Langtang Valleyलामा होटल
A cluster of lodges in the forest of the Langtang Khola gorge, the usual first night of the Langtang trek.
This is Lama Hotel, the forest trekking stop in the Langtang Valley; it is a place name, not a single lodge.
Higher seasonal exposure: landslides (Jun-Sep).
Lama Hotel is not a single hotel but a small settlement of around twenty buildings, most of them lodges, in the forested gorge of the Langtang Khola. It lies about a day's walk above Syabrubesi and is the usual first overnight stop on the Langtang Valley trek, and again the usual stop on the way down.
The setting is enclosed and green, with oak, maple, rhododendron and bamboo on the steep valley sides and the river loud below. This stretch of forest is known for red pandas and grey langur monkeys, although sightings are a matter of luck. Above Lama Hotel the trail climbs out of the trees towards Ghoda Tabela and the open upper valley.
The settlement grew around trekking, with families from Tamang villages in the Langtang area running the lodges. It lies inside Langtang National Park, Nepal's first Himalayan national park, established in 1976. The lower Langtang trail was damaged by landslides in the 2015 earthquake and has been rebuilt and in places rerouted.
Walk on to Langtang village
Climb out of the forest via Ghoda Tabela to Langtang village, about 6-7 hours and close to 1,000 m of ascent.
Look for wildlife
Early morning walks in the forest give the best chance of seeing langurs and birds.
Forecast for 2,470 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 family-run lodges; rooms are simple and nights are cool even in autumn.
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On foot only, about 6-7 hours from Syabrubesi via Domen, Pairo, Bamboo and Rimche.
Nearest hub: Syabrubesi
Nearest hub: Syabrubesi. Times are typical ranges, not schedules, and vary with roadworks, weather and the season.
On footfrom Syabrubesiabout 5.5-7 hAbout 6-7 h from Syabrubesi, climbing roughly 1,000 m along the Langtang Khola
On foot only, via Domen, Bamboo and Rimche. Wikivoyage splits the day as 3.5 to 5.5 hours to Rimche and 4 to 6 hours Rimche to the gompa above, so most walkers reach Lama Hotel in 6 to 7 hours.
When to set off: Leave Syabrubesi soon after breakfast: the climb through the gorge takes most of the day.
Permit required
This stop is in or on the way into Langtang National Park; the park entry permit is needed, and the route is on the Nepal Tourism Board's list of treks requiring a licensed guide and an agency-issued TIMS card.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against Nepal Tourism Board: Park entry fees.
On the Langtang Valley Trek, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek.
What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.
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.
Othermoderate in a typical yearJun-Sep
From June to August the forest trails are slippery after rain, leeches are common and the mountains are usually hidden by cloud.
Coldmoderate in a typical yearDec-Feb
December to February nights are near or below freezing at these altitudes and lodges are lightly heated; bring a warm sleeping bag and down layers.
Snowlow in a typical yearJan-Feb
Localised snowfall is reported in January and February. At this altitude it rarely lies for long, but it can slow the trails and roads higher up the valley.
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.
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.
No. It is the name of a small settlement of several lodges in the Langtang Valley forest.
About 2,470 m, so altitude is rarely a problem here, but the next day climbs to about 3,430 m.
The forest is red panda habitat, but they are shy and rarely seen; langur monkeys are more common.
Trek stop · 3,870 m
The high village and monastery at the head of the Langtang Valley trek, base for day climbs to Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri.
Trek stop · 3,430 m
The rebuilt main village of the upper Langtang Valley, near the site of the 2015 avalanche.
Trek stop · 1,460 m
The road-head village in Rasuwa where the Langtang Valley trek begins.
Valley or region
A glacier valley north of Kathmandu, walked from Syabrubesi through forest and yak pastures to Kyanjin Gompa under Langtang Lirung.
Trek stop · 2,210 m
A Tamang ridge village that links the Langtang Valley with the Gosaikunda trail.