Langtang Region Trekking

Langtang is the closest major trekking region to Kathmandu — since the August 2026 flood the trek starts at Dhunche, reached by road, with no domestic flight to wait on. The valley sits inside Langtang National Park, ringed by peaks over 7,000m, and is home to Tamang communities whose culture and architecture are closely tied to Tibet.

The Langtang Valley trek runs 11 days round trip, climbing gradually to Kyanjin Gompa and the Kyanjin Ri viewpoint at 4,773m, with wide views of Langtang Lirung and the surrounding glaciers. Trekkers with extra time often extend into the Gosaikunda trek, a demanding but rewarding route to a set of sacred high-altitude lakes considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists.

The 2015 earthquake triggered a landslide that destroyed much of Langtang village, and the region has been carefully rebuilt since — trekking here now directly supports a community still recovering from that event. Both Langtang National Park entry and a TIMS card are required and arranged by your guide. Best seasons are March–May and September–November.

Two conditions matter right now. The August 2026 flood damaged the road to Syabrubesi, so our departures start from Dhunche and return by 4WD from Thulo Syabru, which makes the trek 11 days. The Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal said in October 2026 that Langtang, Kyanjin and Gosaikunda are open, but road conditions are still changing, so confirm them two to three weeks before you fly.

You need a Langtang National Park permit (NPR 3,000 for most foreign trekkers) and a TIMS card, and a licensed guide is required. October and April are the strongest months. Nights at Kyanjin Gompa can fall to about -10°C in December, and most departures avoid January and February. Kyanjin Gompa at 3,870 metres is the main stop, with a monastery, a cheese factory and two viewpoint hikes above it.