Nepal Visa Information
For citizens of most countries (including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and all EU nations), you can obtain your tourist visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. This means no lengthy online applications or visits to an embassy before your trip—you simply land, head to the visa counter, pay the fee, and you’re set to begin your adventure.
The cost is determined solely by the duration of your stay:
- 15 Days: USD $30
- 30 Days: USD $50
- 90 Days: USD $125
You will need a passport valid for at least six months, a passport-sized photo, and the cash (USD, Euro, Nepali) for the fee.
Buying and Activating a Nepali SIM Card
- Arrive at TIA – As soon as you land, head to the “Mobile Services” area just beyond the arrival hall. You’ll find counters for the two main operators: Ncell and NTC (Nepal Telecom).
- Bring your passport – The staff will copy the info page; the process takes ~5‑10 minutes.
- Choose a plan –
- Ncell offers “Data Pack 1 GB – 30 days” (NRs 1 200) and “Data Pack 2 GB – 30 days” (NRs 1 500).
- NTC (aka “Sajilo”) provides “Internet Pack 1 GB – 30 days” (NRs 900) and “Internet Pack 3 GB – 30 days” (NRs 1 400).
- Activate – The shop will insert the SIM, configure APN settings, and give you a short tutorial. Test the connection before you leave the airport.
Pro tip: If you’re traveling with a dual‑SIM phone, keep the Nepali SIM in the secondary slot and your home SIM (for calls) in the primary slot. This way you get local data rates while still being able to receive calls from your home number.
ATM, Bank And Currency Exchange
During the Langtang trek, ATMs, banks, and currency exchange facilities are available but very limited, especially at higher altitudes. Services may not always work properly due to the remote location and transportation challenges.
- It is advisable to carry enough cash in Nepali Rupees to cover your expenses throughout the trek.
How to Book Langtang Valley Trek
Step 1: Click the Book now option, fill in the information, and submit.
Step 2: Make an advance payment of 20% of the total trip cost, as revealed on our website.
Step 3: Get official confirmation via mail or whatsapp.
Note: If you have any confusion, you can contact us directly on the WhatsApp button. We are available 24 hours a day to serve you.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
To make a payment for booking the Langtang trek, we accept different kinds of payment options such as:
- Bank Transfer / Wire Transfer (local and international)
- Credit / Debit Card Payments (Visa, MasterCard)
- Mobile Payment Apps (where available)
- Cash Payment (for local travellers in Nepali Rupees)
There will be no refund of 20% of the total package cost, and the remaining amount will be returned to you through legal proceedings. To know more in detail, check our terms and conditions.
Notes
Langtang Trek Difficulty
Without a doubt, the Langtang trek is one of the most stunning treks in the Langtang Region. Before undertaking this trek, you should understand the difficulties you might face. The Langtang Trek is graded as moderate. It means you need to be physically active for the trek and able to walk for 4-6 hours daily to explore the Langtang region.
Unlike a city break, a Langtang trek in the Himalayas presents specific, serious risks:
- Altitude Sickness: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can strike anyone, regardless of fitness. It can escalate rapidly into High Altitude Pulmonary or Cerebral Oedema (HAPE/HACE), requiring immediate descent and urgent medical care.
- Remote Location: Medical facilities are basic and far apart. A serious injury or illness often means a helicopter evacuation from the trail to a hospital in Kathmandu. These evacuations are life-saving but extremely expensive, routinely costing thousands of US dollars.
- Unpredictable Terrain & Weather: Trekkers may encounter rocky paths, steep ascents and descents, and narrow mountain trails. In addition, sudden weather changes — such as unexpected rain, snowfall, or strong winds — can make the trails slippery and more difficult to navigate. These conditions increase the risk of slips, falls, sprains, or even fractures. It is important to walk carefully, wear proper trekking boots with good grip, and follow your guide’s instructions to minimise potential hazards.
- Logistical Hiccups: Transportation services may be delayed or even cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, road blockages, or other operational challenges. Such disruptions can impact your planned itinerary and may result in additional accommodation, food, or transportation expenses.
The Langtang Valley trek is also known as the tea house trek, where you will spend the night in a tea house similar to a guesthouse. So beginner trekkers should spend the night in simple accommodation with basic facilities inside the tea house. Even though it may seem difficult to you, it is completely manageable if you prepare and maintain fitness for the trek.
Physical Training for Langtang Trek
The Langtang Trek is moderate in difficulty, making it suitable for individuals of different ages and abilities. However, due to the high altitude, this trek requires physical fitness for anyone who wants to join. To maintain physical fitness, you should focus on cardiovascular exercises such as running, cycling, or swimming to improve your stamina and cardiovascular health.
Also, you can engage yourself in activities like swimming, regular exercise, and yoga for at least a month before your trek to increase overall strength and endurance. Also, try practising hiking on inclines and uneven terrain to simulate the conditions you will encounter during the trek.
