Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
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USD 1100
Nepal
15 Days
Moderate
Kyanjing Ri (4,460 m/14,632 ft)
Hotel/Lodge/Teahouse
Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus
Min. 2 pax
Spring (Mar-may) & Autumn (Sep-Nov)
- Explore the trail along the Langtang National Park and Shivapuri National Park.
- Walk around Langtang Valley exploring Tamang and Tibetan culture.
- Pass through pine forests, terraced fields, and friendly villages.
- Stunning vistas of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Naya Kanga, and other peaks.
- Hike to vantage points like Kyanin Ri and Tserko Ri.
- Come across a local cheese factory.
- Explore the pristine and sacred lake – Gosaikunda Lake.
- Visit nearby lakes to Gosaikunda such as Surya, Bhairab, and Saraswati Kunda.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Overview
The Langtang Gosaikunda trek is the best place to go on your trekking journey if you are new to trekking activities. The hike is not too hard nor too easy which can not be a big deal for someone with a healthy body and someone interested in hiking or trekking.
You will experience the most breathtaking views and adventure as you pass through charming villages, woods, and magnificent vistas of the Himalayas and the remote places of Langtang Valley.
The Langatang region is popular for Buddhist monasteries, traditions, and sceneries. Along the whole way there you will be able to walk through the river upstream through rhododendrons, bamboo, yak pastures, and alpine meadows.
Even if you are an absolute beginner for activities like hiking and trekking, the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek will not be a difficult obstacle for you to pass as the maximum height is only 4,773m which is very low upon looking at the other treks in Nepal like the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek.
The trek is also well known for Lirung Peak (7227m), the cultural Helambu region. On this trek, you can also see some rare animals like the Red Panda, Langur, and musk deer. The trek will lead you to Gosaikunda Lake also known as Silu which is located at the height of 4360m is a beautiful lake garnished by beautiful peaks on the side like Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Langtang Himalayan ranges.
The Langtang remains one of the top trekking destinations in Nepal. The trek will take 15 days to accomplish and will start with a drive to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu. During the trek, you will walk past Kyanji, North Bhotekoshi, Tseko Ri (4,984m), Chandan Bari, Gosaikunda, and Thadepati Pass.
The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek will end with a drive from Sundarijal (1460m) to Kathmandu. Therefore, it is the entire route in the Langayang region that the travelers will follow.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Short Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
- Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550 m/5,085 ft), 7-8 hrs
- Day 03: Trekking from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,470 m/8,104 ft), 6 hrs
- Day 04: Trekking from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430 m/11,253 ft), 6-7 hrs
- Day 05: Trekking from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,865 m/12,681 ft), 3 hrs
- Day 06: Trekking from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,470 m/8,104 ft), 6-7 hrs
- Day 07: Trekking from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,540 m/8,333 ft), 6-7 hrs
- Day 08: Trekking from Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa (3,620 m/11,877 ft), 4-5 hrs
- Day 09: Trekking from Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,210 m/13,812 ft), 5-6 hrs
- Day 10: Trekking from Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440 m/11,286 ft) via Lauribina Pass (4,610 m/15,125 ft), 7 hrs
- Day 11: Trekking from Ghopte to Kutumsang (2,430 m/7,972 ft), 7 hrs
- Day 12: Trekking from Kutumsang to Chisapani (2,120 m/6,955 ft), 7 hrs
- Day 13: Trekking from Chisapani to Sundarijal, 4 hrs then Drive to Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft), 1 hr
- Day 14: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 15: Final Departure
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Distance
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Highest Altitude
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration
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Meals
Breakfast
Today, you arrive in Kathmandu. Our representatives will be present waiting for your welcome and will take you to a hotel in Thamel.
Thamel is a popular tourist area and has a lot to offer to foreigners in this area. Various eateries local to cuisines of foreign counties, clubs, pubs, and trekking equipment shops are some of the examples of what you will find here.
In your free time, you should move around and experience the beautiful city with many shops, temples, and local food joints. Here is your first feel of Nepali culture before you set off for your next trip.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550 m/5,085 ft), 7-8 hrs
Trek Distance
8o km
Highest Altitude
Syabrubesi (1,550 m/5,085 ft)
Trek Duration
7-8 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Proceed for an early morning drive to Syabrubesi, which is a beautiful village that has lodged in the Langtang area. Now one can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of terraced fields, beautiful green hills, and in the far distance, the Ganesh Himal range.
