Langtang Gosaikunda trek is an easily accessible hike. The trek combines the spectacular Langtang Valley along with the high mountain lake of Gosaikunda. One needs to drive to Dhunche or Syaprubeshi to begin the trek. The drive is a day-long starting from the capital city of Kathmandu. The hike begins at Syabrubensi and ends at Sundarijal of Kathmandu making a circuit through Laurebina La pass.
Although Langtang is a relatively less developed trekking area, it offers a great opportunity for the explorers and trekkers to see Bill Tillman’s wake. Bill Tillman is a person who rediscovered the Himalayan passes, pristine valley, and varied ethnic culture in 1949. Furthermore, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek provides you an opportunity to get amazing views of Himalayan peaks and off the beaten path. In addition to this, this trek further takes you to the remote and relatively unspoiled areas. Hence, the trek provides you a unique type of experience.
There is a Tamang community in the midway and the trek route has beautiful rhododendron flower and fabulous landscape. We can reach at Gosaikunda Lake after the several days audacious as well as pleasing trekking through the traditional ethnic settlements and forest on the way. Since Gosaikunda is the popular Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage destination, thousands of pilgrims visit the site every year on the day of Janai Purnima. Also, people came here to worship and take a bath during the full moon festivals in each August.
There is a myth of the formation of Gosaikunda Lake. A black resembles a sleeping Shiva in the eastern part of the lake and reflects the peoples’ faith. A popular myth says, Shiva created this high altitude lake when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to fulfill his thirst. Because he has consumed the poison gathered from the churning of the ocean. The result of consuming poison turns Shiva’s throat into blue. Similarly, there is a white rock under the water which is said to be the vestige of an ancient Shiva shrine. Furthermore, people also believe that the water from this lake goes underground through a subterranean channel but it surfaces in the Kumbeshwar pool in Patan.
Gosaikunda Lake trek. begins at Syabrubensi. The town of Syabrubensi, located at the bank of Langtang drives, is the trailhead of Langtang Gosainkunda Lake Trek. A transfer service of local bus departs regularly in the morning from Kathmandu at Balaju Bus Park. Besides that hiring a 4WD jeep or Scorpio Car is the best option for the trip. It will save your private time and let you enjoy the trip in your way. It will be a 6-7 hours scenic journey along the thrilling Pasang Lhamu Highway. The highway connects the capital city of Kathmandu with Tibet at Timure.
The best time to trek the are is September- mid-December and March – the first week of June. The autumn is the best season due to the clear sky and stop of monsoon season. The region is rich with greenery and distance views during the season. Whereas Spring is time for new leaves, blooming rhododendron forests, and snowy peaks. So the two seasons is the ideal time to trek the Gosainkunda region.
Generally, the weather in the Gosainkunda area is unpredictable and keeps on changing several times a day. The air is humid and cold. Still, the tantalizing sun shining above you, the chilled air makes you feel cold. You should carry warm clothes, hiking boots, sunglasses, walking sticks, gloves, raincoats, medicines, reusable water bottles, and light snacks.
Trekking in the Gosaikunda area requires two types of permits. You can get issued a Langtang National Park entry permit at the checking counter of Langtang National Park located just a few hundred meters before Dhunche. The permit costs US$30 and a Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card from Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) in Kathmandu. Your operator – Oriental Journeys manages all documents and permits beforehand the trekking departure.
Similar to the Langtang Valley Trek, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is teahouse trekking. The package includes accommodation in teahouse lodges. The teahouse lodges have basic facilities with common toilets/bathrooms. The rooms basically have twin beds with a warm mattress, a pillow, and a blanket. You can carry your sleeping bag is an option. Whereas the hotels in Kathmandu are 3-Star rated with breakfast included on a twin sharing basis.
