Langtang Valley Trek

• The Langtang Valley Trek offers spectacular views of the Himalayas, including Langtang Lirung (7,227 m).
• Another tourist attraction is the village of Kyanjin Gompa, a Buddhist monastery.
• On the way back to Kyanjin, you will visit a yak cheese factory to taste homemade, warm, delicious yak cheese made from the milk of the yaks.
• The trek is accompanied by exposure to the typical and colourful Tamang and Tibetan settlements, where cultural exchange occurs.
• When hiking across the park, you will likely encounter some of the most extraordinary wildlife, including red pandas, the monal pheasant, and langurs.
• Those visitors willing to go a little further might consider a strenuous trek to Kyanjin Ri, one of the highest summits in the area at 4,773 m.
• Many regard this trek as more straightforward than others, mainly because fewer people hike in this area, which is one of the nearest trekking areas to Kathmandu.

Price includes

• Kathmandu Airport – Hotel – Airport transfer by Private vehicle
• Three Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
• Tea and Coffee during the trek
• Twin Sharing Accommodation at Kathmandu at 3 star hotel with breakfast
• Twin sharing accommodation during the trek
• National Park Entry Fee, Local Government Entry fee
• Transfer between Kathmandu – Sybrubensi – Kathmandu by public bus.
• 1 Experienced guide for the group of 2 to 10  and assistant guide for a group above 10
• One porter assigned for two people to carry luggage
• Our Staff’s daily meal, wage, equipment, insurance and allowances
• First aid kit with high-altitude medicines
• Duffel bag and Sleeping bag  (Must be returned after completion of the trek)
• Trek completion certificate (Upon request)
• Our Service Charges

Trip Essential Information

Altitude Sickness in Langtang Valley Trek

The Langtang Valley Trek covers a height of up to 3,870m at Kyanjin Gompa, but you can climb higher to Kyanjin Ri at 4,773 meters, giving stunning views of the Langtang range.

The actual elevation is comparatively low compared to other treks in the Himalayas, but a steep climb within a short period may cause some altitude-related problems. Therefore, pleasure, drinking water, adequate sleep, and avoiding haste are essential.

Everyone trekking should note signs such as headaches or tiredness, mainly where the terrain is more challenging. This will help ensure a safe journey.

Meal during Langtang Trek

Food during the Langtang Valley Trek is simple and basic. Most of the trail offers teahouse meals consisting of vegetables, rice, noodles, and soup.

Breakfast consists of pancakes, eggs, porridge, or Tibetan bread. It also includes an exotic non-Veg Thukpa made of Tibetan noodles, rice, lentils, and vegetables, or fried rice with eggs, Tibetan bread, or noodles.

Vegetarian meals are easily found in the mountains, and it is widely suggested that people avoid meat in the hills to avoid problems with digestion. You can try a local delicacy in some teahouses: yak cheese, a specialty made from yak milk.

Drinkable water is available, but it should be treated with tablets or filters. Tea, coffee, hot ginger lemon honey, and other hot drinks are consumed to warm people up enough during cold climates in mountainous areas.

Accommodation in Langtang Valley Trek

Our meal and shelter on Langtang Valley Trek are several tea houses where you can get simple but standard meals and lodging. These teahouses are family-owned and operated, and the feel and the service you receive are typical of the region’s hospitality.

Accommodation is mostly twin sharing with a basic bed, blanket and pillow provided where necessary. However, comfort decreases as you go up.

Most of the time, showers are communal, and only those in the lower classes can afford the luxury of having water and a container with a showerhead at their disposal. It is possible to get hot showers at some extra charge; however, they use solar power or gas.

Lighting for charging devices is available, usually charged at a small amount for electricity tokens. Some teahouses have wifi, but the connection is poor, particularly in areas with high altitudes.

A typical day in Langtang Valley trek

The day on the Langtang Valley Trek starts early; you get up and have breakfast from any local teahouse. When you have done that, you will begin the hikes along beautiful terrains, which include forests, rivers and even villages.

The scenery one can get on the way is beautiful, and the probability of meeting such animals as red pandas or Himalayan pheasants is relatively high.

At about midday, you’ll stop for lunch at a teahouse on the trail and have time to shop. This is a good time to take some time off, get some rest, and have a good time in a natural setting. Depending on the later-day path, you’ll hike gradually up and down in the afternoon to the next stop-over point.

