Having just completed 14 days on the popular Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu Nepal route, We’ve added a Langtang trek information page for those who might want to do Langtang in the future.

World → Asia → Nepal → Langtang

One of the best hikes in the world

Langtang

4000m+ valley north of Kathmandu, parallel to the Tibet border.

Plenty of challenging side trips up high.

AT A GLANCE

Nepal

minimum 100km (60mi) return
plus sidetrips
8-11 days
Langtang National Park established 1970 in the Langtang Region, first National Park in Nepal
majority of hikers in the Langtang region hire a guide, porter guide and/or porters but it’s easy to hike independently
sleep and eat in basic lodges (tea houses)

mid-October to mid-December best months
beginning of March to mid-May next best. (Laurabina pass on the nearby Gosainkund trek MIGHT stay closed until early May. Many Langtang trekkers do Gosainkund after Langtang.)
the reputation is “generally easy hiking” on good trails with a light pack. Some challenging, potentially dangerous sidetrips possible.
it is easier than the other main trekking areas of Nepal in that maximum altitude is lower
Langtang trails are not expensive, but many spend more than they anticipate on luxuries. We spent about $30/day in 2014. Cheapskates about $20/day.
be clear — you might have to QUIT if by bad luck or rushed ascent you suffer altitude sickness (Acute Mountain Sickness or AMS).
some suffer respiratory problems. Headaches. Or fatigue.

Why We Like This Hike

mighty peaks of Langtang (7234m) and Ganesh (7446m) as well as a sprawl of endless 6000m+ summits
sacred lakes of Gosainkund in the nearby Helambu region
wonderful photographic opportunities
colourful Hindu, Buddhist and mountain cultures

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