Langtang and Gosainkunda Lake Trek

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Standard to Deluxe Hotel's Option in Kathmandu & Tea Houses during Trek
Grade:	Moderate
Max Altitude:	4,983 m/16,347 ft
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Transportation :	Private Vehicle
Group Size:	1 to 15 People
Duration :	14 Nights/15 Days

Highlights of The Trek

Enjoy Trekking to the Valley of Glaciers and Langtang National Park
Enjoy the Wilderness of Langtang with many Endangered Wild animals including Red Panda and abundant of Wild Flowers
Visit Sacred Gosaikunda Lake which is worshiped by Hindus, Buddhist and Shamans
Witness the Sacred Kyanjin Gompa Monastery and visit Cheese Factory
Witness Langtang Lirung (7,245 m), the highest mountain of the region
Optional Hike to Tserko Ri at 4,983 m and Kyangjin Ri at 4,773 m
Understand the People and culture of Langtang Valley who are Tibetan Origin
Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival(1,350m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,560 m/5,120 ft)-7 Hours

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,470 m/8,105 ft)-6 Hours

Day 05: Trek to Langtang Village (3,541 m/11,620 ft)-6 Hours

Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,860 m/12,665 ft)-4 Hours

Day 07: Exploration Day at Kyangjing Gompa

Day 08: Trek Back to Lama Hotel (2,480m/8,135 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 09: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2,230 m/7,315 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 10: Trek to Cholangpati(3,550 m/11,647 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 11: Trek to Gosaikunda (4,381 m/14,375 ft)-4 Hours

Day 12: Trek Back to Shing Gompa (3,584m/11,760 ft)-4 Hours

Day 13: Trek to Dhunche (1,950m/6,400 ft)-5 Hours

Day 14: Drive Back to Kathmandu

Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek-15 days is combined trek of Langtang Valley and the holiest Lake of Gosaikunda. Those who are seeking for nomad experience in lifetime in the Himalayan, Langtang Gosainkunda trekking offers you a great holiday trip. Trekkers can observe and enjoy overall hidden natural beauties of the Himalayan treasure by visiting this region where the trekking trail follows lower elevation to general challenging hike up to the final destination Kyanjing Gompa. Exploring around Kyanjing Gompa allow you to capture some of the best photographs of wonderful snow clad mountains.

This Inner Valley attached part of the Langtang National Park is also home for many Endangered wild animals including Red Panda and abundant of Wild Flowers in nature. The Sub-Alpine meadow lands, far corner of glacier moraine and optional day trip to Tserko Ri for the dramatic views of peaks are main attractions. After exploring days in this Langtang Valley the trekking trail will be diverted to the holy lake site of Gosainkunda. The holy Gosainkunda Lake is most popular pilgrimage destination among both Hindu and Buddhist religious people especially during full moon in the month of August visited by many people. There is also same festive moment many Shamans gathered to show their Shamanism rituals to claim rights traditionally.

Langtang and Gosainkunda Trek begins in the ancient city of Kathmandu; from where you will drive to Syabrubesi by 4 WD Jeep; the starting point of your trek. This is an interesting village on the banks of the Bhote Kosi River. The trail gains elevation as you make your way along the Langtang Khola, first through forests of oak and rhododendron and then bamboo forests on the higher reaches of the trail. Traveling through Langtang (3,430 m), you will reach the Langtang valley and the friendly Sherpa village of Kyanjing Gompa (3,870 m). In Kyanjing Gompa you will experience the spiritual lifestyle of dedicated Buddhist monks who perform their rituals in a beautiful Monastery dating back to circa 1300 A.D. Optional day trip to Tserko Ri (5,000 m) for tremendous view of the Langtang Lirung (7,200 m) range.

A short hike will also be taken to a magnificent Glacial Moraine (4,300 m), which can be climbed depending on the time factor and offers more spectacular views of Langtang Lirung and the foot of one of its major glaciers. There will also be the opportunity of visiting a traditional cheese factory, where the produce is manufactured by hand. Once in Chadan Bari (3,330m), having traveled through Lama Hotel, you can relish magnificent views of the towering snow-covered Ganesh Himal (7,600m) and Langtang -II (7,227m) peaks. If lucky you might be able to spot the shy Red Panda that inhabits the Langtang region. Moving on to Gosainkund, watch the sun rise over a multitude of glistening Lakes of this sacred pilgrimage site. It is believed that Lord Shiva created the holy lake with his trident. Then we descend to trek to Dhunche via Singh Gompa and then finally drive back to Kathmandu by private 4 Wheel Drive Jeep.

