Kathmandu to Lama Hotel on the Langtang Valley trek covers 2 stages, via Syabrubesi. It goes from about 1,400 m to about 2,470 m, a net gain of roughly 1,070 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Kathmandu, about 1,400 m
- End: Lama Hotel, about 2,470 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,070 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Kathmandu to Syabrubesi: 7 to 9 hours by road (moderate)
- Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel: 6 to 7 hours (moderate)
How to split it
Some stages are road journeys or multi-day, so treat the stage list below as the guide. The route passes through Syabrubesi. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Lama Hotel to Kathmandu is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Kathmandu to Lama Hotel? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Kathmandu to Lama Hotel? The route passes Syabrubesi.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Langtang Valley trek guides.
