Langtang Valley View Trekking 8-Days

Langtang Valley sits north of Kathmandu, closer to the city than Everest or Annapurna, but the trail feels remote from the start. You follow the Langtang river up through oak and rhododendron forest, sleeping in mountain villages and getting a real look at local life along the way.

The high point, in both senses, is Kyanjin Gompa, an old Buddhist monastery set among glaciers and grazing yaks. From there you climb to Tserko Ri at 4,984m for a wide view of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Gang Chenpo and Ganesh Himal.

It is a there-and-back route rather than a loop, out via Syabru Besi and back the same way, which keeps the logistics simple and the focus on the walking itself.

What you'll do

• Trek the Langtang valley from Syabru Besi, crossing the river through oak and rhododendron forest
• Visit Langtang village and learn about local mountain life
• Explore the Buddhist monastery at Kyanjin Gompa
• Hike up to Tserko Ri (4,984m) for panoramic Himalayan views
• See Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Gang Chenpo and Ganesh Himal from the trail
• Stop at a traditional cheese factory in the upper valley