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Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
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.
Highlights of Langtang Gosaikund Trek
- Visit the Gosaikunda Hindu Holy Lake
- Trek to the Highest Lauribina Pass
- Capture the views of Naya Kanga, Ponggen Dopku, Mt, Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Leonpo Gang, Kangchenpo, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa and Yala peak.
- Explore Tamang Ethnic culture and ways of Living
- Langtang National Park and Wild animal Red Panda
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.
Route Map
Alluring part of Langtang Gosainkunda Trek
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.
Lake with greater faith
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.
Getting the trailhead
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.
Best time to visit Gosainkunda
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.
Gosainkunda Weather
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.
Entry & Permits
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.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
– Welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel by company representative.
– Rest in Hotel and explore the city of Thamel
– Trek preparation
– overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Syabrubeshi by bus - 7 hours
– Having breakfast in hotel and check out
– Drive to Syaprubeshi , a scenic drive on the way
– The roads passed Nuwakot and takes us to Rasuwa district of Nepal
– Overnight stay in syaprubeshi
Day 03: Trek to Lama hotel (2380m/7830ft)- 5/6 hours
– Trek continues after having breakfast in Syaprubeshi
– The treks goes to the Lama hotel
– Trail leads us towards Tamang villages and forest area
– After few hours’ walks, we will meet Lama Hotel located in Bamboo and rhododendron forest.
– Overnight stay at Lama Hotel
Day 04: Lama hotel to Mundu (3543m/11621ft)- via Langtang village - 6/7 hours
– The treks starts in a forest trail and trails goes slightly uphill
– We will get an amazing view of the open land after exiting from forest
– Passing Langtang village (struck by the 2015 landslide) and heading towards Mundu
– Overnight stay at Mundu village
Day 05: Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa ( 3870m/12697ft)
– The treks starts in a forest trail and trails goes slightly uphill
– We will get amazing views of the open land after exiting from forest
– Passing Langtang village (struck by the 2015 landslide) and heading towards Mundu
– Overnight stay at Mundu village
Day 06: Kyajin Gompa to Tsergo Ri (5000m/16404 ft) - 6/7 hours
– Trek continues after having breakfast
– Trek for 5 hours leads us up to Tsergo Ri
– Enjoy the view from Tsergo RI
– Trek down to the Kyanjin Gompa
– Overnight stay in Kyanjin
Day 07: Trek down Lama hotel from Kyanjin Gompa- 6/7 hours
– Early breakfast and departure
– Trail enters you in the forest and hike down to Lama Hotel
– Overnight stay at Lama Hotel
Day 08: Lama hotel to Thulo Syapru - 6/7 hours
– Early morning breakfast and trekking continues
– Uphill trek to Thulo Syapru
– Trekking to the old trade route to Gosaikunda
– Overnight stay at Thulo Syapru village
Day 09: Thulo Syapru to Lauribinayak - 3/4 hours
– Breakfast and Departure
– Upward trekking up to Lauribinayak
– The trekking offer majestic views from the highest points of the trek
– Overnight stay at Lauribinayak
Day 10: Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda (4460m/14632 ft.) - 5/6 hours
– Breakfast and Departure
– Today the trekking starts with a steep climb up to Chorten
– From Chorten, we head downwards until reaching the holy Gosaikunda Lake
– Explore around the cool, turquoise colored lake
– Overnight at Gosaikunda
Day 11: Gosaikunda to Gosaikunda Pass (4610m) to Tharepati (3640m) - 7/8 hours
-Breakfast and Departure
– Heading to the northern side of the lake
– Enjoy the view of three other lakes around Gosaikunda
– Climb up steep to reach at Gosaikunda
– Then the trail leads us down to Phedi
– Upwards and downwards hike to Ghopte
– Ascending upto Tharepati
– Overnight stay at Tharepati
Day 12: Tharepati to Kutungsang - 5/6 hours
– Descending down through beautiful rhododendron and fir forests
– The forest trails leads us to Kutungsang
– Overnight stay at Kutungsang
Day 13: Kutungsang to Chisapani - 6/7 hours
– Breakfast and departure
– Descending down to the village of Gul Bhanjyang
– Then the trail ascending upwards to Thodang Betini
– Again heading down to Pati Bhanjyang and explore Brahmin and Kshetri villages
– Follow the same trail until reaching Chisapani
– Overnight stay at Chisapani village
Day 14: Chisapani to Sundarijal- 3 hours drive from Kathmandu
-Breakfast and departure
– Trek 3 hours through forest trails and passing a Tamang village
– We will catch a local bus after reaching at Sundarijal and back to Kathmandu
– Transfer from the bus park to your hotel
– Overnight stay at Kathmandu
Day 15: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with cultural guide
– Pick up by the driver in the morning
– Sightseeing a fully day at Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambunath, Royal Durbar Square in Kathmandu
-Overnight stay at Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu
– Breakfast and check out
– Transfer to the international airport before 3 hours of your scheduled flight
Cost Includes
- All entrance fees during the trekking and sightseeing
- All the ground transportation as per the itinerary
- A well experienced English speaking guide certified from ministry of Tourism and one assistance for more than 5 trekkers.
