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via Langtang Valley side trek (7 days)
Langtang Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Langtang Valley, Kyangjin Gompa, and Kyangjin Ri

Difficulty: moderate
via Langtang Valley

A great option for those with less time, the Langtang valley trek allows trekkers to get high into the Himalayas without having to climb a high pass. Although the region was devastated by the 2015 earthquake when Langtang village was completely destroyed by a massive avalanche, the region is now recovering and the trekking routes are open into this spectacular valley.

Weather Conditions in April

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April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.

At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Kyangjin Ri at 4779 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 7.7°C (46°F) and lows down to -8.3°C (17°F) at Kyangjin Ri.

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Mon Apr 1 (day 1)

Briddim (2240 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.0°C (73°F) and lows of about 7.0°C (45°F) in April.

Briddim
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Sherpagaon (3000 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.4°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in April.

Sherpagaon
Tue Apr 2 (day 2)

Lama Hotel (2500 m)

About 6 hours from Briddim
Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 5.4°C (42°F) in April.

Lama Hotel

Ghora Tabela (2950 m)

About 1-2 hours from Lama Hotel
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.7°C (66°F) and lows of about 2.7°C (37°F) in April.

Ghora Tabela
Wed Apr 3 (day 3)

Langtang Valley (3500 m)

About 5-6 hours from Ghora Tabela
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in April.

Langtang Valley
Thu Apr 4 (day 4)

Kyangjin Gompa (3860 m)

About 3-4 hours from Langtang Valley
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.8°C (27°F) in April.

Kyangjin Gompa

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Highlights: Kyangjin Gompa and Upper Langtang Valley
Difficulty: moderate
This day hike from Kyangjin Gompa leads to the pristine Upper Langtang Valley toward the head of the valley and the Langtang glacier (about 6 hours’ round trip to the glacial view point). There are no teahouses past Kyangjin Gompa so you’ll have to take a packed lunch, but you’ll get to experience the wild beauty of the region.

Fri Apr 5 (day 5)

Kyangjin Ri (4779 m)

About 1-2 hours up and an hour back down.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.7°C (46°F) and lows of about -8.3°C (17°F) in April.

Kyangjin Ri

Langtang Valley (3500 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in April.

Langtang Valley

Ghora Tabela (2950 m)

About 5 hours from Kyangjin Gompa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.7°C (66°F) and lows of about 2.7°C (37°F) in April.

Ghora Tabela
Sat Apr 6 (day 6)

Lama Hotel (2500 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 5.4°C (42°F) in April.

Lama Hotel

Thulo Syabru (2120 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.7°C (75°F) and lows of about 7.7°C (46°F) in April.

Thulo Syabru

Rating: | 2 reviews
Highlights: Gosainkunda
Difficulty: moderate
The Hindu sacred lake of Gosainkunda sits at an altitude of 4380 m (14,370 ft). This destination draws trekkers and pilgrims alike. The trail passes through villages, forests, and beautiful mountain vistas before arriving at the sacred lake.

Syapru Besi (1450 m)

About 6 hours from Ghora Tabela
Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.7°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.7°C (53°F) in April.

Syapru Besi
Sun Apr 7 (day 7)
Public bus from Syapru Besi to Kathmandu (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 7 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April.

Kathmandu

by Naoko (Japan) on Jan 9, 2024

Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike led by Chhopema Tamang

by Nir (Israel) on Mar 9, 2020

Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike led by Ang Tsering Sherpa

by Casey (United States) on Dec 9, 2019

Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa

We are slower hikers/trekkers than the timings suggested on Sherpana, so our guide Mingma suggested that we spend only a few hours walking the flat areas of the upper valley in the morning, and then hike up Kyangjin Ri in the afternoon. This ended up a much better plan rather than to hike up the Ri in the morning before traveling from Kyangjin down to Lama Hotel for the evening. Sherpana's estimate was 1-2 hours up the Ri and 1 hour down -- we needed 2.5-3 hours up and 1.5 hours down. The upper Langtang Valley provided some opportunities for beautiful photos of the mountains and kharkas , but not as good of views from up on the high point of Kyangjin Ri. We got to watch sunset while descending from the 4770m summit, and this was the high point of our whole trip. The extra day is definitely worth it, and a second extra day would have been even better!

by Konstantin (Switzerland) on Nov 12, 2017

Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike led by Sanam Sherpa

Well worth the detour. Can see some amazing peaks. Very few people and a great sense of the scale of the place.

by Timur on May 9, 2017

Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike and via Gosainkunda led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa

For us the highlight of the trip was the upper Langtang area.

by Amy (Australia) on Oct 15, 2019

Langtang Valley via Gosainkunda and Upper Langtang Day Hike led by Ang Tsering Sherpa

There were some pretty tough days getting back up to the higher altitudes after descending back down Langtang but this section of the walk seemed much quieter than the main Langtang route. There were a lot more Nepalese trekkers here going up to the lakes for religious ceremonies which was nice to witness. The lakes are spectacular and worth trying to allocate a couple of days to stay there rather than rushing back down.

by Timur on May 9, 2017

Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike and via Gosainkunda led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa