{"id":1288,"date":"2017-09-25T02:12:09","date_gmt":"2017-09-25T02:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=1288"},"modified":"2024-12-22T01:44:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T01:44:09","slug":"langtang-trekking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/langtang-trekking\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Langtang Trekking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>Langtang, Nepal. It\u2019s piqued your interest, hey? Planning a trek there is part adventure, part humanitarian effort knowing your touristy funds will help rebuild this Himalayan region to the north of the Kathmandu Valley near Tibet. Yep, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck there in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2015\/may\/17\/nepal-earthquake-langtang-village-everyone-was-dead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015<\/a>. Moments later came the icy avalanche that took out Langang Village in a matter of seconds. The wind gust alone from that avalanche flattened every tree for many kilometres downstream on the opposite side of the valley. The death toll was 9,000. Yes, the Langtang Valley was devastated \u2026 physically and mentally. Ugh. Since then, the floods and monsoons have hit severely damaging trekking routes. This region would be unrecognisable for pre-2015 trekkers. It\u2019s getting rebuilt as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/global-development\/gallery\/2016\/nov\/07\/rebuilding-begins-in-nepal-langtang-valley-in-pictures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Guardian\u2019s photoessay<\/a> from December 2016 shows. Check out the international relief organisation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/article\/after-deadly-quakes-villagers-start-over-in-nepals-langtang-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samaritan\u2019s Purse,<\/a> story and vid on the rebuilding too \u2013 they\u2019re rebuilding hundreds of homes there. Do your bit for adventure trekking \u2013 hire a porter, spend up big at teahouses and share your stories when you return home.<\/p>\n<p>So, trekking Langtang means tapping into up-to-date info. Save these names into your browser: the official tourism website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcomenepal.com\/places-to-see\/Langtang.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Discover Nepal<\/a>, its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nepaltourismboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nepalnow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nepal Now<\/a> (for official updates and real-time stories but not as updated as we\u2019d like, sorry), and the <a href=\"https:\/\/keepnepal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathmandu Environmental Education Project<\/a> (KEEP). Why not keep an eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweathernetwork.com\/cn\/weather\/guangdong\/lantang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Weather Network<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhm.gov.np\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">government\u2019s weather site<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accuweather.com\/en\/np\/langtang\/246927\/satellite\/246927\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Langtang satellite<\/a>, too?[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Nepal in a nutshell<\/h2>\n<p>But first, let\u2019s pan out to <a href=\"https:\/\/greathimalayatrails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ght_video.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nepal<\/a> as a country where two-thirds of the land is mountainous. Only since the 1949 has it been open to tourists en masse. It\u2019s among the world\u2019s poorest country, so aid and tourism are Nepal\u2019s lifeblood, although there is a small film industry known as Kollywood. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationsonline.org\/oneworld\/nepal.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nepal<\/a> spans just over 147,181 square kilometres \u2013 about the size of New York State. The country is home to 31 million people and the main religions are Hinduism and Buddhism. Life expectancy for men is 68 and women, 70. In the Langtang region, where we\u2019re focusing, the staple foods are wheat, maize, potato, soya bean and millet. Get more riveting statistics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbs.gov.np\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1327 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Langtang-Trekking-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26221934\/Langtang-Trekking-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26221934\/Langtang-Trekking-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26221934\/Langtang-Trekking-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26221934\/Langtang-Trekking-2-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Langtang-Trekking-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26221934\/Langtang-Trekking-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26221934\/Langtang-Trekking-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26221934\/Langtang-Trekking-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26221934\/Langtang-Trekking-2-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Dreaming of the valley<\/h2>\n<p>About 30km north of Kathmandu (population 1.5m), you\u2019ll find the Langtang Valley (Langtang Village is 65km). The valley runs east to west and is framed by snow-capped peaks soaring 6,000m to 7,000m. The northern border features the main crest of the Himalayas with the Langtang Lirung, at 7,245m, the highest peak there.