Located north of the Kathmandu valley, Langtang region is considered as one of the most popular narrow mountain valleys at the base of central Himalaya. The scenery of the Langtang region is breathtaking, and the treks are more adventurous as few tourists visit this area. Trekking to Langtang region offers an opportunity to explore ethnic villages, oldest monasteries, small peaks, and glaciers.
A trek to Langtang is adventurous and breathtaking; however, there are a few things to remember before going on trekking in this region. The best advice is to plan alternatives for your transport, avoid night travel, and high taxi fare. As a tourist, there is a risk of theft and assault. Do not be in social media blackout while there- you need to know the risks as things can change quickly. The official advice is to not trek alone- use reputable agencies instead. Another reason you need to pay attention is that road work continues to disrupt roads throughout the country not to forget demonstrations and strikes the crop up at short notice. Construction is producing a lot of dust, which does nothing for air pollution quality.
Our top trekking packages in Langtang region
Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a perfect blend of two famous treks of Langtang region. This trek will take you to Gosaikunda Lake, which is considered as one of the holiest lakes of Hindus. Following the Langtang valley trek trail, you will reach Kyanjin Gumba and descend down to join the trail of Gosaikunda. The trail includes superb high mountains, stunning glaciers, frozen lakes, huge meadows, picturesque villages, and dense forests. As the Langtang region is mostly inhabited by Tamangs, you will get to witness their ancient norms and values. Along with the spectacular landscape, you will also see Himalayan Mountains like Langtang Lirung (7,345 m), Gangchenpo (5,846 m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m) and several others.
Langtang Valley Trekking
Langtang Valley Trekking will take you 19 miles away from Kathmandu into Langtang region. This trek is very famous among travelers because the Langtang region is easily and quickly accessible trekking route from Kathmandu, yet presents spectacular sceneries and Himalayan mountain views. During Langtang Valley trekking, you will get come across the rich tradition and culture of the locals. Mostly Tamangs resides in this region.
You will reach Langtang valley, which is surrounded by dramatic Langtang Himalayan ranges, rhododendron & pine forests, streams, cattle grazing meadows, and ancient Buddhist cultural heritage. Similarly, numerous species of flora and fauna are found in the Langtang National Park. This trekking offers breathtaking mountain views of Langtang Lirung (7,246 m), Gangchhenpo (6,388 m), Naya Kangri (5,846 m), Yala Peak (5,500 m), and others.
Tamang Heritage Trekking
Tamang Heritage Trek is a newly opened trekking trail in the Langtang region. This trek is developed and promoted by the locals. You will get to experience of rich culture, tradition, and lifestyle of people living here. Tamang Heritage Trek will take you to beautiful Langtang Valley. The entire Langtang region is dominated by Tamangs who have distinct costumes, food, rituals, and festivals. Similarly, the trail is full of diverse flora & fauna. You will also get to relax in a natural hot spring in Tatopani where you can spend some quality time with yourself and reflect on yourself.
The trail includes several monasteries, chhortens, mani walls, and cattle grazing meadows. You might get to see wildlife like leopards, bears, red panda, and musk deer along with flora like rhododendron, pine forest, lush vegetations, and seasonable flowers. You will get to see stunning views of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, and Tibetan Himalayas during Tamang Heritage Trek.
Permits
The first and the most important thing is you need two different permits for Langtang Valley Trek; Langtang Local Area permits and Langtang National Park entry permit. Before you leave for the trek in the Langtang region you should be well aware of the two different permits required for the trek. Among the many trekking options in Langtang region, some of the famous are Langtang valley trek, Gosainkunda trek, Helambu trek, and Helambu-Langtang trek.
Every trek offers its unique experience, which is considered to be the most fascinating experience. The number of permits is the same for all these treks, but if you pass through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, you have to pay an entrance fee. The permits in Langtang trek is considered to be mandatory as there are different checkpoints. Thus, it is better to carry your permits before the trek.
Best time to go on trekking in Langtang region
The second thing you should remember while going on a trek is the weather. The weather condition of Langtang region is different in the varying seasons of autumn, spring, monsoon, and winter. However, the best time for the trek is during autumn and spring season. During these seasons, the weather condition is stable with bearable temperature. Due to this reason, it will be easier to walk in the warm sunny days on drier trails. During these seasons, the lush forest of the oaks and rhododendrons come into life. Moreover, the views of the chain of Himalayas under the blue sky are the alluring scene the trek in these seasons offer.
Accommodation during Langtang region trek
What kind of accommodation is available in Langtang?
To answer the question short, you will get a different kind of accommodations ranging from basic to standard. The services you enjoy on the trail changes with the change in altitude. As you proceed towards high altitude, the accommodation is basic. Syabru Besi is the official starting point of your trek. There are different types of accommodation available in Syaru Besi from basic to standard. The cost of the hotels ranges from $3-$30; you can choose to stay in whichever fits in your budget.
The different tea houses available in Langtang trek helps trekkers for food and accommodation. From basic to standard, there are different accommodations available. But during the peak season, you may encounter a lot of trekkers on the tea house. Due to this, you may not get the room. So, it is better to pre-book your room.
Mapping your trek route
Mapping and tracking your trek route is another important aspect you don’t want to miss out on. With best trek organizer, knowledgeable guide, and proper trekking experience, you can ace the routes. There are a lot of trekkers that can easily do the Langtang trekking in a week including certain transports too. There are a lot of routes that expert guide knows and the most trek experience depends on them. Knowing package itinerary is a must, and you may want to include the whole Langtang in it.
What kind of fitness level is required to go on a trek in the Langtang region?
You’ll need an average level of fitness to tackle the tracks, particularly as you will be walking at a higher altitude. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting tiredness, lack of appetite, faster heart rate, trouble sleeping, and more. Giving you time to relax to the hypoxic environment is the key. Moreover, investing in porter to carry your baggage is good insurance against issues too.
Thus, with alpine terrains, verdant midlands, rustic villages, and monasteries the trek to Langtang is worth all the sweat and exhaustion.
