Explore the unexplored hidden gems in Lantang Helambu Trek routes – Experience the Nature and Tamang and Hylmo culture highlights

Langtang is third most popular trekking destination of Nepal is home to some of beautiful and picturesque treks. Ranging from classic to challenging hikes like Langtng Valley, Tamang Heritage trail, Langtang and Gosainkunda, Langtnag Helambu, the Ganjala Pass and the Naya Kanga peak climb treks are Langtang best treks are listed below with all latest updated information. If you planning to go trekking in Lang tang read to decide which treks are best for you?

This langtang treks information list have been updated frequently in 1st June 2021 after completed the trek in Langtang valley and Gosainkunda Lake by our expert. All of the treks in langtang listed here can be complete one – two weeks from Kathmandu. Those treks offer scenic natural beauties of Langtng Valley, eye-catching Himalayan view and highlight of Tamang culture in every step. The given information helps you to choose the best treks in Langtang

#1 Langtang Valley Trek

 Mountain view from Langtang Trek

The langtang valley trek takes you deep into the Langtang Massif to the foot of Mt. Langtang Lerung. The scenery and landscape are quite different then other treks in Nepal. The narrow valley and rocky towering hills with snowy peaks looks amazing. The Langtang valley is entirely lacking of free from the tourist for couple of years after the earthquake in 2015. Slowly, it has recovered and rebuilds the guest houses and trekkers are going back on tea house stay. The trek goes a dramatic forest and landscape of magnificent mountains. The alpine area give you the opportunity for few side trips to Khayngi Ri hike, Tserkuri hill climb up to 4900 meter and exploring to Lang Shisha khara for yaks farm. The Tserkuri peak considers one of tallest hiking peak in Langtang area. Langtang trek have access to touch directly Langtang Glacier and quickly back down transport to Kathmandu from Syabrubashi.

How to go this trek: 5 to 6 hours drive by Bus/Jeep to Syabru Bashi.
Trek length: 7 to 8 Days
Accommodation: Tea-house
Highest accent: Kyangin Gompa (3800m).
Start end point: Kathmandu
Difficult Level: Moderate

#2. Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

 Gosainkunda Lake in Winter Season

The Lang tang Gosainkunda trek is another best of Lang tang with the high light of Pilgrimage spot that is unforgettable as it picturesque. Offer 360 panoramic view of Lang tang Ganesh Himalaya range from Lauribinayak with deep valley of Kerung and Dhunche bazaar. Gosainkunda Lake gives you rear opportunity to explore the highest summit and the unspoiled hidden valleys feature a raw Himalayan Nature, Hindu and Buddhist culture.

How to go Gosainkunda Lake trek: 5 to 6 hours drive by Jeep/Bus to Syabru Bashi or Dhunche
Trek length: 11 to 14 Days
Accommodation: Tea-house
Highest accent: Gosainkunda Lake (4300m.)
Start end point: Kathmandu
Difficult Level: Challenging

#3. Tamang Heritage trek

 Lodge and view from Tamang Heritage Trail

The Tamang Heritage trek is one week moderate and known as indigenous trek located on North West of Langtang National Park. The trek closely displays Tamang people lifestyle, tradition, daily activities and snow-capped mountain peaks from the raw green med-sills and Himalayan wildlife. Such a great trek to see the Snow leopard, Red panda and rhododendron flower in summer time. It is a good choice for beginner who likes to have experience of hike and culture in below the 4000 thousand meter close to Tibet border.

How to Tamang Heritage trek: 5 to 6 hours drive by Bus/Jeep Syabru Bashi
Trek length: 5 to 7 Days
Trip mode: Tea-house
Highest accent: Nagthali Hill (3200m.)
Start end point: Sybaru Bashi
Difficult Level: Moderate

#4. Lagntang Helambu Trek

 The Langtang Valley view from Kyangin Gompa Trek

The Langtang Helambu trek becoming more accessible since the road is approaching nearby, lodges are upgrading better and better on the trekking route. The trek has great feature to go some side trips and day hiking from Gosainkunda Lake, Chisapani and Langtang National Park around. Deep loss forest, rocky hills and villages in the lower mid-hill offer stunning view of Himalayan snowy peak and paddy valley. The highest pass Lauribina La (4600m) is another great experience that offers best view of Kathmandu city and Tibet Border. Tserkuri peak and Lauribina La pas consider highest assent of this trek.

How to go Langtang Helambu trek: 5 to 6 hours drive by Bus/Jeep
Trek length: 14 to 17 Days
Trip mode: Tea-house
Highest accent: Tserkuri Peak 4900m / Larubina La 4600m.
Start end point: Sybaru Bashi/sundarijal/Melamchi
Difficult Level: Challenging

#5. Helambu trekking

 Ama Yangri Peak Helambu

The Helambu trek is seven days best and short trek in Nepal that is rich for culturally and naturally. The Helambu valley comprises Hylmo ethnic and culture as Buddhism. The rough trail to Helambu attached from Shivapuri National park to the highest point Tharapati 3670 meter hills is best for sunrise and sunset view. The colorful Buddhist stuppas, ancient Buddhsit Gompas, snow-capped mountain panorama and the cultivated paddy farm on the trekking route that attracts lots or tourist every year. Day hiking to Ama Yangri (Mother god of Helambu people) is consider one of the tallest hiking peak in Helambu trek, you can join this hike from Sarmangthang village.

How to Trek Helambu: 1 to 3 hours drive by Bus/Jeep
Trek length: 5 to 7 days
Accommodation: Tea-house
Highest accent: Ama Yangri Hill (3770m)
Start end point: Sundarijal/Melamchi
Difficult Level: Easy trek

#6. Nayakanga Peak Climb and Langtang

 Naya Kanga Peak and Ganjala Pass base camp

The Nayakanga peak is most popular climbing peak in Langtang valley knows as Ganja-La Chuli. The peak is only 5860 meter but it worth good value for climber. The Naya panga peak is located south west from Kyangin gompa, within 4 hours hike from kyangin you reach to base camp for climbing setup. People can combine the trek and climb together in Langtang valley and join for climb. The climbing route offer well opportunity to see the close view of Mt. Langtang Lirung, Ganja-La pass, Yala peak, and mystic valley of Langtang and Langshisha valley in the east. From the summit of Nayakang you will get best view of Langtang valley and Helambu Villages.

How to Climb Naya Kanga peak: 5 to 6 hours drive by Bus/Jeep to Syabru Bashi and trek.
Trek length: 10 to 12 Days
Trip mode: Tea-house/Camp
Highest accent: Naya Kanga Summit (5860m)
Start end point: Dhunche/Syabru Bashi
Difficult Level: Challenging

#7. Ganjala Pass trek in Langtang

 Ganjala Pass from Langtang Helambu Trek

The Ganja-La pass trek is one of most challenging and only the tent trek in Langtang Region in the north from Kathmandu. The trek begins from Langtang valley trek and end to Helambu trekking route Melamchi Bazaar. It could be the best trek for Nature lover, adventures people and real wilderness seekers. The trek goes up to Ganja-La pass 5100 meters is the highest point in the border of two different district of Nepal Rasua and Sindhupalchok. Ganja-La pass trek offer stunning view of Langtang mountain range, Dorje lakpa, and Mt. Gangchampo and Jugal Himal range is the nearest mountain from Kathmandu. Within 16 days trek in Ganja-La pass, you experiencing the loss forest, snow capped mountain scenery, Tamang and Hylmo culture in this trek route

How to go Ganjala Pass trek: 5 to 6 hours drive by bus and Jeep
Trek length: 12 to 14 Days
Trip mode: Tea-house and Camps
Highest accent: Ganja-La Pass (5100m)
Start end point: Syabru Bashi/Melamchi
Difficult Level: Challenging

Permits and Entry tickets to Langtang Treks

You require taking a TIMS card from Kathmandu. Individually from Nepal Tourism Board or of you go trek with Trekking Company they will arrange for you. Langtang National Park Entry Ticket before heading to Dhunche check Post and Kutumsang village if you start from Sundarijal side.

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