Days | Hotel/Lodge | Category | Place |
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01-14, 15 | Hotel Samsara Resort /Hotel Thamel or Similar | 3-Star | Kathmandu |
02-13 | Tea House Lodge | Lodge | During trekking days |
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The entire thing throughout the booking process was excellent. I wrote many companies about the hike but we were convinced with Oriental Journeys. Machhindra managed to organized my Langtang Godaikunda Trek. Being a solo traveler, I joined with the other group.
I’d have no hesitation in recommending Oriental Journeys to any of my near and dears. The guide was helpful, porter was a nice man. I was lucky to finish my trip amid good weather.
Thanks.
The Langtang Gosaikunda trek begins with your arrival in Kathmandu. A representative from Oriental Journeys receives you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and escorts to your hotel in Thamel. Check in your hotel and attend the trip briefing session and introduction session. Make a final preparation to commence your journey from the next day. Consult with your local guide to ensure everything. Relax at your hotel for the night.
Meals Plan: Not Included
The bus ride begins early in the morning. Follow the Pasang Lhamu Highway with an approx. 7 hours drive. The drive is scenic journey through the high hills, valleys and stony road. Capture rural activities, scenery and view on the way. Overnight at a lodge in Syabrubesi.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Take your breakfast, and set out for the first day of hiking. The trekking trail follows the Langtang River. Pass through the valley with scattered settlement. The maximum part of the trails goes through the forest. Encounter the several species of birds, Langoor, dears, and sometimes Red Panda on the way. The trail gradually ascends but walk carefully since the trail is narrow and down there flows Langtang river with high current. Enjoy your lunch at the riverside teahouse/restaurant of Bamboo. It is almost a 6 hours walk from Syabrubensi to Lama hotel. Stay overnight at Lama Hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The trail is comfortable with an uphill walk. The entire section of the trail follows the Langtang river till you reach Goda Tabela. It is a pleasant walk inside the forest to enjoy the burbling sound of the river. The trail opens up wide at Goda Tabela. The vegetation changes all of sudden and the lining of small bushes starts from here. Pass through Thangshyap and then Langtang village. The villages were completely devoted during the mega earthquake of 2015. Plateau like village of Mundu lies just above the Langtang village. Relax overnight at Mundu village.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
It is hardly a two-hour walk from Mundu to reach Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is the ultimate settlement of the Langtang Valley. Take your lunch and climb the Kyanjin Ri to capture the mesmerizing views of the Glacier valley of Langtang, Kyanjin village, the way to Ganjala Pass and glacier at the base of Lantang Lirung. Visit Kyanjin Gompa, a centuries-old monastery of the village, and taste the high-quality Yak cheese at the Cheese factory. Carry a loaf for your journey back to Gosaikunda. Overnight stay to Kyanjin Gompa.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wake up early in the morning, carry your packed breakfast, and set off fro the Tsergo Ri expedition. Tsergo Ri is a beautiful Peak at the north-eastern side of the Kyanjin village. It is a 5 hours walk to reach the top of the peak. Properly follow your guide and the trail while returning back. Few solo trekkers have lost their lives while coming back from the Tsergo Ri expedition. Return your hotel by afternoon. Overnight stay in Tsergo Ri.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Retrace back the same trail. Your today’s camp is again at Lama Hotel. Overnight stay at Lama Hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Follow the same trail up to the Pahiro and leave the trail leading Syabrubensi. The upper trail takes you to the Thulo Syabru. The beautiful village of Thulo Syabru is comparatively more populated than other settlements of the Langtang valley. Enjoy delicious organic dinner in the evening. Overnight at a lodge of Thulo Syabru.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After taking your breakfast, continue the uphill hike from Thulo Syabru. The trail is moist almost all the season and it continuously goes upward through the terrace and pine forest. Enjoy the majestic mountain view at the northern end. Stay overnight at Cholang Paati or Lauribinayak.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The uphill walk from Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda is the most challenging part of the trek. Though the trails are not steep and go serpentine, it is tough being a high altitude climb. The hillside rarely has small bushes and lacks a proper oxygen level. Walk comfortably to avoid quick tiredness. You will feel a sense of greater achievement after reaching the sacred lake of Gosaikunda Lake. Stay overnight at a lodge by the side of Holy Gosainkunda Lake. Enjoy a beautiful sunset in the evening, in favorable weather conditions.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After having your breakfast, follow the trail along the northern side of the lake. continue walking with a beautiful view of lakes, surrounding mountains in the morning light. Pass by three other small but sacred ponds of the area. Finally reach Suryakunda. Suryakunda lies at the top and by the side of Suryakunda Pass or Laurebina La Pass. Climb a steep downhill walk from here till you reach Phedi/Ghopte. The trail from Phedi /Ghopte is somehow flat but includes may ups and downs. Hike with much care to reach Tharepati. Overnight at Tharepati.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The hike from Tharepati to Kutungsang is pleasant through greenery. The pine and firs are the dominating plants of the area including Rhododendron. Kutungsang is a small village within the access of motor able access. However, you cannot catch a vehicle regularly throughout the year.Overnight stay at Kutungsang.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Continue your hike for today too. The trail passes through the villages and small patches of forest. Cross Hi, Bhanjyang, and Chipling. Thodang Betini and Pati Bhanjyang are other settlements of the trail. Arrive Chisapani in the late afternoon. In a clear day, you can observe the trail that you traveled in past days from Chisapani. Furthermore, Chisapani is a popular viewpoint near the Kathmandu. Stay overnight at Chisapani.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, you will enter to the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park from the beginning of your trek. It is a 3 hours trek through forest trails. Cross Mulpani village and oldest driving water reservoir on the way before arriving Sundarijal. Catch your vehicle to get your hotel at Thamel. Relax at your room after a rewarding dinner. overnight stay at Sundarijal.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
It is a sightseeing day. A private vehicle picks you at your doorsteps and transfers to the cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu. The monument for sightseeing includes Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambunath, Royal Durbar Square in Kathmandu. Accompany with the team of Oriental Journeys for a cultural show followed by the farewell dinner. Spent your final night in Kathmandu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
A vehicle from Oriental Journeys transfers you to the international airport before 3 hours of your scheduled flight. Fly back home with loads of wonderful memories in your mind.
Meals Plan: Breakfast
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Langtang Gosaikunda trek is an easily accessible hike. The trek combines the spectacular Langtang Valley along with the high mountain lake of Gosaikunda. One needs to drive to Dhunche or Syaprubeshi to begin the trek. The drive is a day-long starting from the capital city of Kathmandu. The hike begins at Syabrubensi and ends at Sundarijal of Kathmandu making a circuit through Laurebina La pass.
Although Langtang is a relatively less developed trekking area, it offers a great opportunity for the explorers and trekkers to see Bill Tillman’s wake. Bill Tillman is a person who rediscovered the Himalayan passes, pristine valley, and varied ethnic culture in 1949. Furthermore, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek provides you an opportunity to get amazing views of Himalayan peaks and off the beaten path. In addition to this, this trek further takes you to the remote and relatively unspoiled areas. Hence, the trek provides you a unique type of experience.
There is a Tamang community in the midway and the trek route has beautiful rhododendron flower and fabulous landscape. We can reach at Gosaikunda Lake after the several days audacious as well as pleasing trekking through the traditional ethnic settlements and forest on the way. Since Gosaikunda is the popular Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage destination, thousands of pilgrims visit the site every year on the day of Janai Purnima. Also, people came here to worship and take a bath during the full moon festivals in each August.
There is a myth of the formation of Gosaikunda Lake. A black resembles a sleeping Shiva in the eastern part of the lake and reflects the peoples’ faith. A popular myth says, Shiva created this high altitude lake when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to fulfill his thirst. Because he has consumed the poison gathered from the churning of the ocean. The result of consuming poison turns Shiva’s throat into blue. Similarly, there is a white rock under the water which is said to be the vestige of an ancient Shiva shrine. Furthermore, people also believe that the water from this lake goes underground through a subterranean channel but it surfaces in the Kumbeshwar pool in Patan.