<\/p>\n<p>By road, Langtang Valley is up to six hours\u2019 drive from Kathmandu or up to five if you decide to trek through Helambu\u2019s forested hills. Langtang\u2019s the place to trek if you want a short trip with \u201call the excitement of the Himalayas\u201d, says the Nepal tourism office. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcomenepal.com\/places-to-see\/Langtang.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">It says<\/a> the area is one of the most accessible trekking areas near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/6-day-kathmandu-valley-tour-1791993162\">Kathmandu Valley<\/a> offering short day hikes or week-long (or more) treks into the lake district. You\u2019re up for 70 glaciers and high altitude lakes such as Gosainkunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda. Yak and sheepherders abound.<\/p>\n<p>The Langtang region ranked number 43 on the New York Times list of places to visit in 2017. What nudged it there was no doubt the \u201calpine terrain, verdant midlands, rustic villages and monasteries\u201d. To that we add dense bamboo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=rose+tree+forest+nepal&amp;hl=en-US&amp;tbm=isch&amp;tbo=u&amp;source=univ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiXiqHOnJTWAhXJupQKHbfTC7oQsAQIJw&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rhododendron forests<\/a>, terraced farms and waterfalls. A highlight is the newly opened part of the Langtang National Park \u2013 Tamang Heritage Trail \u2013 as a way to meet the original Tibetan horse traders, the Tamang people.<\/p>\n<p>Trekking Langtang is cheap, not that remote, but it\u2019s still a challenge that\u2019s ranked accessible to moderate difficulty (depends on the trail you take). Despite this, the track can be a bit \u2018samey\u2019. Do a dress rehearsal: We found this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LJ6eM1zddEw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oft-shared YouTube vid<\/a> from June 2017 that takes you by the hand, only you don\u2019t leave home to do it. Not too polished with varying audio levels, so chances are you\u2019re seeing it like it is. They\u2019ve crammed only the highlights into 25 mins. No time for that? Let these reflections wash over you: the valley and national park offer superb views and a range of landscapes. You\u2019ll trek through and over boulders, gravel paths, snow, rain, rivers and villages and see yaks, donkeys, horses, mules, goats, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/pin.primate.wisc.edu\/factsheets\/entry\/gray_langur\/taxon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nepal Gray Langur Monkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2018nice to know\u2019 is that trekking Langtang region including in the national parks and conservation areas, there\u2019ll be lodges for you to rest up, feast and meet other trekkers as well as locals.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #131f3b;\">CONSIDERING A LANGTANG TREKKING TRIP?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Use Designer Journeys to design your ultimate experience, and receive hand-crafted trips built by Local Designers<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Design Your Trip&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.designerjourneys.com%2Ftrip-gallery||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Adventures you probably weren\u2019t expecting<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This is where we give you the lowdown on transport and more. Avoid travelling on roads at night, particularly in rural areas and between cities. As for public buses and vans, they\u2019ll be overcrowded, not well maintained and downright dangerous as frequent accidents demonstrate. Taxi drivers often ditch the meter and charge tourists like a wounded horse (you won\u2019t need to tip). Not worth making a fuss about it as they\u2019ve been known to threaten passengers. That\u2019s if you find a taxi \u2013 there may be few due to fuel shortages. Oh, and locals consider the traffic laws optional. So, you think taking a flight puts you up a notch? Actually, no. Flight delays and cancellations happen in inclement weather. You might find yourself stranded for up to 10 days in particular locations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1329 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Langtang-Trekking-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222106\/Langtang-Trekking-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222106\/Langtang-Trekking-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222106\/Langtang-Trekking-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222106\/Langtang-Trekking-3-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/563;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Langtang-Trekking-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222106\/Langtang-Trekking-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222106\/Langtang-Trekking-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222106\/Langtang-Trekking-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222106\/Langtang-Trekking-3-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Governments across the globe advise you keep a \u2018high level of caution\u2019 when visiting Nepal. As a tourist, you\u2019re at risk of theft, assault, the usual. Don\u2019t be in a (social) media blackout while there \u2013 you need to know the risks as things can change quickly. The official advice is not to trek alone \u2013 use reputable agencies instead. Another reason you\u2019ll need to keep your ear to the ground is that roadworks continue to disrupt roads throughout the country not to mention demonstrations and strikes the crop up at short notice. Construction is kicking up a lot of dust, which does nothing for air pollution quality. And speaking of dust, there are landmines and improvised explosive devices in many parts of Nepal including some trekking areas. Stick to the clearly identified tracks and look out for signs.