Name: Langtang Circuit Trek | Helambu Gosaikunda Suryakunda 2 Pass
Brand: Nepalgram
SKU: 2632
Price: 630 USD
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Langtang Circuit Trek also called Gosaikunda Pass trek is a perfect combination of culture, nature, and mountaineering and off the beaten path in comparison to APC or MC. Complete range of the Himalaya with 360 degree panorama view is the major attraction of Langtang circuit trek.

In the Langtang region this part of Langtang trekking trail is a less explored area. Among the famous circuits of Nepal like Annapurna Circuit and Manaslu Circuit, Langtang Circuit Trekking is easier and comparatively spectacular.

Langtang Circuit Trek 2 — Langtang Circuit Trek is famous trekking for trekkers.

Langtang Circuit trail is a destination less crowded trek in Nepal where facilities for trekkers are sufficient. Langtang circuit trek is comparatively easy circuit trekking in Nepal, leading to the most panoramic Himalaya range of Langtang with perfect combination of Nepali cultural villages and natural Nepal.

Nature & wildlife

Langtang circuit trek passes through Langtang national Park established in 1976 AD is the most attractive destination for trekkers to have sight of endangered animals like red panda and Snow Leopard. Since the 2015 endangered red Panda has not been seen that often but this region is a special area for the study of Pandas.

smokey mountains seen during langtang circuit trekking — *Langtang circuit trekking takes you from riverside to very close of the Langtang glacier & over the pass.*

Till the year 1971 AD Langtang region was famous as a Red panda and Snow Leopard conservation area. Apart from those endangered animals Langtang Circuit trekking offers sight of; Musk deer, Leopard Cat, Barking deer, Wild Boar, Ghoral, Clouded Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear, 350 species of Birds and numerous flora.

View of the Trek

During Langtang circuit trekking we climb (click in this link if you want to know more about kyanjin ri or Tsergo Ri) Kyanjin Ri or Tsergo Ri, from the top of either of them; a complete 360 degree of panoramic mountain can be screened at once. This side trip in Langtang trek is one of the ideal phases of the trekking to Langtang valley.

Apart from the panoramic Himalaya, Nepali people are well-coming and charming, same in Langtang Nepal.

Most of the people living in this part of Nepal are Tibetan influenced Nepali, their lifestyle is different from Sherpa of other parts (like Everest base camp) of Nepal. People here have a history of their ancestors from the 14th century, this could be a matter of interest for anthropologists.

Langtang Circuit Trek 1 — In Langtang Circuit Trek, we explore the local culture and tradition

It is believed that Guru Rimpoche took the Langtang route to travel to Tibet from Nepal (while he used to meditate in the ASHUR CAVE of Pharping).

One of the romantic adventures of this trekking is crossing Laurebina Yak pass to get to Gosainkunda Lake. Some say Laurebinayak as Gosainkunda pass as well. Gosainkunda pass at the altitude of 4440 meters is not a hard pass in Nepal, easy pace of walking over the pass will make Langtang circuit trek an easy pass trekking in Nepal.

Below is the suggested itinerary for Langtang Circuit trek which can be customized if your holiday does not fit.

Langtang Circuit Trek Outline Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival at Tribhuwan international airport (1380m)
Day 2 – Guided Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour
Day 3 – Drive Kathmandu – SyabruBensi (1450m); 4-8 hours
Day 4 – Trekking from SyabruBensi – Lama Hotel (2480m)
Day 5 – Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3540m); 6 hours
Day 6 – Trek from Langtang to KyanjinGompa (3900m); 4 hours
Day 7 – Acclimatization, Rest and hiking day
Day 8 – Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2480m); 7 hours
Day 9 – From Lama Hotel to ThuloSyabru (2200m); 6 hours
Day 10 – Syabru village to Singh Gompa (3584m)
Day 11 – Singh Gomba to Gosainkund Lake (4381m); 6 hours
Day 12 – Gosaikunda village to Phedi, after passing SuryaKunda Pass (4610); 6 hours
Day 13 – Hiking from Phedi to Tharepati(3690m); 5 hours
Day 14 – Trek from Tharepati to Kutumsang(2470m)
Day 15 – Trekking from Kutumsang to Chisapani(2165m)
Day 16 – Trek to Sundarijal (1460m) from Chisapani and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 17 – Our vehicle will drop you to Tribhuwan international airport for onward destination.