Gosaikunda Lake trek. begins at Syabrubensi. The town of Syabrubensi, located at the bank of Langtang drives, is the trailhead of Langtang Gosainkunda Lake Trek. A transfer service of local bus departs regularly in the morning from Kathmandu at Balaju Bus Park. Besides that hiring a 4WD jeep or Scorpio Car is the best option for the trip. It will save your private time and let you enjoy the trip in your way. It will be a 6-7 hours scenic journey along the thrilling Pasang Lhamu Highway. The highway connects the capital city of Kathmandu with Tibet at Timure.
The best time to trek the are is September- mid-December and March – the first week of June. The autumn is the best season due to the clear sky and stop of monsoon season. The region is rich with greenery and distance views during the season. Whereas Spring is time for new leaves, blooming rhododendron forests, and snowy peaks. So the two seasons is the ideal time to trek the Gosainkunda region.
Generally, the weather in the Gosainkunda area is unpredictable and keeps on changing several times a day. The air is humid and cold. Still, the tantalizing sun shining above you, the chilled air makes you feel cold. You should carry warm clothes, hiking boots, sunglasses, walking sticks, gloves, raincoats, medicines, reusable water bottles, and light snacks.
Trekking in the Gosaikunda area requires two types of permits. You can get issued a Langtang National Park entry permit at the checking counter of Langtang National Park located just a few hundred meters before Dhunche. The permit costs US$30 and a Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card from Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) in Kathmandu. Your operator – Oriental Journeys manages all documents and permits beforehand the trekking departure.
The Langtang Gosaikunda trek begins with your arrival in Kathmandu. A representative from Oriental Journeys receives you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and escorts to your hotel in Thamel. Check in your hotel and attend the trip briefing session and introduction session. Make a final preparation to commence your journey from the next day. Consult with your local guide to ensure everything. Relax at your hotel for the night.
Meals Plan: Not Included
The bus ride begins early in the morning. Follow the Pasang Lhamu Highway with an approx. 7 hours drive. The drive is scenic journey through the high hills, valleys and stony road. Capture rural activities, scenery and view on the way. Overnight at a lodge in Syabrubesi.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Take your breakfast, and set out for the first day of hiking. The trekking trail follows the Langtang River. Pass through the valley with scattered settlement. The maximum part of the trails goes through the forest. Encounter the several species of birds, Langoor, dears, and sometimes Red Panda on the way. The trail gradually ascends but walk carefully since the trail is narrow and down there flows Langtang river with high current. Enjoy your lunch at the riverside teahouse/restaurant of Bamboo. It is almost a 6 hours walk from Syabrubensi to Lama hotel. Stay overnight at Lama Hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The trail is comfortable with an uphill walk. The entire section of the trail follows the Langtang river till you reach Goda Tabela. It is a pleasant walk inside the forest to enjoy the burbling sound of the river. The trail opens up wide at Goda Tabela. The vegetation changes all of sudden and the lining of small bushes starts from here. Pass through Thangshyap and then Langtang village. The villages were completely devoted during the mega earthquake of 2015. Plateau like village of Mundu lies just above the Langtang village. Relax overnight at Mundu village.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
It is hardly a two-hour walk from Mundu to reach Kyanjin Gompa. Kyanjin Gompa is the ultimate settlement of the Langtang Valley. Take your lunch and climb the Kyanjin Ri to capture the mesmerizing views of the Glacier valley of Langtang, Kyanjin village, the way to Ganjala Pass and glacier at the base of Lantang Lirung. Visit Kyanjin Gompa, a centuries-old monastery of the village, and taste the high-quality Yak cheese at the Cheese factory. Carry a loaf for your journey back to Gosaikunda. Overnight stay to Kyanjin Gompa.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wake up early in the morning, carry your packed breakfast, and set off fro the Tsergo Ri expedition. Tsergo Ri is a beautiful Peak at the north-eastern side of the Kyanjin village. It is a 5 hours walk to reach the top of the peak. Properly follow your guide and the trail while returning back. Few solo trekkers have lost their lives while coming back from the Tsergo Ri expedition. Return your hotel by afternoon. Overnight stay in Tsergo Ri.