Sometimes the best journeys start from your doorstep
Walk out of your hotel in Kathmandu and head north toward the towering peaks of Langtang.
Visit sacred landscapes, traverse Langtang Valley, acclimatize with a climb up Tserko Ri (4,995m/16,387ft).
Cross rarely visited Kanja Pass (5,130m/16,830ft).
Walk back down ‘the stick’ to your room in Kathmandu.
Yes, your quads will hurt
Minimum Distances: 186k/115mi, Total Ascent: 14,198m/46,581ft, Max Elevation: 5,130m/16,830ft Kanja Pass.
Success does not come easily
The Langtang Fastpack 2023 Chronicle
2018 Trip Report | 2019 Trip Report
2017 Trip Report by HAL | Trip Report by Trail Running Nepal
2016 Scouting Trip Report by HAL | Trip Report By Seth Wolpin
Join the Langtang folklore
Dates: October 7 – 21, 2023
Participation limited to 8 members.
Participants must have prior high altitude experience and comfort with exposure.
Cost:$1,999. All inclusive, including $250 deposit through your UltraSignup registration (the rest due within 30 days). Register here on UltraSignup!
Itinerary
Briefing and Orientation starting at noon.
Day 1 Kathmandu (1,398m) to Gul Banjang (2,398m)
Day 2 Gul Banjang (2,398m) to Magengoth (3,350m)
Day 3 Acclimatization Day. Magengoth (3,350m)
Day 4 Magengoth (3,350m) to Phedi (3,630m)
Day 5 Phedi (3,630m), over the Larabina Pass (4,610m) past the sacred lakes to Chandarbari (3,300m)
Day 6 Chandarbari (3,300m) to Gumnachowk (2,770m)
Day 7 Gumnachowk (2,770m) to Kyangjin Gompa (3,850m)
Day 8: Acclimatization Day (3,850m)
Day 9 Kyangjin Gompa (3,850m) Kyangjin over Kanja Pass (5,140) to Tengyling
Day 10 Tengyling (2,550m) to Therapati (3,690m)
Day 11 Therapati (3,690m) to Chisopani (2,150m)
Day 12 Chisopani ( 2,150m) to Kathmandu (1,400M)
Day 13 Buffer Day
Departure Day
Langtang Reflections
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