Kathmandu - Syabrubesi - Kyanjin - Goshainkunda - Lauribinayak - Chisapani - Kathmandu
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a combination trip between Langtang valley, Gosainkunda Lake, and Helambu circuit trekking region. The Langtang Gosainkunda trek offers pine forest, mountain streams, snow-capped peaks, grassy down and wild original. A variety of sights including Buddhist monasteries, a cheese factory, yaks, glaciers and mountain lakes. And due to Langtang National Park, there are many wild animals including red panda and many more. Even, Gosainkunda including the other eighteen Kundas makes Langtang Gosainkunda trek an exciting one. Gosainkund trekking offers the experience of being in a typical Tamang, Sherpa villages with a different culture and respectable hospitality. Because it is a golden chance to study the lifestyle of Tamang people in this area.
Daily Itinerary
30 Min. Restaurant Hotel
We pick up you from Tribhuvan International Airport and drop to your hotel where you had booked. After resting some hours and we come there to brief about our program.
7-8 hrs Lodge Lodge
Today we start for Langtang Gosainkung Trek drive on a northern highway from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi via Dunche Bazaar. The journey will take 7-8 hours trough Trishuli Bazaar, local villages, landscape, mountains and crops field along the way. On way to Syabru Bensi, we can view of Ganesh Himal Range, Manaslu, peaks of Langtang range. This first day will be in beautiful Tamang village near the Bhote Koshi River. Overnight at lodge.
5-6 hrs Lodge Lodge
Our walk starts from today after breakfast, the trail ascends for around two hours through the forest followed by a climb of about an hour to reach Bamboo village 1850mtrs which are a good spot for lunch. This forest trail is nice to walk for trekkers and following the upstream and can be seen birds and wild animal around the bushes. Beehives hanging on a cliff are another attraction for the visitors. After lunch, we again climb up through the bamboo forest to reach the Lama Hotel overnight at lodge.
5-6 hrs Lodge Lodge
The trek continues ascending to Langtang village 3430mtrs. We have a pleasant walk and follow the trail through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghora Tabela where we break for lunch. The surrounding area is dense wild habitat and many small babblers with a lot of herbals can be found here as well as a fine view of Langtang Lirung 7727mtrs and Checkpoint of Langtang National Park Permit. After lunch following Langtang Khola and walk another three hours on the scenic trail takes us to Langtang village overnight at lodge.
3-4 hrs Lodge Lodge
It is our turn to trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa 3870mtrs. It takes about three to four hours to reach there it means you will be there at lunch hours. Our trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens further and the views become more extensive. Kyangjin Gompa is reached after crossing several small streams and moraines. Evening time we can visit the cheese factory at Kyangjin Gompa. We would enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa 6990mtrs, Langtang Ri 6370mtrs, Langtang Lirung 7245mtrs and many more, overnight at lodge.
Depends on hike Lodge Lodge
This is a day of rest as well as somewhere to hike due to the last destination of this route. You can explore day hike of the local area of this region like Kyangjin Ri 4773 mtrs, Cherku-Ri 5150 mtrs, glacier walk or Langshisha Kharka 4285 mtrs depends on your fitness and interest and which lies up the valley from Khyangjin. Upper Valley is ringed by spectacular snow peaks including fluted peak Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan named Dorje Lakpa and overnight at Kyangjin lodge.
5-6 hrs Lodge Lodge
The day back down when we went way up and after breakfast, Kyangjin Gompa 3830mtrs to Lama Hotel. We have an easy downhill and following Langtang Khola, pleasant walk through the rhododendron forest to Ghora Tabela. After lunch trek down to the Lama Hotel 2410mtrs overnight at lodge.
5-6 hrs Lodge Lodge
After breakfast, our trail leads again through bamboo & rhododendron forest where we can see the local wild boar, monkey and other animal and birds on the route to Thulo Syabru only for lucky trekkers. En route we have a marvelous and close-up view of Ganesh Himal. Firstly easy downhill follows the river bank but last part steeply uphill for a couple of hours to get to the village at Thulo Syabru.
