Lama Hotel to Kyanjin Gompa on the Langtang Valley trek covers 2 stages, via Langtang Village. It goes from about 2,470 m to about 3,870 m, a net gain of roughly 1,400 m. Total walking time is about 8 to 10 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Lama Hotel, about 2,470 m
- End: Kyanjin Gompa, about 3,870 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,400 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 8 to 10 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Lama Hotel to Langtang Village: 5 to 6 hours (moderate)
- Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
How to split it
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Langtang Village. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,870 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel 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 Lama Hotel to Kyanjin Gompa? Total walking time is about 8 to 10 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Lama Hotel to Kyanjin Gompa? The route passes Langtang Village.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Langtang Valley trek guides.
