Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Highlights
- Hike up to Tserko Ri (4,984m) viewpoint for a 360-degree view of the Langtang and surrounding mountains and Ascent Chorkari ri (5050m) – panoramic views of 10 peaks over 6000m – spectacular view of the ice fluted
- Explore and communicate with the communities and learn about their distinct culture, tradition, and lifestyle Visit the sacred pilgrimage site of Gosaikunda high altitude Lake at 4,380m/ 14370ft
- Stock up on some special yak cheese in the factories across Kyanjin Gompa and Sing Gompa Stay at the newly reconstructed Langtang Village and witness the lifestyle of the local
- Interact with the Tamang community to understand their lifestyle, culture, and heritage
Overview
Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek combine two of the best destinations in the Langtang region, a visit to the Langtang village and the holy Gosaikunda Lake. The 14 days tour takes you to the third most popular trekking region in Nepal, which is closest to Kathmandu.
The tour offers panoramic views of the soaring Langtang Lirung (7,245m/23,769ft), Naya Kang (5,846m/19,179ft), Yala Peak (5,500m/18,044ft), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m/22,854ft) and more. The trail passes the Langtang National Park with lush alpine vegetation, yak pastures, moraines, and glaciers. The biggest highlights of the trek are interacting with the Tamang community locals in Langtang Village and witnessing the awe-inspiring Gosaikunda Lake at an altitude of 4,380m/ 14370ft.
The trek starts after a drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. Walking beside Langtang river, the trail progresses to Lama Hotel then to the Langtang Village. After exploring the village, the next stop is Kyanjin Gompa valley, where you hike up to Tserko Ri viewpoint on the acclimatization day. From Kyanjin, head back to Lama Hotel, then to Thulo Syabru to begin the trek to Sing Gompa, then to Gosaikunda Lake. After enjoying a day near the Lake, trek back to Dhunche, then drive to Kathmandu to conclude the trek.
Langtang and Gosaikunda is a moderate-level trek that is ideal for both physically fit novice and pro trekkers. As the altitude reaches a maximum of 5000m, proper acclimatization must be taken to ensure a smooth experience.
This Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is rated as moderate difficulty, and spirited walkers with an ability to walk approximately 5 hours a day with a good fitness level can accomplish this adventurous trek. However, jogging and exercising regularly a few weeks before the trek is highly recommended to make this really memorable and enjoyable.
We will have three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu. During trekking, we will spend 12 nights All accommodations for Langtang Gosainkunda Trekking best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek; the Langtang Region.
During our Langtang Gosainkunda Trekking Rapid 12 Days Trek, we can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines, and all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, and Indian.) from pizza and chips to apple pie. We can even enjoy hot sizeable fruits, chocolates, a variety of bread, a variety of drinks, and snacks.
A day's breakfast will be served from the tea house or lodge menu where we spent the night. Lunch will be served on the way to your destination, and dinner and breakfast will be served at the tea house where you spend the night. Finally, a farewell dinner and breakfast will be served during our stay in Kathmandu.
- Day 1 - Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu
After your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representatives from Accessible Adventures. We will transfer you to the hotel located in Thamel, just 8 km away from the airport from the terminal.
After rest, you can head out to the lively streets to witness the lifestyle and enjoy some authentic Nepali cuisine at night.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
- Day 2 - Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,500m/4,921ft) - 6 to 7 hours drive
On this day, you will begin the adventure by driving from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. You will be taking the Trishuli Dhunche Highway and the Pasang Lhamu Highway. On the way, witness the terraced farms, huts, brick houses, and Trishuli river basin.
Before arriving at Syabrubesi, we moved upwards to Dhunche with decent houses. At Syabrubesi, make your stop at a tea house and enjoy the warm welcome from the locals.
Overnight stay in Syabrubesi.
- Day 3 - Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,480m/8,136ft) - 5 to 6 hours trek
The Langtang and Gosaikunda trek officially starts on this day, as you wake up early in the morning with your trekking gears and begin the walk. You will follow the Bhote Koshi river as you take a gradual descent, then walk through a rugged route towards Bamboo. Passing Langtang Khola along with rhododendron and conifer-clad forest, trek further towards Rimche.
You will have entered Langtang National Park premises, where the trail is mostly silent, and you can witness unique birds and animals. Eventually, you will reach Lama Hotel.
Overnight stay in Lama Hotel.
- Day 4 - Trek to Langtang Village (3307 Meters) 5 Hrs.
The trek route follows Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela literally it means the Horse Stable. After this the trail is slightly gradual and beautiful in the valley with the grazing Yaks. Langtang village is one of the very local and old villages along this trekking route and the view from here is more spectacular. Overnight at Guest House.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
- Day 5 - Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3798 Meters) 4 Hrs.
