Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the best time period for Langtang Valley trek?
Trekking in Nepal can be considered all seasons but the most preferable seasons for tour and travel in Nepal would be spring and autumn ranging from march, April, May to September, October, November. During this season the temperature is pretty moderate and everyone can experience the blooming red rhododendrons along with the excellent mountain views due to visible skies. Due to excellent visibility and stable weather tourists mostly prefer this time period for Nepal tour and trek. The trails are pretty busy during Autumns but you can go in spring for a peaceful trekking experience.
Considerations for Langtang valley Trek:
Monsoon Season in Nepal is not recommended for trek due to heavy rainfall, which can lead to landslides and slippery trails.
Winter season is pretty cold in Nepal and higher altitude trekking becomes pretty challenging due to snow and there is lack of proper visibility due to dense fog, though lower elevations like Langtang Valley might still be accessible depending on weather conditions.
2. What type of permits and requirements are mandatory for this trek?
The trek lasts for roughly 12 days including stay in the capital city (Kathmandu). Nepal government seeks traveler’s and tourists to carry permits with them including paying all local taxes. The necessary permits are:
Trekker’s information management system: TIMS is mandatory for all the trekking sites here in Nepal including Langtang valley trek, Annapurna trek, Everest trek, Manaslu trek, and many more. The costing of TIMS is USD 20 per person. Himalaya Arirang trek will guide you to obtain all this passes and legal documents.
Langtang National Park permits: Although you have TIMS to visit trek in any region at Nepal but for Langtang valley trek you must take the permits solely because it lies inside the national park area and Langtang national park permit is essential. Which helps to sustain the national park and preserve all of it. The cost of this permit is 30 USD per person. Himalaya Arirang trek will guide you to obtain these documents.
3. Can I click pictures and film the entire trek?
Generally, it is allowed to take photos and videos for personal use throughout the trek. However, if you plan to use them commercially or for any other purposes, it's mandatory to have a conversation with the respected authorities and take permits accordingly. As it lies under the national park area you are abided by certain rules and regulations and you cannot film certain parts. To know more about it you can contact with Himalaya Arirang trek.
4. What essentials and goods should I need to carry for the Langtang valley trek?
Preparing for the Langtang Valley trek requires careful consideration of essential items to ensure your comfort, safety, and enjoyment throughout the journey. Here's a list of some essentials items and goods you should consider carrying:
- Trekking boots: The trek is pretty sloppy and there are huddles in some place as it is a natural trail for your comfort trekking boots are highly recommended
- Backpack: You must carry a lightweight backpack for all your belongings to fit in it. Trekking bags are highly recommended.
- Warm clothes: The region lies in the Himalayan region of Nepal and the weather is cold almost all seasons so carry warm clothes that can handle the temperature according to the season.
- Water bottles: You can carry a water bottle along with you the entire trek as there a lot of fresh natural sources in the way you can fill up the water and carry it along with you.
- First aid kit: For minor injuries first aid will be of great help you can even carry medicines for altitude sickness and cold.
- Personal preference: You can carry sleeping bags, sleeping tents, food, water, lights, battery backup device, Cash, Camera along with you as per your preference.
5. Can I solo travel or do I need help from guides and porters?
Trekking guides are compulsory for Langtang valley trek as it would be easier for you to navigate the way with their help and you can check out the best scene with their help. Travel guides can provide great assistance in case of emergencies or accidents. There won’t be any safety hazard in their presence. Himalaya Arirang trek has got high professionals travel and tour guides so you can travel without any difficulties.
6. What are the facilities and accommodation I can expect during the trek?
Langtang Valley trek offers a wide range of accommodation services for tourists and they provide the best service according to the situation and place. The facilities you can expect at Langtang valley is:
- Lodges/ tea houses: There are varieties of tea houses and lodges that you can find during your trek. Himalayan Arirang trek will arrange all those requirements for you and you will get the best service in the town. The tea houses only accept cash (NPR) as there are no atm and bank after Syabrubesi. Tea houses provide basic food items and snacks like cooked wai wai noodles, Boiled eggs, Hot water, and even you can provide your goods to cook.
- Hotels/Guest house: There are wide ranges of hotels and guest house around the trek, everything is included in the package by Himalaya Arirang trek so you don’t need to worry about the accommodation facilities. They are the best in that particular situation and you can get facilities like internet connection in the hotels only but they are pretty slow. You can buy mobile data with the local service providers for your ease.
- Toilets and Sanitation: You can carry sanitary products along with you in the trek and for toilets they can be found in hotels and guesthouses around the trek.
- Charging and electricity: You must carry power banks and other power backup devices along with you as you will only get electricity facilities in your hotels and guest house. Carry it as per your preference.
7. What type of difficulties and sickness can be faced during the trek?
Altitude sickness can be felt for some as this trek takes place in altitude of (3,865m / 12,675ft) so taking proper medical guidance and medicines are most. This trek goes uphill and downhill so you may face breathing difficulties, but having a proper breathing technique and proper way to walk will help you complete this trek with ease. You might even catch cold and have severe fever, if that happens then take proper medicines and rest for few days and then you can continue. As you will be travelling with “Himalaya Arirang trek” they are pretty professional in these terms and you won’t face any difficulties due to proper planning.
8. Can we afford the Langtang valley trek?
Langtang valley trek is pretty affordable for everyone as it doesn’t need highly equipped equipment and highly professional manpower. Everything about the trek is mentioned in the itinerary by Himalaya Arirang trek and its value for money package cost below $60 per day per person with full board.
9. Is trekking insurance necessary for Langtang valley trek?
Trekking insurance is the most crucial part for your personal safety and rescue operations. You are requested to subscribe to trekking insurance up to 6000meter but it doesn’t cover for peak climbing and mountain expeditions, as they are different categories and they are much expensive than trekking insurance policy. You can contact with Attentive Holidays for more information as they will arrange everything for you.
