Duration
13 days
Max Group Size
16
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Tour Operator
Approved Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
Age Requirement
5 - 61 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
English
Physical level
hard
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Tour Overview
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is an awesome and amazing trek that goes around the region’s maximum. On this trip, we visit different places like the Gosaikunda Lake, Lauribina La Pass, Langtang National Park, Langtang Village, Kyangjin Gompa, Sing Gompa, and more.
We can see the beauty of snow-fueled peaks and mountains like Langtang Lirung, Kimsung, Dorje Lakpa, Gangchenpo, Yansa Tsenji, and others. In addition, we see beautiful flora and fauna in Langtang National Park.
Similarly, we can see different houses of Tamangs influenced by Tibetan subculture. We discover the food, lifestyle, subculture, and awareness of Tamangs. Many historical Buddhist gompas, monasteries, Chortens, prayer flags, mani walls, and different architecture, and those vintage monuments are a primary highlight of the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek.
We’ll travel to the best of the regions in that trek, together with Kyangjin Gompa, Langtang Village, Thulo Syabru, Kutumsang, and plenty of others.
Then we’ll visit the beautiful Gosaikunda Lake (4,380m) and Lauribina La Pass(4,610m).
Gosainkunda Lake, a sacred lake, is a scenic freshwater lake within the Langtang region’s hills that influenced both Hinduism and Buddhism. And Lauribina La Pass at the outskirts of the lake.
An alternative teahouse trek to Annapurna and Everest, the Langtang GosaiKunda trek takes you through the forested lowlands, alpine meadows of the Langtang Valley, the yak herds of Kyanjin Gompa, the sacred gems of Lake Gosai Kunda and the Sherpa meadows of Helambu. A great choice to complement. The normal access route from Kathmandu is via the Trishuli River to Syabrubesi, the starting point for the trek. The route winds through dense rhododendron forests on both sides of the river, leaving the tree line into alpine terrain and over glacial moraines to the rebuilt village of Langtang. Higher in the inner valley sanctuary is the dramatic backdrop of yak meadows and Kyanjin Gompa, a secluded monastery famous for making yak cheese. An optional climb to Kyanjin Lee or Cherco Lee offers panoramic views of the nearby mountains, including Langtang Lirung, which dominates the valley at an altitude of 7,234 meters.
Highlights
Itinerary
Our office representative will meet and greet you at Kathmandu Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu.
In the evening, we will meet and brief you on the details of your trekking program.
After breakfast in the morning, your guide will pick you up from your respective hotel and drive to Syabrubesi (Syaphrubesi), the starting point of the trek. The distance from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi is 147 km which you will cover in 5-6 hours by driving easily. The road after Trishuli is a bit rugged and off the beat. You will pass through rural lowland villages where you can observe the procession of an ordinary day. Scenic views of mountains and stretches of rolling hills also accompany you. Overnight stay at Syabrubesi.
The trek to Lama Hotel mostly follows the upstream of Langtang Khola (River). The distance from Syabrubesi to Lama hotel is 11 km which you will cover in around 5-6 hours. On the way, you will cross a suspension bridge and pass a stream. The walk continues gradually ascending to Bamboo (1,970m) through Rhododendrons and the alpine forest. You will follow a bit of a rigged path to Rimche (2,400m).
En route, you may come across native animals such as Red Panda, monkeys, and bears if lucky. Stop by the teahouse and have lunch and resume Lama hotel is one of the popular teahouses in the Langtang trek and the first stop for this trek. Overnight stay at Lama Hotel.
After breakfast, you will move on through a trail along with dense forests which ascend towards Ghoda Tabela which translates to the horse stable. Views of Langtang Ri and the Langtang Village are magnificent from here. It is one of the oldest trekking routes in this region. The distance between Lama hotel to Langtang valley is 13 km which you can cover in around 6-7 hours. As you move to the Langtang Village, prayer flags, Chortens, Mani walls, and Watermills welcome you. Overnight stay at a lodge/teahouse in Langtang Valley.
You will leave the village after breakfast, and you move on through high pasture lands where yaks graze. Walk slowly while acclimatizing and exploring the local cheese factory on the way. Today’s walk you will mostly walk alongside the Mani walls and across wooden bridges. The distance between Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa is 5.2 km which you will cover in 2-3 hours. On the way, the high-altitude atmosphere can be felt as you reach Kyanjin Gompa. (You can put your baggage at the teahouse in Kyanjin Gompa and walk further to Tserko Ri. Carry a water bottle and some snacks as there is no teahouse on the way)
The distance between Kyanjin Gompa and Tserko Ri (4,984m) is around 5 km, meaning around 10 Km back and forth. One can cover the distance within 3-4 hours. This hike is optional. Your guide will provide you with all the necessary information related to the trail and its attraction. Overnight stay in a Kyanjin Gompa lodge.