- One porter for two trekkers
- Salary, Insurance, Accommodation and food for guide, porter and other necessary staff.
- Down Jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after the completion of the trip
- Trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, trekking achievement certificate and trekking map will be provided by the company in free of services.
- All necessary fees for permit and TIMS
- First Aid Medical kits as per the group needs
- All Applicable government and local taxes
- Kathmandu valley guided city tour in a private vehicle
Cost Excludes
- Visa Processing fees for Nepal and International Airfares
- Hotel Accommodation, lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu for an early arrival or late departure from Nepal (changes in scheduled itinerary)
- Rescue and travel insurance for Trekkers
- Personal Expenses (Phone calls, soft or hard beverages, recharging battery, Laundry, bottled /boiled water, extra porters, hot showers, tea and coffee) during the trekking
- Tips, souvenir, and gratuities for guide(s), porter (s) and driver (s)
Trip Duration
16 Days
Maximum Altitude
4610 m
Trip Grade
Easy
Group Size
1-25 People
Accommodation
Hotel & Lodge
Start/End
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Overview of Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
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.
Highlights of Langtang Gosaikund Trek
- Visit the Gosaikunda Hindu Holy Lake
- Trek to the Highest Lauribina Pass
- Capture the views of Naya Kanga, Ponggen Dopku, Mt, Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Leonpo Gang, Kangchenpo, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa and Yala peak.
- Explore Tamang Ethnic culture and ways of Living
- Langtang National Park and Wild animal Red Panda
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.
Route Map
Alluring part of Langtang Gosainkunda Trek
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.
Lake with greater faith
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.
Getting the trailhead
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.
Best time to visit Gosainkunda
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.
Gosainkunda Weather
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.
Entry & Permits
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.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek - Accommodation
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Langtang Gosaikunda Trek - Detail Itinerary
01
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
– Welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel by company representative.
– Rest in Hotel and explore the city of Thamel
– Trek preparation
– overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu
02
Day 02: Drive to Syabrubeshi by bus - 7 hours
– Having breakfast in hotel and check out
– Drive to Syaprubeshi , a scenic drive on the way
– The roads passed Nuwakot and takes us to Rasuwa district of Nepal
– Overnight stay in syaprubeshi
03
Day 03: Trek to Lama hotel (2380m/7830ft)- 5/6 hours
– Trek continues after having breakfast in Syaprubeshi
– The treks goes to the Lama hotel
– Trail leads us towards Tamang villages and forest area
– After few hours’ walks, we will meet Lama Hotel located in Bamboo and rhododendron forest.