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Cost of Langtang Circuit Trek – Nepalgram Adventure

S.No.		Luxury	All Incl	Service
1	Cost (in USD $) Details	2025	1060	590
2	Licensed Guide	√	√	√
3	Accommodation during trek	Standard	Private	Shared
4	Transportation to trek start point	Private	Shared	Shared
5	Shower	√	√	√
6	Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service	Private	Private	×
7	Hotel at KTM/Pokhara	5 Star	Standard	×
8	Food on trek(BLD)	Unlimited Meal	3 Meal	×
9	Desert	From Menu	Fresh Fruit	×
10	Soft drink	unlimited	1	×
11	Porter	Private	Shared	×
12	Company Cap & T-shirt	√	√	×
13	Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned	√	√	×
14	Hard drink	Local Brand	×	×
15	Warm up hike	√	×	×
16	Farewell party/dinner	√	×	×
17	Buffer day for trek	√	×	×
18	Food in the city	×	×	×

Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.

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Departure Dates

Day 1 :

Arrival at Tribhuwan international airport (1380m)

• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Time – 30 minutes hotel transfer time
• Activity – Relax at hotel

Company representative will assist you and check in to Hotel. Tonight briefing about Langtang Circuit Trek and following activity.

Day 2 :

Guided Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour

• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Special – Kathmandu City Tour
• Time – Full day
• Activity – Sightseeing of UNESCO world heritage sites

Kathmandu Tour will be with a local (licensed) guide in A/C car. Our guide will take you to major 4 destination of Kathmandu. Swyambhu famous for self-created Buddhist stupa, Boudhnath famous for stupa built on the relics of Kanakmuni Buddha, Pashupatinath famous for Hindu cremation and a holiest place in for Shivaism and Kathmandu Durbar Square famous for the living goddess “Kumari”. Our aim is to give our clients an exotic experience, so we will take you off the common trip, meet locals and tour like locals.

Day 3 :

Drive Kathmandu – SyabruBensi (1450m); 4-8 hours

• Altitude – 1450 meters
• Special – Scenic view during drive
• Time – 4/8 hours
• Activity – Travelling in bus

Drive by bus is about 8 hours with scenic view of river valley. Whereas, driving with jeep via new road connecting Nepal – China boarder will take 4 hours of drive through the river valley. Once you get near to SyapruBensi you will see snowcapped mountain, one of them is Langtang Lirung. Driving in hilly road with lots of hairpin curve makes interesting travel for a day.

Day 4 :

Trekking from SyabruBensi – Lama Hotel (2480m)

• Altitude – 2480 meters
• Special – Diverse landscapes and Greenery
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Walking by the side of river

Trekking from Syapru to Lama hotel is While walking on different terrain of land or looking at natural formation of pristine landscape one will certainly make their day worthy. From today, till the end of the trekking you will explore village and stay at the local owned tea houses. There will be menu at every eating places from which you will be choosing your lunch dinner and breakfast, which is included if you buy our normal package.
You will be following trekking guide, who helps you from choosing food to sleeping warm. You are free to decide on your own but listening to your guide is always wise. Your porter will be carrying your luggage where you need to carry a small bag-pack with drinking water, camera, sun screen and your daily usable stuff.
Do not worry while traveling with Nepalgram Adventure, but do not forget to eat more and drink enough.

Day 5 :

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3540m); 6 hours

• Altitude – 3540 meters
• Special – View of mountain
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Lama hotel is a small village on the side of Langtang River. Riverside is accessible from this village. After breakfast at this village, we walk through the jungle, cross the river once and get back to the same side at Ghoda Tabela.
Langtang will look different before and after the earthquake. Today, no tree line starts at Thangsyap village of Langtang. Trekking in Nepal looks dangerous if you imagine how whole village of Langtang was swiped away by avalanche coming from the top of Langtang Lirung (7205meters). Langtang Lirung is the highest mountain of Langtang region.

Day 6 :

Trek from Langtang to KyanjinGompa (3900m); 4 hours

• Altitude – 3900 meters
• Special – Kyanjin village
• Time – 4 hours
• Activity – Trekking mostly on flat road

Trail from Langtang village to Kyanjing looks flat with slow ascend toward the height of 3900 meters. The scenery of 360 degree mountains and no tree line makes today’s trekking interesting. Be prepared with the wind coming downhill from the glaciers of Langtang range.

Day 7 :

Acclimatization, Rest and hiking day

• Altitude – 4984 meters
• Special – panoramic view of mountains
• Time – 45 minutes/1 hour hike
• Activity – short hiking

Motto of acclimatizing is to adapt you for the pass of Laurebinayak. We climb either KyanjinRi or TsekuRi for 360 degree of the surrounding mountains.
Himalayan scenery of LangtangLirung 7245m (the heighest of the region), Ganesh Himal 7406m, Nayakhanga 5846m , DorjeLakpa 6988m, Gangchenpo 6387 m, Yala peak 5500m will make your best day of Langtang circuit trek. If you are looking for the easy trekking in Nepal just hike to Langtang Lirung base camp which is 1 hour away from Kyanjing Village and walk around village. Trekking to Langtang circuit might be an easy pass trekking in Nepal.

Day 8 :

Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2480m); 7 hours

• Altitude – 2480 meters
• Special – Scenic view during trek
• Time – 7 hours
• Activity – Trekking downhill

Descending is always easy in lung. We will take the same trail back to Lama Hotel as on our way up. If you have bad knees, let your guide know and s/he will control the pace suitable for everyone in the group.

Day 9 :

From Lama Hotel to ThuloSyabru (2200m); 6 hours

• Altitude – 2200 meters
• Special – Scenic view during trek and exploration of villages
• Time – 8 hours
• Activity – Trekking uphill

Syapru is the real village we will sleep apart from the first day at Syapru Bensi. Do not get confused here, syapru and Syapru Bensi are two different villages; here Bensi is the village on the side of River. Trekking to Thulo Syabru is little bit of climb, take it easy and follow your pace, listen to your body.

Day 10 :

Syabru village to Singh Gompa (3584m)

• Altitude – 3584 meters
• Special – Scenic view of langtang valley
• Time – 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking through villages

Trekking to Sinngh Gompa will flourish your trekking in Nepal. Today will be a village trek more and less wilderness. Scenery of Langtang valley will look amazing on the way to Sing Gompa.

Day 11 :

Singh Gomba to Gosainkund Lake (4381m); 6 hours

• Altitude – 4381 meters
• Special – View of gosaikunda lake and mountains
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking through sherpa village

From the village of Sherpa to the lake in the hidden valley makes the day memorable. Once we get to gosainkunda; we can see Gosaikunda lakes (4,460meter), Himal Chuli (7,893meter,) Manaslu (8,156m), Ganesh Himal (7,406m.) and many other minor mountains. Saraswati Kund, Bhairab Kunda and Gosaikunda are some of the major lakes we can see while climbing towards Gosaikunda village.
All of these lakes we see on our Langtang Circuit Trekking are holy lakes. Once every year; local people come and festival is observed in these lakes, among all Gosaikunda is the major; Gosaikunda Lake is connected with mythical stories of god Shiva.

Day 12 :

Gosaikunda village to Phedi, after passing SuryaKunda Pass (4610); 6 hours

• Altitude – 4610/3780 meters
• Special – Village and mountains
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking through villages

After breakfast in the morning we will climb up to pass view point of Gosaikunda then cross the Gosaikunda pass and trek down to Phedi( 3780m). Phedi is base of the mountains in Nepali; the trail passes few other villages like Bheda Goth before getting to Phedi.

