Langtang Valley cost by nationality
Per person, 7 days, in rupees, from Kathmandu by the first way listed (local bus to syabrubesi), teahouses and dal bhat, gear rented. Nepalis trek on their own; foreigners and SAARC nationals with the licensed guide the rules require, the cost split by a group of two.
Indian / SAARC
Rs 52,141
₹32,558 · Rs 33,735–70,548
SAARC rate on rupee permits; a licensed guide is required.
Work out mine →Foreigner
USD 358
Rs 54,739 · Rs 36,235–73,243
Full rate on permits; a licensed guide is required.
Work out mine →| Nepali | Indian / SAARC | Foreigner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | Rs 100 | Rs 2,500–2,695 | Rs 5,000–5,390 |
| Getting there and back | Rs 2,000–2,400 | Rs 2,000–2,400 | Rs 2,000–2,400 |
| Rooms and food | Rs 10,800–29,500 | Rs 10,800–29,500 | Rs 10,800–29,500 |
| Guide and porter | none | Rs 11,935–24,553 | Rs 11,935–24,553 |
| Gear rental and extras | Rs 6,500–11,400 | Rs 6,500–11,400 | Rs 6,500–11,400 |
| Total | Rs 19,400–43,400 | Rs 33,735–70,548₹21,065–44,051 | Rs 36,235–73,243USD 237–480 |
Langtang Valley permits
| Permit | Nepali | Indian / SAARC | Foreigner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langtang National ParkDNPWC. NTB counter, Kathmandu, or the gate at Dhunche. The park's own charter says the fee includes VAT; agency pages add 13% on top. | Rs 100 | Rs 1,500–1,695 | Rs 3,000–3,390 |
| TIMS cardNepal Tourism Board, through a registered agency. Your trekking agency, online. | not needed | Rs 1,000 | Rs 2,000 |
Children under 10 enter parks and conservation areas free. A conservation-area permit bought at a check-post costs double.
Langtang Valley route and altitude
- 1Syabrubesiस्याफ्रुबेसी1,420 m
- 2Lama Hotelलामा होटल2,470 m
- 3Langtangलाङटाङ3,420 m
- 4Kyanjin Gompa3,900 m
- 5Lama Hotelलामा होटल2,470 m
- 6Syabrubesiस्याफ्रुबेसी1,420 m
Highest point: Kyanjin Ri, 4,773 m.
Guide rule and documents
NTB lists Langtang among the routes where foreigners, SAARC nationals included, need a licensed guide and an agency TIMS card. Nepali citizens are exempt.
Everyone
- Each permit, carried the whole way: check-posts ask for them, and a conservation-area permit bought at a check-post costs double.
- Travel insurance that covers helicopter rescue at your highest altitude. No rule found makes it compulsory for an ordinary trek, but a rescue charter costs about USD 4,000–5,000.
Nepali citizens
- Citizenship certificate or national ID card, to pay the Nepali rate (Rs 100 at park and conservation-area counters).
Indian and SAARC nationals
- Passport, to claim the SAARC rate. Indian citizens need no Nepal visa; by air they need a passport or a voter ID card (Aadhaar is not accepted).
- Other SAARC nationals: a Nepal visa (free for 30 days on the first visit of the year, except Afghanistan).
- A registered trekking agency and a licensed guide: they issue the TIMS card or restricted-area permit for you.
- Two passport photos, in case a counter asks. No official page requires them for online permits; agencies still list them.
Foreigners
- Passport and Nepal visa (15 days USD 30, 30 days USD 50, 90 days USD 125).
- A registered trekking agency and a licensed guide: they issue the TIMS card or restricted-area permit for you.
- Two passport photos, in case a counter asks. No official page requires them for online permits; agencies still list them.
Common questions
How much does the Langtang Valley trek cost for a Nepali?
About Rs 31,400 per person for 7 days (Rs 19,400–43,400), trekking without a guide and renting a sleeping bag, down jacket and poles. Permits are Rs 100. The planner above changes it for your days, transport and group.
How much does the Langtang Valley trek cost for an Indian?
About Rs 52,141 (₹32,558) per person for 7 days, at the SAARC rate for permits (Rs 2,500–2,695) and with the licensed guide the rules require.
How much does the Langtang Valley trek cost for a foreigner?
About USD 358 (Rs 54,739) per person for 7 days with a licensed guide, before Kathmandu hotels, insurance and any agency margin. Permits: Rs 5,000–5,390.
Do I need a guide for Langtang Valley?
Yes, for foreigners and SAARC nationals. NTB lists Langtang among the routes where foreigners, SAARC nationals included, need a licensed guide and an agency TIMS card. Nepali citizens are exempt.
Which permits do I need for Langtang Valley?
Langtang National Park, TIMS card. Dal bhat is about USD 3–5 in the valley.
Where the figures come from
Fees set by an authority are fixed; prices nobody publishes are ranges from the sources below, which the planner lets you overwrite. A fee the sources dispute counts in the high end only. All read 2026-10-30.
- Agency and trekker pages, 2025–26: teahouse rooms by region and altitude · agency or trekker page
- Trekker and agency pages, 2025–26: dal bhat and a day's food by route · agency or trekker page
- Himalayan Local Guide, 9 Jan 2026: Kathmandu–Syabrubesi bus Rs 1,000–1,200 · agency or trekker page
- Nepal Tourism Board, park entry fees · official
- Nepal Tourism Board, TIMS card · official
- TAAN wages from 17 Jul 2023 (Himalayan Times, 21 Jun 2023) · news
- TESA rental table 2025–26, via North Nepal Trek (30 Apr 2026) · agency or trekker page
- Department of Transport Management fares, 2 Jul 2026 · official