4-5 hrs Lodge Lodge
Day ten, we walk around 4-5 hours through a dense forest of pine and rhododendron to reach Sing Gompa (Chandan Bari) which is our overnight spot. The trail from here is mostly uphill with typically Himalayan terrain Thulo Syabru goes to Foprang Danda 3200mtrs passing through Dursagang 2660mtrs and last few hours remaining forested with open areas giving excellent views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountain and forests of Oak, Hemlock, and Firs. When arrival in hotel refreshed and enjoy visiting local cheese factory as well as terrain forested landscape.
3-4 hrs Lodge Lodge
The walk climbs steeply with fine mountains views then heads for is a beautiful walk through oak trees and a better view of mountains. We walk three to four hours today to make sure for our destination to Lauribinayak Pass 4610mtrs for altitude mountains sickness and good mountains view with sunrise from Lauribinayak. You can view Langtang Lirung 7727mtrs, Ganesh Himal Range, Paldor Peak 5903mtrs, Dhoreje Lakpa 6966mtrs, Manaslu 8163mtrs, Annapurna range in distance and panoramic view of the whole area in the early morning and overnight at lodge.
3-4 hrs Lodge Lodge
The trail drops to Saraswati Kunda at 4165mtrs, the first of the Gosainkunda Kunda Lakes. The second lake is Bhairav Kunda and many others around the same place. According to the myth, the Gosainkunda was created by Hindu god Shiva when he pierced glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed poison. So, the Gosainkunda is believed as a holy lake and every year during August there will be Fool moon (Janae Purnima) festival overnight at lodge.
5-6 hrs Lodge Lodge
The trail climbs the Gosainkund Lake to the four lakes near the Lauribina La 4610mtrs. It then drops down again to Gopte. You will have a charming view of Annapurna range; Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Ri, Langtang Lirung and Dhorje Lakpa then walk down to Phedi 3630mtrs for hot lunch. Walking through the zigzag trail for an hour you will reach Ghopte overnight at lodge.
5-6 hrs Lodge Lodge
The day continues ups and down through the forest and walking in a ridge of a hill. You can have a good view of Helambu and Tadhi Valley and cross a Thadrepati Pass 3690mtrs and the trails continue via dense forest to Mangne Goth from where the view of Langtang range and the Gosaikund peak is dramatic and finally reaching to Kutumsang 2470 mtrs. Overnight at lodge.
5-6 hrs Lodge Lodge
The trail is following in Helambu Region, the trek continues downhill to Gul Bhanjyang 2130mtrs as well as Pati Bhanjyang 1830mtrs crossing through an ethnic group of Sherpa and Tamang people of their culture and old villages. After the Pati Bhanjyang trail leads up to Chisapani 2215mtrs, from where the awesome view of Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal Range to Annapurna Range, overnight at lodge.
3-4 hrs Restaurant Hotel
After the breakfast trek up to Borlang Bhanjya 2430mtrs and all the down through Tamang village with dense forest, land field and Shivapuri National Park Exit area in Army Camp then down to Sundarijal. Then from here, we can catch a private car or local bus as your desire and back to Kathmandu own your booked hotel as well as own your expenses. Rest of time you can go to the shop to buy some gift and souvenir for your family and friends.
What's included?
- International airport picks up and drops service.
- 2 Nights Hotels in Kathmandu (before trek).
- Full day Kathmandu valley sightseeing with a tour guide and private car.
- Sightseeing entrance fees.
- Bus Ticket to Syabru Bensi local bus.
- Local bus or private car back to Kathmandu.
- Drop to Hotel in Kathmandu.
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner along the trek with Tea or Coffee).
- Lodge accommodation on the way (simple one).
- An Experience Guide and Helper (carry luggage 2 trekkers 1 helper and including their salary, equipment, insurance, lodging and food)
- Equipment; Down Jacket, Sleeping Bags, Rain Coat (after trek return).
- Legal document (National Park Permit Trekking Permit, Trekking Information Management System (TIMS).
- Company Token of Love.
- 13% Gov VAT.
- Some dry Fruits.
- Farewell dinner.
What's not included?
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Travel insurance.
- Cold drinks such as; Coke, Mineral Water, Beer etc.
- Personal expenses (laundry, bar bill, telephone, extra helper, battery charge shower and boiled water).
- Tips for Guide and Helpers.