Langtang Valleyक्याङजिन गुम्बा
The high village and monastery at the head of the Langtang Valley trek, base for day climbs to Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri.
Higher seasonal exposure: altitude (All year), landslides (Jun-Sep), cold (Dec-Feb).
Kyanjin Gompa is the last main settlement of the Langtang Valley, at about 3,870 m, where the valley widens into a basin ringed by glaciers and peaks. For most trekkers it is the turning point of the Langtang Valley trek, reached on day three or four from Syabrubesi. It takes its name from the small Buddhist monastery above the lodges.
Most people spend at least one extra night here to acclimatise and explore. Popular day hikes go up Kyanjin Ri (about 4,400 m and 4,773 m tops) for a close view of Langtang Lirung and its glaciers, or the longer climb to Tserko Ri (about 4,984 m). Others walk up the valley towards Langshisa pastures, or visit the cheese factory. Yala Peak (about 5,500 m) is a trekking peak climbed from here with a permit and guide.
The gompa is a centuries-old village monastery of the Langtangpa community, destroyed in the 2015 earthquake and rebuilt by early 2018. The cheese factory, started with Swiss support in the 1950s, was also rebuilt after the earthquake and still produces yak and chauri cheese. Prayer wheels turned by small streams and micro-hydro power are a feature of the village. Visitors should treat the monastery as an active religious site.
Kyanjin Ri
A steep 3-5 hour return hike to the viewpoints at about 4,400 m and 4,773 m; start early before cloud.
Tserko Ri
A full-day climb to about 4,984 m with a wide panorama; only after acclimatising.
Langshisa pastures
A long day's walk up the valley towards the Langtang glacier, past yak pastures.
Forecast for 3,870 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Several lodges with simple rooms and dining halls; nights are cold, so a warm sleeping bag is useful.
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Kyanjin Gompa is reached only on foot, about 3 days up the Langtang Valley from Syabrubesi.
Nearest hub: Syabrubesi
Nearest hub: Syabrubesi. Times are typical ranges, not schedules, and vary with roadworks, weather and the season.
On footfrom Langtang villageabout 2-2.75 h2-3 h from Langtang village, about 440 m of gain
On foot only, 3 km on from the rebuilt Langtang village. Wikivoyage gives 2 to 2.75 hours for the stage.
When to set off: A short morning stage; arrive by midday and keep the afternoon for a slow acclimatisation walk.
Permit required
Kyanjin Gompa is inside Langtang National Park; the park entry permit is checked here. Trekking peaks such as Yala Peak need a separate climbing permit. Check whether a TIMS card is currently required.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against Langtang (Wikipedia).
On the Langtang Valley trek.
What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.
Altitudehigh in a typical yearAll year
General information, not medical advice: this is high ground where altitude illness is a real risk. Gain height slowly, build in an acclimatisation day, learn the symptoms of headache with nausea, breathlessness or unsteady walking, and go down if they get worse. See a doctor before travelling and carry insurance that covers helicopter evacuation. Kyanjin Gompa is the usual acclimatisation stop before the Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri day hikes, which reach roughly 4,770 m and 4,980 m.
Landslideshigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
The Langtang gorge is geologically active and the main trail was rerouted after the 2015 earthquake; monsoon rain loosens the slopes, so slide-prone sections are best crossed without lingering.
Coldhigh in a typical yearDec-Feb
December to February brings hard frost and deep cold at this height, with short days and lightly heated lodges; a four-season sleeping bag and down layers are normal kit.
Avalanche terrainmoderate in a typical yearDec-Apr
The upper Langtang valley is geologically active and avalanche paths reach the valley floor; the 2015 earthquake-triggered avalanche that destroyed Langtang village is the extreme case, while snow-loaded slopes in winter and early spring are the ordinary seasonal concern.
Snowmoderate in a typical yearDec-Mar
Snow covers the valley head and the Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri hikes in winter and early spring, when the high walks may not be practical.
Check current conditions before you travel
Roads, trails, passes and flights change with the weather and with roadworks, and nothing on this page describes conditions today. Before you set off, check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for weather and flood warnings, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal for incidents, and the local authority, police or your licensed operator for road, trail and flight status.
A road-accessed teahouse trek from Syabrubesi up the Langtang Khola to Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,870 m), with an optional climb to Tserko Ri for close views of Langtang Lirung. Check road access after the August 2026 floods.
A network of high and mid-hill routes about 1,700 km long that crosses Nepal from Kanchenjunga in the east to Humla and the far west, usually walked in sections, or as a through-trek of about four to five months.
The Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa combined with the climb to the sacred Gosaikunda lakes (about 4,380 m) via Thulo Syabru and Sing Gompa, finishing at Dhunche. Check road access after the August 2026 floods.
About 3,870 m. Altitude sickness is possible, so plan an acclimatisation day.
About 3 days on foot from Syabrubesi, with the last stage from Langtang village taking 2-3 hours.
Visit the monastery and cheese factory, and hike to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri for mountain views.
Trek stop · 2,470 m
A cluster of lodges in the forest of the Langtang Khola gorge, the usual first night of the Langtang trek.
Trek stop · 3,430 m
The rebuilt main village of the upper Langtang Valley, near the site of the 2015 avalanche.
Valley or region
A glacier valley north of Kathmandu, walked from Syabrubesi through forest and yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa under Langtang Lirung.
Valley or region
The trekking region closest to Kathmandu: glacier valleys, holy lakes and Hyolmo villages across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchok.
Lake · 4,380 m
A sacred alpine lake at about 4,380 m in Langtang National Park, a Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site and a high point between Langtang and Helambu.