Today is a shorter walk but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting also because of the famous Cheese factory. This beautiful valley in the lap of the Langtang Lirung and other around. A place to explore the valley and lots of small peaks to climb. Overnight at Guest House.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
- Day 6 - Kyangjuma Gompa Exploration and climb Chorkari RI (5,050m/16,564ft) Duration: 7 hours
It is an acclimatization day. So take a rest and explore the nearby areas. There are several attractions to visit in the village. You can excurse through the cheese factory or hike through the moraine trail to see spectacular icefalls and ascend at Chorkari Ri (5050 meters). Chorakari Ri is the trek’s highest point and takes you directly behind the village for a picturesque view of the Langtang peak.Overnight Stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included.
- Day 7 - Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,480m/8,136ft) - 6 to 7 hours trek
After exploring Tserko Ri and Kyanjin Gompa, we will head back to Lama Hotel on this day. You will yet again be passing through lush forests while enjoying the views of the mountains. On the way, pass by the Langtang village where you can bid farewell to the ethnic Tamang communities who have settled centuries ago after migrating from Tibet. From there, head on to Ghodetabela and Gumanechok before reaching Lama Hotel. Enjoy warm butter tea and an authentic meal with a well-deserved rest.
Overnight stay in Lama Hotel.
- Day 8 - Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,250m/7381ft) - 5 to 6 hours trek
Today, from Lama Hotel, our next stop is Thulo Syabru which begins with a gentle ascend before climbing upwards. Through the thick forest, you can witness the views of mountains. You might even witness the Langur monkeys jumping around trees. You might even spot the rare Red Panda chewing bamboos if you are extremely lucky.
Through terraced fields in the descending trail, you will reach Thulo Syabru, located on a ridge top. You can witness views of the snow-covered Ganesh and Langtang Himal from the spot.
Overnight in Thulo Syabru.
- Day 9 - Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3,250m/10,660ft) - 4 to 5 hours trek
After having breakfast, take to the nearest monastery to explore and offer your prayers to the gods. It is a short day's trek towards Sing Gompa. You will pass a winding trail amidst lush forest while enjoying distant views of Manaslu and close views of Langtang. You will meet the Tamang community in the nearby villages. Witness their lifestyle, culture, heritage, and clothing.
Eventually, you will reach Sing Gompa, where you can head to a homestay and enjoy some tea. You can visit the local cheese factory to enjoy local yak cheese.Overnight stay in Sing Gompa.Overnight Stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included.
- Day 10 - Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,380m/14,370ft) - 5 to 6 hours trek
On this day, you will head to the holy Lake, Gosaikunda. The elevation will eventually rise as you head towards Lauribinayak. On the top of the ridge, you can witness the amazing views of Langtang and also the high pastures. Further ahead, you will witness other lakes like Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda.
Gosaikunda Lake is located in between with the hills on either side. It is often frozen in the winter season.
It is one of the best experiences of the trek so far as the Lake is huge and amazing. It is a sacred Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site with a black rock in between said to be the shrine of Lord Shiva. As per the belief, Shiva struck his Trishul to obtain water and quench his thirst after consuming poison.
There are only a handful of tea houses in the area, and the resources are pretty scarce.
Overnight stay in Gosaikunda.Overnight Stay at Guesthouse | Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included.
- Day 11 - Cross Laurebina Yak pass (4610 Meters) then trek to Ghopte (3430meters) 6 Hrs.
The trail leaves Gosaikund and climbs through rugged country, past four small lakes to the Laurebina La (4610meters), the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back at the spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung. You then descend steeply to camp near Gopte. Overnight at Guest House.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
- Day 12 - Trek to Kutumsang (2440 Meters) 5 Hrs.
The trail continues through the forest of pine & juniper about 2 hour’s slope up to Thadepati. Except ascending to Thadepati, the rest of the trail will descend. Sufficient hotels, lodges and temporary tea-house are available on the route, attractive mountain views as well as local peoples’ life style. Overnight at Guest House.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
- Day 13 - Trek to Chisopani (2110 Meters) 6 Hrs.
A pleasant walk down to the Patti Bhanjyang and walking up to Chisopani you can enjoy another spectacular view from Kutumsang (2200m). Overnight at Guest House.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
- Airport Pickup and drop off by private car.
- Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
- Transfer from Kathmandu to Sybrubensi by bus and Melamchi to Kathmandu by private car.
- Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Best available twin-sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek
- Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek
- One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide. Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, and equipment. Accident insurance for all staff
- Down jacket and sleeping bag use while trekking
- Duffle bag for trekking
- Accessible Adventure T-shirt, trekking map, and trip achievement certificate
- First aid medicine kit
- Langtang National Park Permit fee
- Government taxes & office service charge
- Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the above itinerary
- Personal Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa. You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or the equivalent in foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 passport-size photos.
- Soft drinks, including water
- Private Jeep from Kathmandu to Sybrubensi, which costs USD 150 extra.
- Hot showers during the trek
- Snacks and other personal expenses
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers