Best Time for Langtang valley Trek

The best time and seasons for Langtang Valley Trekking, nearly all seasons of the year. Except for the wet months of summer and monsoon times, which start from mid-June till the end of August.

The main favorable times are the spring and autumn seasons, as well as the high and peak seasons. For the treks and various adventures around the Himalayas, and as well as Langtang Valley.

Langtang Valley is a short moderate adventure around the Nepal Himalayas, located directly north of the capital, Kathmandu.

Approx. 35 km or 22 miles as the crow flies. But the driving distance is about 122 km/76 miles, taking more than 6 hours. To reach the starting point of trekking towards picturesque Langtang Valley at Kyanjin Gompa, located 3,870 m /12,697 feet high. The highest point of the adventure to Langtang Valley, besides the optional hike and climb to Kyanjin-Ri and Tserko-Ri. Where’s Kyanjin-Ri is 4,773 m / 15,529 feet high, and Tserko-Ri, at 5,033 m/ 16,532 feet.

The climb to these two high scenic viewpoints offers rewarding scenery and a panorama of the Langtang Himal range. Includes views of surrounding towering peaks with Jugal Himal and some mountains across the border in Tibet.
Besides the views and spectacular scenery, trekkers will have time to explore and soak into the local impressive cultures of the Tamang natives.

The main inhabitants and highlanders of Central and Langtang Himal, are interwoven with the Tibetan Buddhist religion and traditional heritage.
The other interesting about Langtang Valley Trekking is walking into an enchanting forest lined with tall rhododendrons, oaks, and pine trees.

As well as lush green dense vegetation makes the area an ideal habitat for wild animals and bird life.

Certainly, it is a delightful and marvelous country and cultural walk to the scenic Langtang Valley. Where all travelers and age groups can enjoy the moderate adventure on Langtang Valley Trekking. As well as enjoying the walks choosing the right, and best seasons of the year round.

THE SPRING SEASON:

One of the best times for Langtang Valley trekking, as well as the high times and most favored season. By all wide-travelers, during spring the daylight is much longer than in other seasons. The temperatures are mild for pleasant walks and views of surrounding beautiful landscapes with snow-capped peaks.

Depending upon the altitude and overnight stops, the morning, late afternoon, and night times are cold. The sun rises early by 5:30 am in the springtime of March, April, and May. Sometimes, the afternoon can get overcast with light showers and snowfalls. The daytime temperatures will be a minimum of 15° Celsius to a maximum of 25° Celsius.

The early mornings and night time of minimum temperatures of + 05° Celsius to – 05° Celsius. The late afternoon can be windy around exposed and open areas with extra cold-chill factors.

Expect snowfall sometimes, around the higher altitude, from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa around Langtang Valley.

In spring, the mid-hills and valleys are lively when wildflowers in seasonal blooms. Especially the rhododendrons of various colors and species, from tall trees to bushes. Include Iris, Himalayan Blue Poppies, Daphne, Dandelions, Magnolia, and varied species of Primula and Primroses.

THE AUTUMN OR FALL SEASON:

The autumn or fall season is also the best time to venture for Langtang Valley Trekking. When most days are bright and beautiful sunshine, for clear views of snow-capped peaks and pleasant walks. However, the days are much shorter due to limited sunshine hours, and it gets dark by 5:30 pm.

The sunrise is late by 6 am, the morning and night time with freezing temperatures above 2,500 m higher. But most days are crystal clear with a great contrast with blue sky with white peaks against the green hill landscapes.
In the autumn/fall season, the minimum temperature is -05° Celsius to a maximum of + 15 to + 20° Celsius. The morning before the sun hits, the area will be very cold below -0° Celsius. As well as in the shady areas, late afternoon and night times, and with extra cold from the wind chill.

Autumn / Fall Season is a lovely time for Langtang Valley Trekking with clear views of the Himalayas. Despite the cold and short sunlight hours during the autumn times.

THE WINTER SEASON:

Interested travelers to Nepal, to enjoy a good and delightful holiday with a bit of adventure, around the Himalayas. Can join in for Langtang Valley Trekking, during the cold winter times of December to February. Although the coldest time of the year in the Himalayas, most days are clear and bright with sunshine.

An enjoyable time around the Himalayas and for Langtang Valley Trekking makes a perfect Christmas and New Year Holidays. However, it is a low season for trekking the Himalayas and Langtang Valley, but quite interesting and peaceful.

