Best Time to Trek at a Glance Best Overall October and November (post monsoon, crystal clear skies) Best for Flowers March and April (rhododendrons in full bloom) Coldest Month January (nights at Ghorepani down to -12°C) Avoid June, July and […]
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Complete Guide 2026
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek at a Glance Trek Duration 4 to 5 days (standard), up to 7 days with extensions Maximum Altitude Poon Hill: 3,210m Trek Difficulty Easy to Moderate (suitable for beginners with basic fitness) Trailhead Nayapul (1,070m), 1.5 […]
Langtang Trek Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2026/2027)
The Langtang Valley Trek is Nepal’s third most popular trekking destination — after the Everest and Annapurna circuits — and arguably the easiest major Himalayan trek to access. Kathmandu to the trailhead at Syabrubesi is one bus journey, roughly 7–8 […]
Langtang Trek After the 2015 Earthquake: What the Trail Looks Like Today
On April 25, 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. The epicenter was near Barpak in Gorkha district, but the damage radiated outward across the country. In the Langtang Valley, the consequences were catastrophic in a specific and terrible way: the […]
Helambu Trek: Cost, Permits, Best Time & How to Combine with Langtang (2026)
The Helambu Trek is the closest proper mountain trek to Kathmandu. You can reach the trailhead at Sundarijal in 45 minutes by taxi. You don’t need a flight to Lukla, a 7-hour bus to Syabrubesi, or a permit beyond a […]
Gosainkunda Trek: Cost, Permits, Best Time & Complete Route Guide (2026)
Gosainkunda is a sacred alpine lake at 4,380m in the Rasuwa district of Nepal, sitting above the Langtang Valley and connected to both the Langtang trek and the Helambu region beyond. It’s one of the holiest sites in Nepal for […]
Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary: 7-Day Route with Distance & Altitude Profile
The 7-day Langtang Valley Trek itinerary is what most trekkers follow — it’s the version that includes the drive from Kathmandu, four days of walking to reach Kyanjin Gompa, a day at the top for acclimatization and side hikes, then […]
Food Available During the Langtang Valley Trek: A Complete Teahouse Menu Guide
Food on the Langtang trek is better than many people expect and cheaper than most destinations of comparable remoteness. Every lodge along the route serves meals from a printed or handwritten menu. The range is reasonable — not urban variety, […]
Accommodation in Langtang Trek: What to Expect at Every Stop (2026 Guide)
Every night on the Langtang Valley Trek is spent in a teahouse — a family-run guesthouse that provides a room, a bed, and meals. There are no camping-only sections and no requirement to carry a tent. The quality ranges from […]
Permits Required for Langtang Valley Trek: 2026 Pricing & Where to Get Them
The Langtang Valley Trek requires two permits: the Langtang National Park entry permit and a TIMS card. Both are mandatory. Checkpoints on the trail check for these — not occasionally, but consistently. Trying to skip permits isn’t worth the risk: […]