<\/p>\n<p>Waste management isn\u2019t handled the way you\u2019re probably used to at home, so don\u2019t add to the plastic litter you\u2019ll see in the Langtang Valley. As well, keep on your radar the risk of major infectious diseases is high in Nepal. They include food or waterborne disease such as diarrhoea, hepatitis A and E, Typhoid fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria and Dengue Fever.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from those dangers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nepjol.info\/index.php\/JTHE\/article\/view\/17688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">climate change<\/a> has increased the frequency of natural disasters, boosted temperatures, changed rainfall patterns and shifted the tree lines. So, just in case something goes wrong for you on your trek, play it safe and organise an emergency beacon aka personal locator beacon. Here\u2019s some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/personal-locator-beacons.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">info<\/a> on those, plus another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarsat.noaa.gov\/emerbcns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">site<\/a>, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And carry spare batteries for your devices, too because there\u2019s an acute electricity shortage and the higher-altitude teahouses will dock you extra for charging devices.<\/p>\n<h2>Map out your trek and route<\/h2>\n<p>Most trekkers can easily do the Langtang Valley trek in a week \u2013 that includes a couple of days transport, too. The last village, Kanjin Gumba, is handy as your home base for day treks and also where you can hobnob with heli skiers but they\u2019re not in numbers like pre-earthquake times.<\/p>\n<p>To get you started, here\u2019s a basic <a href=\"https:\/\/thebluespace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/langtang-national-park-map-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free map<\/a> showing the popular treks, here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.panda.org\/img\/original\/langtang_national_park_and_buffer_zone.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one from enviro group WWF<\/a> showing the national park and land use including the glaciers, snow line and barren areas. Shows you what you\u2019re up against. When you want info overwhelm, check out the array <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=official+map+langtang+trek&amp;hl=en-US&amp;tbm=isch&amp;tbo=u&amp;source=univ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjwhL-Yi5PWAhVFXLwKHWJ2CwcQsAQILg&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. You can get a free map from the <a href=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.im\/nepal-tourism-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nepal Tourism Board<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to have the 1,710 square kilometre Langtang National Park on your itinerary. Nepal\u2019s two largest rivers systems, the Trisuli and Koshi, course through this park. Aiming to tackle a mountain? Tserko Peak at 4,984 should fit the bill.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1331 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Langtang-Trekking-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222229\/Langtang-Trekking-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222229\/Langtang-Trekking-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222229\/Langtang-Trekking-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222229\/Langtang-Trekking-4-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Langtang-Trekking-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222229\/Langtang-Trekking-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222229\/Langtang-Trekking-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222229\/Langtang-Trekking-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222229\/Langtang-Trekking-4-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a camp trek you could do comfortably in about nine days but give yourself an extra four for transportation. The moderately difficult trek starts at Kathmandu, drive to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a4tO4L8PlK4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dhunche<\/a> (2,030m) and bunk down in a guest house. Your trek begins with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Thulo+Syabru+Gaon&amp;hl=en-US&amp;tbm=isch&amp;tbo=u&amp;source=univ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwij96iV8pTWAhUDybwKHYwgCdsQsAQIMA&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thulo Shyabru Gaon<\/a> (2,210m) you day\u2019s destination, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=lama+teahouse+langtang&amp;hl=en-US&amp;tbm=isch&amp;tbo=u&amp;source=univ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiIkZ_L85TWAhULwLwKHVJtA4QQsAQIWQ&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lama<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Langtang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Langtang Village<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c6STl40y50k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyangjing Gompa<\/a> (3,730m) the next three days\u2019 goals. This is where you hike up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r_xsE1wPaLw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tsergo Peak<\/a> or the lower <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zhhW5PxWSz4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyanjing Ri<\/a> (4,500m) and stay there overnight. Track back to Lama, Shyabru, for two nights respectively, then drive back to Kathmandu.