Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport (1,360m)
Land at Kathmandu International Airport, where a Best Trips Nepal representative greets you with a trek briefing. Transfer to a Thamel hotel to relax and prepare for the journey. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley (1,360m)
After breakfast, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) with panoramic Kathmandu Valley views, Boudhanath Stupa (the second-largest in the world), and Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu site. Complete trek permits and briefing in the afternoon. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,460m, 9 hours)
Drive 9 hours from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, passing through Trishuli with picturesque foothills and ridgeline scenery. Catch glimpses of Ganesh Himal along the Trishuli River. Check into a guesthouse in Syabrubesi, the trek’s starting point. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (Changdam, 2,410m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel, crossing a suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi and following the Langtang River. Pass dense forests of alder, maple, oaks, and bamboo, spotting wildlife like langur monkeys or Himalayan black bears. Cross a steel suspension bridge at 2,000m and ascend to Changdam, known as Lama Hotel, with waterfall views. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 05: Trek to Langtang Village (3,330m, 5.5 hours)
Trek 5.5 hours from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village, reaching Ghora Tabela (a small settlement with lodges and a police checkpoint) after 2 hours. Pass Tamang settlements with prayer wheels and Tibetan-style prayer flags, enjoying Langtang range views. Arrive at Langtang Village, the headquarters of Langtang National Park. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,730m, 3 hours)
Trek 3 hours from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa, passing yak pastures and villages like Muna and Singdun. Cross a wooden beam bridge, ascend a moraine to a wide valley, and climb to Kyanjin Gompa, home to a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 07: Day Hike to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri (4,600m/4,984m, 3.5-8 hours)
Spend a day acclimatizing at Kyanjin Gompa. Choose a short 3.5-hour hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,600m) or an 8-hour trek to Tserko Ri (4,984m) for panoramic views of the Langtang range. Visit local monasteries and return to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 08: Day Hike to Langsisa Kharka (4,160m, 8 hours)
Extend acclimatization with an 8-hour round-trip hike to Langsisa Kharka (4,160m), enjoying views of Langtang Lirung, Naya Kanga, Dorje Lakpa, and Ganesh Himal. Visit the yak cheese factory in Kyanjin Gompa to taste local cheese. Return to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 09: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,410m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours from Kyanjin Gompa back to Lama Hotel, retracing the path along the Langtang River through Langtang Village and Ghora Tabela. After lunch, descend steeply to Lama Hotel. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 10: Trek to Syabru Village (2,210m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours from Lama Hotel to Syabru Village, taking the upper path for stunning peak and lush hill views. Pass Sherpa and Tamang settlements, descending gradually then steeply to Syabru Village at 1,600m. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 11: Trek to Sing Gompa (Chandanbari, 3,250m, 4 hours)
Trek 4 hours from Syabru Village to Sing Gompa, ascending past schools and a vertical hill to Dursagang (2,660m). Climb through oak and hemlock forests to Foprang Danda (3,190m), passing a government agriculture office to reach Sing Gompa, the main attraction of Chandanbari. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 12: Trek to Gosainkunda (4,380m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours from Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda, climbing gradually to Chalang Pati (3,187m). Enjoy views of Langtang Lirung, peaks bordering Tibet, and rhododendron and pine forests. Ascend to a small temple with a Sakyamuni statue, spotting Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda, before reaching the sacred Gosainkunda Lake. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 13: Trek to Chandanbari (3,250m, 6 hours)
Trek 6 hours from Gosainkunda back to Chandanbari, descending through yak pastures and past several monasteries. Enjoy glimpses of the Langtang range en route. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 14: Trek to Dhunche (2,030m, 4.5 hours)
Trek 4.5 hours from Chandanbari to Dhunche, continuing downward with a short lunch break. Navigate forested trails and enjoy scenic views, arriving in Dhunche for a restful night. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu (1,360m, 9 hours)
Drive 9 hours from Dhunche to Kathmandu, passing terraces, hills, and villages with marvelous mountain views. Check into a Thamel hotel and relax. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 16: Leisure Day in Kathmandu (1,360m)
Enjoy a free day in Kathmandu for shopping in Thamel, visiting missed sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, or relaxing at a café. Reflect on the Langtang adventure. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 17: Transfer to Airport, Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your departure, carrying cherished memories of the Langtang Kyanjin Trek’s scenic and cultural wonders.