Check also: Training Tips for Langtang Trek.
Meals served on Langtang Trek

Nepal is not just famous for its mountains and cultural sites; the country also boasts a variety of delicious cuisines. The most popular food in Nepal is the Khana set, which consists of dal (lentils), Bhat (rice), Tarkari (vegetables), and chutney (pickled curry). Another famous dish that you can try out is Momo (meat-filled dumplings). In the cities, you can also choose from a wide range of cuisines.
During Langtang trekking, you can stop at great teahouses to savour local delicacies. The teahouses have a local and western food menu that includes a Khana set (Dal Bhat), porridge, soup, instant noodles, oatmeal, bread, eggs, and more.
When you book your trek with High Route Adventure, three meals per day are arranged as part of your package.
Typical Menu Items at Langtang Teahouses:
Breakfast:
- Porridge (oats or cornflakes)
- Tibetan bread or toast with jam, honey, or peanut butter
- Pancakes (plain, apple, banana, or chocolate)
- Eggs (boiled, fried, scrambled, omelet)
- Oatmeal
- Tea (milk, black, herbal), coffee, or hot chocolate
Lunch & Dinner:
- Dal Bhat (rice, lentils, vegetables, pickles — often with free refills!)
- Fried rice (vegetable, egg, or chicken)
- Noodles (stir-fried or in soup)
- Thukpa (Tibetan noodle soup)
- Momos (vegetable or meat)
- Pasta and macaroni dishes
- Pizza (basic local style)
- Soup (garlic, vegetable, mushroom, tomato)
- Potatoes (fried, boiled, mashed)
- Chapati or Tibetan bread
Drinks & Extras:
- Bottled or boiled drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Energy bars and snacks
- Beer (at lower elevations)
Please note that snacks, soft drinks, bottled beverages, and alcoholic items are not included in the Langtang Trek package. These items are considered personal expenses and must be paid for separately at the teahouses. We recommend carrying some extra cash (Nepali Rupees) to cover these additional costs during your trek in the beautiful Langtang Valley.
Accommodation in the Langtang Trek

The Langtang region has been welcoming travellers for generations through its network of tea‑houses – locally called lodges. These are the backbone of any trekking experience in Nepal, offering a blend of basic hospitality, local culture, and stunning mountain vistas. When you book the Langtang trek package with High Route Adventure, we arrange the room inside this tea house.
What to expect inside this tea house
- Structure: Typically a single‑storey wooden building with a pitched roof to shrug off snow. Walls are thin and often not insulated, so you’ll feel the cold wind at night – a reminder that you’re truly high up.
- Room Arrangement: Most rooms are twin‑sharing, with two simple beds placed side‑by‑side and a small wooden table in between. The mattress, pillow, and a warm blanket are provided.
- Bathrooms: Shared, western‑style toilets (often referred to as “western‑style” because they are squat or toilet‑type depending on the lodge). Toilet paper is not supplied – always carry a few rolls in your pack.
- Hot Showers: At lower elevations (e.g., Syabrubesi), you’ll find a hot shower in the same room. At higher altitudes, lodges and tea houses provide buckets of hot water for showers.
- Wifi: Almost every Langtang tea house provides the Wifi faclities at small charge of around USD 1-2 per night. Wifi works fine fine for checking email, posting a quick photo, or streaming a short video. Expect occasional drops during heavy rain or after a power outage.
Read More: Food and Accommodation in Langtang Valley Trek
Langtang Trek Permit
Since you will be walking inside the Langtang National Park during the Langtang Valley Trek, you will require this permit. You can get his permit from the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu, as well as at the entry of Dhunche. For our clients, when you submit the document (passport and passport-sized photograph), we will obtain the permit for you. For the Langtang trek, you will need
- Langtang National Park Permit: Cost NPR 3,000 for foreigners
Note: Children under 10 can get this permit free of charge. The process of getting the permit is similar to that of an adult. Continue reading: How to Obtain Permits for the Langtang Valley Trek?
Langtang Trek With or Without the Guide
If you are travelling for the first time in Nepal in the mountain region, then we recommend that you hire a guide. Trekking with a local guide offers numerous benefits. They will help complete the trek more easily and safely, as they are experts in this field. Also, you can enhance the trekking experience by gaining deeper knowledge of the religious and cultural significance along the way.
When hiring a Guide, always try to find a local guide with a trekking license from the Nepal government.
Note: As per the new rule from the Nepal Tourism Board, effective April 1st, 2023, you cannot do a solo trek. Click here for more info: Latest Travel Updates.
Chances of Altitude Sickness on Langtang Trek and Prevention Tips
Langtang Trek takes you to an altitude of 4,130m/13,549ft. Altitude sickness can affect anyone who travels to high altitudes above 2500m. Therefore, trekkers need to be aware of the symptoms of altitude sickness. You need to know the symptoms of altitude sickness and preventive measures to minimise the risk.
