Syabrubesi to Langtang Village on the Langtang Valley trek covers 2 stages, via Lama Hotel. It goes from about 1,500 m to about 3,430 m, a net gain of roughly 1,930 m. Total walking time is about 11 to 13 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Syabrubesi, about 1,500 m
- End: Langtang Village, about 3,430 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,930 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 11 to 13 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel: 6 to 7 hours (moderate)
- Lama Hotel to Langtang Village: 5 to 6 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 Lama Hotel. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,430 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 Langtang Village to Syabrubesi 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 Syabrubesi to Langtang Village? Total walking time is about 11 to 13 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Syabrubesi to Langtang Village? The route passes Lama Hotel.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Langtang Valley trek guides.
