6 Days Langtang Trek Itinerary- Detailed Breakdown
Seven days Langtang Valley Trek is now a popular trekking among Nepali trekkers. Since trekking here can take a week or even longer, only some have that much time to hike. So, to help time-bound Nepali trekkers, I’m sharing my Langtang Trek experience here in 6 days Langtang Trek Itinerary blog.
In February 2023, I hiked to Kyanjin Ri and completed Langtang Valley Trekking in just five days, starting from Kathmandu. We had planned for six days, but the snowfall made it almost impossible for us to hike Tsergo Ri.
We hiked from Syabrubesi to Pairo, Langtang, and Kyanjin in two days, which most trekkers do. And while returning, we walked almost 32 km from Kyanjin to Syabrubesi, which I don’t recommend to anyone. Trust me; you won’t feel your legs for a day or two after returning to Kathmandu.
That’s why the six days Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary fits everyone. It gives you a fantastic day at Kyanjin to hike Tsergo Ri or Kyanjin Ri’s higher peak and return to Langtang. In this way, you’ll have a comfortable return to Syabru Besi later.
By the way, I’m Saroj, the co-founder and trek leader at NepTrek. This blog is solely my firsthand experience. Fancy following my travel content? Follow me on Instagram.
Six days Langtang Valley Trek Cost- Updated (2024)
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Pax |
Cost (USD) | Availability | Book Now |
| 1 | 549 | Available | |
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2-3 |
529 | Available | Inquire Us |
| 4-5 | 509 | Available | |
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6 and more |
499 | Available |
Six days Langtang Trek Itinerary- Detailed Breakdown
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (122 km/ 1,500 meters/ 8 hours). Trek to Pairo (6.6 km/ 1,680 meters/ 2 hours)
The first day of the short Langtang Trek starts with an 8-hour drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. Everyone takes the local tourist bus that departs from Machhapokhari Chowk, Kathmandu. Taking the first or second trip is better as you’ll have time to hike to Pairo from Syabrubesi.
The bus drives through Galchi, Trishuli, Kalikasthan, and Ramche before it stops at Langtang National Park Entry Point near Dhunche. Here, you must purchase a Langtang Conservation Area Permit that costs NPR 100 for Nepali and NPR 3000 for foreign nationals.
From the checkpost, you’ll reach Dhunche and further to 12 Ghumti and to Syabrubesi. The road progresses through scary ridges.
After reaching Syabrubesi, you’ll cross a bridge over the junction of Langtang Khola and Trishuli River. You’ll hike to their dam site on a dusty road constructed by Langtang Khola Hydropower.
From the dam site, you’ll hike for one hour to Pairo, where you’ll stay overnight.
Day 2: Trek from Pairo to Thangshayap (3,140 meters) or Langtang Village (18 km/ 3,430 meters)
It’s better to leave Pairo early after breakfast, around 7 am. If you leave early, you may reach Langtang at 6 pm.
One and half hour ascent from Pairo takes you to Bamboo. There are few tea houses in Bamboo. It’s better to stop here for rehydration and a tea break. Also, the tiredness after walking from Pairo demands a few minutes of rest.
From Bamboo, you’ll trek to Langtang Khola Bridge. There’s one tea house where you can stop for another tea break. I highly recommend staying here for a good rest because, past Langtang Khola Bridge till Rimche, you’ll ascend for 30 minutes on a cliff.
You’ll cross Rimche Landslide and trek along the cliff above Langtang River. The cascading river sound and chirps of birds can be entertaining. Also, you’ll walk through the serene rhododendron and bamboo forest.
The route from Rimche to Lama Hotel is almost flat.
Lama Hotel is a place that has few tea houses. It’s a good place for lunch. You can get any meal of your choice, but I recommend you eat Dal Bhat Tarkari. It’s a complete meal and replenishes your energy.
Lama Hotel to Thangshyap/Langtang
Past Lama Hotel, you’ll hike on a steep trail to Riverside and Woodland. And the most tiring section of this day hike comes as you walk from Woodland to the flat grounds near Ghora Tabela.
There’s a checkpost at Ghora Tabela where you must enter your national park permit. It’s also a good resting place before leaving for Thangshyap/Langtang.
Langtang from Thangshyap is four hours away. If you can hike till 8 pm, with torch lights on, you’ll reach Langtang. But if you feel like stopping, it’s better to stop at Thangshyap. There are few tea houses in Thangshyap, and Buddha Lodge is among the best.