Day 13 :

Hiking from Phedi to Tharepati(3690m); 5 hours

• Altitude – 3690 meters
• Special – Ghopte Bhir, Helambu village and mountains
• Time – 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking

We walk gradual downhill through the village and bamboo forest and climb little bit to get to Ghopte Bhir village. Trail after Ghpte Bhir has gradual ups and downs with magnificent view of the mountain and landscape. View of the Helambu Village looks mesmerizing today. We can see boarder mountain Sishapangma 8027 meters; 14th highest mountain of the world. Sishapangma is also called Gosainthān in Tibetan Language.

Day 14 :

Trek from Tharepati to Kutumsang(2470m)

• Altitude – 2470 meters
• Special – Scenic view during trek
• Time – 4/6 hours
• Activity – Trekking through forest

Scenery of hills and village along today's trekking trail will pass through forest. If you are trekking in the spring; those forest will look colorful with rhododendron flowers.

Day 15 :

Trekking from Kutumsang to Chisapani(2165m)

• Altitude – 2165 meters
• Special – Nature and culture of surrounding and view of mountains
• Time – 7 hours
• Activity – Trekking
Langtang circuit trekking introduces real Nepal from today’s hike. We will walk through several houses and will be able to see the nature and culture at the same time. Our destination Chisapani has great view of wide mountain range. Believe it or not geometry of hills looks mesmerizing.

Day 16 :

Trek to Sundarijal (1460m) from Chisapani and drive to Kathmandu.

• Altitude – 1460/1380 meters
• Special – Shivapuri national park
• Time – 4/5 hours hike and 2 hours drive
• Activity – Trekking and travelling in bus/jeep

Trekking ends to this day with more downhill. We will walk through more villages and colorful forest (in spring trekking season) on the trail and exit national park at the end of the trek. We will enter and exit Shivapuri national park in a single day, today. Shivapuri national park is one of the small National park in Nepal with an area of 159km2. This national park conserves Pangolin, leopard, Red panda, yellow throated martin, deer, languor and 250 species of birds. Interesting thing about this national park is that, it is connected with the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. Celebrate your last day of trekking at Kathmandu. Enjoy your luxury stay back in the city.

Day 17 :

Our vehicle will drop you to Tribhuwan international airport for onward destination.

• Time – 30 minutes airport transfer time
• Activity – Flying back to origin

Our representative will drop you the airport.
We are happy to have you and take you in this tour. But time has come to farewell you with promise to see you again. Have a safe travel back.

Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram

All Inclusive package

Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $1060 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”

COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Langtang Circuit Trek – All inclusive package

Airport pickup and drop by private car or micro bus (depending on group Size).
Transportation to and from trek (start and end) point.
3 nights Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trekking and fresh fruits every night after dinner.
All accommodations during the trek.
All necessary paper works, entry permit & Langtang national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking and tour.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people)
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fees
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Guided city tour of Kathmandu; includes 4 destination

Cost Excludes of Langtang Circuit Trek – All inclusive package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

Guide+B/B Package OR Service package

“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”

Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $590 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Langtang Circuit Trek for Guide+B/B Package

All your accommodation during the trek
All necessary paper works, entry permit & Langtang national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
Transportation to and from trek (start and end) point.
Guided city tour of Kathmandu; includes 4 destination
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination

Cost Excludes of Langtang Circuit Trek for Guide+B/B Package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fees
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
All food and accommodation
Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section

LUXURY PACKAGE

“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”

Price for luxury package = USD $2025 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Langtang Circuit Trek for Luxury Package

3 night 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu(according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
All necessary paper works, entry permit & Langtang national park entrance fee.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
Transportation to and from trek (start and end) point.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in an A/C Car.
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver.

Cost Excludes of Langtang Circuit Trek for luxury package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.