During the winter time of the low season, with fewer numbers of trekkers to encounter which makes the walk exciting and enjoyable.

The lodges en route to Kyanjin Gompa will be nearly empty, with only a few groups of trekkers. Half of the overnight stop lodges will be closed for the winter the locals migrate to lower warmer regions. To escape from the winter cold, but few lodges will be open and active, this makes the treks worthwhile.

Where the walks lead you to a world, of your own amidst tranquil surroundings and with fewer groups of trekkers. An enjoyable time with an extra adventure, to dare the winter cold with minimum temperatures of around 3,000 m.

It drops to a minimum of -10° Celsius with a maximum of + 15 to + 20° Celsius during the daytime. The days are much shorter with sunlight hours and get dark by 5 pm. The sunrise is by late 6:30 am, but quite a special way of trekking during the low times around the Himalayas.

THE SUMMER DURING THE MONSOON WET SEASON:

The summertime of monsoon wet seasons begins in June and ends in August. Most days are warm and can be hot during the walks to Langtang Valley, and most days will be overcast. Especially around the mid-hills around lush green forested areas, sometimes it rains for longer hours. Most lodges will be closed, and only settlements with few Tea House and lodges will be open for low-season trekkers.

Although, a hot and wet months of the year during summer and monsoon times. But the charm and beauty of trekking during off and low season are different to other high times. The trails are isolated from the mass flow of trekkers; the low season of trekking will be best for naturalists.

It will be a different feeling and environment, as well as for botanist students, where the whole place will be lush and green. Includes much vegetation with rare and colorful exotic wildflowers in bloom, the Langtang Valley with blankets of miniature flowers. The tiny violets, Himalayan rare blue and yellow poppies, include hundreds of various species of wildflowers. It will be a paradise for nature and flower lovers, a good time to explore Langtang Valley for the naturalist.

Besides the lush vegetation and wildflowers, trekkers in the low season, with more chances of spotting wildlife. Like the rare and endangered Red Panda often seen around Lama Hotel till Ghode Tabela en route Langtang Valley.

The other wild animals likely to be seen around the walks are a herd of blue sheep, Himalayan Thar, and Musk Deer. If lucky, the rare and elusive Snow Leopard is often spotted around the higher areas of Langtang Valley.

During the summer of monsoon wet time, the days are longer with enough sunlight hours. Minimum temperatures of +05 to +10° Celsius during the morning and late afternoon with night times. Maximum temperatures of + 20 to +30° Celsius, during the daytime when it is not overcast with dark clouds.

CONCLUSION:

Langtang Valley Trekking can be enjoyed in all seasons of the year as per the information, in the above text. Depend upon the trekker’s interest and the duration of holidays in Nepal for the treks. Langtang Valley has the standard itinerary of a week or 7 nights, and 8 days with drives both ways.
From the starting and ending points of the treks at Syabrubesi Village. An interesting, and exciting long drive of 6-7 hours of journeys to and from Kathmandu and Syabrubesi.

Trekkers with more time can enjoy the treks, making it a bit longer in adding a few more days to enjoy the adventure.

The Langtang Valley offers several exciting destinations to extend the adventures for interested people. Having more time in Nepal, can enjoy climbing to Yala Peak, and the Naya Kanga or Ganja-la Chuli. The other trekking destinations to extend, after visiting Langtang Valley can combine the trek to Gosainkunda.
A holy and glacial Lake at 4,381m/14,375 feet high, and then head back to Kathmandu from Dhunche Town. As well as continue the trek from Gosainkunda to reach Kathmandu via Gosainkunda and Laurabinaya-La Pass at
4,609 m /15,100 ft.

For adventurous trekkers, can cross over Ganja-La to the Helambu area from Langtang Valley. As well as heading towards the remote corners of Langtang Valley to cross Tillman Col, reaching the beautiful area of Panch Pokhari.

Langtang Valley Trekking has much to offer for interested trekkers and adventurers from a moderate week trek. Can enjoy the exciting climb to other tougher high destinations, adding more experience to the adventure.

For more details on Langtang Valley Trekking and other exciting destinations to combine and extend. Contact Himalayan Friendly for the full information regarding the treks and adventure of your choice. As well as depending on the number of days for an extension of trekking.

Map of Langtang valley Trek