The common form of altitude sickness is AMS, which is curable. Trekkers should not underestimate altitude sickness, as it can be dangerous and even fatal if left untreated.
The early signs of altitude sickness are:
- Headache (persistent, not relieved by OTC meds)
- Nausea & loss of appetite
- Dizziness or light‑headedness
- Fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance
- Difficulty sleeping (often waking early)
- Swelling of hands, feet, or face (peripheral oedema)
Red‑flag symptoms (possible High‑Altitude Cerebral Oedema – HACE, or High‑Altitude Pulmonary Oedema – HAPE) require immediate descent and medical attention:
- Persistent vomiting
- Severe shortness of breath at rest
- Confusion, hallucinations, inability to walk straight
- Coughing up pink frothy sputum
Proven Preventive Measures to treat altitude sickness:
- Gain no more than 300–500 m (1,000–1,600 ft) in sleeping altitude per day after you’ve passed 2,500 m.
- If you’re forced to jump higher (e.g., a long day’s hike), spend a recovery night at a lower camp.
- Drink 2–3 L of water daily (more if you’re sweating heavily).
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine above 2,000 m; they dehydrate you.
- Eat complex carbs (pasta, rice, oats) to give your body a steady energy source.
- Take Acetazolamide (Diamox) 24 h before ascent to 2,500 m by consulting with a doctor.
- Schedule a quick check‑up, especially if you have heart, lung, or sinus conditions.
Tip: Carry a small “altitude kit” containing acetazolamide, ibuprofen, anti‑nausea tablets, and a basic first‑aid kit.
Travel Insurance for Langtang Trek
A standard policy won’t cut it. You need a plan specifically designed for adventure travel and high-altitude trekking (usually up to 5,500m/18,000ft, which covers Langtang’s highest points like Kyanjin Gompa and the Tserko Ri viewpoint).
Here are the non-negotiable coverage types for your Langtang trek:
- Emergency Medical & Evacuation: This is the #1 priority. It must cover:
- Hospitalization in Nepal.
- Emergency helicopter rescue and transport to a qualified medical facility.
- Repatriation (flying you home) if medically necessary. Check the policy limits—they must be high (e.g., $100,000+).
- Trip Cancellation, Interruption & Delay: If you fall ill, suffer an injury, or a family emergency forces you to cancel your trip before departure, or cut your trek short, this recoups your non-refundable costs (flights, trek permits, tour deposits).
- Baggage & Gear Loss/Theft: Your trekking gear is a significant investment. This covers loss, theft, or damage to your luggage and essential equipment. Some policies also offer coverage for emergency gear rental if your checked bags are delayed.
- Personal Accident & Accidental Death: Provides a benefit in case of a serious accident.
Electricity, Drinking water on Langtang Trek
There are several hydropower projects in the Langtang region, so trekkers can find electricity and drinking facilities easily during the Langtang trek. Most teahouses provide a 220–240V power supply with Type C or DM sockets. If your devices use a different plug type, make sure to bring a suitable travel adapter to stay powered throughout your journey. Some teahouses may charge a small fee for device charging, usually around USD 1–2 per hour. It’s also a good idea to carry a power bank for charging on the trail and as a backup, which can help avoid extra charging costs.
Trekkers can buy bottled water from small local shops or teahouses along the trail. Prices usually range from NPR 20–50 at lower altitudes, but at higher elevations, bottles can cost up to NPR 200 each. You can also refill your reusable water bottle with boiled water from teahouses. To ensure your water is extra safe, consider bringing water purification tablets.
Important: Never drink tap water or untreated natural water directly, as it may cause illness.
Langtang Trek Package For Student
If you are a student from Nepal and want to do the group trek in Langtang, then we have a special package for you. Being near the capital city, Langtang Valley Trek will be the best destination to start your trekking journey in the Himalayas. To know more details about the Langtang Valley Trek cost Package for the student you can contact our tour operator.
Langtang Trek Transportation
The start of the Langtang Valley Trek is Syabrubeshi. Syabrubeshi is around 120 km from the capital city of Nepal. It will take around 6-8 hours, depending upon the road and traffic conditions. There are three different routes to reach Syabrubesi from Kathmandu: through Galchi, Kakani, or the Tokha Road. The road condition is good in the beginning, but when you reach near the Syabrubeshi, it will be rough. You need to pass through the 3 km-long Ramche landslide, so make sure to travel in good weather conditions and avoid the monsoon. You can take either a local bus or use a private vehicle to reach Syabrubeshi.
- Local buses cost around $10
- Share Jeep Costs around $ 12-15
- A private Jeep Costs around $180
Note: There is no flight option to reach Syabrubeshi, which is the starting point of the Langtang Valley trek. During the peak season, it will be difficult to find road transportation, and it might be costly, so we suggest you book the ticket early.