Accommodations along the Langtang Valley trekking trail
The Accommodations are Langtang Trekking trails, tea houses, and lodges. You may find comfortable accommodations with a hot shower every day.
Boundless Adventure provides twin sharing double beds rooms for a couple even though you are solo.
Meals In Langtang Valley
Breakfast will be included in your hotel in Kathmandu, but breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included in the Langtang Hiking. Although you will be on the mountain, you can have various meals selected from the menu.
From Dal Bhat (typical Nepali meal) to Indian and continental items, they are available in tea houses or restaurants during the Langtang Valley trek.
Drinking Water
Drinking Water: You can drink mineral water daily from Hotels, but you would still like to drink boiled Water. The boiled Water is available in every lodge for trekking in Langtang. In this case, it would help if you had a water bottle.
Some people bring electric water filters with them, and some get hand-pumping filters, making it easier to filter Water to drink. Have you checked out your trekking equipment list for more details?
Best Weather For Langtang Valley Trek
The best trekking seasons start from March to June and September to December. Still, you can go to some parts of Trekking in Monsoon, but it is not suitable for every Trekking.
The weather forecast is moderate in these seasons and guarantees amazing views throughout the speculator views of the Langtang Himalayan range. However, although it might be cold, Langtang Valley trekking is being undertaken during the winter. It is necessary to have warm clothes with you all the time.
Important of Langtang Trek
We, the team of Boundless Adventure, will organize the Trekking with the best arrangements. However, there can be some issues that are beyond our control. Heavy rainfall and landslides can extend the trip, but there is little probability of such conditions.
We suggest not swimming in the stream alone and near the glaciers. Most of the time, the glaciers move around and avalanches; however, beware of snow leopards on the Langtang Valley trekking trail.
Ground Transportation for Langtang Valley
Ground transportation is the only means to get to the Langtang Valley, as an airway facility is unavailable there. Although you’ll not have an option for aircraft, you can choose ground transportation.
Boundless Adventure provides two different ground transportation options from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi to start the Langtang trek:
Public Bus:
Taking a public bus to Syabrubesi is the most budget-friendly option. The public bus takes longer than 6 hours from the Gongabu bus park of Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. The first part of the road from Kathmandu to Trishuli is blacktop, and the road from Trishuli to Syabrubesi is gravel. However, the landscapes are beautiful, with a rice field along the drive.
Private jeep:
Boundless Adventure also manages the private jeep on your behalf for the drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. It is more comfortable and flexible than a bus. However, private jeeps cost more than public buses. The Jeep drive takes approximately 6 hours to get to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu, including a lunch break at Trishuli.
Your trekking journey to Langtang Valley begins in Syabrubesi and concludes in Syabrubesi. But if you want to expand your trip, you may hike to Dhunche. Still, if you have a longer time, you can extend the trek to Gosaikunda and end the journey at Sundarijal, Kathmandu.
Local Culture
The Tibetan tradition profoundly influences the local culture of the Langtang Valley, and the major ethnic group of the area is Tamang. As many of the residents of the Langtang Valley are of Tibetan background, most people in Langtang Valley follow Tibetan Buddhism culture. Along the Langtang Valley trek, you’ll see several monasteries and chortens related to Tibetan Buddhist tradition and history.
The Langtang’s locals have a unique culture, religion, language, customs, rituals, and way of living. The primary language spoken by the locals of the Langtang Valley is Tamang, a Tibeto-Burman language. Nevertheless, some people also speak Nepali, and some speak and understand English in major tourist areas.
The clothes worn by the residents of Langtang Valley reflect Tibetan culture. The locals wear traditional dresses with aprons, jewelry, and headbands. The major festivals celebrated by the Langtang people are Buddha Jayanti and Lhosar. Tamang people celebrate Gautam Buddha’s birthday on Buddha Jayanti, and Lhosar is the Tibetan New Year.
The houses of the Langtang Valley reflect the Tibetan architectural style. Generally, people built homes with flat roofs made of wood and stone. Mani walls, carved with Buddhist prayers and symbols, are commonly seen in the area. Music and dance are vital to Langtang Valley’s residents. Damphu is an essential musical instrument, and the dance they perform every occasion is called Tamang selo.