And if you reach Langtang, stay at Mountain View Hotel on the left of the stone paved trail as you get to Langtang after crossing the old Langtang debris.
Overnight at the tea house in Thangshyap/Langtang.
Day 3: Trek from Langtang to Kyanjin (6.8 km/ 3,865 meters/ 3 hours). Hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,773 meters)
Waking up in Langtang Village gives you a glimpse of Langtang Lirung. But hiking to Kyanjin, past Mundu, gives you an awe-striking glimpse of the elegant mountains of the Langtang range.
After breakfast, you’ll leave Langtang and hike to Kyanjin. You’ll walk past Mundhu, Langtang Hydropower, cross a suspension bridge, and reach Kyanjin.
The route to Kyanjin is relatively flat, but you must be very careful while hiking. As water freezes in the night, the surface becomes slippery with ice.
There are many tea houses in Kyanjin, as it looks like a mini town on the lap of the Himalayas. You can stay at any tea house in Kyanjin, but I recommend you stay at Super View Hotel. It’s among the best tea houses in Kyanjin.
In the afternoon, you can hike to Kyanjin Ri’s lower peak as an acclimatization hike.
Overnight at the tea house in Kyanjin.
Day 4: Trek to Tsergo Ri (5,033 meters). Trek down to Kyanjin Gompa and return to Langtang (3,430 meters, 2 hours)
Tsergo Ri is the ultimate viewpoint and a must-hike activity in 6 days of Langtang Trek Itinerary. You must complete the itinerary to experience the wholesome mountains and Langtang experience.
It’s better to leave Kyanjin around 8 am after breakfast. Please carry the packed lunch as you’ll return from Tsergo Ri to Kyanjin around 3 pm.
For an hour, you’ll hike on a relatively 30-degree sloppy trail. And for the rest, it’s an ascend till Tsergo Ri Viewpoint. From this viewpoint, you’ll see almost every mountain in the Langtang region. The most prominent mountains are Langtang Lirung, Langtang Ri, Gangchenpo, Dorje Lhakpa, Loenpo Gang, and Yala Peak. You’ll also see some glaciers, frozen lakes, and beautiful Kyanjin Gompa from Tsergo Ri’s viewpoint.
After returning to Kyanjin, you can stop at the tea house overnight or hike to Langtang.
As you must reach Syabrubesi on the 5th day, it’s better to hike down to Langtang to shorten the 5th-day hike distance.
Day 5: Trek from Langtang to Syabrubesi
It’ll take 7-8 hours to complete the return hike from Langtang to Syabrubesi. You’ll retrace the route back to Syabru.
You’ll reach Lama Hotel after four hours of leaving Langtang. And it’s an ideal place for lunch.
From Lama Hotel, you’ll hike for another four hours to Syabrubesi.
Overnight at the lodge in Syabrubesi. I stayed at Yala Peak Guest House in Syabrubesi, which was quite good.
Day 6: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
Your six days Langtang Trek Itinerary ends with a drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu.
The bus stops at Trishuli for lunch.
Langtang Trek 6 days Itinerary – In a Nutshell
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Day |
From | To |
Altitude |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu | Syabru, Pairo | 1,680 meters |
| Day 2 | Pairo | Thangshyap/Langtang |
3,140/3,430 meters |
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Day 3 |
Thangshyap/Langtang | Kyanjin Gompa | 3,865 meters |
| Day 4 | Kyanjin Gompa | Tsergo Ri/Langtang |
5,033 meters |
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Day 5 |
Langtang | Syabrubesi | 1,420 meters |
| Day 6 | Syabrubesi | Kathmandu |
1,400 metes |
Have plans for this trek?
Langtang Valley Trekking is the best if you’re looking for your first trekking in Nepal. It’s among the easy high-altitude treks in Nepal that prepare you for strenuous treks like Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Apart from elegant mountain scenery and inspiring landscapes, Langtang Valley is home to Tamang Heritage. Thus, while trekking here, you’ll experience Langtang Tamang Heritage. The typical lifestyles, attires, languages, tea house decoration, mani wheels, Buddhist prayer flags, Stupas, and small gompas give the touch of Tamang heritage.
To experience all these in just six days, you will only find better deals than we offer. Our six days Langtang Trek costs USD 549, which is highly affordable. Moreover, our trekking guides have been to Kyanjin and Langtang several times.
Want to know the availability of this trek? Please email us at mailtoneptrek@gmail.com or contact us at +977-9818553880 (Saroj). Our representative will reply to your every query within 24 hours.
