The short answer
Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,870 m) is the head of the Langtang valley, with a monastery, a small cheese factory and short hikes to Kyanjin Ri (about 4,770 m) and Tserko Ri. It is the usual turnaround for the Langtang trek.
Key facts
- Altitude
- About 3,870 m
- Viewpoint
- Kyanjin Ri, about 4,770 m
- Known for
- Cheese, monastery
- Trek
- 7 to 10 days
How it works
- Drive to SyabrubesiA long road day from Kathmandu.
- Walk up the valleyForest, river and villages.
- Reach KyanjinRest and eat local cheese.
- Climb Kyanjin RiWide views of the glaciers.
- ReturnBy the same route or side valley.
Insider tip
Spend two nights so you can climb a ridge for sunrise.
Avoid this
Do not go high on arrival; acclimatise first.
Related questions
Is Langtang easy?
Moderate; altitude is the main challenge.
Can I fly in?
A helicopter option exists.
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