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is the easier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l2VsGFlPNUw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Langtang Helambu Trek<\/a> (give yourself about five to eight days), which attracts fewer trekkers than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/annapurna-trekking-guide\/\">Annapurna<\/a> or parts of Everest. You\u2019ll still see diverse cultures and awesome scenery. This trek ranges between 800m and climbs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X6yFGQxrN8k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kala Patar<\/a> (5,555m), a great spot to take in the sunset over Mt Everest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639477421129{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe!&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2F%2Fwww.designerjourneys.com%2Fsubscribe||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Best time to travel<\/h2>\n<p>Given the 2015 experience, avoid monsoon season from June to September, so that means the best time to visit is either March to May or October-November. That\u2019s when landslides, particularly near major roads and in all trekking areas, are more likely. Did we mention earthquakes are common in Nepal?<\/p>\n<h2>Tour costs<\/h2>\n<p>Our research shows you can do a nine-day Langtang Valley trek for about US$600 for a week edging up to about $1000 for two weeks. There\u2019s a huge range so do a deep dive into the fine detail to save disappointment. If you\u2019re comfy travelling solo, you\u2019ll be in good company, pardon the pun, particularly if you don\u2019t mind other trekkers befriending you.<\/p>\n<h2>Are you up to it?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll need an average level of fitness to tackle the tracks, particularly as you\u2019ll be walking in a higher altitude than where you probably live. For some people \u2018high\u2019 altitude could be as low as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikingdude.com\/hiking-high-altitude.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2,134m<\/a>. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, lack of appetite, faster heart rate, trouble sleeping and more. Giving yourself time to acclimatize to the hypoxic environment is the key. And if you invest in a porter to carry your baggage, that\u2019s good insurance against issues too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1332 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Langtang-Trekking-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"671\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222349\/Langtang-Trekking-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222349\/Langtang-Trekking-5-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222349\/Langtang-Trekking-5-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222349\/Langtang-Trekking-5-585x393.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/671;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Langtang-Trekking-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222349\/Langtang-Trekking-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222349\/Langtang-Trekking-5-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222349\/Langtang-Trekking-5-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222349\/Langtang-Trekking-5-585x393.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Get the right gear, either from home or buy\/rent in Nepal. Your basic checklist includes hiking boots, wool socks, campground shoes, thermal layers, windbreaker and a waterproof jacket, hiking pants, a snuggly down vest or jacket, thermal gloves\/hat, UV-protection sunglasses and headlamp.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Got some extra time?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Airbnb<\/a> has come to Nepal and shows amazing bargains such as US$10 per night for an entire farmhouse with two beds or even US$25 per night for a peaceful \u201ccottage\u201d with 16 beds. Definitely worth lingering at those prices. Your options to get around include local buses, battery-run three-wheelers, ponies and bullock-carts but to speed it up, go for the rickshaw. So where to go? From Langtang you can explore Bhaktapur (64km), Patan (70km), Pokhara (184km) and Ghandruk (204km) to name a few.<\/p>\n<h2>Permits \u2013 you\u2019ll need them<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Check in with your nearest Embassy or Consulate of Nepal for a visa and they may also have an online smart traveller registration portal for you to lodge your trip details. Once you have your Nepal visa, then to trek Langtang you\u2019ll need your trekking permit plus registration- the TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timsnepal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.timsnepal.com\/<\/a>). Try your luck and get your TIMS from the tourist information office in Kathmandu the day before you start your trek. By why live that dangerously? Plan ahead with some wriggle room. Buy your TIMS card from an authorised trekking company, TAAN offices in Kathmandu or Pokhara or the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu. Trekkers in groups will pay about US$10 and individual trekkers about US$20 for their permits. There will also be a National Park Conservation fee.<\/p>\n<h2>Time to brag<\/h2>\n<p>Real-time bragging, blogging, boasting are easier done with cell phone reception (byo solar charger, by the way), so if patchy reception annoys you, invest in a satellite phone, or turn your regular iPhone into one with a Thuraya SatSleeve.<\/p>\n<p>Back home though, once you\u2019ve \u2018done\u2019 Langtang, you haven\u2019t \u2018done\u2019 much Nepal \u2013 you\u2019ll be wanting more. Consider writing your own blog about your treks and sharing it. 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