Langtang Valley

Trek through one of the most accessible trekking regions near Kathmandu valley that offers great sceneries from the magnificent forests and waterfalls at lower altitudes to glaciers and ice peaks at a higher elevation.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• 5 days hiking up Langtang valley which is also known as the valley of glaciers
• Panoramic view of snow caped mountains such as Langtang Ri, Langsisa, Ganjala Peak
• Pass through stunning forests and climb high altitude passes
• Old and significant monasteries, stupas and monuments

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Travel to Syabru beshi (1460 m / 4790 ft)
4. Day 4Trek to Lama hotel (2410 m / 7905 ft)
5. Day 5Trek to Ghoda tabela (3020 m / 9908 ft)
6. Day 6Trek to Langtang valley (3330 m / 10925 ft)
7. Day 7Trek to Kyanjin gompa (3730 m / 12238 ft)
8. Day 8Stay and climb Kyanjin-Ri peak (4773 m / 15655 ft)
9. Day 9Trek back to Ghoda tabela (3020 m / 9908 ft)
10. Day 10Trek back to Lama hotel (2410 m / 7905 ft)
11. Day 11Trek back to Syabru beshi (1460 m / 4790 ft)
12. Day 12Drive back to Kathmandu
13. Day 13Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

14. Day 14Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Rasuwa
District

Langtang National Park

Langtang Lirung7,227 m

Shalbachum6,669 m

Kibhyu Ri6,352 m

Pongen Dopku5,928 m

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–2, 12–14 · 1,400 m

2SyabrubesiDays 3, 11 · 1,460 m

3Lama HotelDays 4, 10 · 2,410 m

4Ghoda TabelaDays 5, 9 · 3,020 m

5LangtangDay 6 · 3,330 m

6Kyanjin GompaDays 7–8 · 3,730 m

7Kyanjin RiDay 8 · 4,773 m

5 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 12–14 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2SyabrubesiDays 3, 11 · 1,460 m
3. 3Lama HotelDays 4, 10 · 2,410 m
4. 4Ghoda TabelaDays 5, 9 · 3,020 m
5. 5LangtangDay 6 · 3,330 m
6. 6Kyanjin GompaDays 7–8 · 3,730 m
7. 7Kyanjin RiDay 8 · 4,773 m

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Where the trip comes back the same way, the line is drawn once. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.