The Langtang region, north of Kathmandu, is the closest major trekking area to the capital. Its trails are lined with family-run teahouses, most run by Tamang families, and the Tamang Heritage Trail adds community homestays. Lodges are simpler than in the Everest or Annapurna regions, but warm and welcoming.
Quick answer: on the Langtang Valley trek you stay in teahouses at Syabrubesi, Lama Hotel, Langtang village and Kyanjin Gompa. The Gosainkunda route has lodges at Thulo Syabru, Sing Gompa and the lakes, and Helambu has lodges in Sherpa and Hyolmo villages. The Tamang Heritage Trail uses village homestays.
Langtang Valley
| Stop | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Syabrubesi (about 1,500 m) | Roadhead town with simple hotels; the start of the trek |
| Lama Hotel and Riverside | A cluster of forest lodges, simple but cosy |
| Langtang village | Rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake, when a huge landslide destroyed the old village; new lodges support the community's recovery |
| Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,870 m) | The best lodges of the valley, with bakeries and a famous yak-cheese factory |
Read our Langtang Valley guide.
Gosainkunda
Lodges at Thulo Syabru, Sing Gompa and Lauribina lead up to the sacred lakes of Gosainkunda (about 4,380 m), where a small group of lodges sits beside the water. During the Janai Purnima festival in July–August, thousands of pilgrims arrive and lodges fill completely. See our Gosainkunda guide.
Helambu
Helambu's villages, such as Melamchi Ghyang, Tarkeghyang and Sermathang, have simple lodges run by Hyolmo families, many with views of the Langtang and Jugal ranges. It is a low-altitude trek, good in winter.
Tamang Heritage Trail homestays
On the Tamang Heritage Trail, villages such as Briddim and Gatlang host trekkers in community homestays, and the hot springs at Tatopani make a welcome stop. See village homestays.
What to expect
- Twin rooms with blankets; bring a warm sleeping bag.
- Hot showers and charging, usually for a small fee.
- Dal bhat, noodles, Tibetan bread and soups; yak cheese at Kyanjin.
- Langtang National Park permit required; we arrange it.