Langtang Village

Langtang Village

Langtang is a beautiful village in Langtang Valley. It is one of the old villages of the valley. It falls under Gosaikunda Rural Municipality. The village is an important settlement of Langtang National Park. The village just before the Kyajin Gompa, the last camp of Langtang Valley trek. The valley is named after the name of the village.

Medical Facilities:

Before the Mega Earthquake of 2015, there was a clinic at Langtang village. It basically, served the local villagers including the trekkers.

2015 Nepal earthquake

A massive landslide resulting from an Avalance of Mega earthquake on 25 April 2015 destroyed the entire village. Only one structure was remaining with partial damage. And every buried under the landslide brought by the avalanche. The government took the initiative to rescue and evacuated the entire valley. The village suffered an estimated 310 deaths. The number includes 176 Langtang residents, 80 foreign tourists, and 10 army personnel. More than 100 bodies are still missing and could never be recovered.

After Earthquake, the Nepal Government including tourism stakeholders like the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and other INGOs worked in the valley for trail restoration and rebuilding. Bridges have been constructed on the trail to Langtang Valley and everything is revived now.

Accommodation / Lodges in Langtang  Village

All the hotels have been reconstructed in Langtang village. The local lodges are relocated just behind the old village. The village has built many new Teahouses now and in operation. The teahouses in the new village are basic but comfortable.

We can name some of the lodges of Lantang village Peaceful Guest House, Hotel Red Panda, Himalayan Guest House, Sunrise Guest House, Eco Guest House, Tashi Delek Guest House, Tibetan Guest House, Lucky Guest House, Shangri La Hotel, Everest Guest House, Hotel Moonlight, Buddha Guest House, Village View Hotel, etc.

Getting the Langtang village

A day’s drive from Kathmandu takes you to Syabrubensi, the trailhead of the Langtang Valley trek. It is a 10-12 hour walk from Syabrubensi to reach the village. The trekkers, generally take a night halt before Langtang. So, it is a two-camp distance from Syabrubensi.

What to expect at Langtang?

Langtang valley receives the name from the same village. It is the densest settlement of Langtang valley before the mega Earthquake of 2015. The earthquake completely buried the Langtang Village under the debris. The beautiful waterfall coming from the side of Langtang Lirung beautifies the surrounding. You will witness the debris over the old Langtang village that had resulted in massive death and a huge loss. The memorial wall just before the new Langtang village record the names of people who lost their lives during the mega earthquake. Furthermore, visitors can often spot wild animals like Himalayan goats, Ghoral nearby the waterfall areas.