Langtang Valley Trek
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The Langtang Valley Trek is in Langtang National Park, Nepal.
UnderstandThe Langtang Valley Trek is characterised by steep, jungle covered valleys at lower elevations, and wide, barren alpine valleys once the trail climbs to Langtang Village.
PrepareBefore setting off, you must arrange your permits.
Get inThe trek starts at Shyaphru Besi (also spelled Syabru Besi), approximately 120 km north of Kathmandu by road. Depending on the route, the road conditions range from okay to horrible.
WalkThe times listed below are estimates. The lower bound is for someone in good physical condition, that has a good walking pace but nevertheless allows himself a break once in a while.
Stay safeThe primary danger on the Langtang trek is altitude sickness (AMS).
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Langtang Valley Trek" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Bcd4e6, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons