Langtang - Gosainkunda Trek

Situated to the north of the capital very famous trekking trail Langtang is the less visited by the tourists. Making a trek here somewhat more of an adventure. Here the high alpine scenery, with mountains visible from their base to their peaks. A trek up to the Langtang Valley has to be one of the most rewarding of the short trek available anywhere in Nepal. Langtang Trek starts after a day bus journey to Syabrubeshi and follows the Langtang Khola. Initially the trail passes through cultivated fields and grassy slopes, forests of rhododendron, bamboo and oak below to the Langtang village. Unfortunately, this langtang also hardest hit by earthquake 2015, entire village was destroyed by landslides in the Langtang valley. But still the trail is very nice and interesting. From Kyangin Gompa, the day trip to Tsergo Ri gives splendid views of peaks of Langtang, Jugal Himal and Langtang Lirung and Dorje Lakpa. This may also call Langtang Panorama View Trek.

After Langtang Valley Trek, the route follows to Gosainkunda where it has several sacred lakes, one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations for Hindu devotees. Gosainkunda is actually the largest among of three main lakes, the other two being the Saraswatikund and Bhairabkunda and more. Hindu legend has it that the lake was formed when the god Shiva plunged his trident (Trisul) into the ground in order to obtain water. Along this section of trail there are impressive views of the mountains including the Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang Himal ranges. Add to this glacial lakes, rhododendron forests, native flora and fauna, magnificent mountains, forest, animal, birds, monasteries all go to make this region a perfect destination.

Trip Highlights

Frozen Lakes
Life time experience
Remote and semi wilderness area
Many lofty snow capped Mountain Peaks
Famous Langtang National Park
Spectacular Himalayan views
Adventurous Journey
Tibetan culture
Home of Tamang community
Native flora and fauna
Red Panda and other mountain animals
Maximum elevation camp Kyanjin Gompa: (3,870m /12,697ft) to reach 4745/15563ft. Tserko Ri
Panoramic mountain scenery

Day to day outline itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 02: Full day Kathmandu City excursion

Day 03: Kathmandu – Syafroo Beshi (1,440m /4,750ft) 9-10 hrs drive

Day 04: Syafroo Beshi – Lama Hotel (2,470m /8,104ft), 5-6 hrs

Day 05: Lama Hotel- Langtang (3,430m /11,253ft), 5- 6 hrs

Day 06: Langtang - Kyanjin Gompa: (3,870m /12,697ft), 3-4 hrs.

Day 07: Kyanjin Gompa – Tserko Ri explore-Langtang (3,430m /11,253ft), 7-8 hrs

Day 08: Lantang - Lama Hotel: (2,470m /8,150ft), 7-8 hrs.

Day 09: Lama Hotel – Syafroo Village (2,470m /8,150ft) 5-6 hrs)

Day 10: Syafroo Village – Cholagpati (3,870m /12,697ft) 5-6 hrs

Day 11: Cholangpati – Gosainkund (4300 m. / 14104ft.) 3 hours

Day 12: Gosainkunda- Dhunche (1,600m /5248 ft) 7-8 hrs

Day 13: Dhunche– Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264ft) 8/10 hrs. drive.

Day 14: Final departure

Cost Details

Cost Includes

Bus tickets ( KTM-SYFROO AND DHUCHE-KTM)
Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu
City tour by private transport
Transportation City –airport-city
Langtang National Park permit
TIMS Permits
Trekking equipment such as down filled sleeping bag and duffel bag.
An English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide
Local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers : 1 porter)
Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging
3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) along the way to trek
Hot drinks (Tea and Coffee) during the meal time.
Purified/Iodine Drinking water
All lodge accommodations on twin sharing basis ( private room share toilet)
A comprehensive first aid medical kit

Cost Excludes

City entrance fees in Kathmandu city
Tour guide
Food in Kathmandu
Boiled / bottled water
Hot shower
Net / Wi-Fi charges
Electronic device recharge
Drinks
Personal expenses
Travel insurance and evacuation charges
Heli transport or other private transport
Tips

Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)Our Airport Representative will meet you just outside of exit gate of the Terminal. Please, look for Walkers Expeditions play card with your Name! Transfer to hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon visit Thamel.
Overnight in Kathmandu at Hotel with breakfast

Day 02Full day Kathmandu City excursionAfter breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, Bodhanath Stupa Buddhist Stupa. Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2500 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also famous to tourist as a monkey temple. Your day tour ends Kathmandu Durbar Square Showcasing living goddess Kumari Temple, Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, Indra chowk and Local market Ason and preparation for trekking.
Overnight in Kathmandu at 2 star Hotel with breakfast

Day 03Kathmandu – Syafroo Beshi (1,440m /4,750ft) 9-10 hrs drive The drive journey will take 9-10 hours through picturesque landscapes, Himalayan sceneries and local villages on a northern highway via Trishuil Bazar to Syabroo beshi. On the way, we have magnificent views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Tibetan mountain ranges including border of Nepal and Tibet border Kerung.
Overnight in Syafroo Beshi at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04Syafroo Beshi – Lama Hotel (2,470m /8,104ft), 5-6 hrsDay starts after breakfast descending river and Cross long hanging bridge and meet the Langtang Khola. The trail follows the upstream of river to Pairo with couple of Lodges for tea break. There is a option road climb up to village. You will enjoy the walk through oak, rhododendron and bamboo forests. Yellow-throated martens, wild boars, gray languor, red pandas and Himalayan black bears may visible along the trail.
Overnight in Lama Hotel at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05Lama Hotel- Langtang (3,430m /11,253ft), 5- 6 hrsAfter breakfast, we continue our trek next destination Langtang. Trail gradually ascends through upstream left side of Langtang River, crossing landslides along the big forest hemlocks, maple and rhododendron to Ghoda Tabla (2970m /9801aft) The trail enters gradually to deserted windy area. Continue ascending into a valley to cross a stream and climbs to pass several water-driven mills and prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang.
Overnight in Langtang at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06Langtang - Kyanjin Gompa: (3,870m /12,697ft), 3-4 hrs.Today our trail continues through the Tibetan village, stone-built houses and climbs to a Chorten and passes a huge Mani wall. The valley starts wide. It only takes morning to reach Kyanjin; Kyanjing Gomba has monastery and a Yak cheese factory and small Gomba. Afternoon explore surrounding, acclimatizes and visit Kyanjing Glacier.
Overnight in Kyanjin at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07Kyanjin Gompa – Tserko Ri explore-Langtang (3,430m /11,253ft), 7-8 hrsAn excursion to Tserko Ri (4745m) for spectacular view of Langtang Lirung, Langtang range, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji, many more and huge Langtang Lirung Glacier. Back to lodge, Lunch and walk around the Kyanjing valley and back to Langtang.
Overnight in Langtang at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08Lantang - Lama Hotel: (2,470m /8,150ft), 7-8 hrs.Today, our trail heads to Lama Hotel, all the way downhill, but you will see fantastic views of mountain what you have missed on the way up. Take more time and walk slowly toward down hill.
Overnight in Lama Hotel at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09Lama Hotel – Syafroo Village (2,470m /8,150ft) 5-6 hrs) After breakfast Follow the downstream of Langtang River through the lower valley. This route is shorter and easier but less view comparatively upper route. Summer, during monsoon is not advisable due to landslide and nasty leaches.

Overnight in Syafroo Village at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10Syafroo Village – Cholagpati (3,870m /12,697ft) 5-6 hrsOvernight in Cholangpati at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11Cholangpati – Gosainkund (4300 m. / 14104ft.) 3 hoursOvernight in Gosainkunda at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12Gosainkunda- Dhunche (1,600m /5248 ft) 7-8 hrsOvernight in Dhunche at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13Dhunche– Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264ft) 8/10 hrs. drive.Drive through the same highway as before to Kathmandu.
Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel with breakfast.

Day 14Final departureTransfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.