In the evening, they are either in a comfortable teahouse or will serve a warm dinner. Later, you can interact with fellow trekkers if you desire to relax or gaze at the beauty of the Himalayas and star-filled night sky before sleeping for the next trek.

Permits For Langtang Valley Trek

To trek the Langtang Valley, you will need the following Langtang Valley permits:

TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card:

• The TIMS card eliminates everyone trekking in Nepal from dangerous activities and aids the trekker’s tracking system.
• One can get it from the Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu, Pokhara, or any registered trekking company.

Langtang National Park Permit:

• This permit is required since the trek is in the Langtang National Park.
• It can also be retrieved from the National Park Office in Dhunche, the entry point to the Langtang region and in Kathmandu.
• The permit grants one permission to enter the prohibited region to conserve the surrounding environment.

Travel Insurance

You must have travel insurance to trek to Langtang Valley, Nepal. It will help cover the costs related to emergencies, luggage, and services.

Evacuation is mandatory as the area may be inaccessible, and Aerial or other forms of transportation may be necessary for injuries, illnesses, or road accidents.

Because some insurance policies do not cover climbing and such activities in Nepal, it is advisable to check if your insurance covers high-altitude trekking.

Langtang Valley Trek Cost

Langtang Valley Trek cost with Himalayan Trekking and Tours is USD 630 per person. All your accommodation, food, permits and all will be covered.

For Nepali people, the Langtang Valley Trek cost usually ranges between NPR 15000- and NPR 25000.

Permits mainly cause this; foreign hikers must buy the Langtang National Park Permit and the TIMS card, which are cheaper for Nepalis only. In addition to the above, the cost of hiring a guide or a porter expands the general budget.

The trek is relatively cheap compared to other Himalayan treks, and for all the cultural experience, stunning views and exhilarating adventure into the Langtang Valley.

Best time for Langtang Valley Trek

The best time for the Langtang Valley Region is before the monsoon, from March to May, and after the monsoon, from September to November.

Spring is the best season for Langtang Valley Trek because the temperatures are moderate, and there is no precipitation; hence, it is suitable for a trek. Also, the trail goes through the rhododendron forests, which are spectacularly laid out during this time.

Autumn consists of a stable climate with fewer clouds. It gives excellent vistas of the Himalayas, with quite fresh but still relatively comfortable weather. It also ensures that the environment remains green, especially after the monsoons that dominate the region from the end of June to the end of September.

It is still possible to trek during the winter, December to February, or during the monsoon, June to August. Winter has low temperatures and snow at high altitudes, while monsoons make the trail dangerous due to regular rainfall.

Drinking Water

Pure water is essential while on a trek to the Langtang Valley, and the tap water in this region should be treated with much caution.

You can use water purification tablets, filters, or UV purifiers to ensure the water is safe. Most trekkers also prefer to buy bottled water at the teahouses. Though this is unhygienically damaging, it pollutes the environment; therefore, it is recommended that you bring your water purification method along.

Some other teahouses also sell boiled or treated water at an extra charge of a few yuan. With increased altitude, water availability is a challenge, and water prices are relatively high.

Wifi, Electricity And Communication during the Trek

Wifi:

Internet connection, particularly wifi, is available but in limited quantity along the Langtang Valley Trek. All the teahouses will provide wifi in Syabrubesi and Dhunche, but it can be slow sometimes.

During your climb to the Langtang Valley, the internet connection is limited to Wi-Fi only in certain areas. Internet connectivity in most teahouses established at higher altitudes is also limited, so expectations should be set accordingly.

Electricity:

Electricity is available, though not frequently, especially in the higher-altitude regions during the Langtang Valley Trek. In the lower areas facing the sun, installing teahouses with power from the national power supply or solar energy will be easier.

Yes, you can power your gadgets at the Teahouses, but there will be charges that you will be required to pay. The power bank is also recommended when you need to recharge devices on the hike because you may reach areas with harder-to-find charging points.

Communication:

Some teahouses provide satellite phones for rent to avoid situations that prevent reception and transmission of messages.

These services are handy during an emergency, but they are not cheap. Network coverage is a limiting factor; therefore, it is advisable to tell someone about your trekking plans before setting off and have a plan in case of emergencies.

Local NCell and NTC are available in the major cities. They will help you communicate correctly during the Langtang Valley Trek. You can even be busy with a data pack in case the Wi-Fi isn’t working in the region.

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