The drive will take you around 7-8 hours and once you get here, you will be blessed with possibly the most relaxing environment of any settlement you can imagine. Syabrubeshi is where we will be accommodating for the day after a long day of travel and a delicious dinner.
Day 03: Trekking from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,470 m/8,104 ft), 6 hrs
Trek Distance
11.3 km
Highest Altitude
Lama Hotel (2,470 m/8,104 ft)
Trek Duration
5-6 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
The first part of your journey features the spellbinding journey through rhododendron forests, rivers, and glaciers and the first glimpse of the snow-clad Langtang peaks and continues through the Bhotekoshi River.
Lama Hotel, which is located in the forest, can be reached after approximately 6 hours of hiking. If we are lucky enough, we can see some rare species like Red Panda, Himalayan Black Bear, etc. Take time and relax in these natural settings and later spend the night in Lama Hotel.
Day 04: Trekking from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430 m/11,253 ft), 6-7 hrs
Trek Distance
14 km
Highest Altitude
Langtang Village (3,430 m/11,253 ft)
Trek Duration
5-6 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Today you go on climbing the higher levels of breathtaking sceneries. It gets as auspicious as you begin ascending higher, where you get to view the Langtang Lirung.
Discover the warm hospitality of the people of Langtang and experience the wonderful Tibetan cultural flavor in Langtang Village, overshadowed by high mountains. And after a full day of trekking, take your time and rest in a teahouse at Langtang Hotel.
Day 05: Trekking from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,865 m/12,681 ft), 3 hrs
Trek Distance
9.7 km
Highest Altitude
Kyanjin Gompa (3,865 m/12,681 ft)
Trek Duration
3-4 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Today walking distance is comparatively less which leads you to Kyanjin Gompa, a place of Buddhist monastery situated in a valley of mountains. Kyanjin Gompa is also known as the oldest Gompa of the whole trail.
Along the way enjoy the scenarios of Langtang Lirung Mountain and the glaciers. Take a tour around the area, participate in cheesemaking as a demonstration at the factory, and marvel at the scenery.
Day 06: Trekking from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,470 m/8,104 ft), 6-7 hrs
Trek Distance
14.4 km
Highest Altitude
Lama Hotel (2,470 m/8,104 ft)
Trek Duration
6-7 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
It will be necessary to backtrack to Lama Hotel. The descent gives a new view of the territories you crossed, fruitful terminals, and vegetation close to the river.
Return to the Lama Hotel for a layover before taking the evening in.
Day 07: Trekking from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,540 m/8,333 ft), 6-7 hrs
Trek Distance
10 km
Highest Altitude
Thulo Syabru (2,540 m/8,333 ft)
Trek Duration
6-7 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Today’s trek is more than a few kilometers, through forested areas and beautiful patches of rice terrain. The path goes up to Thulo Syabru, a village situated on a hilltop that provides a close look at the towering mountains, valleys, and hilly terrain in the area. Enjoy the more close-up view of the Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal ranges along the way.
Sunset views over the peaks are best to be witnessed in the evening.
Day 08: Trekking from Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa (3,620 m/11,877 ft), 4-5 hrs
Trek Distance
4.1 km
Highest Altitude
Shin Gompa (3,620 m/11,877 ft)
Trek Duration
4-5 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
A little longer hike takes one to Shin Gompa, which has a serene environment and beautiful views.
The trial starts by ascending uphill towards Forpang Danda and Dursagang leaving the Thuli Sybaru. On the way through, there are spectacles of the Ganesh Himal range and the lower vegetation cover.
Along the way, we will surely not miss out on Chandanbari which is also known as the oldest Cheese Factory in Nepal before reaching Sing Gompa.
In the evening you may excursion around the popular monasteries of Sing Gompa. And later rest for the night in a teahouse of Shin Gompa.
Day 09: Trekking from Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,210 m/13,812 ft), 5-6 hrs
Trek Distance
8 km
Highest Altitude
Gosaikunda (4,210 m/13,812 ft)
Trek Duration
5-6 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Higher reach for the divine holy lakes of Gosaikunda, which is religiously an important place to pray and also is a holy place for the Hindus and Buddhists.
