May 7 - May 18, 2026 confirmed
Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike, via Gosainkunda, and via Laurebina La & Helambu
(12 days)
Langtang Region,
Nepal
Rating:
| 20 reviews
Difficulty: moderate
Public trek | 2 confirmed trekkers
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $300 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.- Permits Langtang National Park Entry and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
2 confirmed trekkers
Ella (United Kingdom)
With 1 guest: Laurence (United Kingdom)We will try to respond within 24 hours.
Trip Board (1)
itinerary creator
PhD student in glaciology, mountain lover. Visiting Nepal again after living here almost 10 years ago!
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 recovering and trekking routes are open in this spectacular valley.
Side trip via Gosainkunda: 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.
Side trip Upper Langtang Day Hike: 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.
Side trip via Laurebina La & Helambu: This route goes over the 4610 m (15,125 ft) Laurebina La pass offering expansive views over the region before descending to Helambu. Continuing through forests and villages the trail descends to the road head at Timbu.
Weather Conditions in May
May is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.
At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in
May. The highest point on the trek is
Kyangjin Ri at
4779 m. During
May, expect high temperatures of around
8.7°C (48°F)
and lows down to
-4.3°C (24°F)
at Kyangjin Ri.
Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike, via Gosainkunda, and via Laurebina La & Helambu
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(12 days /
11 nights
)
created by
Ella
(United Kingdom)
| Thu May 7 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in May. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Syapru Besi
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Syapru Besi (1450 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.7°C (84°F) and lows of about 15.7°C (60°F) in May. Overnight |
| Fri May 8 (day 2) |
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Lama Hotel (2500 m)
About 5-6 hours from Syapru Besi, depending on the group and guide may spend the first night after Lama Hotel Overnight |
| Sat May 9 (day 3) |
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Ghora Tabela (2950 m)
About 2 hours from Lama Hotel |
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Langtang Valley (3500 m)
About 6-7 hours from Lama Hotel or 4-5 from Ghora Tabela Overnight |
| Sun May 10 (day 4) |
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Kyangjin Gompa (3860 m)
About 3-4 hours from Langtang Valley Overnight |
| Mon May 11 (day 5) |
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Upper Langtang Valley (4000 m)
Out and back day hike to explore the upper Langtang Valley. |
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Kyangjin Gompa (3860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in May. Overnight |
| Tue May 12 (day 6) |
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Kyangjin Ri (4779 m)
About 1-2 hours up and an hour back down. |
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Langtang Valley (3500 m)
About 2 hours from Kyangjin Gompa |
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Ghora Tabela (2950 m)
About 5 hours from Kyangjin Gompa or 3 hours from Langtang Valley Overnight |
| Wed May 13 (day 7) |
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Lama Hotel (2500 m)
About 1-1.5 hours from Ghora Tabela |
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Thulo Syabru (2120 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lama Hote Overnight |
| Thu May 14 (day 8) |
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Phoprang Danda (3150 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.5°C (65°F) and lows of about 5.5°C (42°F) in May. |
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Sing Gompa (3250 m)
About 5 hours from Tholu Syabru Overnight |
| Fri May 15 (day 9) |
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Lauri Binayak (3660 m)
A 2-4 hour steep climb from Sing Gompa (the trail initially passes through pine forest then up the ridge to Lauri Binayak with views to Langtang Lirung and the Ganesh Himal to the west) |
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Gosainkunda (4380 m)
About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa Overnight |
| Sat May 16 (day 10) |
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Laurebina La (4610 m)
About 1-2 hours from Gosainkunda to reach the top of the pass |
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Ghopte (3500 m)
About 6-7 hours from Gosainkunda Overnight |
| Sun May 17 (day 11) |
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Tharepati (3500 m)
About 7-9 hours from Gosainkunda, if the group is fast it may be possible to stay in Tharepati instead of Ghopte |
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Melamachigaun (2500 m)
For a more leisurely descent groups can stay break the trek from Ghopte to Timbu at Melamachigaun |
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Timbu (1375 m)
7-9 hours from Ghopte or 6-7 hours from Tharepati Overnight |
| Mon May 18 (day 12) |
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Public bus from Timbu to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$3.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in May. |
