Langtang National Park,Nepal

• Langtang Valley — the park’s most popular trekking corridor
• Kyanjin Gompa and Kyanjin Ri (excellent views and local monastery)
• Langtang Lirung (highest peak in the range; 7,227 m) and surrounding glaciers
• Gosaikunda Lakes — sacred alpine lakes and pilgrimage site
• Tamang villages (Langtang, Mundu, Lama Hotel) and cultural homestays
• Alpine meadows (yangri) and rhododendron forests

• Dramatic glacial valleys and moraines
• Seasonal rhododendron blooms (spring) and stunning autumn skies
• Important habitat for high-altitude wildlife (snow leopard, red panda, musk deer)
• Tibetan-Buddhist monasteries, mani walls and chortens scattered through valleys
• High-altitude lakes and sacred pilgrimage routes (Gosaikunda)

• Trekking (short circuits 4–7 days to Kyanjin; longer treks 7–14+ days)
• Day hikes to vantage points (Kyanjin Ri, Tserko Ri) for sunrise/sunset views
• Birdwatching and wildlife spotting (early morning/late afternoon best)
• Cultural homestays and visits to Tamang settlements and monasteries
• High-altitude camping and glacial viewpoints
• Pilgrimage visits to Gosaikunda during Janai Purnima (July–August)

Pre-monsoon (March–May) for rhododendron blooms and clearer skies; post-monsoon (September–November) for stable weather and excellent visibility. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold with heavy snow at higher elevations; monsoon (June–Aug) brings rain and landslide risk.

Ranges from temperate subtropical at lower elevations to alpine and polar conditions at higher altitudes. Expect large diurnal temperature swings, cold nights above 3,000 m, and possible snow at higher passes outside summer months.

A park entry permit is required; trekkers should also obtain a TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card where applicable. Fees and official opening/permit policies change, so check current rates with Nepal’s Department of National Parks & Wildlife Conservation or local offices in Kathmandu/Syabrubensi before travel. Park access is effectively year-round but some trails and passes close in heavy snow.

Nearest international airport: Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu). Typical overland approach: road to Syabrubensi (about 6–9 hours by jeep/bus from Kathmandu depending on road and weather) or to Dhunche (entry route for some trails). Common trekking starts: Syabrubensi or Dhunche; trailheads then lead into Langtang Valley. Trails are moderate to strenuous; fit trekking and acclimatisation are recommended.

Short trek to Kyanjin: 4–7 days (from Syabrubensi and back). Standard Langtang Valley trek: 7–10 days. Including Gosaikunda or extended circuits: 10–18 days depending on itinerary and acclimatisation.

Layered clothing (base, insulating, waterproof shell), warm hat and gloves, sturdy trekking boots, gaiters for snow/mud, trekking poles, sunglasses and sunscreen (high UV), a good sleeping bag rated to cold alpine temperatures, and a small first-aid kit and altitude-aware medications as needed.

Local foods include dal bhat, Tibetan-influenced dishes (momos, thukpa), and yak cheese in higher settlements. Souvenirs: hand-knitted wool garments, Tibetan Buddhist items (prayer flags, small thangkas), and locally produced yak cheese and dried herbs. Support local homestays and community-run lodges where possible.