There is option of crossing Lauribinaya Pass to Ghopte from Gosaikunda and get to Sundarijal via Kutumsang and Chisapani. Please see the link for the option from Day 7 to Day 10 Lauribinaya Pass Trek.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival(1,350m/4,430 ft)

Once you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative from Alpine Holidays will receive you after you collect your baggage and exit the main terminal building. Then we will drive to the hotel. Check-in and rest. In the evening, Our trek manager along with trek guide will brief you about the trek and check your equipment. Later on, we will take you to the Nepalese Restaurant to introduce you with Nepalese food habits and culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

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Day 02: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa

This day, our city tour guide takes you for sightseeing of Kathmandu valley to see few monuments. First, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square and pay homage to living Goddess, Kumari and walk around the square. Then we drive to Pashupatinath Temple which is a Hindu Temple for Lord Shiva at the bank of Holy Bagmati River. Then we end our day by visiting Boudhanath Stupa which is the biggest Stupa of Asia. In the evening, you can buy or hire equipment at Thamel if you need.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,560 m/5,120 ft)-7 Hours

We start our journey early in the morning and drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi by a private 4 Wheel Drive Jeep which takes about 6 hours drive. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road on the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. Please note that the first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The path then moves along the gravel road. During the rainy season, the way is sometime blocked due to landslides.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Syabru Besi.

Meals: B L D

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Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,470 m/8,105 ft)-6 Hours

We traverse the ridge on Syabru Besi’s main road and soon reach Ghopcha Khola. Terraced fields and dense forest with a variety of plant species like oaks, maple, alder and bamboo open up. We may get to see yellow-throated martin, wild boar, Langur monkey, red panda and Himalayan black bear en route. Further on, the trail crosses a stream and a bridge. We pass by several small bhattis (tea shops). As we continue ascending steeply along the trail, we come across a steel suspension bridge at 2000 meters. The route further crosses to the north bank of the Langtang Khola amid the spectacular vistas of cascading waterfalls and opens into scrub oak forest. On reaching at Lama Hotel where we conclude the trek for the day.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Lama Hotel.

Meals: B L D

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Day 05: Trek to Langtang Village (3,541 m/11,620 ft)-6 Hours

From Lama Hotel, we continue the ascent above the Langtang Khola. As the trail progresses, it becomes steeper. We have the most exotic sights of Langtang Lirung lying at 7,246 meter. The trail leads to a log bridge and on climbing further we come across lush meadows of Ghora Tabela at 3000m. We will see several lodges and a police check post. Further on, the route opens up into a wide valley of yak pastures and scattered Tamang villages with water-driven mills and prayer wheels. We arrive at Langtang village after crossing a stream and reaching up a height of 3500 meters. Langtang village is the headquarters for Langtang National Park and has flat-roofed Tibetan style houses, hotels and cultivated lands yielding buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, barley etc.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Langtang Village.

Meals: B L D

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Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,860 m/12,665 ft)-4 Hours

After taking morning tea and breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures. Also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. The prayers written on the mani wall is supposed to be blown away by the wind. Cross several of the wooden bridges. Since, we are really getting into the high altitudes; you might start feeling the thin air. Kyajing Gompa is surrounded by the Himalayas all around. You can take a walk around Kanjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Kyangjin Gompa.

Meals: B L D

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Day 07: Exploration Day at Kyangjing Gompa

Today is the extra night in Kyanjin and we get time to explore the surroundings. We can go upto Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) or Tserko Ri (4,983m) which is the highest point of the trek, offers breathtaking views of Langtang Lirung and Langtang Range. We get down Kyanjin in the afternoon and walk around or rest.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Kyangjin Gompa.

