This trek is relatively short and easy, and there are many teahouses along the way to eat and sleep. The path is also well indicated, and you will need a map in any case to be sure. So if you are fit, neither a guide nor a porter is necessary.

Buses from Kathmandu leave from Macha Pokhari bus stand (Ring Road, north of Thamel). A taxi from Thamel to Macha Pokhari should cost Rs. 200 - 300.

The bus ride takes 8 - 11 hours, longer if it rains or if Kathmandu traffic is bad. Be prepared for a bumpy/scary/spectacular ride, beautiful scenery as the road turns and crosses the countryside. If possible, try sitting as much in front as possible to have a smoother trip. As of 2023, a regular bus ticket is Rs. 700, a bus ticket with air conditioning is Rs. 1000.

A (much) more expensive option is to take a car/jeep. Jeeps are easy to arrange from any tour agency and will pick you up just outside of Thamel. The driver may take a different route than the bus to avoid the worst of the traffic but will rejoin the bus route at Bidur. Jeeps seat up to 7 passengers and most have racks to tie luggage on the roof. Consider not filling every seat to make the ride more comfortable and to keep gear inside away from the dust. The drive takes 7 - 8 hours and the driver will expect a tip. Expect to pay around USD150 (for an entire jeep) one way.

It is possible to trek to Shyaphru Besi from Dhunche, or even from Kathmandu (via Helambu & Gosainkunda Lake Trek).

There are two trails to go up to Rimche:

• the high trail that passes through Wangal, Khanjim and Sherpagaon. It is longer and steeper.
• the low trail that passes through Domen and Bamboo. This is the most common trail, and goes up gently through the valley.

You could choose for example to go up via the first trail and go down via the other.

• 28.16178385.3364511 Shyaphru Besi (Syabru Besi). (1460 m) A small town with a dozen of guest houses on the main road, some shops, and a river flowing below. The main road continues north to the Chinese border (15 km). The start of your trek. 

• 28.21410685.5243917 Kyanjin Gompa. 

Duration

20 min

• 28.16080585.4303058 Lama Hotel. (2470 m) A village of about 20 houses with many teahouses to eat, drink and sleep. 

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 30 min

• 28.18064985.4416419 River Side (Gumnachok). (2769 m) A few houses along the path and next to the river. 

Duration

1 hr 15 min - 2 hr

About 20mn after River Side you will pass Woodlands teahouse. Then there will be the DAV Bridge (2854 m), where the path separates into two. Crossing the bridge follows the main path, but it probably ends up to the same if you continue straight without crossing the bridge. After a steep climb the valley starts to widen and give way to meadows. Cross the river again just before Ghoda Tabela. The river should now be to your right (when going up).

• 28.20026185.46087710 Ghoda Tabela. (3008 m) A farm and a teahouse. 

Duration

30 min - 50 min

• 28.20780285.47553711 Thangshyap. (3205 m) A few houses and teahouses scattered around. 

Duration

40 min - 1 hr

• 28.2146485.49605212 Gompa. (3400m, 15.5 km from Bamboo) A small village with a couple of teahouses. 

Distance

3 km

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 30 min

You'll cross the huge landslide that wiped Langtang village during the 2015 earthquake.

• 28.21523185.5080813 New Langtang (Langtang). (3430 m) The main village of the trek. Suffered the most from the 2015 earthquake, there are still ongoing reconstruction works. There is a memorial at the entrance of the village. Take the time to make a break (even short) to share the local's hospitality and warmth. 

Duration

30 min

• 28.21507385.51966714 Mundu. (3550 m) A village with a few teahouses just outside of New Langtang. 

Duration

15 min

• 28.21458585.52607315 Singdum. (3555 m) A farm and a teahouse a bit further up the valley. 

Duration

1 hr 15 min - 2 hr

You'll pass a couple of farms along the way, cross the path of yaks, and start to catch a glimpse of high snowy peaks. You will also see some stupas before you arrive in Kyanjin Gompa.

• 28.2119585.56658116 Kyanjin Gompa (Kyanjin Gumpa). (3830 m) A dense village with many teahouses, a couple of bakeries, and a monastery at the top. If you have the time, a good place to stay for a couple of days to enjoy the vibe and explore the surroundings with day trips. 

Kyanjin Gompa is a good base to stay a few days and explore the surrounding mountains. Depending on the season and the weather, there can be large quantities of snow around and above Kyanjin Gompa. If there is snow, some of the hikes below will be more difficult, and might necessitate a guide. Of course. Here is the guide rewritten in the format you requested.

Distance

6 km

Duration

4 - 6 hr

This is the easiest and most common hike from Kyanjin Gompa. The path forms a loop, starting with an ascent up the hill above the village to Kyanjin Ri. After taking in the views of Kyanjin Gompa below, you can continue along the ridge to the main peak of Menchhyamsa Ri for even better vistas of the surrounding mountains, including Langtang Lirung (7227 m) and Yubra (6264 m). The path then continues along the ridge before turning right and descending through a hollow back to the village.

• 28.21765385.5707971 Kyanjin Ri (Kyanjin Ri Lower Peak). (4300 m) 
• 28.22354385.5757942 Menchhyamsa Ri (Kyanjin Peak). (4650 m) 

Distance

9 km

Duration

6 - 9 hr

A more strenuous day hike from Kyanjin Gompa to a higher viewpoint.

• 28.21349485.6010263 Tserko Ri (Tsergo Ri). (4984 m) 

This trip is usually done over two days from Kyanjin Gompa. It is possible to complete it in a single day if conditions are good and the trekker is very fit.

Distance

20 km

Duration

6 - 7 hr

The hike back down from Kyanjin Gompa to Shyaphru Besi is usually done in two days. If you are in a hurry to catch the bus from Shyaphru Besi, or feel energetic, you can push through to Bamboo or even Domen on the first day. After staying the night at a teahouse, you can wake up early enough to catch the morning bus back to Kathmandu (buses usually depart around 8am and 10am). For extremely fit trekkers, it is reportedly possible to descend all the way from Kyanjin Gompa to Shyaphru Besi in a single day.

This is a long and demanding day of trekking, consisting almost entirely of a steep descent. The route retraces the path from the ascent, taking you from the alpine terrain of Kyanjin Gompa, past the rebuilt Langtang Village, and through the checkpoint at Ghoda Tabela. From there, the trail descends sharply through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests, following the Langtang Khola. You will pass the popular overnight stop of Lama Hotel before continuing a final, steep downhill section to reach Bamboo.

Bamboo is a small settlement with a few basic teahouses, situated in a dense, humid bamboo forest. This challenging day is often undertaken by fit trekkers aiming to shorten the return journey to Shyaphru Besi.

Distance

8 km

Duration

1.5 - 2.5 hr

This is a relatively short and easy section of the descent. From Bamboo, the trail continues its way steadily downhill through the forest, closely following the river. You will pass through a landslide-prone area (be cautious) and cross a few bridges. The trail is pleasant, with the sound of the river beside you.

Domen is a small stop before the trail's final section to Shyaphru Besi. This short leg is what a trekker would cover at the beginning of their last day if they had spent the previous night in Bamboo.