Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

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Duration

14 days

Trip Type

Trekking & Sightseeing

Meal & Accommodation

Breakfast at city & Full board on trek

Group Size

1 - 10 Persons

Transport

Private vehicle

Arrival On

Kathmandu

Departure From

Kathmandu

Operation

Lodge to Lodge

Route Detail

Kathmandu/Dhunche/Langtang/Gosainkunda Lake/Dhunche

Best Month

Sep - Dec & March - May

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Price USD $1370 Per Person
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Activities: Trekking & Sightseeing Fitness Level: Moderate
Max Elevation: 4380m/14,366ft Transportation: Private vehicle
Best Month: Sep - Dec & March - May Group Size: 1 - 10 Persons
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast at city & Full board on trek Duration: 14 days
Accommodation: Hotel in KTM/Lodge & Tea-House at Trek Price: USD 1370 per person
All inclusive cost USD 1370 per person
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Overview

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek offers a journey through the beautiful region, of Langtang national park and Gosaikunda Lake. Gosaikunda, the serene mountain valley with the sacred lake adds much beauty to the outlook across the distant Himalayan peaks. The region is also home to numerous peaks, the tallest of which is Langtang Lirung(7,246m/23,773 ft).

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Introduction: 

Langtang Valley provides access to peaceful landscapes and alpine forests. The valley is also the gateway to the numerous Himalayan Peaks. Gosainkunda, the holy lake is the major attraction of the valley. You get a great opportunity to explore the unique culture of the Tamangs, their lifestyle, and their celebrations that add colors to this land gifted by nature. 

Gosaikunda Lake attracts plenty of pilgrims around the year. They visit the place with the intention of taking a holy dip in the sacred water of the Lake. The region is also famous for Yak Cheese. The trails of this trek run in close proximity to the mountains offering exquisite views of Mt. Annapurna and Ganesh Himal.

Note: The Government of Nepal and the Trekking Association of Nepal recommend tourists visit this area with an experienced tour guide.

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
2nd Day: Sightseeing tour around the Kathmandu valley & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
3rd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,420m/4,658ft), 7-8 hrs drive
4th Day: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft), 5-6 hrs walk
5th Day: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3,480m/11,415ft), a 5-6 hrs walk
6th Day: Trek from the Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft), a 3-4 hrs walk
7th Day: Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa
8th Day: Trek from Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft), 6-7 hrs walk
9th Day: Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village (1,900m/6,232ft), a 5-6 hrs walk
10th Day: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m/10,922ft), 4-5 hrs walk
11th Day: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake (4380m/14,366ft), 4-5 hrs walk
12th Day: Trek from Gosainkunda to Dhunche, 7-8 hrs walks
13th Day: Drive back to Kathmandu
14th Day: Departure from Kathmandu

Trip Cost Includes:

✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel costs from Kathmandu to Sybrabesi and Dhunche to Kathmandu.
✅ Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
✅ Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
✅ Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
✅ Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, permits & TIMS card
✅Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag,  and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes

Trip Cost Excludes:

❌ Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
❌ Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
❌ Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
 

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Map

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Map

Itinerary

Our representative will be ready to welcome you at the Tribhuwan International Airport and assists you to get transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, we'll go for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants. After enjoying the cultural & musical programs in the heart of Kathmandu, we will take a short briefing about the trip. Overnight at Hotel.

After an early breakfast, we will start the day with a trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Our trip includes visits to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus Pashupatinath temple, the world's biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, the monkey temple  Swoyambhunath Stupa and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with its surrounding temple. We will also go for a tour of the living goddess, Kumari in central Kathmandu. We take a pre-trip discussion and introduction session in the evening with our fellow trekking staff.

We will start the day with a drive on a northern highway that further twists and climbs over mountain ridges to the Trishuil Valley. The journey might take about 7-8 hours to reach the Syabrubesi. The road will take us through picturesque landscapes, mountain scenery, and local villages. On the way, we will get magnificent views of peaks like Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Mt Kerung of Tibet. Overnight stay in Syabrubesi.

We will start the walk after breakfast. The walk will start at own our pace. The trail will ascend for around two hours through the forest followed by a climb of about an hour to reach Bamboo Village (1,850m/6,068ft), where we will stop for a hot lunch. This path is a forested path with well-stabilized trails that follows upstream which also allows us to see the bird's life around the bushes. You might enjoy the scene of bee hives hanging on a cliff. We will climb further going steeply upwards through the bamboo forest to reach the Lama Hotel. Overnight.

We will have a pleasant walk on the day. We follow the trail through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghora Tabela where we will be stopping for the lunch. The surrounding area is a dense wild habitat that is also home to many small babblers with a lot of herbals. After lunch, we will walk for another three hours on the scenic trail, which will eventually take us to Langtang village where we stop for the night.

