Langtang Valley Trek

The best time for Langtang Valley trekking is from March through May during spring and September through October during autumn. These are the best months to do the trek during when you will be trekking underneath the lovely blue skies, breathe fresh air and see un-obscure mountain views.

Langtang Valley trek difficulty level is considered to be an easy to moderate hike. For any beginner for trekking into Nepal’s high mountains then this certainly is the trek for them and a good start. Only you need is physical fitness and mental preparedness. Those with no previous trek experience can also complete this trek with some planning and training for a few weeks.

Hike to the Langtang Valley trek is considered a relatively easy to moderate trek. There’s no technical experience required. What you need is to be in good physical shape and able to walk for an average of four to six hours per day over mountainous terrain with a light backpack.

Absolutely! You are recommended to get travel insurance that covers even at higher altitudes i.e. up to 4000m. The insurance policy usually doesn’t cover over 3,000 meters of altitude. So, make sure these things while purchasing travel insurance for Langtang Valley trek and read their policie

At higher altitudes, anyone might experience altitude sickness regardless of how you fit you are or age-difference. Those who haven’t lived at high altitudes may also suffer from altitude sickness (also called as AMS or altitude motion sickness). The best thing to do is walk slow and proper hydration altitude sickness on Langtang Valley trek can be prevented.

Family-run lodges often called ‘Teahouses’ are in the Langtang region. Especially the higher you go accommodation is limited, so the room may differ from a private single/double room to a bed in a dormitory. Langtang Valley trek accommodation is a very basic accommodation and usually be shared shower and toilet facilities. All lodges have a communal dining hall. Though basic, these teahouses are clean and welcoming, friendly and warm resting place after a tiring day’s trek.

Lodges on the trail offer wide choices for foods and drinks. These contain typical Nepali meals to the continental dishes. Nepali dish ‘Dal Bhat’ with season vegetable and pickle. Or, go for pizza, momo, noodles, macaroni, sizzler, sandwich, burger, etc. Different types of coffee, fruit juice, and alcoholic drinks are also available. If you have booked a package tour then the company handles all costs. But if booked on service only then food prices on the Langtang Valley trek cost to US$25-30 per person per day for lunch/dinner, where breakfast will be included. But on high altitude treks, avoiding alcoholic drinks is a good idea.

Bottled water can be bought or you can take along a bottle and fill the bottle with tap water with purifying tablets. These can be bought in Kathmandu before the trek. Most brands of purification tablets take just 30 minutes before you can drink. Drinking a minimum of 3 to 4 liters of water per day is recommended.

Bringing snacks and protein bars is good. Daily meal includes Dal Bhat – Nepali meal which is already high in carbohydrate. If you bring your own food, lodges may charge you an additional cost

Yes, and trekking permit for Langtang Valley includes two permits. One is for ‘Langtang National Park’ which is US$30 per person. The other is TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card US$10 per person. Both of the permits are already included while booking the tour so you don’t have to worry about it.

Showers are available at Lodges. Especially the higher up you go there will usually be shared bathrooms in most lodges. Hot water shower needs to be paid per person. As you go higher, the colder it gets and you may have to think for the second time for a shower. Wait just a few days until your descent. Wet wipes can be used to clean your body but in trek it might come expensive. So it is good to buy them in Kathmandu.

You can bring trekking gear from your home country. They can also be bought in Kathmandu at many trekking shops around there. But, most of the trekking gears you get here are not up to standard though are comparatively cheaper. So, it’s up to you to decide.

All the electronics can be charged in lodges with an extra cost of US$2-6 per hour. Further up you go, the price for charging increases.

Sickness depends upon its nature. For mild sickness usually descending to a lower altitude with the help and support of the guide or porter is done. For serious illness, emergency helicopter evacuation service is arranged. Our guide will be in constant contact with us and takes immediate action as per the situation. This is where travel insurance comes covering for a medical evacuation service and other medical expenses. Our guides carry first aid kit with basic medication like simple painkillers, altitude sickness tablets, bandages, balm for muscle aches and medication to treat diarrhea and vomiting. They are experienced trek guides and will take care of you if anything happens to you.