It’s a day for exploration. A hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) is scheduled in the morning. Incredible landscape views of Langtang range joy the eyes at the elevation. It is the highest point of the trek from where you get the breathtaking view of Langtang peak along with a spectacular valley view. (You don’t have to carry all your bags as you will return to the same place meaning you can just pack some lunch and water for the hike) The distance between Kyanjin Gompa and Kyanjin Ri is just 2.2 km which you can cover in around 3-4 hours. After returning, you can explore Kyanjing Gompa which is also the settlement area for the Buddhist community.
You walk past scenic trails to get back to Lama Hotel via Ghoda Tabela. The route is mostly a descent and an easy and pleasant walk. The distance between Kyanjing Gompa to Lama hotel is around 18 km which you can cover in 6-8 hours. Enjoy the peaceful hike down to your destination. Overnight stay in a Lama Hotel.
After breakfast, you will start to descend to the Landslide. From Landslide the trail gets separated, one leading to Thulo Syabru and another to Syabrubesi. You will ascend from the landslide to Thulo Syabru. The distance between Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru is 10 km which you will cover in 5-6 hours. From here you can have a pleasant view of Langtang Lirung and other Tibetan Himalayan ranges. Overnight at the tea house.
The trail starts with the steep ascent path passing through Dursagang (2660m.) leading to Foprang Danda (3200m). Throughout the trail, there are breathtaking views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountains, forests of oak and hemlock, rhododendron forest and pastures. The distance between Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa is 7 Km which you will cover in 5-6 hours. After reaching the Sing Gompa you will visit the cheese factory. Overnight at Sing Gompa.
The trail today is all climbing up. After breakfast, you will start our trek toward Gosaikunda. The distance between Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda lake is 9 Km which you can cover in 6-8 hours. You will pass by the Cholang pati, Lauribinayak, Lauribinayak pass reaching Gosaikunda. From the Lauribina pass, a 360-degree view of high Himalayan peaks can be seen. The trail from Lauribinayak pass to Gosaikunda is comparatively easier and flat.
Before Lake Gosaikunda, you will pass by two other beautiful lakes, Sworswoti Kunda and Bhairab Kunda. 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 Overnight at Gosaikunda teahouse.
At. 05:00 AM: You can walk up to the viewpoint to experience the sunrise and aerial view of lake Gosaikunda.
At. 08:00 AM: After exploring the lake area in the morning you will then start to descend following the same way towards Cholang pati and Lauri Binayak. The distance between Gosaikunda to Dhunche is 16 Km which you can cover in around 6 - 8 hours. The trail is all going down towards Dhunche, a district headquarter. Overnight at Dhunche hotel.
Have breakfast at the teahouse and return to Kathmandu. The distance between Dhunche to Kathmandu is 131 Km which you will cover in 5-6 hours by drive.
You will be leisurely, you will have enough free time for shopping or roaming around Kathmandu. However, if you want to go souvenir shopping and treat yourself to a relaxing spa after a week-long trek Thamel is the place for you. Enjoy the leisure time as you wish.
You will have breakfast at the hotel and then have free time. Our office representative will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International airport 3 hours before your flight time.
Trip includes
Included
2 nights hotel accommodation at a 3 star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
Accommodations in lodges during the trek.
A guide & porters (1 porter for each 2 trekkers and a porter carry about 20-22 KG from 2 of you).
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishMeals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) on trek.
Breakfast in Kathmandu.
Airport transfer by private vehicle.
Transportation from Kathmandu to Syabru Beshi and Dhunche to Kathmandu by local bus.
Paper works, National park entry permits, & TIMS permit.
Ground transportation by local bus.
Arrangement of emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company.
Sleeping bag, down jackets and duffel bag – if Necessary (return after the trek).
HEAD
Sun hat or scarf – Light balaclava or warm fleece hat – Sunglasses with UV protection
LOWER BODY
Under Garments – Hiking shorts – Lightweight cotton long pants – Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms – Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) – Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
FEET
Thin, lightweight inner socks – Thick, warm wool hiking socks – Hiking boots with spare laces – Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp
UPPER BODY
T-shirts – Light and expedition weight thermal tops – Fleece jacket or pullover – Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) – Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket – Down vest and/or jacket*
HANDS
Lightweight gloves – Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)
ACCESSORIES
Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees centigrade * – Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries – Trekking Bags/Duffel bag * – Basic First Aid Kit – Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag – Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches) – Trekking Poles – Water bottle (2) or camel bag – Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers, etc) – Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)
TOILETRIES
1 medium-sized quick-drying towel – Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable) – Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable) – Deodorants – Nail clippers – Face and body moisturizer – Personal / Feminine hygiene products – Small mirror
EXTRAS/LUXURIES
Binoculars – Reading book – Trail Map/Guide book – Journal & Pen – Walkman – Pencils and small notebooks – Travel games i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble – Swimming customs (Kathmandu and Trek)
Excluded
Flights are not included.
Insurance is not included.
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu).
Travel insurance (compulsory).
Meals (lunch & dinner in Kathmandu).
Your personal expenses, drink water, hot and cold drinks & bar bills.
Laundry, telephone, hot shower & internet charge.
Tips for the guide and porters.
Anything not mentioned in included section.
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