Langtang Circuit Trek

Hello travelers from across the globe! We are back again with yet another interesting travel blog. Today we go deeper into finding the details about the Langtang Circuit Trek in Nepal. Do you know that the Langtang region of Nepal is one of the most popular trekking regions of Nepal? Yes, the popularity of the region is very high due to the presence of diverse landscapes, ancient Tamang – Tibetan culture, mountains, diverse vegetation, and serene – spiritual environment.

There are countless trekking routes where you can trek to your heart’s content. In addition, the region is near the Kathmandu Valley and you don’t have any problems regarding the fixed departure dates. This is an audacious idea of including the major trekking destinations of the Langtang region in one single trekking trip. Therefore, only the reputed and experienced trekking agencies include the Langtang Circuit Trek in their trek packages.

Major Trekking Routes of Langtang Region

As mentioned above, the Langtang Region of Nepal is one of the commercial trekking regions. Therefore, there are many trekking routes but some of the major trekking routes are so famous among regular trekkers from across the globe. There are some wilderness adventure trekking trails in the region which are famous among the extreme trekking lovers. For example, the Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek is one of the most challenging and wilderness adventure filled trekking route. Experienced trekkers with the experienced guiding team are highly recommended to do the trek.

The trekking routes which are suitable for all kinds of trekkers and considered as the major trekking routes of the Langtang Region are as follows:

1. 5 Days Langtang Trek
2. 7 Days Langtang Trek
3. Langtang Valley Trek
4. Gosaikunda Lake Trek
5. Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
6. Helambu Circuit Trek
7. Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek
8. Tamang Heritage Trail Trek

Langtang Circuit Trek Introduction and Itinerary

So, here is an audacious idea! The Langtang Circuit Trek is the exploration of almost every nook and corners of the Langtang Region. If you love detours high in the mountains and through the ancient villages, then the Langtang Circuit Trek is an ideal choice.

Let’s breakdown the Langtang Circuit Trekking Itinerary so that it becomes clear about what to expect from the trekking trip.

Here is the detailed breakdown of Langtang Round Trek Itinerary:

Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi

The first activity to do in any of the trekking activities in the Langtang region is the road trip from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi. The town of the Syabrubeshi is the trail head for lots of trekking routes of the region. The road distance between Kathmandu and Syabrubeshi is about 122 kilometers. The road is in good condition with few sections being bumpy due to landslide and floods. However, it is still under the renovation and maintenance.

Syabrubeshi to Tamang Heritage Villages

The itinerary of the Langtang Circuit Trek begins from the exploration of the various Tamang Villages. The region of Langtang is the major place where the Tamang people live. These people are mainly Buddhists and some follow Hinduism and Christianity as well. However, majority of these people follow Tibetan Buddhism. Therefore, you get to see lots of chortens, stupas, mane walls, and monasteries in the region. The Tamang people speak their own language and have their own traditions. It is believed that these people migrated from Tibet thousands of years ago and lived in the hills of Nepal near the border with the Tibet (Autonomous region of People’s Republic of China).

Major Tamang villages on this trekking trail are Gatlang, Nagthali, Briddim, and Thuman. After explring these villages, trekkers trek to meet the Langtang Valley Trek in the Lama Hotel. Please note that you can do the Tamang Heritage Trail Trek only. If you want to do so, make sure that you contact the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. We offer you the local Tamang guide and best trekking package!

Tamang Heritage Villages to Langtang Valley Trek Route

This section of this long trekking route is the most famous one as it is the Langtang Valley Trek route. Trekkers traverse through places like Langtang Village, Mundu, and Kyanjin Gompa. It is one of the most mystical trekking routes where you get to see the towering mountains as well as get chance to visit 700 years old monastery. Contact the travel planners of the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. to book the Langtang Valley Trek. Please surf through the package to know more about this section of the trek.

Langtang to Gosaikunda Lake via Thulo Syabru

Trekkers then take the classical Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek route from Lama Hotel. The trail traverses via Thulo Syabru. This is another large Tamang village of the Langtang region of Nepal. This route of the Langtang Circuit Trek is the mythical route. The trail reaches the sacred Gosaikunda Lake located at an altitude of 4380 m from sea level. The lake is precious to both Hindus and Buddhists. People believe that taking a dip in the lake water can help you get relieved from all kinds of sin. In addition, the soul of the deceased relative remains in peace. There are many smaller lakes around the lake where trekkers can accumulate amazing Himalayan lakes including the gorgeous sights of mountains.

Gosaikunda Lake to Helambu Melamchi

Finally, the long Langtang Trek ends in Melamchi Gaon. Trekkers cross the high altitude pass and enter the Helambu region of Nepal. This region of Nepal is mainly habituated by the Hyolmo People. These people are also close to Tamang people but they also have their own language, traditions, and culture. The journey ends with the jeep drive either from Melamchi Gaon or Melamchi Pul Bazaar.

Trek Difficulty and Preparation

It is immensely important to prepare for the trek both physically and mentally. The trekking route of the Langtang Circuit Trek is detour that traverses through high – altitude mountain passes, lakes, and forests. There are many uphill – downhill sections with steep ascent and descent. Therefore, you must prepare well physically. Choose the months of spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November) for best experiences.

I hope that you got information about the trekking route that encompasses almost all the regions of Nepal. If you are planning to do this amazing long detour trekking in Langtang, then look no further! We have experts of Langtang region.