Langtang Trek in 2023
Langtang Trek is the most popular destination and delightful journey in the Langtang region. The Langtang region is the 3rd most popular stunning trekking route in Nepal after Everest & Annapurna regions. 8 Days Langtang Valley Trek takes to around the marvelous mountains with the thrilling Langtang Himalayas of Nepal. A short moderate walk leads ups and downhills to encounter these wonderful valleys with a touch of high altitude at Kyanjin Gompa.
A beautiful hike and scenic Langtang valley are surrounded by a massive chain of Langtang Himal that includes Langtang Ri, Langtang Lirung, Dorji Lakpa, Langshisa, Naya-Kanga / Ganja La Peak, and Yala peaks. Langtang region is one of the massive destinations in Nepal. It’s incorporated the popular treks, Langtang Tamang Heritage Trek, Langtang Gosainkund Trek, Langtang Valley and Ganja la Pass Trek with Langtang Gosainkunda Trek.
Explore the Local Cultures & Sacred Gosainkunda Lake
Its ancient traditional culture and heritage of Buddhism religion are similar to Tibetans where the border is a mere distance from the route of the Langtang. Besides the marvelous scenery of mountains, the culture and traditional life of the natives are equally fascinating. As this walk leads you into a green alpine forest covered with tall rhododendron, magnolia, pines, oaks, and fir tree lines.
Langtang Trek creates an opportunity to discover the charming local ethnic Tamang culture and the sacred Gosainkund Lakes too. The Gosainkunda Lake is one of the holy places for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. The lake is located at 4380m above sea level.
Wild Animals & Untouched Valley
In spring and summer, the whole hills turn into paradise when wildflowers are in full blooming season. Around the Langtang Culture Trek available the snow leopard and the elusive endangered Red Panda. It’s hardly seen but exists around these enchanting forested areas with bamboo thickets.
The Short Langtang Trekking Itinerary is specially designed for those who have limited time for the Langtang trek. A journey begins from Kathmandu and drives to Syabrubesi then heading higher past farm villages and magnificent valleys. Well-tended fields with rows of terraces reach into a River gorge covered with thick vegetation and tall tree lines and then head higher as tree lines stop for short alpine bushes and shrubs at the Langtang valley region.
When is the best time to trek to Langtang?
Nepal has four weather seasons in the whole year. In general, the Autumn and Spring seasons are the best and most favorable times to trek in Nepal. It depends upon one choice of destinations for short and moderate treks like Langtang Valley. The spring season would be a more warm and more fascinating time to hike around the mountain. During the spring a lot of flowers bloom in Nepal that it makes more fun for trekkers. The spring season is incorporated from March to May.
Moreover, the Autumn season is an extremely beautiful time for hiking and trekking in Nepal. From September to November would be perfect weather as clear blue sky, less fuggy and rain. It’s good for pleasant walks and for views, but the shorter day with short sunlight hours can be freezing cold in the morning and night times.
The Highlights of the Trip
- Tamang Culture
- Mountains and glacier
- Buddist Monasteries
- Authentic Villages & Cheese factories
- Natural Hot spring
- Holy Lakes
- River and Jungle
- Wild Animals
- Beautiful valleys
- Tserku Ri Viewpoint and Kyanjin Ri viewpoint
Conclusion of the 8 Days Short Langtang Trek
Easy Short Langtang Trek leads you to a maximum of 3860 m at the Kyanjin Gomba except for the Kyanjin Ri and Tserku Ri viewpoint (4975m). It’s a spectacular viewpoint to discover and explore the panoramic scenario of the massive Langtang Himalayas. The Langtang Region Treks are completely based on the teahouse and the trip can be finished within 8 days from Kathmandu. Let’s do embark and hike around the wondrous valley of Langtang.
Outline Itinerary of the 8 Days Langtang Trek:
Day 01: Reach Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: Drive to Dhunche 2030 m — 06hrs. Day 03: Trek to Thulu Syabru Village 2120 m — 07 hours.
Day 04: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village 3,430m — 06 hours.
Day 05: Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa 3,850m — 04 hours.
Day 06: At Kyanjin Gompa rest and hike
Day 07: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel — 06 hrs.
Day 08: Lama Hotel to Syabrubensi — 05 hrs.
Day 09: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel -06 hrs journeys
Day 10: International departure for homeward bound.
