Trek (standard) 3 days
The standard plan is Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (about 6 hours), Lama Hotel to Langtang village (6–7 hours) and Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa (3–4 hours). This keeps daily height gain under about 1,000 m and gives a good chance of avoiding altitude sickness. Lodges are found every one to two hours, so lunch and tea stops are easy.
Trek (fast) 2 days
Fit, experienced trekkers sometimes walk Syabrubesi to Langtang village or Ghoda Tabela in one long day and reach Kyanjin the next. This gains height too fast for many people and raises the risk of altitude sickness at 3,870 m. We only recommend it for those recently acclimatised, for example coming from another high trek.
Helicopter ≈ 15–20 min
There is no regular service from Syabrubesi, but a charter can fly up the valley in minutes. More commonly, trekkers fly between Kathmandu and Kyanjin Gompa (about 40 minutes), for example walking up and flying back. Flights depend on morning weather and payload at altitude; check current rates.
Stops on the way
- Domen
- Pairo hot springs
- Bamboo
- Rimche
- Lama Hotel
- Riverside
- Ghoda Tabela
- Thangshyap
- Langtang village
- Mundu
Do not skip the night at Langtang village; sleeping at 3,430 m before Kyanjin is what keeps the climb safe for most trekkers.
Questions travellers ask
How far is Kyanjin Gompa from Syabrubesi?
About 33 km on foot along the Langtang Khola, climbing from 1,460 m to 3,870 m. Most trekkers take three days, with nights at Lama Hotel and Langtang village. The return to Syabrubesi takes two days, usually with a night at Lama Hotel.
Can I reach Kyanjin Gompa in two days?
It is possible for fit trekkers, but gaining about 2,400 m in two days is fast and raises the risk of altitude sickness. We recommend three days with a night at Langtang village. If you are short of time, consider walking up in three days and flying back to Kathmandu by helicopter.
Is there a road to Kyanjin Gompa?
No. The road ends at Syabrubesi, and the Langtang Valley above is reached only on foot or by helicopter. Supplies come up on mules, porters' backs and occasional helicopters. This is part of why the valley keeps its quiet character.
Where should I stop for lunch on the way to Kyanjin?
Common lunch stops are Bamboo on day one, Ghoda Tabela or Thangshyap on day two, and Mundu or Kyanjin itself on day three. Lodges serve dal bhat, noodles and soups. Your guide will plan stops to suit your pace and the weather.