After breakfast, we will leave the village and start our trek leisurely which might go for around three to four hours till we reach Kyanjing Gompa. We get beautiful views of Mt. Ganchempo and Langtang Lirung from the place. You are free for visiting the surrounding areas like Yak cheese Factory, Monastery, and local houses in the evening.

You can take a full day of rest in the surrounding area. You can enjoy the views or explore the local area. You can also visit some highlights of Cherku-ri (5,150 meters), and take a glacier walk around the Langshisha kharka. Enjoy your day as per your interests.

We will be retracing our steps from this morning as we head back from the Gompa. We will have an easy downhill and pleasant walk through the rhododendron forest. We will reach Lama Hotel after a few hours. We rest for the night in the Lama Hotel before we continue our journey the next day to the Thulo Syabru village.

The trail leads us again through the bamboo & rhododendron forest. If we are lucky, we might get a view of the local wild boar as well as other animals and birds on the route to Thulo Syabru. We will have a marvelous close-up view of Ganesh Himal throughout our way back. In the beginning, we will take the easy downhill trail that follows the river bank but at the last part, the trail turns into a steep uphill for a couple of hours to get to the village at Thulo Syabru.

We will walk for around 4-5 hours through a dense forest of pine and rhododendron to reach Sing Gompa (Chandan Bari) which is our overnight spot for the day. The trail from here might get uphill with typically Himalayan terrain that will last for a few hours. We arrive at the hotel getting refreshed by the beauty the place provides. You can also choose to visit the cheese factory as well as the terrain forested landscape.

We will follow a wonderful trail to reach the holy Gosainkunda Lake that will take us through Cholagpati and Lauribinayak. This area is known as the homeland of the Tamangs and Bhotias. A short time in the area will provide us with an insight into the rural mountain lifestyles of people living around here and the cultural contrasts between Hindu and Buddhist villages. You can enjoy the evening relaxing or taking a stroll around the lake and the surrounding area.

After an early breakfast,  we will trek a long downhill. We have a target to reach Sing Gompa for the lunch on the same way back. After lunch, we will take a steep trek downhill that goes through the pine and rhododendron forests and some bamboo bushes. We will cross the river and walk downstream for an hour. After an hour, the trek goes gently uphill through the farm field that will eventually reach the district headquarter of Rasuwa, Dhunche. We stay at Dhunche for the overnight and spend the remaining time strolling around the area.

We will take a drive back to Kathmandu in the same way that we went. It will take about 6-7 hours to get to Kathmandu Valley. After you arrive in Kathmandu, the guide will help you get transferred to the hotel. You can spend the remaining time simply relaxing at the hotel or exploring the local area. Overnight at the hotel.

On the last day of the trip, you will be free to do any last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives. You can choose to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us before you are ready for your flight. If you are ready for departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination.We wish you an excellent Himalayan adventure with us!

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Map

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Map

FAQ

The Gosaikunda trek may be one of the most difficult treks for those who are not physically active or not involved in any walking activities as you have to walk for an average of 6-7 hours daily, Besides, the trek is not difficult.

The Langtang trek is about 10 to 15 days. The trek may be even longer. This depends on the factors like weather, the speed of walking, the physical condition of the trekker, and some others. Hence, within 10-15 days you can trek to Langtang.

Some parts of the trail to Langtang Valley are quite tougher ad difficult due to the steep and rocky path, which may cause difficulty in walking. The tour is also a long trek where you should walk for continuous 6-7 hours. Hence, Langtang is quite a difficult Trek.

Gosaikunda is the holy lake in  Nepal which is located at a height of 4380m. The alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in  Nepal is situated in the Rasuwa District with a surface of 13.8 ha or 34 acres.

No, it's not compulsory to have a guide to trek to Langtang. You can visit the Langtang trek without a guide, as it is easy to moderate mode during the trek, and an individual can tackle the trail.

Langtang is a Himalayan mountain region located in the north-central parts of Nepal, close to the Tibet border. It boasts of beautiful sceneries, diverse geography, cultural uniqueness, and challenging trekking routes.

The best time to visit Gosaikunda is during the spring and autumn seasons, which are between March to May and September to November. During these periods, the weather is warm and dry, with clear skies and great visibility.

To get to Langtang, take a bus or private taxi from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, which is the starting point of the Langtang Valley trek. The journey can take up to 8 hours, depending on the road condition, and a private taxi can be arranged through a trekking company.

To trek in the Langtang region, you need two permits: the Langtang National Park Entry Permit and the TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card. These can be acquired through the Nepal Tourism Board or at the starting point of the trek in Syabrubesi.

Apart from trekking, Langtang is also a great place for sightseeing, bird watching, and experiencing the local culture. You can visit ethnic Tamang and Sherpa villages, observe traditional farming practices, or go on a wildlife safari at the Langtang National Park.

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We provide a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t want to join with our other group, we can operate as per your wish and requirement. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destination and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.

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