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Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, 1500m
Langtang Valley Trek including the Tamang Heritage Trail Guided Itinerary
Nepal · Langtang and Ganesh Himal
2026 dates for this beautiful ten day trek in the Langtang valley of Nepal including the Tamang Heritage Trail. Moderate hiking up to 3865m. 15 days trip from arrival in Kathmandu up to the day of departure 12 days trip – 2 days driving and 10 days trekking
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Trip snapshot
Days15
Distance95 km
Total climb2740 m
High point3185 m
What this trip is like
2026 dates for this beautiful ten day trek in the Langtang valley of Nepal including the Tamang Heritage Trail. Moderate hiking up to 3865m. 15 days trip from arrival in Kathmandu up to the day of departure 12 days trip – 2 days driving and 10 days trekking
Stay style: Operator-led Nepal lodge or expedition itinerary.
Food and support: Operator-managed meals and trekking-day food pattern.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 4
Syabrubesi to Gatlang
The trail initially has a few steep ascents to reach Ronga Bhanjyang after 3 hours with views of the Ganesh Himal and Gosaikunda range alongside the Goljang Valley. Descend into the Goljang valley for about an hour for lunch and then continue on easy terrian to traditional Tamang village of Gatlang. Visit the ancient monastery or for nature lovers the Parbati Kund offers a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna.
Day 5
Gatlang to Tatopani
Initially through deep forests and the village of Chilme which takes about 2.5 hours. Cross a suspension bridge and after a further 1.5 hours arrive at Gonggang village for lunch. The trail continues gently up for another 2 hrs to Tatopani, where is famous for its natural hot springs.
Day 6
Tatopani to Thuman
Initially gain height through forest and reach Brimdang, famous for a beautiful monastery at the top of a hill, and then a short steep section to Nagthali village at 3165m for lunch with great views over Langtang Lirung (7225m), Shishapangma (8013m) and Ganesh Himal (7422m). After lunch a gentler descent to Thuman.
Day 7
Thuman to Briddim
Initially descend to Timure on the old trade route to Tibet; there is an ancient fort nearby on the Nepal-Tibet border called Rasuwaghadi and some large hydroeletric projects in the area. After lunch cross a suspension bridge over the Bhote Kosi river and ascend steeply to Briddim.
Day 8
Briddim to Rimche
Drop back down the Bhote Khosi valley through forest and terraced fields where you might see some local wildlife and then ascend more gently to Rimche through high bamboo on the bank of the Langtang river. Following the river to enter the Langtang Valley itself, the heritage trail now meets with the main trail. A short distance past Rimche is the Lama Hotel which is a collection of lodges and homes.
Day 9
Rimche to Langtang Village
Ascending through forest to where the valley broadens out at Ghoda Tabela (3030m) after a few hours, there is a registration checkpoint and then a further trek up to Chyamki village where there are many mani walls and chotens signalling proximity to Langtang Village, a large Tamang settlement.
Day 10
Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa
A short day following the Langtang valley through numerous villages and yak herding areas, to eventually reach the famous monastery in the heart of the Langtang region with stunning views of the peaks around. This is the high point of the trek, and there will be plenty of opportunity to explore the area.
Day 11
Kyangjin Gompa
Today can be a rest day at this beautiful place and a chance to explore the monastery and see the monks going about their daily lives, and you might also see a puja ceremony. There is also a cheese factory nearby. There is a local hike up to Langshisa Kharka (4100m) for views of Tserko Ri (5450m), Langtang Lirung (7227m), Langtang II (6586m) and many more peaks. Overnight again in the lodges at Kyanjin Gompa.
Day 12
Kyangjin Gompa to Rimche
Descend back down the Langtang Valley bypassing Langtang Village and stopping at Ghoda Tabela for lunch, before descending further to Lama Hotel for an overnight.
Day 13
Rimche to Syabrubesi
Final day trekking back to the start point of Syabrubesi along the Langtang river descending through bamboo and birch forests, crossing the Langtang and the Bhote Koshi rivers.
Day 14
Syabrubesi to Kathmandu
Syabrubesi to Kathmandu by road. A day’s drive back to Kathmandu and to the hotel.
Day 15
Airport Transfer
Airport transfer for departure home