Tarakeshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Fifteen best things to do on Langtang Valley Trekking allows trekkers to explore the beautiful hidden corners around Langtang Himal.
Langtang Valley is one of the picturesque location in the close shadow of massif Langtang Himal. The shortest and closest Himalayan adventure destination from the capital Kathmandu city. At approx. 35 km/22 miles as the crow fly, but takes more than 6 hours to cover 122 km/76 miles. Driving on a mountain winding road from Kathmandu to the village of Syabrubesi, located within Rasuwa district.
Langtang Valley falls within Langtang National Park, the first Himalayan and
mountainous parks in Nepal. Langtang Valley is a short and scenic country walk
where trekkers can enjoy without the hazard of altitude sickness.
As the elevation gains at gradual paces as you enjoy the trek from one overnight
stops to another. The highest overnight halt is at a beautiful settlement of Kyanjin Gompa situated at above 3,875 m / 12,713 feet. At Kyanjin Gompa trekkers can enjoy the comfort of a good accommodation and wide range of food menu.
Truly a stupendous location Kyanjin Gompa, located in the heart of picturesque Langtang Valley. Surrounded by an array of giant peaks of Langtang Himal ranges with mountains across the border of Tibet.
15 Best things to do on Langtang Valley Trekking:
Around Langtang Valley there are various ways to enjoy the adventure or just have a leisure relaxing time?
A leisure way to enjoy while having rest day at Kyanjin Gompa and around Langtang Valley. Explore the settlement of Kyanjin Gompa and make local friends, the native are cheerful and friendly people. Enjoy observing the daily activities of the local Tamang native of Langtang Himal region of Rasuwa district.
Kyanjin is the last settlement of Langtang Valley, for all types of various adventures. The name Kyanjin is tagged with word Gompa or monastery, in early days Langtang Valley was grazing pastures. For yaks and other cattle during the grazing season of spring till autumn. A small Gompa/ monastery stood north of present Kyanjin settlement close to Langtang Lirung glacier. The small monastery made of stones and timbers was a retreat and meditation place for Buddhist monks. As the years passed, the monastery was damaged by the movement of glacier.
After decades of time, as the flow of trekkers began to arrive, the native of Rasuwa, then settled and built lodges. To facilitate the trekkers with many good Tea House, the local built the monastery within the Kyanjin settlement. A small and interesting monastery or Gompa to visit of religious and cultural interest.
Probably the first Yak Cheese Processing Factory was established around the whole Nepal Himalayan regions at Kyanjin Gompa. Started around the mid-1980 with the support of Swiss Assistance, interesting tour of the small Yak Cheese Factory. Observe the traditional cheese processing with minor aid of modern technical support. As Langtang Valley is famous for the Yak grazing pasture, an ideal spot for Yak Cheese Processing Factory.
A great and exciting way to enjoy leisure moments at Langtang Valley with free and spare day in Kyanjin Gompa. The most interesting would be to visit and meet the local people, they are keen to interact with foreign visitors. As well soak in local traditional culture of age-old heritage similar to Tibetan Buddhism.
On a free day in Kyanjin Gompa, enjoy a short hike of few hours with exciting steep climb. The uphill walk takes on top of Kyanjin-Ri, the highest point of the adventure at 4,773 m / 15,660 feet. From the high ridge enjoy the alluring panorama of the surrounding towering peaks. Facing Langtang Himal wide range of snow-capped peaks, with Jugal Himal and Dorje Lakpa. Includes peaks towards southern areas of Ganjala or Naya Kanga peaks with some mountains across the border of Tibet.
For energetic people can enjoy a long hike with strenuous climb to Tserko-Ri, the highest view point at 5,033 m/16,512 feet. Offers tremendous panorama of the whole Langtang Himal range of peaks. Includes views of Ghengu Liru (Langtang II, at 6,571 m), Langtang Lirung (7,425 m) with Kim Shun (6,745 m). Extends towards Shalbachum (6,918 m) with Naya-Kanga 5,846 / Ganjala Himal with Gangchenpo and Tillman’s beautiful Fluted Peak.
The views extend towards Jugal Himal range with Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m, in the east with some peaks of Tibetan side. Rest of the day enjoy relaxing facing grand views of surrounding peaks. 07: Just enjoy relaxing at leisure and marvel the views. Some people might just want to relax to enjoy a leisure day around this scenic Langtang Valley at Kyanjin Gompa. Enjoy the relaxing and marveling the surrounding beautiful scenery, enjoying cup of warm refreshments.
For those are interested for more adventurous activities can enjoy the climb of a lesser 6,000 m trekking peaks. The most favored and less technical is Yala Peak takes few days to complete the climb on top Yala Peak. Which is at 5,500 m or 18,044 feet high, requires overnight camp at the base of Yala Peak. Located at the eastern rim of Langtang Valley, from the base camp start the climb early morning then following the expert guide. The climb of less technical skill and effort, but a strenuous climb to reach the top of Yala Peak summit. From the summit enjoy the spectacular views of Langtang Himal with Mt. Shisapangma which is in Tibet side.
Includes views of Dorje Lakpa, Gangchenpo, Naya Kang, Tserko Ri, Langtang Lirung. After enjoying stunning mountain panorama then descend safely to base camp and continue walk to Kyanjin Gompa.
After spending time at Langtang Valley in Kyanjin Gompa, interested trekkers with plan to traverse over Ganja-La pass. Can enjoy the adventurous thrills takes you beyond the southern rim of Langtang Valley across the river. Then climb through nice serene woods of juniper and rhododendrons to the base of Ganja-La at 4,300 m high. Needs to carry camping equipment and foods for 3-4 days after leaving Langtang Valley and Kyanjin Gompa. An early morning climb to cross Ganja-La at 5,122 m / 16,800 ft high. Requires good team support and fixed ropes to descent other side around Helambu area. Then following the high terrain for few days to Tarke Gyang the main village of Helambu.
Interested trekkers with longer days plan for the trek to Langtang Valley with Gosainkunda. Can enjoy having rest day for acclimatization with short hiking, then continue walk to the other sides of Langtang Valley.
The walk takes you to southern sides of Langtang Valley but quite higher to reach the famous pilgrimage site. Gosainkunda with a glacial lake regarded as holy site by the Hindu followers, located above 4,381 m / 14,375 feet. The walk to Gosainkunda from Thulo Syabru and Sing Gompa offers grand views of western Himalayas. Includes Ganesh, Manaslu Himal as far as Annapurna towards far west with Langtang Himal range in the north. From Gosainkunda walk downhill past Sing Gompa to Dhunche, the headquarters town of Rasuwa district. Then drive back to Kathmandu after Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Trekking.
Trekkers with 2 weeks of holiday for the trek to Langtang Valley, can extend the trek with Gosainkunda holy lake. As well as crossing over the high Gosainkunda-La or East Laurabinaya Pass at 4,609 m / 15, 100 feet high. This will cover all the southern ridges of Langtang Himal from North-West to East. A great way to complete the trek visiting Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda. Then finally ending the trek at eastern rim of Kathmandu Valley.
While enjoying the trek to Langtang Valley, interested trekkers having more time can enjoy the adventure. After a wonderful time at Kyanjin Gompa, walk towards eastern rim of Langtang Valley close beyond Yala Peak. Reaching close to the base of Langshisa Peak at Tilman Col base camp. Next early morning climb to cross over Tilman Col/Pass at 5,308 m/17,414 feet high then reaching towards Panch Pokhari. A beautiful valley separated from Langtang Valley via Tilman Col, the Panch Pokhari means 5 ponds. Located close in the shadow of Dorje Lakpa and Jugal Himal ranges. From here walk towards the road head to Barabise town close to Nepal/Tibet borders. Then few hour’s drive’s brings you back to Kathmandu. After a great adventure around Langtang Valley with Panch Pokhari via Tilman Col Trekking.
After an enjoyable and scenic moments at Kyanjin Gompa, around beautiful Langtang Valley. Trekkers can extend the adventure to more days of a week visiting the other western sides of Langtang Valley. A wonderful cultural and scenic walks on Tamang Heritage Trail, will be a great experience.
Walking from one lovely village to another Tamang villages adorned with age-old culture and heritage similar to the Tibetan. Where the border of Nepal and Tibet is close within Tamang Heritage Trail. The highest point on this trek is at Nagethali Hill at 3,300 m/10,826 feet. From the high spot of Nagethali great stunning panorama of Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu Himal. Includes some mountains across the borders within Tibetan side.
Langtang Valley falls within Langtang National Park enriched with exotic flora and fauna. Interested trekkers for mountain wildlife can explore to catch glimpse of rare wild animals. Includes wild dog, red panda, pika, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan thar, goral, serow, rhesus monkey and common langurs.
Having time in Kyanjin Gompa around Langtang Valley on rest day, enjoy short walk north from Kyanjin settlement. Climb leads over rocky moraine and crossing icy streams to reach close towards Langtang Lirung Glacier and Ice Fall. Langtang Lirung is the highest of all Langtang Himal range at 7,234 m/23,733 feet high. The Glacier and Ice Fall of Langtang Lirung Himal is clearly seen from the lodge at Kyanjin Gompa. It is well worth a short hike of few hours to view the glacier at a close distance.
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