How Much Does the Langtang Valley Trek Really Cost in 2025?

While planning the Langtang Valley Trek in 2025, it’s important to know your expenses beforehand. So, in this blog, we’ll break down every cost you might face. From the cost of flights to the hot showers on the trail, we have tried to cover everything.

Quick Langtang Valley Trek Cost Summary (2025)

Furthermore, to help travellers from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, we’ve listed prices in USD, AUD, GBP, and CAD. We hope this helps you plan your budget without any hassle. Now, without any further ado, let’s dive right into today’s blog.

Langtang Valley Pre-Trek Costs

Budget planning for your Langtang Valley Trek starts well before you set foot in the valley. In fact, it begins in your home country. You’ll face a few unavoidable expenses, such as flights, visas, insurance, and your first night in Kathmandu. These often make up a large share of your budget.

International Flights Cost To Nepal

International flights are often the single biggest expense of your trek. For example, a one-way flight from Washington, D.C., to Kathmandu currently costs around $490. Booking two to three months in advance can often save you over $100.

Note: To check ticket prices from your country, use Google Flights for the most up-to-date fares.

For travellers from the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and Canada, we’ve listed one-way ticket prices in the table below:

Fact: In the months of August and September, you will find tickets in low prices.

Nepal Tourist Visa Process And Cost

Before talking about the cost of Nepal’s tourist visa, let’s talk a little about how to acquire one.

There are two options for getting a visa:

• By completing an online application in advance.
• By getting it upon arrival at the airport

For both options, you need to visit Nepal’s Department of Immigration website.

If you want to know in detail, please check out our blog on How to Get a Nepali Tourist Visa.

Cost of Nepal’s Tourist Visa

In Nepal, tourist visas are available for 15, 30, and 90 days. The fees for each duration are listed below:

Tip: Carrying small USD bills will save you a lot of time in Airport. As, the exchange for big bills mightn’t be available.

Langtang Valley Trek Insurance Cost

This might be the smartest thing that you will do for yourself.

Trekking in Langtang Valley always comes with the risk of altitude sickness as you will be going above 4,000 m. At times, you might have to opt for emergency evacuation using a chopper. Furthermore, after the evacuation, you will have to get checked in at an authorized hospital.

Incurring all these expenses by yourself will be costly.

However, having insurance will keep your mind at peace. Yes, most providers charge more for coverage above 3,000 m.

But it’s better to be safe than sorry, right?

Talking about the cost, for the duration of 2 weeks, they might charge you around $80 to $150.

Here is the list of insurance companies that most trekkers are found to be using:

Kathmandu Pre-Trek Stay And Airport

Sure, you can stick with your international SIM, but let’s be real—the charges will be sky-high.

Plus, local SIM cards offer far better connectivity. You can even get one right at the airport for about $2.

Once you have your SIM card, your next expense will be the cab fare. From Tribhuvan International Airport to Thamel, expect to pay around $10.

Now, it’s time to check in to your hotel for a night. Since most of the spots to rent gear and arrange Langtang Valley permits are in Thamel or near Thamel, we recommend you choose a hotel in this area.

The price for a night in this area varies according to your comfort. If you’re a budget traveller, you will find a room for around $15. However, if you want to go for a luxurious option, the prices can go up to $80.

Langtang Valley Mandatory Trekking Costs

Before starting your trek to Langtang Valley, it’s best to arrange the necessary permits—the Langtang National Park Entry Permit and the TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card.

Getting these permits yourself can be both time-consuming and a bit of a hassle.

However, any registered company in Nepal are allowed to make both of these permits on your behalf. But they do take few extra charges.

Talking about the cost, the Langtang National Park Entry Permit costs around $25. For the TIMS Card, solo trekkers pay about $10, and for groups, it’s $10 per person.

You can learn more about the process and documents required in our Langtang Valley Trek Permit Information guide.”

