Langtang Lirung Expedition

Langtang Lirung Expedition with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition starts at Kathmandu. After spending a full day sightseeing around Kathmandu, we will take a long and scenic drive towards Dunche. We start our trek from Dunche on the trail that is gradual uphill trekking through terraced farmlands and dense forest filled with rhododendron, oak and pine trees.

After a few days of trekking,  then we will arrive at Kyangjin Gompa. Acclimatization is very crucial at higher altitudes to ensure the successful summit climb and to avoid mental and physical sickness. For acclimatization, we will make a Hike up to Tsergo-Ri at 4,985 meters. Then enjoy magnificent views of breathtaking valleys and surrounding mountains within Langtang valley.

After Leaving Kyangjin Gompa, then we will follow the trail that leads to Langtang Lirung Base Camp. Our Sherpa crew will quickly set up the camp and make necessary checks on our climbing gears and health conditions. Fully equipped and properly acclimatized we will follow the instructions and guidance of our experienced climbing experts and head towards the summit of Langtang Lirung.

After reaching the top we can see stunning views of Langtang Himalayan Ranges including Pemthang Karpo 6830m, Gangchenpo 6387m and across the border in Tibet rises the huge mass of Shishapangma 8046m.

After spending quality time at the summit, we will descend following the same route back to base camp. Having achieved the summit of Langtang Lirung, our return journey is made following the same trail back to Syafrubesi. Finally, the challenging and adventurous Langtang Lirung Expedition ends with a scenic drive from Syafrubesi back to Kathmandu.

Equipment Needed During Climbing

Related Peak Climbing Packages ( 7001 – 8848m Peaks):

Chamlang Expedition | Lhotse Expedition | Pumori Expedition

For the most remarkable climbing experience, you should consider doing the Langtang Lirung expedition during one of the peak seasons, i.e., spring (March to May) and autumn (Septemeber to October). These high season/ peak seasons have the most stable climatic conditions that support high-altitude adventures like this. You will have to deal with the less weather-related phenomena on the mountain, like high winds, blizzards, heavy snowfall, rain, etc if you set your climbing dates in these high seasons. Despite the weather-related pleasantry, you will also be able to embrace the Himalayan beauty of two peak points throughout the year.

Spring season is famous for the visually stunning landscape that is decorated with a diverse range of flowers. Similarly, the trails are lush, the waterfalls and rivers are at high tide due to melting snow, the sky is clear, and overall, the mountain view is just simply breathtaking. As for the autumn, you can expect a chill and cool climate, wide Himalayan vistas, dry trekking trails, and the most fascinating cultural experience. Langtang Lirung climbing can also be done during the appropriate period in the monsoon season (June to August) as well, but it can be extremely challenging during the coldest month in the mountain, winter (November to December).

Langtang Lirung is one of the technically challenging 7,000-meter class peaks in the Nepal Himalayas. During this thrilling expedition, the climbers have to navigate their way across the challenging snow and ice section as well as big walls of ice and crevasses. Mountaineers also need to traverse across the ridge and technical slopes on the peak using different mountaineering tools, such as a snow bar, climbing rope, jumar, harness, crampons, climbing boots, helmet, etc. The overall duration of the climb is also another challenging and demanding aspect of the Langtang Lirung expedition.

During the standard duration of the climbing, it will take around 8-9 days to reach the Lantang Lirung Base Camp (4,600 meters). For the remaining part, the climbers will have to scale on the mountain for nearly 21-22 days. Thus, this a physically demanding, technically demanding, and long-haul mountain expedition; the climbing experience is similar to scaling an 8,000-meter peak in the Himalayas with a short duration.

As the physical demand and technical demands of this exhilarating peak in the Langtang Himal range are quite clear, it is not recommended for beginner climbers without any experience. Although the trekking peak and 7,000-meter class mountains are often used as a practice ground for the 8,000-meter class mountain expedition, this technical peak isn’t that different from the 8,000-meter class expedition except in length. Thus, this climb is only recommended for mountaineers who have sufficient technical knowledge and some prior mountain scaling experience.

However, it also doesn’t completely a beginner climber cannot completely do this expedition at all. It is just that, like the trekking peaks in Nepal that climbers can scale without any prior mountaineering experience, this thrilling journey demands some experience and familiarity with different mountaineering tools and skills. If you are just learning mountaineering, have taken classes, and have already scaled a trekking peak successfully, you can assuredly take part in this expedition. The Langtang Lirung expedition is also best suited for climbers who are looking forward to scaling one of the giant 8,000-meter class mountains.

Altitude sickness is one of the major hurdles in high-altitude explorations. Normally, while doing the Himalayan treks, if the altitude is significant, then there is a risk of a milder form of altitude sickness known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). However, as the Langtang Lirung expedition is a mixture of both the high-altitude trek and alpine scaling, there are also risks of severe forms of altitude sickness, such as High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). Starting your trekking part for Dhunche Village (1,966 meters/ 6,448 feet) while scaling all the way to the summit of the Langtang Lirung Peak (7,234 meters/ 23,727 feet), the toral elevation gain is around 5,268 meters (17,283 feet).

So, even though the potential risk of altitude sickness is significant, Peak Climbing Nepal will follow all the necessary protocols during the trekking part as well as during the scaling part to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. You will walk slowly on the trail and also take it slow on the mountain, enjoying acclimatization days in between. During the scaling part, you will move along the high camps, ascend, and descend alongside the camps to acclimatize on the alpine slope. Only when you are ready for the summit push your mountain guide will give you a green signal, and you will head toward the summit of Langtang Lirung.

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The accommodation in a valley and other major cities will be according to your requirements.

• 3 Star Hotel
• 4 Star Hotel
• 5 Star Hotel

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• Langtang Lirung is the technically difficult and challenging peak in Langtang Himal.
• Langtang Lirung is famous for vertical massif at the height of 5500 meters.
• Langtang National Park is the first Himalayan national park in Nepal, established in 1976.
• Langtang Lirung Expedition requires high skilled climbers with previous climbing experience and full-sized climbing gears.
• To climb Langtang Lirung need well-trained experience Sherpa climber to make your successful summit.
• For mountaineering in Nepal Please bring your insurance coverage for trekking/Mountaineering.

1. How long is Langtang Lirung expedtion?

The total duration of the Langtang Lirung expedition is around 35 days, including the trekking journey and scaling adventure on the peak.

2. What is the name of the range of Langtang?

The name of the range that the Langtang Lirung stands on is Langtang Himal. The Langtang Himal is the sub-range of the towering 8,000-meter peak, Mt. Shishapangma.

3. How high is Langtang Lirung?

The Langtang Lirung is the tallest peak in the Langtang Himal range, standing at an elevation of 7,234 meters (23,727 feet).

4. Can a beginner do the Langtang Lirung expedition?

Langtang Lirung is considered a tough and challenging expedition in the Himalayas, thus, this mountain scaling is only recommended for the climber with some prior experience in mountaineering.

5. What level of fitness is required for Langtang Lirung climbing?

A good level of fitness is required to overcome the challenging and physically demanding section on this 7,000-meter peak.

6. Can I climb Lantang Lirung as a solo climber?

Hiring a mountain guide or trek is mandatory for adventures in the Himalayas in Nepal. It is much safer and more manageable to do this thrilling expedition with a guided and experienced team.

7. How much does the Langtang Lirung expedition cost?

The cost of Langtang Lirung climbing for the standard duration expedition is somewhere between US$ 8,500 and US$ 11,500. The overall cost will depend on the length and includes the climbing package.