Langtang Valley Trek Cost 2026: Permits, Guide and Daily Budget
Short answer: operator pages published in 2026 put a Langtang Valley trek at roughly USD 600 to 1,200 per person for a standard 7 to 11 day trek with a guide, excluding international flights and Kathmandu hotels. A cheaper independent trek can come in lower, and a fully organised agency package can reach USD 1,500. These are operator-reported figures, not official prices, and they disagree in places (see below). Sources and dates are listed at the end. Figures were checked on 14 November 2026.
What you pay for on the Langtang Valley trek
The cost splits into five parts: permits, transport between Kathmandu and the trailhead at Syabrubesi, lodging and food in teahouses, a guide and/or porter, and extras such as charging, showers, Wi-Fi and tips. Permits and transport are fairly fixed. Lodging, food and guide costs are where budgets differ most.
Permits and fees
| Item | Reported fee (foreign visitor) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Langtang National Park entry | NPR 3,000 | Quoted by Nepal Hiking Team (May 2026), Excellent Himalaya (May 2026) and Peregrine Treks (2023 update). SAARC nationals pay NPR 1,500, per Peregrine. |
| TIMS / e-TIMS | NPR 2,000 per person (solo), per Peregrine and Excellent Himalaya | Sources disagree on the system. Excellent Himalaya says e-TIMS has fully replaced the old card. Nepal Hiking Team says it does not process TIMS separately. Confirm with your operator or the Nepal Tourism Board before you buy. |
| Operator admin or guide-verification fee | NPR 500 to 1,000 | Listed only by Excellent Himalaya; not every operator charges it separately. |
For the wider rules on guides and permits, see our Nepal trekking rules guide and trekking permits in Nepal.
Guide and porter rates
| Source (date) | Guide per day | Porter per day |
|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Treks (updated Sept 2023) | USD 20 to 25 | USD 15 to 18 |
| Nepal Hiking Team (May 2026) | USD 25 to 35 | USD 18 to 25 |
| Excellent Himalaya (May 2026) | USD 30 to 40 (licensed guide) | USD 20 to 25 |
Over a 10 day trek, Nepal Hiking Team puts the guide at USD 250 to 350 and a shared porter at USD 90 to 125 per trekker. Sharing a guide in a group lowers the per-person cost.
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi transport
The trek starts at Syabrubesi, roughly 122 km from Kathmandu, a drive of about 6 to 9 hours depending on the source and road conditions. The transport figures are the least consistent part of the research:
| Option | Peregrine Treks (2023) | Nepal Hiking Team (May 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus (one way) | NPR 300 (about USD 3) | USD 10 to 15 |
| Tourist bus (one way) | USD 10 to 15 | Not listed |
| Jeep (one way) | NPR 800 to 1,000 per person (listed as a jeep seating 7 to 8) | USD 20 to 30 |
| Private jeep (one way) | Not listed separately | USD 150 to 200 per vehicle |
Because the numbers differ so much, ask your guesthouse or operator for the current fare and where the bus leaves from, and budget at the higher end if you are unsure.
Teahouse lodging and food
| Village (altitude) | Room per night | Meals per day |
|---|---|---|
| Syabrubesi (1,460 m) | USD 5 to 8 | USD 18 to 22 |
| Lama Hotel (2,470 m) | USD 6 to 10 | USD 20 to 25 |
| Langtang Village (3,430 m) | USD 8 to 12 | USD 22 to 28 |
| Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m) | USD 10 to 15 | USD 25 to 32 |
Nepal Hiking Team adds typical extras: a hot shower at USD 2 to 5, device charging at USD 2 to 4 and Wi-Fi at USD 3 to 5. Bottled water costs more as you climb. A dal bhat plate is listed by Excellent Himalaya at about NPR 600 in Syabrubesi and NPR 900 to 1,100 at Kyanjin Gompa. Prices are higher in the autumn and spring peaks.
Realistic total budgets
| Trek style | Reported range per person (USD) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 to 8 day short trek | 600 to 950 | Nepal Hiking Team (May 2026) |
| 9 day, one guide, no porter | 644 to 1,023 | Excellent Himalaya (May 2026) |
| 9 day, guide and porter | 804 to 1,223 | Excellent Himalaya (May 2026) |
| 10 day standard guided trek | 900 to 1,200 | Nepal Hiking Team (May 2026) |
| Fully organised agency package | 1,100 to 1,500 | Nepal Hiking Team (May 2026) |
Nepal Hiking Team also suggests carrying about NPR 50,000 to 70,000 in cash for the trail, since ATMs are not available along the route. Check our guide to bringing cash to Nepal for the foreign currency rules.
Where the sources disagree
- TIMS: one source says e-TIMS replaced the old card, another says it does not process TIMS separately. Confirm before paying.
- Bus and jeep fares: a local bus is listed as about USD 3 in 2023 and USD 10 to 15 in 2026. Some of that is a date gap and some is likely a difference between local and tourist services.
- Totals: even within one 2026 page, the low end of a guided trek is quoted as USD 650 to 850 in one section and USD 850 to 1,000 in another.
- Operator bias: every figure here comes from a trekking company that sells these trips, so check any quote line by line.
How to keep the cost down
- Share a guide and a porter with other trekkers to split the daily rate.
- Take the public bus to Syabrubesi instead of a private jeep, if you are comfortable with the longer, bumpier ride.
- Eat at the same teahouse where you sleep, since many lower the room price if you buy meals there.
- Trek outside the peak weeks, when rooms and food cost less. See our best time to visit Nepal guide.
- Ask for an itemised quote and compare what is included. Our guide on how to choose and verify a tour operator explains what to check.
What is not included
International flights, Kathmandu hotels, visa fees, tips and personal gear are normally outside trek quotes. Travel insurance is separate too. Make sure your policy covers helicopter evacuation up to the highest point on your route; see our travel insurance in Nepal guide. For comparison with other popular routes, see the Everest Base Camp trek cost and Annapurna Base Camp trek cost, and our Langtang Valley trek guide for the route itself. You can also try the Nepal trekking budget estimator.
Langtang Valley trek cost FAQs
How much does the Langtang Valley trek cost per day?
Excellent Himalaya estimates about USD 35 to 45 per day for a room and meals on the trail, plus guide, porter, permits and transport on top. Nepal Hiking Team puts food alone at USD 25 to 35 per day.
Do I need a guide for the Langtang Valley trek?
Rules on guides have changed in recent years, so check the current position in our Nepal trekking rules guide and with your operator. A guide is optional for many trekkers on this route but common for first-timers.
What permits do I need for Langtang?
Operators list the Langtang National Park entry permit (NPR 3,000 for foreign visitors) and a TIMS or e-TIMS card (NPR 2,000 for a solo trekker). Confirm the current requirement and fees when you book.
Is Langtang cheaper than Everest or Annapurna?
Trekking operators commonly describe Langtang as a lower-cost option because it is reached by road from Kathmandu, with no flight to Lukla. Compare current quotes for each route, as prices vary by operator and season.
Sources
- Nepal Hiking Team, Langtang Valley Trek Cost (updated 25 May 2026)
- Excellent Himalaya, How Much Does the Langtang Valley Trek Cost in 2026? (published 3 May 2026)
- Peregrine Treks, Langtang Trek Cost (modified 7 September 2023)
These are private trekking operators selling the trips they describe, not official Nepal government prices. We did not find a current official fee table for Langtang National Park in our research, so confirm permit fees with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation or the Nepal Tourism Board before you travel.