Langtang Valley Trek Transportation Cost

After getting permits, you will begin your journey to Langtang Valley. That means you will be heading to Syabrubesi (the starting point of the trek).

There are four main ways to get there: public bus, shared jeep, private jeep, and helicopter tour.

Each option comes with its own pros and cons.

For example, public buses are the cheapest. However, they also take the longest time.

On the other hand, shared and private jeeps are faster than buses. Additionally, private jeeps give you more flexibility, but at a higher price.

At the very top end, the priciest option is a helicopter. Taking one will set you back nearly $2,000.

For updated schedules and tips, check our Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by Bus/Shared Jeep page.

Langtang Valley Trek Gear Rental And Purchase Costs

Before heading to Langtang Valley, it’s better to sort your gear first.

For gear, you have two options: you can either buy it in Thamel or rent it. Yes, you can bring your stuff from home, but you might have to pay extra for your baggage at airports.

However, in Kathmandu, you can always rent all the gear. Most of the rental shops offer clean and good-quality gear at a fair price.

Here is a brief overview of how much you might pay per day if you decide to rent:

But if you have plans to trek in future. You can always opt to buy your own gears.

Here is what cost of each gear looks like:

Gear Storage Cost in Kathmandu

Now you might be wondering, what about our other stuff? You might not take all of it to the mountains.

Don’t worry, you will find many hotels and rental shops offering short-term storage. Here’s what you might end up paying for storage:

Note: You can also store your stuff for free, if the hotel you are staying in allows it.

Before you leave for the Langtang Valley trek, we recommend you keep as much cash as you can, as cash is king on the trail.

ATMs are rare once you leave town.

And if you plan to withdraw, you should keep these extra fees in mind.

Langtang Valley Trek Guide And Porter Cost

There is one more thing that you need to hire before arriving in Langtang Valley.

As of 2025, the Nepal Government has made it compulsory to hire a guide if you want to trek in this region.

Note: Read our Guide Mandatory for Langtang Valley Trek post for the latest updates and enforcement rules.”

While hiring a porter remains a personal choice, having a guide is now mandatory.

So here are the rates for hiring a licensed guide, porter, and guide-porter in Nepal:

For more details on choosing the right trekking support, see our full Guide and Porter for Langtang Valley Trek article.

Langtang Valley Trek Accomodations Costs

Once you arrive in Langtang Valley, you will see a slight increase in the price of accommodation.

Most of the time, you will be staying in teahouses.

Note: Teahouses are basic family-run lodges where both rooms and meals are provided.

From our experience in the valley, prices tend to rise the higher you go. Let’s compare Syabrubesi and Kyanjin Gompa to see the difference.

In Syabrubesi, you can find accommodation for as low as $3 a night.

But when it comes to Kyanjin Gompa, you have to pay $6 a night, even at a budget teahouse.

Note: Prices at Kyanjin Gompa and other regions like Langtang Village, Lama Hotel, and Ghoda Tabela are more or less the same.

Based on our research, we have found that there are three types of accommodations available during the Langtang Valley Trek.

Here is the cost breakdown for each of those types:

Langtang Valley Trek Foods And Drink Cost

Let’s be real, the food in Langtang Valley is actually more expensive compared to Kathmandu.

And there is a good reason behind it — every supply in this region has to be carried up the mountains.

This phenomenon makes the food and drinks costlier than usual.

Nevertheless, you can always have local Dal Bhat (rice, lentils, vegetables), which is usually the most filling and best option. It is available everywhere and is priced at around $5.

However, if you still want to have a western breakfast, here’s what the average price looks like:

Did you notice, even the price of simple bottled water is so high in mountains. Now, if you want to save some bucks then you can always bring your own water bottle and purification tablets. Both of these will only cost you around $25.

Then, you can simply purify tap water(which is free) and drink it through out the trek.

Snacks And Drinks Price In Langtang Valley

Now, while trekking you might wanna munch on your favorite snacks.

