Langtang Valley Trek

Tour overview

Langtang Valley trek is one of the most demanded, popular, and beautiful trekking routes of Nepal situated at the north of Kathmandu. Langtang valley trek offers the sublime Mountain View and stunning Landscape. With varieties of flora and fauna. It indulges experienced and novice trekkers identical in a once in a lifetime experience.
Langtang National Park is one of the first national Park and second largest conservation area, spread over an area of 1710sq. The trail is lightly inhabited and the route is less trodden. So, the Langtang valley trek is a peaceful and relaxed experience amidst the beautiful nature and settlements of Sherpa and Tamang culture. The trek offers stunning landscape views, a Moderate climate, easy trail, and traditional settlement, Langtang region is one of the gems of the Himalayan region.
You can explore the outstanding views offer by Langtang Valley treks such as Mountains above 7000m, Langtang Lirung (7200m), Ganesh Himal (7600m), and Langtang-II (7227m), and many more. The trek offers a stunning view of the Snowcapped mountains range: Tserko Ri (5033m), Kyanjing Ri, Ganchhenpo (6388m), Dorje Lakpa (6990m, you will walk beside the beautiful Monasteries. The gorgeous views will make trekking more exciting.
Langtang valley is the best trekking trail, where you can experience the splendid natural and cultural variances. Also, the trek offers a chance to explore the valley of Glaciers. The residents of Sherpa and Tamang culture in this region offers diverse cultural flavor with different rituals and traditions.
Hike through the forest of Rhododendron, bamboo, Pine and swift mountain streams offer the best feelings while trekking. Langtang valley offers pure natural feelings, majestic waterfalls over the mammoth boulders and peaceful hot spring, traditional villages.

Best Season for Langtang Valley trek

Nepal’s outdated peak seasons provide the best months for trekking the Langtang valley. However, due to Langtang’s comparative low altitude cloud cover can occur. Having an extra leisure day is beneficial to outlast the cloud. It is important to consider that the low altitude can also result in winter trekking more so than another trekking area. Trekking Langtang in monsoon can be problematic due to landslide and frequent rainfall, you should avoid monsoon season to trek in Langtang valley.

Like Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base camp, Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) is the best time to trek Langtang valley.

Mid-September to October and November to early December are considered as the peak season and the best time to trek Langtang valley.

February to April: in Nepal, these months are the end of the dry season and consider as the second-best time to trek Langtang valley. This time of year is the time of blooming which is the added advantage of the surrounding countryside. The average temperature ranges from 0.6 to 7.3 degrees Celsius. This season the temperature will be mild and stable.

December to January/February: This time the skies will be clear but it can get extremely cold. The high passes do close due to thick snow on the trail and the trail will be isolated due to the extreme cold. The average temperature will drop below 0 degrees. The trail will be tough and challenging due to the extreme cold and icy trail.

May to June: This is the time of hot Pre-monsoon which means things get uncomfortable and humid. And also, the time of frequent rainfall; the trail will be slippery and tough to hike on the muddy trail.

June to Mid-September: This is monsoon/ summer season in Nepal and only a few trekkers make their way to Langtang valley. This season is not so popular to trek in Nepal. The risk of landslide and the muddy rough trail is evident and trekking is not suitable. The view will not be so clear.

Highlights of trekking in spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to October)

• It offers stunning views from every angle.
• Low chance of cloud cover, the skies will be clear and charming
• Rain will not occur
• The trail will be clean and dry; you will enjoy walking through the beautiful Nature.
• Offer the best trekking experience, the temperature will be mild and stable

Permits for Langtang Valley trek

• Langtang National Park Permit
• TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)

Mode of transportation for getting there and away

• Private jeep or Local Bus

Highlights

• Stunning views of 7000m Meters Mountains, Langtang Lirung (7200m), Ganesh Himal (7600m), Langtang II (7227m), and another surrounding peak.

• Ethnic Sherpa and Tamang unique settlements.
• One of the second largest National Park of Nepal.
• The valley of Glaciers offers breathtaking views of snow peaks like Tserko Ri (5033m), Kanjing Ri, Ganchhenpo (6388m) & Dorje Lakpa (6990m.)