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Retrace back the same trail. Your today’s camp is again at Lama Hotel. Overnight stay at Lama Hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Follow the same trail up to the Pahiro and leave the trail leading Syabrubensi. The upper trail takes you to the Thulo Syabru. The beautiful village of Thulo Syabru is comparatively more populated than other settlements of the Langtang valley. Enjoy delicious organic dinner in the evening. Overnight at a lodge of Thulo Syabru.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After taking your breakfast, continue the uphill hike from Thulo Syabru. The trail is moist almost all the season and it continuously goes upward through the terrace and pine forest. Enjoy the majestic mountain view at the northern end. Stay overnight at Cholang Paati or Lauribinayak.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The uphill walk from Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda is the most challenging part of the trek. Though the trails are not steep and go serpentine, it is tough being a high altitude climb. The hillside rarely has small bushes and lacks a proper oxygen level. Walk comfortably to avoid quick tiredness. You will feel a sense of greater achievement after reaching the sacred lake of Gosaikunda Lake. Stay overnight at a lodge by the side of Holy Gosainkunda Lake. Enjoy a beautiful sunset in the evening, in favorable weather conditions.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After having your breakfast, follow the trail along the northern side of the lake. continue walking with a beautiful view of lakes, surrounding mountains in the morning light. Pass by three other small but sacred ponds of the area. Finally reach Suryakunda. Suryakunda lies at the top and by the side of Suryakunda Pass or Laurebina La Pass. Climb a steep downhill walk from here till you reach Phedi/Ghopte. The trail from Phedi /Ghopte is somehow flat but includes may ups and downs. Hike with much care to reach Tharepati. Overnight at Tharepati.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The hike from Tharepati to Kutungsang is pleasant through greenery. The pine and firs are the dominating plants of the area including Rhododendron. Kutungsang is a small village within the access of motor able access. However, you cannot catch a vehicle regularly throughout the year.Overnight stay at Kutungsang.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Continue your hike for today too. The trail passes through the villages and small patches of forest. Cross Hi, Bhanjyang, and Chipling. Thodang Betini and Pati Bhanjyang are other settlements of the trail. Arrive Chisapani in the late afternoon. In a clear day, you can observe the trail that you traveled in past days from Chisapani. Furthermore, Chisapani is a popular viewpoint near the Kathmandu. Stay overnight at Chisapani.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, you will enter to the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park from the beginning of your trek. It is a 3 hours trek through forest trails. Cross Mulpani village and oldest driving water reservoir on the way before arriving Sundarijal. Catch your vehicle to get your hotel at Thamel. Relax at your room after a rewarding dinner. overnight stay at Sundarijal.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
It is a sightseeing day. A private vehicle picks you at your doorsteps and transfers to the cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu. The monument for sightseeing includes Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambunath, Royal Durbar Square in Kathmandu. Accompany with the team of Oriental Journeys for a cultural show followed by the farewell dinner. Spent your final night in Kathmandu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
A vehicle from Oriental Journeys transfers you to the international airport before 3 hours of your scheduled flight. Fly back home with loads of wonderful memories in your mind.
Meals Plan: Breakfast
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The entire thing throughout the booking process was excellent. I wrote many companies about the hike but we were convinced with Oriental Journeys. Machhindra managed to organized my Langtang Godaikunda Trek. Being a solo traveler, I joined with the other group.
I’d have no hesitation in recommending Oriental Journeys to any of my near and dears. The guide was helpful, porter was a nice man. I was lucky to finish my trip amid good weather.
Thanks.