Cost Details of Langtang Circuit Trek-General Inclusions

Airport pickup and drop by private car or micro bus (depending on group Size).
3 nights Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast) All your accommodations & meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking with fresh fruit after every dinner.
All necessary paper works (Langtang national park) Langtang national park entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide (both tour and trekking guide, local guides as far as possible); including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people).
Dawn Sleeping bag & Dawn Jacket(up to -20 deg Celsius) - to be returned after the trip
Luggage bag & walking poles - to take away
Nepalgram souvenirs - for memories
Pick up and drop prior to trek.
Credit card fee for Online payable amount
Added Value - (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek
(2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap - to take away
(3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide
(4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
All government taxes and office expenses.
Local Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in A/C Car.
Transportation to and from, trekking starting & ending point
Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.

Cost Details of Langtang Circuit Trek-General Exclusions

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Food while you are in Kathmandu.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks, except tea/coffee with breakfast.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

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1. Do i need travel insurance ?

Langtang Circuit hikers are advised to purchase travel insurance since it protects against potential risks. It shields hikers from unanticipated calamities like serious illness and medical difficulties. The amount of insurance pays for medical expenses and traveler evacuations.

2. Should i hire porter or guide ?

Without a guide or porter, one can complete the Langtang Circuit Trek. But there is nothing wrong with hiring one if the alternative enables you to ascend the trail without experiencing any physical or mental strain. You can navigate the paths and complete the expedition quickly with the aid of the trek guide.
In a similar way, porters lighten hikers’ loads so they may continue up the trail without getting too tired. They literally save trekkers from the excruciating physical anguish by helping them with their gear.

3. Do i need a trekking permit for langtang circuit ?

A trekking permit is not necessary for the Langtang Circuit itself. But admittance to Langtang National Park requires paying a $30 entrance charge per person. When compared to foreign nationals, SAARC members pay as little as $15 for their travel permits. TIMS card is also necessary. At the conclusion of this hike, you will pass through the Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, which has a national park entrance charge of US$10 and US$5 for SAARC members.

4. What is the Langtang Circuit Trek?

The Langtang Circuit Trek is a multi-day hike that passes through Nepal’s Langtang National Park’s Langtang Valley. The walk passes through quaint towns, verdant woods, and high-altitude scenery while providing breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan mountain range.

5. How long is the Langtang Circuit Trek?

The Langtang Circuit Trek usually takes around 13-20 days to complete, depending on your pace and itinerary.

6. What is the best time to go on the Langtang Circuit Trek?

The spring and fall seasons are the ideal times to embark on the Langtang Circuit Trek (March to May and September to November). These months typically have clear, pleasant weather that is perfect for hiking.

7. What is the difficulty level of the Langtang Circuit Trek?

Due to its high altitude and steep terrain, the Langtang Circuit Trek is regarded as a difficult trek with some challenging aspects. It is suggested for seasoned hikers or people in good physical condition.

8. Do you provide any equipment for the trek ?

Yes, we do include the necessary trekking necessities in the tour package for our customers. It comes with a down jacket to keep warm in the cold, a sleeping bag, trekking poles, and a duffel bag. Hikers are required to return the equipment to Nepal Eco Adventure once the trek is finished.
Trekkers can purchase or bring from home any other equipment they might require in addition to the ones already stated. In Thamel, there are many stores that sell different types of trekking gear, and some even let you rent it.

9. How much money do i need ?

Trekkers who want to complete the Langtang Circuit will pay from 600 US$ to 2100 US$ for the accommodations used during their trip. During their visit to the area, the price will pay for their hotel, food, and other necessary expenses. It covers a pickup from the airport and their three meals each day for more than two weeks. Hikers may need to bring additional cash for personal needs like refreshments, souvenirs, and trekking equipment.

10. Can I do the Langtang Circuit Trek solo?

While it is possible to do the Langtang Circuit Trek solo, it is recommended to hire a guide or a porter for safety and navigation purposes. If you choose to go solo, make sure you are prepared and have the necessary permits and equipment.