Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking
Langtang Gosaikunda trek is a remote and spectacular valley trek to Langtang region, with the high mountain lakes at Gosainkunda. Following the Trishuli River north of Kathmandu, we travel through Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabrubesi, a Sherpa village located at the very edge of the Langtang National Park. We then swing east into the Langtang valley, crossing the river several times as we travel up along a gorge-like lower section of the valley. We pass through oak and rhododendron forests and even cross glacial moraine on our way to the Tamang village of Langtang. We Start our trek from Syaphru beshi to lama hotel and then we reach to Kyanjin Gompa within three days of our trek commenced Kyanjin Gompa, we go for surroundings visits such as Monastery, Cheese factory and sherpa village.The holy lake Gosainkunda is sacred among both the Hindus and the Buddhists. The lake is visited every year by thousands of visitors during the full- moon night in August. Langtang Valley is beautiful valley in the world. You will keep walking through variety of tiny village and track of thick forest . The trek becomes beautiful walk through Rhododendron and pine trees where you will see honey hunter Animal , langur Monkey( Seto badar) and waterfallswe will continue walking to reach Gosaikunda. On the way you will pass through Lauribinayak. From here you will have Fantastic view of Langtang Region
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: :Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
: Min.1 to Max 12 persons in a group
: 1950 m
: 4361 m
: September to late December and February to late June
: Moderate
: Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Dhunche*
: 11 Days (Trek + 4 days)
: Approximately 5 - 6 hours each day.
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft]
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airportyou will be greeted by a representative from Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel in Kathmandu.Day : 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Today after breakfast, we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members.Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking briefs us regarding our trek as well as provides us opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure.
Day 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1470m)
we head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vista to Syabru
Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of
Trishuli River we catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green
hills. As we pass through Dhunche we feel as if we are heading towards deep
land. At the same time, we notice that the road is still under construction
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m)
The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. The trail is slowly
ascent up to Bamboo passing through Landslide. Afterwards, we trek ascends
gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo, which lies at the bank of
Langtang Khola. we can have lunch at this place if we like. After the lunch
our trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas,
monkey & bear if we are lucky
Day 05:Trek to Langtang village (3430m
As we continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela
(3000m), the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan
resettlement project here, but now here is a Nepalese army post though it
has no permanent residents. The trail climb gently, the valley widens,
passing a few temporary settlement used by herders who bring their
livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is
a monastery, which you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of
Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of
Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style,
surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat,
turnips and barley
Day 06:Trek to Kyangjin (3870m)
The trail climbs slowly through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views
become more wide. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the
trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery
and a government-operated cheese factory. We will arrive at Kyangjin by
lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the village. It is a
dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding we in all directions
such as Langtang Lirung, Ganjala peak, Tserko ri.
Day 07: Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion around Today is to rest and explore the village.
we can visit the monastery and the cheese factory,
walk up the moraine to see the impressive ice faces and tumbling glaciers
of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m), directly behind the
village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.
Day 08:Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m)
From Kyangjin we retrace our route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela.
After lunch, slowly steep drop to Lama Hotel
Day 09: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2260m.)
The beginning of the trails is gently descent up to Landslide and then goes steeply up to Thulo Syabru. En
route we could see red pandas, monkeys and various species of birds. Thulo
Syabru is one of the wonderful villages. From where we can enjoy the
amazing land feature and the magnificent nature with splendid views of
Ganesh Himal (7110m.), Langtang Himal and its ranges.
Day 10: Trek to (Chandan Bari)sing gompa (3250m.) The trails from Thulo
Syabru to Foprang Danda, follows steeply climb path passing through
Dursagang, along with the view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan
Mountain and oak, Hemlock, firs forests. Now the path gently ascend for
some distance and then follows flat level to Sing Gompa. There is a
well-managed local cheese factory and a Buddhist Monastery. If time
permits, we can relax at place which is recommended for having excursion in
and around Sing Gompa as it provides panoramic view, exciting nature and a
walk in and around Yak Cheese factory.
Day 11: Trek to Gosaikunda (4361m.)via Lauribinayak.
The first part of the trails emerges gently climb up to Lauribinayak and the top of Lauribinayak
gives us an exotic feeling. Then the trails steeply ascend all the way to
Gosaikunda. we follow a rugged trail with vivid views; to the west Himal
chuli(7893m) Manaslu range (8156mm), Ganesh Himal range(7406m), Tibetan
peaks and Langtang Lirung. On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be
seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang
Lirung. we pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak, cross a
small ridge and have our first views of the holy lakes. There are about a
dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda hand basin, the main three being
Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosainkunda. According to thelegend,
Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident
to obtain water to slake his thirst after having swallowed a poison that
threatened to destroy the world
Day 12:Trek to Sing Gompa
The trails descend all the way to Sing Gompa
passing Lauribanayak with magnificent mountain views and forests.
Day 13:Trek to Dhunche
The first part of the trails slide down through pine, silver oak and rhododendrons forests with marijuana plants up to we cross suspension bridge over the Sing Gompa Stream. Now the path stretches
at flat level through some human residence and mineral water factories upto
Dhunche. It is a small town and headquarters of Rasuwa district.
Day 14: Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by local bus:
It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu,it will take 7/8 hours. arriving in Kathmandu you
will be met and taken to your hotel.rest of the is free and shopping. in
the evening celebrate dinner together with Nepal Travelling Tours &
Trekking staffs.Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 Representative will transfer to International airport
flight to your Home
Price Per Person : USD 950
Trip Cost Include:
- Airport pickup and drop by private car van bus.
- standards Hotel in Kathmandu on B/B.
- Three meals a (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- Hot & Cold drinks. (Tea, coffee, hot milk, hot chocolate
All accommodations during the trek. - All necessary paper works Langtang National park entry permit
- Trekking information management system (Tims) permit.
- Bus Kathmandu to Dhunche/syabrubeshi and Kathmandu
- A helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, well English speaking trained,
government license holder guide With all his salary, food, - drinks,accommodation, transport and insurance.
- A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two
people). - Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Sleeping bag, down jackets and walking stick (if is it required)
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- farewell dinner with culture show
- Kathmandu sightseeing tour with guide and private car,van,bus.
Trip Cost Does not Include:
- Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), cigarettes, client's personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses etc
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Tips for guides and porters Tips is expected















