Langtang Trek Difficulty
The Langtang Valley Trek is much shorter than the Everest and Annapurna Trek. The altitude you will reach to 5000m in this trek. You will walk on ascends and descends trail frequently which is tiring and require body to adjust quickly. It is a good trek for beginners.
Seasons:Trek to Langtang Valley in Nepal
March to May and September to December are the best time of year trekking to Langtang.The rainy season from June to August is not a good time. During the winter(January to February) gets very cold and snow covers the higher parts of Langtang trek.
Many of the guest houses close up in winter and re-open in late February to March. However, it is possible to hike to Langtang Valley in late February and early March. It is quite beautiful with snow covered land and valley.The day is warm and night is pretty cold.You may experience some heavy snowfalls around Tserko Ri and Kayanjiri Peak, yet the route is clear.
Accommodation on Langtang Trek
Guest Houses also known as Tea Houses are available along the trail. The bed is comfortable and hot shower is possible paying an extra price.You will have common sharing toilet, bathroom and dining room.Wifi(internet) is available almost every teahouses paying an extra cost. Every teahouse restaurant offer Nepalese, Indian, Chinese and continental veg and non veg meals. The breakfast and dinner you have to eat at the teahouses lodge where you stay overnight. For lunch, we stop at some teahouse restaurant on the trail.
Passing a normal day in Langtang Trek
A typical day starts from 6 to 7 am in the morning with breakfast at teahouse dining room. After breakfast, make your bag ready and begin your day trek. After walking 3 to 4 hours, you have time for lunch at around 12:00 to 12:00 PM in the afternoon. Once lunch, you walk for 2 to 3 hours to the next teahouse lodge where you spend overnight.Chat with other trekkers in the teahouse dining and dinner at around 8:00 PM and time for bed.The day starts so early and walking will be tiring, bedtime is never late on any trek.
For lunch and dinner, you have choices of options such as Nepali dal bhat (vegetable curry, rice, and lentil soup), noodles, fried rice, soups, Tibetan bread fried macaroni with vegetables and pasta. Like lunch, you also have a wide range of options for breakfast such as eggs, toast, and porridge with tea/coffee and drinks.
The most teahouses provide electricity by solar power. So, you have to pay $3 to $5 to charge your device and power bank.
Difficulty of the trek and physical preparation
The highest point you will reach at 3800m, the Kyanjin Gomba. It is also possible, hike up to Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri peak at 5000m.
This is a moderate level trek and the trail is not too difficult, the number of days is quite short, and the altitude is not very high. It is nice to stay in a good health to enjoy 8-day Langtang Trek.
You may also feel altitude sickness but the chances is very low.Please keep on re-hydrated and go slowly as you hike up to Langtang valley.
Add on Trips
If you would like to add on other short trips after the Langtang Trek, Chitwan and Bardia National Park are the best. In addition, Lumbini, Kathmandu Tour, day river rafting trip, bungee jumping, Everest Mountain flight by regular plane and also the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour also also the other add on trips options.
8 days Langtang Valley Trek: Booking Process
Online booking is possible. Choose any of your trips and pay the deposit advance or the full amount of the trip by credit card or bank transfer.Then we will confirm the trek booking once we get your passport copy and the trip advance payment into our bank bank account.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is necessary for this trip. We are trekking in the mountains. It may happens. Please make sure that your insurance policy will cover helicopter rescue and other medication.
Tipping Culture in Nepal
It is expected in restaurants and cafes to tip 10% of the bill. Tipping your driver, porter, guide, and other staff on your trek is also normal. Please tip drivers of private vehicles separately from $1 to $5, depending on the length of the journey. Normally tips for the trekking crew are given as a group and depend on the group’s satisfaction.
Money Matter
It is nice to bring-USD 200 to 300 equivalent Nepali rupees cash with you. That you can spend to pay hot shower, charging batteries and expenses of personal nature like drinks, wifi, internet and tips.
The US dollars, Pounds, Australian Dollars, Singaporean Dollars, Malaysian Ringgit, and Euros, you can change easily in the money exchange counter in Kathmandu. It is also possible to cash out in NPR(Nepalese rupees) from ATM machine paying an charge of 500 to 600 for 35000 rupees in a time.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on our tour. For minors travelling with guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Equipment and Gear for Langtang Valley Trek
It requires good quality and appropriate equipment. Especially, a good pair of hiking boots and breathable hardshell rain jacket. We highly recommend below packing list to trek to Langtang Valley in 7 days.
Technical Clothing
- Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
- Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down
- Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shelled
- Long Sleeve Shirts, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
- Short Sleeve Shirts, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
- Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)
- Hiking Trousers
- Fleece Pants
- Shorts (optional)
- Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
- 3 Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
- Sport Bra (women)
Headwear
- Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
- Knit Hat, for warmth
- Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)
- Bandana (optional)
Handwear
- Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
- Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added (optional)
Footwear
- Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces
- Trainers or Crocs, to wear at camp (optional)
- 3 Socks, thick, wool or synthetic
- 3 Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)
- Gaiters, waterproof (optional)
Accessories
- Sunglasses or Goggles
- Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)
- Poncho, during rainy season (optional)Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended
- Water Bladder, Camelback type (recommended)
- Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
- Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate
Equipment
- Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons
- Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)
- Trekking Poles (recommended)
- Head lamp, with extra batteries
- Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended) for porters to carry your equipment.
- Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear
Other
- Toiletries (Option)
- Prescriptions
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Insect Repellent, containing DEET
First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Toilet Paper (To be provided)
- Wet Wipes (recommended)
- Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)
- Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)
- Camera, with extra batteries (optional)