Besides that, after successfully completing the trek, you might wanna try a beer or two, just to celebrate the occasion. But how much will those thing cost?

Here is the brief overview of prices of snacks in Langtang Valley:

Tip: If you’re on a budget, limit alcohol at altitude. it’s pricey and dehydrates you.

Cost Of Hot Shower, Wi-Fi, And Charging In Langtang Valley

When you are on the trail, you will realize that there is a cost for every basic amenity.

Most of the time, they aren’t included in your room cost.

Here are the rates that you might have to pay to enjoy the basic amenities:

Tip: Carry some powerbanks as it will keep your devices charged plus you can minimize the charging cost.

Horse/Mule Support Cost In Langtang Valley Trek

In some areas, such as Ghoda Tabela, you can hire a horse for a short section of the trail instead of climbing on foot.

Most trekkers in the Langtang Valley don’t require this service, but it can be a helpful option if you become exhausted.

However, keep in mind that this service may not be available in every village.

Here’s the average cost for hiring a horse in the Langtang Valley:

Langtang Valley Trek Tips, Donations And Souvneirs Cost

Tipping isn’t mandatory in Nepal. However, most trekkers do tip their guide at the end of the trek.

Besides that, you may also want to set aside small amounts for making donations to monasteries and buying souvenirs in the village.

Here is a list of how much trekkers usually tip and the average cost for buying souvenirs:

Seasonal Price Differences in Langtang Valley Trek

The peak seasons in the Langtang Valley trek are from the months of March to May and October to November.

During this time, you will find that room and meal prices will be around 10% to 25% higher.

However, in the off-season, you will get some discounts from most places. But due to bad weather, it might take longer to complete the trek.

Solo vs. Group: Which is More Affordable for Langtang Valley Trekking?

In the context of Langtang Valley Trekking, going in a group is always more affordable than trekking solo.

When you are in a group, you normally split costs for guides, porters and transportation. This easily saves you around $50.

Let’s understand through example, hiring a private jeep from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi costs around $150 one-way. However, if you’re in a group of 3, your share drops down to just $37.5.

So, if you are prioritizing cost-cutting, joining a group is always a better option.

Here is quick price comparison between solo and group trekkers:

Langtang vs Annapurna vs Everest Base Camp: Cost Comparison

If we talk about trekking costs in Nepal, Langtang Valley is easily the cheapest among these three. You can reach the starting point by road, which saves you a lot compared to flying to Lukla for Everest or traveling to Pokhara for Annapurna.

Accommodation and food prices are almost the same in all regions, but Everest is the priciest due to remoteness, while Annapurna sits somewhere in between.

Cost of Our Langtang Valley Trek Packages – Are They Worth It?

We have carefully designed four Langtang Valley trek packages to suit different travel styles and budgets. From short, fast-paced treks to helicopter-return luxury experiences, there’s something for every type of traveller.

When it comes to cost, the 11-day classic trek offers the best value for a complete Langtang experience, while the helicopter package is perfect if you’re short on time but ready to spend more. Overall, each package is worth it depending on your priorities and budget.

If you want a complete overview of the route, culture, and highlights, see Everything About Langtang Valley Trek.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

1. How much is the cost of permit for the Langtang Valley Trek?
   For Langtang National Park Entry it’s $25 and for TIMS card it’s around $30.
   
   
2. Is there a cheaper travel option to Syabrubesi?
   Yes, there is. You can go to Syabrubesi on local buses which costs around $10.
   
   
3. How much does teahouse accomodations cost for one night?
   Typically, one night at Teahouse in Langtang Valley costs about $5 to $10.
   
4. What will the daily food budget be on Langtang Valley?
   The daily food budget in Langtang Valley will be approximately $30.
   
   
5. What are the daily wages for guides and porters?
   The daily wages for guides and porters starts at $25 and at maximum it will be $40.