Introduction
A great pilgrimage trek, Langtang Gosaikunda trail goes across lovely rhododendron forest and charming traditional villages. Langtang Gosaikunda Trek also attracts a large number of trekkers in Nepal after Annapurna and Everest. Awesome Trek is a perfect blending of moderate and energetic walking goes into high alpine valleys in the backdrop of high snow-capped peaks. Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a natural garden of colorful wild flowers.
The final part of this trek head to the shimmering lakes at Gosaikunda. There you will find peace and serenity. At higher elevation, the terrain transits to arid alpine above the tree-line and the villages get sparser. Langtang region is rich in cultural and natural wealth.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264ft]
Day 2 Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Day 3 Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3430m.)
Day 4 Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa(3870m.)
Day 5 Kyangjin Gompa
Day 6 Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m)
Day 7 Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2260m.)
Day 8 Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m.)
Day 9 Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4460m)
Day 10 Gosainkunda to Dhunce(1950m)
Day 11 Dhunche to Kathmandu (2175m)
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264ft]
Upon arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representatives. After completion of official formalities, we pick our luggage and head towards a 4 star category hotel where you will be transferred to stay overnight.
Accomodation : -
Day 2 : Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
We will drive to syabrubesi (1460m). Then our treks stars towards the Lama Hotel. Overnight at Guest House.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 3 : Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3430m.)
Having lunch at Lama Hotel, we trek to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela (3000m.) which takes about six hours. We would find some grazing grounds of Yak on the way. The local people bring their livestock for grazing in the high pastures during the summer months. We find a monastery before we reach Langtang Village. We pay our short visit to the monastery and arrive at our destination.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 4 : Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa(3870m.)
It is our turn to trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.). It takes about three hours to reach there. 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. We would visit the cheese factory at Kyangjin Gompa. We would enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and many more.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 5 : Kyangjin Gompa
We would acclimatize at Kyangjin Gompa and go for excursion to utilize our time. We would visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice falls and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m).
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 6 : Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m)
Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel. From Kyangjin, we retrace our route following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. Having lunch at Ghora Tabela, we trek steep descent to Lama Hotel.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 7 : Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2260m.)
We trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2260m.). The beginning of the trek is gently descending till Pairo and then goes steep up to Thulo Syabru. En route, one could see red pandas, monkey and various species of birds.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 8 : Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m.)
It is our turn to trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m.). Our trail from Thulo Syabru goes to Foprang Danda (3200m.) passing through Dursagang (2660m.). We would be lucky enough to view Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountain and forests of Oak, Hemlock and Firs. After a while, we reach Sing Gompa. We would find a well-managed local cheese factory and a Buddhist Monastery at Sing Gompa too.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 9 : Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4460m)
Today we trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4460m) via Lauribinayak La (3920m.). We would follow a rugged trail with dramatic views of Himal Chuli (7893m.,) Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m). On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up gently behind. To the north, we would see Langtang Lirung. At Gosainkunda, we would see a dozen of lakes. Among them, the major three are Saraswatikund, Bharab Kunda and Gosainkunda. According to a legend, Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed poison.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 10 : Gosainkunda to Dhunce(1950m)
We trek from Gosainkunda to Sing Gompa(3250m). Our trail descends all the way to Sing Gompa passing Lauribanayak. We would have magnificent mountain views along the trail. We would walk through the jungles while going to Singh Gompa. Today we trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche which takes about six hours. The first part of the trail descends through pine, silver oak and rhododendron forests with marijuana plants up to suspension bridge over the Sing Gompa Stream. From this point, our path goes even through some human settlements and reaches Dhunche, the headquarters of Rasuwa district.
Accomodation : Hotel
Day 11 : Dhunche to Kathmandu (2175m)
We drive back to Kathmandu from Dhunche. It is interesting to penetrate into the rural settlements on the way back to Kathmandu.
Accomodation : Hotel
Features Included on Langtang Gosaikunda 11 Days Trek
Features Not Included on Langtang Gosaikunda 11 Days Trek
Things To know
Requirement
No need to bring unnecessary trekking equipment with you for trekking in Nepal. The following trekking equipment and gears are recommended before trekking in Nepal. Most of the trekking equipment what you will need can be rented or purchased in Nepal either in Kathmandu or Pokhara at cheap price. We will help you with the necessary arrangements. Except your day pack all the luggage will be carried by porters. There is an allowance of 15kg per person. Additional personal items not needed for the trekking part of the trip can be stored in the storage room of hotel without extra cost.