Meals: B L D

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Day 08: Trek Back to Lama Hotel (2,480m/8,135 ft)- 6 Hours

After breakfast, we walk mostly downhill, it is 5/ 6 hours walk from Kanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel. The trail goes all the way down hill through forest following the river. Pass through the ethnic Tamang settlements who follow religious and cultural practices similar to the Tibetans.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Lama Hotel.

Meals: B L D

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Day 09: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2,230 m/7,315 ft)- 6 Hours

First trail decent to river, cross the river and ascend to Thulo Syabru. You will see the fascinating view of Langtang Himal and more. On the way of your trek you will pass through pine and Junipers forests.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Thulo Syabru.

Meals: B L D

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Day 10: Trek to Cholangpati(3,550 m/11,647 ft)- 6 Hours

Today, our trek starts to near Dimsa Village and we follow the new trail to Cholangapti . There are two ways, right way goes to Sing Gompa and left way goes to Cholangpati. We follow the left way. We will pass by small villages. This is the peaceful route as there won't be many tourists. On the way, we pass through rhododendron, hemlock and Oak forests. On the way of our trek we will see fantastic views of Langtang Himal and Langtang valley. Just before reaching Cholangpati, we need to climb few steep ascends.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Cholangpati.

Meals: B L D

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Day 11: Trek to Gosaikunda (4,381 m/14,375 ft)-4 Hours

Today, the first part of the trails emerges gently ascent 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 dramatic views; to the west Himal chuli(7,893m) Manaslu range (8,156mm), Ganesh Himal range(7,406m), 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. You pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosainkunda. According to the legend, Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. After lunch, we can walk around the Gosaikunda Lake making it circle and visit holy three taps which were supposed to be pierced by Lord Shiva by his trident.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Gosaikunda.

Meals: B L D

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Day 12: Trek Back to Shing Gompa (3,584m/11,760 ft)-4 Hours

Today, the trails descend all the way to Sing Gompa passing Laurebina (4,000m) with magnificent mountain views and forests. Note: The route to Gosaikunda pass Trek or whole Langtang Circuit Trek separated from here (Gosaikunda).

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Shing Gompa.

Meals: B L D

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Day 13: Trek to Dhunche (1,950m/6,400 ft)-5 Hours

Today is our last walking day of our trekking and the first part of the trails descend through pine, silver oak and rhododendrons forests with marijuana plants up to crossing a suspension bridge over the Sing Gompa Stream. Now the path stretches at flat level through some human settlements and mineral water factories up to Dhunche.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Tea House/Lodge in Dhunche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 14: Drive Back to Kathmandu

After early breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu. In the evening, we will host farewell dinner to mark the success of your great adventure.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B L D

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Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! We hope you enjoyed the tour with us and we expect that you plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal again. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight time,we will transfer you to the airport.

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Meals: B

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Cost Info

Cost Includes:

Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with office representative.
3 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
11 Nights/12 Days All Inclusive Trek in Langtang Region with breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee each time in meals in local tea houses/lodges.
Kathmandu/Syaprubeshi and Dhunche/ Kathmandu drive by 4 Wheel Jeep.
Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
English Speaking Trek Guide with a reliable team of porters (2:1 Ratio) and additional Sherpa as per the group size.
Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
All necessary paper works.
Langtang National Park Fees and Trekkers Information Management System, TIMS Fees.
Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for drives and transfers.
All drives and transfers by Deluxe Vehicle as per the group size.
24/7 hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at airport (USD 30/- for 15 Days).
Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara except welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
Bottle drinking water, hot beverages, charges for hot shower, mobile/camera charges during the trek.
Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
Other than in our include section.

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Reviews for the Trip

We highly recommend this trekking company to anyone, whether seven years old or seventy years old

(5/5)

Who could have coped with three American septuagenarians (70 plus year olds) who insisted on a cultural trek as well as high mountain experiences? Gopi and his team did. They kept us safe, well fed, challenged and laughing with song and dance as we hiked from valley to peak. They called us their “Didi” and introduced us to their customs and the villagers. What a grand trip it was. We highly recommend this trekking company to anyone, whether seven years old or seventy years old.

Review By: 3 Didis-Carolynh,Joanie and Kearsley

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