Langtang Village to Tserko Ri on the Langtang Valley trek covers 2 stages, via Kyanjin Gompa. It goes from about 3,430 m to about 4,984 m, a net gain of roughly 1,550 m. Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Langtang Village, about 3,430 m
- End: Tserko Ri, about 4,984 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,550 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 6 to 8 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Kyanjin Gompa to Tserko Ri: 3 to 4 hours up, 2 hours down (hard)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Kyanjin Gompa. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,984 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 Tserko Ri to Langtang Village 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 Langtang Village to Tserko Ri? Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Langtang Village to Tserko Ri? The route passes Kyanjin Gompa.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Langtang Valley trek guides.