Trekking solo trekking in the Langtang Valley is actually possible. You can trek without joining a group or you can even trek without any trekking guide too. The trek is completely safe for solo trekkers. But please keep in mind that it will be safe only if you have prior experience of high altitude treks. Otherwise, chances are a novice trekker walking alone may go through several unexpected complications.

The trail to the Langtang Valley is among the safe trekking routes in Nepal with the least news of casualties and unforeseen happenings. There is least to no news of trekkers being theft or any unpleasant behaviors by the locals.

Booking the trek with us, we shall provide our experienced trek guide and necessary porters. Hiring a trekking staff or booking with organized trek is not mandatory but doing it individually without experienced staff completely depends upon you.

If you are fit and can carry your own baggage which comes to 15 kg maximum and walking the high mountain terrains then hiring a porter isn’t necessary. Otherwise, hiring a porter is a good idea where you only have to carry your day-pack. The maximum load is 15 kgs each porter.

Yes, the region was hugely affected by 2015 earthquake but nowadays most of the infrastructures have already been re-built and even better than before. Traces of the earthquake can be hardly found during this trek.

Tipping is not mandatory but let’s not forget that it has become a custom to show gratitude towards your guide and porters who made it all possible for you to finish the trek. You can give them a certain amount as tips for trekking Langtang valley trek as per your desire at the end of the trek

Wifi on Langtang valley trek is available at most of the lodges and at around 90% areas on the trekking trail

If you wish to quit the trek or those who are physically unfit to accomplish this long walk, there is an option of Langtang helicopter tour package. This package allows you to fly to Langtang Valley and land at Kyanjin Gompa (3,950m), a Tibetan culture influenced village embellished with spectacular scenery, ancient monasteries, and beautiful mountain views.

Taking along children for this trek is an unwise decision. But if they are old enough to trek for days at high altitudes in a cold climate, it shouldn’t a problem. Make sure, they have prior experiences of a few days hike and high altitudes.

Our trek guide carries a comprehensive first aid kit with basic medication for altitude sickness, cold, diarrhea, headache, etc. All of our guides are trained on mountain wilderness medication

Your lodge where you get a room provides a blanket. But the blanket can’t be sufficient at all times. To be on the safe side bringing along sleeping bag is suggested which we shall provide and already included in the tour cost.

You do not have to carry much cash if you have booked a full tour package from your travel company since your trek guide shall take care of your accommodation and daily meals. Besides that only a few extra costs incur like for bottled water, charging mobile phones/cameras, shower, extra tea/coffee and of course alcoholic drinks also tipping your guide and porters. So, carrying Nepalese Rupees equivalent to a few hundred USD is recommended.

No, there is no ATM on Langtang Valley trek. Exchanging into Nepali rupees before the trek in Kathmandu is the only option.

Only cash is accepted during the trek and converting your currency to Nepali rupees before the trek is the best idea.

Usually, it’s about 5-6 hours average in most of the days. The walks must be slow and steady.

The maximum number is 15 trekkers. Yes, you can also do this trek privately with your personal guide and porter.

Your hotel where you stay in Kathmandu will store your luggage that you don’t want to take to trek without any charge. Later on, you can pick up your luggage after the trek.

Most of the villages along the trek route have landline telephones from where you can make international calls. Mobile phone services are also available in which you buy a local sim card in Kathmandu and use it to call back home during the trek.

The packing list for Langtang Valley trek depends upon the season you travel. During winter warm clothes are suggested. These include down jacket, thermal longs and top, comfortable trekking trousers, t-shirts, fleece, windproof jacket, hat, scarf, and gloves. In summer, still requires light warm clothing. In most cases, your company already provides down jacket and sleeping bag. Besides, clothing can be purchased in Kathmandu at the Thamel area as well where numerous trekking shops exist with both local and foreign brands.

Temperature during Langtang Valley trek depends upon the season. The temperature during daytime in the Langtang region falls in the range of 10°C-20°C (50°F-68°F).