Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land in Kathmandu and get settled into your hotel. A company representative meets you at check-in to go over the details of the Langtang Circuit Trek and what to expect over the next couple of weeks.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Spend the day exploring Kathmandu with a licensed local guide in an air-conditioned car. You'll visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Swayambhu, a Buddhist stupa perched on a hilltop; Boudhnath, another significant stupa; Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva where cremation ceremonies take place; and Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can see the residence of the living goddess Kumari. This tour gets you away from the main tourist crowds and into the real culture of the city.
Included Activities
- Guided Kathmandu city tour with local guide in A/C car
- Visit Swayambhu (self-created Buddhist stupa)
- Visit Boudhnath (stupa on relics of Kanakmuni Buddha)
- Visit Pashupatinath (Hindu cremation site)
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square (living goddess Kumari)
- Off-the-beaten-path local experiences
Landmarks/POIs Swayambhu Boudhnath Pashupatinath Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Syapru Bensi
Today you travel from Kathmandu toward Langtang. You can either take a bus for about 8 hours or opt for a jeep via the Nepal-China border road, which cuts the drive to around 4 hours. Both routes wind through river valleys with views of the water and surrounding hills. As you get closer to Syapru Bensi, snowcapped peaks including Langtang Lirung come into view above the winding, steep roads.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Jeep transfer via new Nepal-China border road (approximately 4 hours alternative to bus)
Landmarks/POIs Langtang Lirung - Day 4
Syapru Bensi to Lama Hotel
Your trek starts at Syapru and heads to Lama Hotel, a 6-hour walk. The terrain varies as you go alongside the river, moving through villages and open landscapes. You'll stay at locally-run tea houses where you pick meals from their menus. A guide leads the way while a porter handles your main bag, so you only carry a small daypack with what you need for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking from Syapru to Lama Hotel (6 hours)
- Walking by the side of river with diverse landscapes
- Guided trekking with porter support
- Day 5
Lama Hotel to Ghoda Tabela
From Lama Hotel, trek through jungle for 6 hours to Ghoda Tabela, crossing the river once along the way. Your guide shares how the area changed after the earthquake and the avalanche that hit Langtang years back. Langtang Lirung at 7,205 meters fills much of the view ahead as you walk through the thickening forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking from Lama Hotel through jungle
- River crossing experience
- Guided exploration of post-earthquake landscape
Landmarks/POIs Langtang Lirung Langtang River - Day 6
Ghoda Tabela to Kyanjin
The 4-hour walk to Kyanjin village stays mostly flat with some gradual climbing. You're at 3,900 meters now, and the tree line has opened up, giving you 360-degree views of the mountains around you. Wind coming down from the glaciers picks up as you climb, so dress in layers you can adjust.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking from Ghoda Tabela to Kyanjin (4 hours)
- Mostly flat trail with gradual ascent
- 360-degree mountain scenery
- Day 7
Acclimatization Hike
Use this day to help your body adjust to the altitude. You'll take a short hike of 45 minutes to an hour up to either Kyanjin Ri or Tseku Ri (4,984 meters) for panoramic views in all directions. From there you see Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Nayakhanga, Dorje Lakpa, and other major peaks. If you have energy, the Langtang Lirung base camp is about an hour away, or walk around the village to get a feel for how people live up here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short acclimatization hike to Kyanjin Ri or Tseku Ri (45 minutes to 1 hour)
- 360-degree mountain panorama viewing
Optional Activities
- Hike to Langtang Lirung base camp (1 hour from Kyanjin village)
- Village exploration
Landmarks/POIs Kyanjin Ri Tseku Ri Langtang Lirung Ganesh Himal Dorje Lakpa - Day 8
Kyanjin to Lama Hotel
Head back down to Lama Hotel retracing the same route, which takes about 7 hours. Downhill hiking is usually easier on your lungs though your legs might feel it. Let your guide know ahead of time if your knees are giving you trouble so they can slow things down for the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking downhill from Kyanjin to Lama Hotel (7 hours)
- Day 9
Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru
Trek uphill for 8 hours to Thulo Syabru, a real working village (different from Syapru Bensi where you started). The climb is steady, so take it at your own pace and pay attention to how your body feels throughout the day. You'll pass through local villages and see the surrounding scenery change as you gain elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking uphill from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (8 hours)
- Village exploration
- Day 10
Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa
Walk for 5 hours through villages to Sing Gompa at 3,584 meters. This part of the trek focuses more on local culture and community life than remote mountain wilderness. You still get beautiful views of the Langtang valley, but you're spending time among the villages and getting to know how people live in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking through villages to Sing Gompa (5 hours)
- Langtang valley viewing
- Day 11
Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda
Trek 6 hours through Sherpa villages to Gosaikunda, a sacred alpine lake sitting at 4,460 meters in a hidden valley. Along the way you pass several holy lakes including Saraswati Kund and Bhairab Kunda. These lakes hold deep meaning in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and local stories connect them to Lord Shiva. The surrounding mountains include Himal Chuli, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal towering above.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking through Sherpa villages to Gosaikunda (6 hours)
- Visit multiple sacred alpine lakes (Saraswati Kund, Bhairab Kunda, Gosaikunda)
- Mountain viewing (Himal Chuli, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal)
Landmarks/POIs Gosaikunda Lake Himal Chuli Manaslu Ganesh Himal - Day 12
Gosaikunda to Phedi
This 6-hour day starts with breakfast, then you climb to the Gosaikunda pass viewpoint. After crossing the pass, you descend to Phedi at 3,780 meters. Along the trail you move through villages like Bheda Goth, gradually working your way down through different terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gosaikunda pass viewpoint
- Cross Gosaikunda pass
- Descend to Phedi (3,780 meters) through villages (6 hours total)
- Day 13
Phedi to Helambu
Trek for 5 hours with mostly downhill and gradual ups and downs through villages and bamboo forest to reach Ghopte Bhir village. Continue on through more mountain scenery and eventually into Helambu village. From various points on the trail, you can see Sishapangma (8,027 meters), the 14th highest mountain in the world, also known as Gosainthan in Tibetan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking through villages and bamboo forest (5 hours)
- Trek to Ghopte Bhir village
- Helambu village viewing
- Sishapangma mountain viewing
Landmarks/POIs Sishapangma - Day 14
Helambu to (Next Village)
Walk for 4 to 6 hours through forest terrain with views of hills and villages around you. If you're trekking during spring, the rhododendron flowers paint the forest in bright colors and make this section particularly nice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking through forest (4-6 hours)
- Hill and village scenery viewing
- Day 15
(Previous Village) to Chisapani
Your 7-hour trek takes you to Chisapani at 2,165 meters, moving through several small settlements and getting a close look at local life and the natural landscape together. When you arrive, you'll find yourself at a spot with great views across a wide range of mountains and the distinctive shapes of the surrounding hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Chisapani (7 hours)
- Village exploration and local culture experiencing
- Wide mountain range viewing
- Day 16
Chisapani to Kathmandu
On your final trekking day, walk 4 to 5 hours mostly downhill through villages and forest (with colorful rhododendrons in spring). You'll exit Shivapuri National Park where the trek ends, then drive 2 hours by bus or jeep back to Kathmandu. That evening, settle into your nice hotel in the city and celebrate finishing the circuit trek.
Included Activities
- Trekking downhill through villages and forest (4-5 hours)
- Exit Shivapuri National Park
- Transfer to Kathmandu by bus/jeep (2 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Shivapuri National Park - Day 17
Kathmandu to Airport
Your Langtang Circuit Trek is complete. A company representative drives you to the airport for your flight out.