– Overnight stay at Lama Hotel
04
Day 04: Lama hotel to Mundu (3543m/11621ft)- via Langtang village - 6/7 hours
– The treks starts in a forest trail and trails goes slightly uphill
– We will get an amazing view of the open land after exiting from forest
– Passing Langtang village (struck by the 2015 landslide) and heading towards Mundu
– Overnight stay at Mundu village
05
Day 05: Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa ( 3870m/12697ft)
– The treks starts in a forest trail and trails goes slightly uphill
– We will get amazing views of the open land after exiting from forest
– Passing Langtang village (struck by the 2015 landslide) and heading towards Mundu
– Overnight stay at Mundu village
06
Day 06: Kyajin Gompa to Tsergo Ri (5000m/16404 ft) - 6/7 hours
– Trek continues after having breakfast
– Trek for 5 hours leads us up to Tsergo Ri
– Enjoy the view from Tsergo RI
– Trek down to the Kyanjin Gompa
– Overnight stay in Kyanjin
07
Day 07: Trek down Lama hotel from Kyanjin Gompa- 6/7 hours
– Early breakfast and departure
– Trail enters you in the forest and hike down to Lama Hotel
– Overnight stay at Lama Hotel
08
Day 08: Lama hotel to Thulo Syapru - 6/7 hours
– Early morning breakfast and trekking continues
– Uphill trek to Thulo Syapru
– Trekking to the old trade route to Gosaikunda
– Overnight stay at Thulo Syapru village
09
Day 09: Thulo Syapru to Lauribinayak - 3/4 hours
– Breakfast and Departure
– Upward trekking up to Lauribinayak
– The trekking offer majestic views from the highest points of the trek
– Overnight stay at Lauribinayak
10
Day 10: Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda (4460m/14632 ft.) - 5/6 hours
– Breakfast and Departure
– Today the trekking starts with a steep climb up to Chorten
– From Chorten, we head downwards until reaching the holy Gosaikunda Lake
– Explore around the cool, turquoise colored lake
– Overnight at Gosaikunda
11
Day 11: Gosaikunda to Gosaikunda Pass (4610m) to Tharepati (3640m) - 7/8 hours
-Breakfast and Departure
– Heading to the northern side of the lake
– Enjoy the view of three other lakes around Gosaikunda
– Climb up steep to reach at Gosaikunda
– Then the trail leads us down to Phedi
– Upwards and downwards hike to Ghopte
– Ascending upto Tharepati
– Overnight stay at Tharepati
12
Day 12: Tharepati to Kutungsang - 5/6 hours
– Descending down through beautiful rhododendron and fir forests
– The forest trails leads us to Kutungsang
– Overnight stay at Kutungsang
13
Day 13: Kutungsang to Chisapani - 6/7 hours
– Breakfast and departure
– Descending down to the village of Gul Bhanjyang
– Then the trail ascending upwards to Thodang Betini
– Again heading down to Pati Bhanjyang and explore Brahmin and Kshetri villages
– Follow the same trail until reaching Chisapani
– Overnight stay at Chisapani village
14
Day 14: Chisapani to Sundarijal- 3 hours drive from Kathmandu
-Breakfast and departure
– Trek 3 hours through forest trails and passing a Tamang village
– We will catch a local bus after reaching at Sundarijal and back to Kathmandu
– Transfer from the bus park to your hotel
– Overnight stay at Kathmandu
15
Day 15: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with cultural guide
– Pick up by the driver in the morning
– Sightseeing a fully day at Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambunath, Royal Durbar Square in Kathmandu
-Overnight stay at Kathmandu
16
Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu
– Breakfast and check out
– Transfer to the international airport before 3 hours of your scheduled flight
Cost Includes
- All entrance fees during the trekking and sightseeing
- All the ground transportation as per the itinerary
- A well experienced English speaking guide certified from ministry of Tourism and one assistance for more than 5 trekkers.
- One porter for two trekkers
- Salary, Insurance, Accommodation and food for guide, porter and other necessary staff.
- Down Jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after the completion of the trip
- Trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, trekking achievement certificate and trekking map will be provided by the company in free of services.
- All necessary fees for permit and TIMS
- First Aid Medical kits as per the group needs
- All Applicable government and local taxes
- Kathmandu valley guided city tour in a private vehicle
Cost Excludes
- Visa Processing fees for Nepal and International Airfares
- Hotel Accommodation, lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu for an early arrival or late departure from Nepal (changes in scheduled itinerary)
- Rescue and travel insurance for Trekkers
- Personal Expenses (Phone calls, soft or hard beverages, recharging battery, Laundry, bottled /boiled water, extra porters, hot showers, tea and coffee) during the trekking
- Tips, souvenir, and gratuities for guide(s), porter (s) and driver (s)