| Group size: | Min:2, Max: 10+ | Max-Altitude: | 4380 m/14366 ft. |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meals: | All meals during the trek (1 Breakfast/ 1 Lunch / 1 Dinner) | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotels/Mountain Lodges | ||
| Fitness level: | Moderate | ||
The Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Lake Trek is an excellent choice for anyone exploring views of the Himalayan glaciers, mid-hills, and high-altitude lakes, such as the famous Gosainkunda Lake. The trekking area is located close to the Nepal-Tibetan border, a short distance north of Kathmandu. If you are a novice, the Langtang Gosaikunda trek is the best place to begin. The trek is fairly challenging, however someone with good physical fitness who is passionate about trekking, the trek is suitable. The route will take you on the most amazing trip as you pass through lush forests, quaint towns, an abundance of wildlife, and stunning views of the far Langtang Valley and the towering Himalayas.
FIXED DEPARTURE DATES:
| MONTHS | DATES |
|---|---|
| MAY 2024 | 5, 16, 28 |
| JUN 2024 | 1, 4 |
| AUG 2024 | 8, 12 |
| SEP 2024 | 19 28 |
| OCT 2024 | 1, 9, 17, 20 |
| NOV 2024 | 5, 10,20,26 |
| DEC 2024 | 2,14 |
| JAN 2025 | 3 |
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Altitude: 1420 m | Drive: 8/9 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 02: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 03: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village
Altitude: 480 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa
Altitude: 3870 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa
Altitude: 3870m | Trek: 3/4 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel
Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Trek Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village
Altitude: 1900 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 08: Trek Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa
Altitude: 3330 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek Shin Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake
Altitude: 4380 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek Gosaikunda to Chandanbari
Altitude: 2800 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek Laurebina to Dhunche
Altitude: 1650 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs | Meal: BL
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu
Meal: Breakfast
Day 01:Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi - Altitude: 1420 m | Total duration: 8-9 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After Breakfast, re-check your baggage and get ready for a long drive to Syabrubesi. Taking a turning to the northern highway to the Trishuli River valley, enjoy the picturesque landscape, mountain scenery and hamlets. Also, catch the magnificent view of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu and Mt. Kerung of Tibet as well. You will stop at Syabrubesi for your overnight stay at a local lodge.
Day 02: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340 m | Total duration: 5-6 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Begins trek from Syabrubesi with gently walk for a while, then ascend the trail through the terraced field and the forest of oaks, maple, alder, and bamboo. On your way, you might see some yellow-throated martin, wild boar, Himalayan black bear, and red panda as well as varieties of Birds. Crossing some streams and a bridge, you will walk along the small Tea-shops. Then, ascending steeply along the trail, cross a steel suspension bridge and walk along the Langtang River, you will pass through the Bamboo forest that takes you to the Lama Hotel where you will spend your overnight.
Day 03: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village - Altitude: 3480 m | Total duration: 5-6 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will walk on an ascending trail that gets slightly steeper as you hike up and the trail continues along the dense forest. Cross a log bridge and further climbing steeply up, you will reach Ghoratabela. Here, you can see several lodges and a national park check post. Further, the trails lead you to the wide valley, even see water-driven mills, yak pastures as well as the prayer wheels, mani walls that represent the Himalayan culture. Passing a stream, you will reach at a beautiful Langtang Village settled by the Tamang and Sherpas. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 04: Trek Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa - Altitude: 3870 m | Total duration: 3-4 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will have a gentle walk towards Kyanjing Gompa. You will walk through the rich yak pastures and interesting traditional villages of Mumdu to Singdun. Passing stone mani wall and a wooden cantilever bridge, you will reach the last village of Langtang- the Kyanjing Gompa. Here, you can explore the monastery, Yak cheese factory, and beautiful locals. The village is even more beautified with a background view of Mt. Langtang Lirung and Mt. Ganchempo. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 05: Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa - Altitude: 3870m | Total duration: 3-4 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You have free time to take proper rest and for self-exploration around Langtang. It is a time for better and closer view Mt. Lirung. You have an option either to climb Tsergo Ri (4984 m) or Kyanjing-Ri (4700 m); even go for a glacier walk or Langshisa Kharka depending on your fitness and interest. The amazing view of snowcapped mountains spreading right next to you and walking up the moraine viewing spectacular mountain ridges and undulating glaciers will be overwhelming.
Day 06: Trek Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340 m | Total duration: 6-7 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will retrace your journey back to Lama Hotel following the Langtang Khola on a downhill trail. You will have a pleasant walk along the rhododendron forest to Lama Hotel where you will spend your overnight at the local lodge.
Day 07: Trek Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village - Altitude: 1900 m | Total duration: 5-6 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, take the downhill route to the Thulo Syabru. With an easy walk through a green forest of Bamboo and Rhododendron, you can see local wild boar, other animals, and pleasing birds; passes streams and very few tea shops. En-route, you can have a marvelous and close-up view of Ganesh Himal. A steep uphill walk at the end will take you to Thulo Syabru. Here, you will be accommodated in a local lodge for overnight stay.
Day 08: Trek Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa - Altitude: 3330 m | Total duration: 4-5 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Starts walking on a broad trail with climbing up to Dimsa village and continues to walk in a slightly steep trail passing Rhododendron and Oak forest towards Shin Gompa. The trail fascinates the magnificent views of Langtang Himal and beautiful valley. Once you reach at Shin Gompa, you can visit one of the popular Cheese Factory. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 09: Trek Shin Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake - Altitude: 4380 m | Total duration: 4-5 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will smoothly walk on ascending trail through a point passing forested area to Laurebina. The trail in-between is the sanctuary of the Red Panda-the endogenous species. Continuing walking up to the ridge, you will climb a wider route through the alpine country taking you to the sacred land-the Gosai Kinda. Explore and enjoy the beautiful lakes including Bhairab Kunda and Saraswati Kunda. Spend overnight at Gosaikunda.
Day 10: Trek Gosaikunda to Laurebina - Altitude: 3910 m | Total duration: 4-5 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After viewing the sunrise over the sparkling lakes, retrace your journey back to Laurebina. You will walk downhill and stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 11: Trek Laurebina to Dhunche - Altitude: 1650 m | Total duration: 3-4 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Starts to trek in an ascending trail that takes you to Chandanbari. You can explore a Cheese factory and rest for a while. Now onwards, the trail would be steeply downhill to Deurali through the forested path will bring an easy trail towards Dhunche. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu - Altitude: 1350 m | Total duration: 3-4 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch
After breakfast, catch a bus to drive back to Kathmandu. On your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be escorted to the Hotel. Take your time to refresh yourself with hot shower and rest.
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