Locals and organizations of the area are working to protect and promote the original cultural heritage of the Langtang region by adapting to modern changes while maintaining the traditional life of the area. Throughout the journey, you’ll get excellent hospitality from the locals while learning a unique culture.
Major Attraction of Langtang Valley Trekking
The Langtang Valley is a perfect destination, combining nature and cultural beauty with exceptional attractions. Among all the attractions, its pleasing landscape is one. The journey through the beautiful region of Langtang showcases and takes you through breathtaking views with snow-capped peaks hitting the peaks, dense forests covering the mountainside in unique colors, and an alpine meadow filling the valley floor in green color.
Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Naya Kang, Yala Peak, Manaslu range, and the Tibetan Himalayan peaks will accompany you throughout the journey to Langtang, enhancing the trek’s attraction.
The Langtang Valley lies within Langtang National Park, and the trek passes through the conservation area. The Langtang National Park is home to unique flora and fauna, and during the trek, you will have the opportunity to see and observe the different flora and fauna. Musk deer, Danphe, Red panda, and Snow Leopard are the major attractions while trekking through the Langtang National Park. Furthermore, you can observe 250 species of birds in the conservation area of Langtang.
The Tamang and Sherpa culture of the region is another significant attraction of Langtang Valley trekking. On your trek, you’ll pass through several Tamang and Sherpa houses and can observe their way of living. The villages are beautified with colorful prayer flags, monasteries, and chortens, adding to the cultural richness and attraction of the trek.
How Many Days Does it Take To Trek Langtang Valley?
9 days is enough for the Langtang Valley trek. We provide 11 days of Langtang Valley day, including 2 days of your arrival and departure. So you’ll spend nine days in Langtang Valley. However, the time varies on the chosen itinerary.
While you can complete the trek within nine days, some trekkers prefer to extend their trek, and others like to shorten it. We also have a customizable itinerary so that you can select a time for the trek that fits your preference and available time.
Within 9 days, we will take you through the appealing village of Langtang. On your first day, you’ll have a jeep drive to Syabrubesi. You’ll start trekking the next day and go for the Lama Hotel trek. The third day takes you to Langtang Village. On the fourth day, you’ll trek to Kyanjin Gomba. The fifth day is your exploration day in the village; on that day, you’ll explore the viewpoint of Kyanjin Ri. On the sixth day, you’ll start the return journey and trek back to Lama Hotel. The seventh day takes you to Thulo Syabru, and you’ll trek to Dhunche on the eighth day. And finally, on the ninth day, you’ll return to Kathmandu. Nonetheless, we have a facility for customizable itineraries, so with no worries, you can contact us and take the itinerary according to your preference.
Langtang Valley Trek with Gosaikunda Lake
Langtang Valley Trek with Gosaikunda Lake is a combination trekking package for trekkers seeking to explore the eBay of Langtang Valley and feel the peacefulness of the lake. Generally, trekkers trekking in Langtang Valley extend their package to Gosaikunda Lake. Typically, it takes 10-12 days for the combined trekking package.
At an elevation of 4,380 m/14,370 ft, Gosaikunda Lake is a sacred alpine freshwater lake of Langtang Valley. The lake lies within the Langtang National Park and covers an area of 13.8 ha (34 acres). In the surrounding area of Gosaikunda Lake, 108 other small lakes lie. During the winter time, the lake stays frozen for 6 months.
People believe that the Gosaikunda Lake was created by lord Shiva while piercing a glacier with his trident (Trishul) to drink Water and cool his throat after swallowing poison during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) incident. For this reason, the lake is a holy site for Hindus, and several pilgrims visit it every year.
The Langtang Valley trek with Gosaikunda Lake takes you through stunning scenery, various landscapes, and cultural immersion. Trekkers first get to explore Langtang Valley and ascend to the holy site, Gosaikunda. To book the trek, contact us on WhatsApp at +977 9851033819.
Other Information
Boundless Adventure can assist you with trip service and provide authentic information. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to call us on mobile or WhatsApp at +977 9851033819.
Permits Required ( Trekkers Management System) and Permits are necessary for Trekking in Langtang Valley. You can obtain a copy of your passport and a trek photo. We request such paper before you arrive in Nepal for the permits.