The trek provides the hikers with stunning views of the mountains and other features on the trekking route. On arrival at Gosaikunda again, marvel at the beautiful blue-watered lakes surrounded by mountains.
The Gosaikunda is an ensemble of nine other lakes and every year during Janai Purnima thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit here for a holy bath in August.
Day 10: Trekking from Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440 m/11,286 ft) via Lauribina Pass (4,610 m/15,125 ft), 7 hrs
Highest Altitude
Ghopte (3,440 m/11,286 ft), Lauribina Pass (4,610 m/15,125 ft)
Trek Duration
6-7 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
On the 10th day, we will be leaving the beautiful Gosaikunda behind and heading out towards Ghopte. Today’s trek can be a bit strenuous because we will be passing through the Lauribina Pass which is at a height of 4,610 m.
Upon reaching the great Lauribina La Pass we take time to admire the heavenly views of the Himalayan ranges from here and after we slowly descend towards Phedi. We reach the Melamchi valley and also the trial will eventually take us to Surya Kunda which is a small lake before arriving at Ghopte.
Day 11: Trekking from Ghopte to Kutumsang (2,430 m/7,972 ft), 7 hrs
Highest Altitude
Kutumsang (2,430 m/7,972 ft)
Trek Duration
6-7 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
After breakfast, we continue our descending journey towards Mera Kharka which will take us through the dense forest full of pine and Rhododendron before reaching Tharepati.
Tharepati is the place that separates the way of another trek called the Helambu Valley trek which we will follow because it is a relatively shorter way than the Melamchi Gaun way.
Before reaching Kutumsang we will pass through the small Tibetan village called Mangengoth. Later we will be staying in a teahouse for the day in Kutumsang.
Day 12: Trekking from Kutumsang to Chisapani (2,120 m/6,955 ft), 7 hrs
Trek Distance
9 km
Highest Altitude
Chisapani (2,120 m/6,955 ft)
Trek Duration
6-7 hrs
Meals
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
On the 12th day of our journey, we continue our descending journey and reach Chisapani for today after an estimated around 7 hours. Enjoy various uphills and downhill along the dense forest of Rhododendron and reach Thorundanda.
Later we go through various villages like Chipping, Thankune Bhanjyang, and Pari Bhanjyang which are all Tibetan and Tamang villages. Later we reach Chisapani village and stay for the night here.
Day 13: Trekking from Chisapani to Sundarijal, 4 hrs then Drive to Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft), 1 hr
Trek Distance
24.6 km
Highest Altitude
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration
4-5 hrs
Meals
Breakfast
On day 13 our walking part of the journey ends with a last walk towards Sundarijal. Enjoy the beautiful scenarios of Mt. Gaurishankar, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Annapurna, and Langtang ranges for the last time.
It’s recommended to spend time exploring the calm and scenic nature of the area before driving back to Kathmandu. If the time permits, go out to visit more cultural attractions in the city or just take a rest.
Upon reaching Sundarijal we will then drive back to Kathmandu which will only take us 1 hour. Enjoy the night and roam around the Thamel area in Kathmandu.
Day 14: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Highest Altitude
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration
5-6 hrs
Meals
Farewell Dinner
Your last day in Kathmandu is for you to explore the cultural heritage of this city. Tourist attractions that should be visited include Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, Boudha Stupa which is a pilgrimage site for Buddhist and Tibetan people and is also a very popular tourist area, and Pashupatinath Temple which is a huge Hindu Temple spanning over an area of 2,460,000 meter square.
Experience modern and colorful markets of the country and taste delicious food of Nepal. After a day full of exploration, you will be brought back to your hotel where you will be staying.
Day 15: Final Departure
Trek Distance
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Highest Altitude
1350m
Trek Duration
***
Meals
Breakfast
Well, it’s the time we bid goodbyes to each other until we explore together next time. Depending on your flight timetable, make some shopping or visit some appealing, interesting places before leaving Kathmandu.
Our representatives will drop you off at Tribhuwan Airport and before that, we will have a short farewell journey in the Hotel. Safe travels and remember us if you want to explore Nepal even more, we will surely not let you down in any way. Until then, Sayonara!!
