land to high Himalayas.
Suggestion while doing Langtang Trekking
Trekking in Langtang towards Kyanjing gompa. We need to go slow in altitude and drink plenty of fluid. We need to drink plenty of water, juice and soup. Once you cross Lantang valley. We have to be careful when we reach Kyanjing gompa. Heading towards Tserkori you have to be more careful and you go in high altitude 4984m. We need to go slow ascending.
Weather, Equipment, Guide
Langtang after Lama hotel is cold. So, carry warm gears along with you. Accommodation is basic, so, it is good to carry sleeping bag. You can buy all equipment at Thamel in Kathmandu. Our Guide are professional so, if you have any demand or you have any problem. Please share your feeling with guide. Supporter treks and tours have excellent guide.
Single trekkers for Langtang Trek.
For single trekkers to go to Langtang we can put the departure at any date you want. You will get excellent service. You will have one guide and Supporter. Or you can accompany with guide cum supporter. In the peak season if the accommodation is full towards high altitude you might have to share the room.
Join a group on Lantang Trek.
You can join the group that already exist with supporter treks and tours. In this case you should be with good hand people. Our guide and supporter are experienced, educated, honest and hardworking. Please choose the government authorized trekking agency to make your trip safe, joyful and memorable trip.
What is the weather in Langtang Trek?
The weather in March, April, May, September, October and November is very nice and pleasant. It is the trekking season. We still need to carry warm gears. Night temperature is cold and temperature goes minus. So, it is good to carry sleeping bag with inner. If you are travelling in December, January and February you have to carry very good warm gears and crampons too. In rainy season do carry good rain coats.
Why Langtang Trek is Best in Autumn and Spring?
While you are Trekking the best time to travel would be in Autumn and Spring. Weather will be pleasant. It is neither too cold nor hot. The weather will be clear most of the time. Especially early morning and evening the weather is nice in Langtang trekking. But trekking can be done throughout the season, only thing is we have to carry good rain coat in rainy season and crampons in winter season.
How cold is Langtang in trekking season?
After crossing Lama hotel, Langtang trek gets colder. Langtang village, Kyanjing gompa and hike to Tserkori is cold. The coldest day would be on the day we hike to Tserkori.
In lower reason of the trek the temperature is 2-3 degree centigrade and 15 degree maximum. In upper region night temperature is minus 7 to maximum 10 degree centigrade. During the day time it is warm and towards midnight the temperature is low. When you climb Kalapathar or walk to Everest Base Camp that day you will have to start at 4 am and will be cold. So, you have to be prepared for it. But in winter December, January and February there can be high snow fall which makes trek impossible. In the day time in high altitude the temperature will be like minus 10 degree centigrade.