Trip Map
Cost Includes
- Airport Pick up and Drop off via private vehicle
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Sudarijal to Kathmandu by tourist bus
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
- Savour delicious meals during the trek, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 1 cup of tea with breakfast during the trek
- All necessary permits, Langtang National Permit and TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
- All accommodations will be Tea Houses and Lodges during the trek
- Kathmandu Sightseeing by Tour Guide on a Private Vehicle
- An experienced trekking guide who is licensed by the government
- A porter will be available during the trek to carry your luggage. Each porter will be assigned to two clients, ensuring ease and convenience
- All transportation as per itinerary
- Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant
- Achievement Certificate after completing the Trip
- All expenses related to staff members’ wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and required medications will be covered.
- Emergency helicopter rescue services are available and must be paid for by your travel insurance company
- Government taxes, vat, and office service charge
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee
- The international flight fare and airport departure tax
- Travel insurance, including high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage
- Personal Gear And Equipment for Trekking
- Lunch and dinner meals in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Sightseeing entrance fee
- Personal expenses, personal hygiene Hot Shower, WiFi, bar and beverages bills, alcohol drinks, and telephones during the trek
- All drinks (Alcohol, Mineral water, hot water, coffee)
- Sweet things like chocolates, Desert during the trek
- Tips for your Trekking Guide & Porter as well as Driver
Useful Information
Best Time to visit Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
The best times to visit Langtang Gosainkunda are in the spring and fall for the ideal weather and temperature.
Lower elevations in the Langtang region can have daytime temperatures in the mid-to-high ranges during the spring (March to May). The weather will be colder at higher altitudes. All elevations will experience cooler nights.
The Langtang region experiences spring-like temperatures from September to November during the autumn season, with warmer temperatures at lower elevations and colder ones at higher elevations.
Regarding the weather, clear skies and comfortable warmth are found in both the spring and the autumn. The distant views of mountain giants can be seen at its top beauty.
This trek is quite possible during winter but it is challenging due to chilly temperatures. So, one must be equipped with proper clothing and gear.
However, trekking during monsoon can be a hassle. Due to frequent rain, the trekking routes are muddy and slippery. Moreover, there is a risk of flood and landslides due to heavy rain. So, monsoon is not the best time to visit the Langtang region.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Difficulty
With its moderate level of difficulty, the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is suitable for a variety of trekkers. Both mild ascents and descents are present on the trails, but they are generally well-defined and not particularly challenging. However, some areas could have rough ground, necessitating sure footing.
The Laurebina Pass (4,610 m/15,125 ft) marks the highest point of the walk, which gradually gains altitude. Some people may find this level challenging, so it’s important to acclimatize appropriately to prevent altitude-related problems.
The suggested level of physical fitness and endurance for this journey is moderate. In the weeks preceding the hike, regular walking or gentle exercise might help your body become ready. The experience of hiking will be improved by taking rests, being hydrated, and moving at a steady pace.
The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a journey worth taking on with proper preparation and a positive mindset since it offers amazing Himalayan vistas, cultural encounters, and breathtaking landscapes.
Packing List for Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Head Gear
- Trekking Hat or Cap/Sun Hat
- Buff or Neck Gaiter
- Sunglasses
- Face Mask
- Bandana
Handwear
- Hiking Gloves
- Liner Gloves
- Waterproof/Windproof Gloves
- Hand Warmers
Bodywear
- Base Layer (top and bottom)
- Fleece Jacket
- Insulated Jacket/Down Jacket
- Waterproof Jacket
- Trekking Pants/Convertible Pants
- Long-sleeve Shirts
- Rain Pants
- Thermal Underwear
- Sports Bra (for women)
- Swimsuit (for hot springs)
Footwear
- Hiking Boots
- Thin Socks
- Cotton Socks
- Gaiters (optional)
- Camp Shoes or Sandals
Essential Trekking Equipments
- Backpack
- Trekking Poles
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Water Bottles/Bladder
- Headlamp/Flashlight
- Trekking Map/Guidebook
- Compass
- First Aid Kit
- Duct Tape
- Whistle
- Multi-tool/Knife
- Waterproof Bags/Covers
Other Essentials
- Trekking Watch/Altimeter
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Lip Balm
- Toilet Paper/Wet Wipes
- Portable Phone Charger
- Camera (optional)
Dates of Trip
October 4, 2024 - October 14, 2024
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November 8, 2024 - November 18, 2024
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