Langtang valley and Gosaikunda trek is a moderate-level trekking destination in the Himalayan region from Kathmandu valley. You can enjoy and experience Tamang culture and Langtang Valley as you’re journeying amidst green valleys and snow-topped mountains. This trek presents you the spectacular views of a snowcapped mountains range, rich wildlife including Red Pandas, beautiful landscapes, a variety of Rhododendrons, and huge Bamboo forests. This trek gives a magical and thrilling experience as you get the chance to trek through Tamang towns, experience their traditions, architecture, and culture. Tibetan culture can be seen from this 14 days trip, experiencing every wonderful highlight up close and personal.
The trail goes through the amazing Sherpa and Tamang community villages with fascinating wonderful mountains views and flora and fauna, passing several ancient temples, typical villages, and monasteries. Going back to the trail to the Shin Gompa to a high plateau at the sacred lake known as Gosaikunda, a beautiful mountain vale that adds a more magical outlook across to the distant Himalayan peaks. In August the place turns into a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus who flock to the region during Janai Purnima to pay homage to a site created by Lord Shiva with his “Trishul”. Including Bhairav Kunda and Saraswati Kunda, you can see more than 108 small lakes at the core of this holy trek.
| Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu | |
| Day 02: | Cultural tour of Kathmandu City UNESCO Heritage Sites. | Meal: Breakfast | |
| Day 03: | Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi - Altitude: 1420 m | Drive: 8/9 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 04: | Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 05: | Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village - Altitude: 480 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 06: | Trek Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa - Altitude: 3870 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BL | |
| Day 07: | Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa - Altitude: 3870m | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 08: | Trek Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 09: | Trek Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village - Altitude: 1900 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 10: | Trek Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa - Altitude: 3330 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 11: | Trek to Shin Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake - Altitude: 4380 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 12: | Trek Gosaikunda to Dhunche - Altitude: 1650 m | Trek: 7/8 hrs. | Meal: BLD | |
| Day 13: | Drive back to Kathmandu. | Meal: Breakfast | |
| Day 14: | Departure from Kathmandu. | Meal: Breakfast |
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. He/she will escort you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day at the hotel. However, our airport representative will give you a brief idea about the second day’s schedule on your way to the hotel.
Day 02: Cultural tour of Kathmandu City UNESCO Heritage Sites.
After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today you will visit some heritages places: Pasupatinath Temple | Soyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square. The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in the Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi - Altitude: 1420 m | Drive: 8/9 hrs.
After Breakfast, re-check your baggage and get ready for a long drive to Syabrubesi. Take a turning to the northern highway to the Trishuli River valley, enjoy the picturesque landscape, mountain scenery, and hamlets. Also, catch the magnificent view of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Kerung of Tibet as well. You will stop at Syabrubesi for your overnight stay at a local lodge.
Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs.
Begins trek from Syabrubesi with gently walking for a while, and then ascend the trail through the terraced field and the forest of oaks, maple, alder, and bamboo. On your way, you might see some yellow-throated martin, wild boar, Himalayan black bear, and red panda as well as varieties of Birds. Crossing some streams and a bridge, you will walk along the small Tea-shops. Then, ascending steeply along the trail, crossing a steel suspension bridge, and walking along the Langtang River, you will pass through the Bamboo forest that takes you to the Lama Hotel where you will spend your overnight.
Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village - Altitude: 480 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs.
Today, you will walk on an ascending trail that gets slightly steeper as you hike up and the trail continues along the dense forest. Cross a log bridge and further climbing steeply up, you will reach Ghoratabela. Here, you can see several lodges and a national park check post. Further, the trails lead you to the wide valley, even see water-driven mills, yak pastures as well as the prayer wheels, mani walls that represent the Himalayan culture. Passing a stream, you will reach at a beautiful Langtang Village settled by the Tamang and Sherpas. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa - Altitude: 3870 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs.
Today, you will have a gentle walk towards Kyanjing Gompa. You will walk through the rich yak pastures and interesting traditional villages of Mumdu to Singdun. Passing a stone mani wall and a wooden cantilever bridge, you will reach the last village of Langtang- the Kyanjing Gompa. Here, you can explore the monastery, Yak cheese factory, and beautiful locals. The village is even more beautified with a background view of Mt. Langtang Lirung and Mt. Ganchempo. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Meal: BLD
Day 07: Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa - Altitude: 3870m | Trek: 3/4 hrs.
You have free time to take proper rest and for self-exploration around Langtang. It is a time for a better and closer view of Mt. Lirung. You have an option either to climb Tsergo Ri (4984 m) or Kyanjing-Ri (4700 m); even go for a glacier walk or Langshisa Kharka depending on your fitness and interest. The amazing view of snowcapped mountains spreading right next to you and walking up the moraine viewing spectacular mountain ridges and undulating glaciers will be overwhelming.
Meal: BLD
Day 08: Trek Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 6/7 hrs.
Today, you will retrace your journey back to Lama Hotel following the Langtang Khola on a downhill trail. You will have a pleasant walk along the rhododendron forest to Lama Hotel where you will spend your overnight at the local lodge.
Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village - Altitude: 1900 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs.
After breakfast, take the downhill route to the Thulo Syabru. With an easy walk through a green forest of Bamboo and Rhododendron, you can see local wild boar, other animals, and pleasing birds; passes streams and very few tea shops. En route, you can have a marvelous and close-up view of Ganesh Himal. A steep uphill walk at the end will take you to Thulo Syabru. Here, you will be accommodated in a local lodge for an overnight stay.
Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa - Altitude: 3330 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs.
The trek starts walking on a broad trail with climbing up to Dimsa village and continues to walk in a slightly steep trail passing Rhododendron and Oak forest towards Shin Gompa. The trail fascinates the magnificent views of Langtang Himal and the beautiful valley. Once you reach Shin Gompa, you can visit one of the popular Cheese Factory. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek Shin Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake - Altitude: 4380 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs.
Today, you will smoothly walk on ascending trail through a point passing a forested area to Laurebina. The trail in-between is the sanctuary of the Red Panda-the endogenous species. Continuing walking up to the ridge, you will climb a wider route through the alpine country taking you to the sacred land-the Gosai Kinda. Explore and enjoy the beautiful lakes including Bhairab Kunda and Saraswati Kunda. Spend overnight at Gosaikunda.
Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek Gosaikunda to Dhunche - Altitude: 1650 m | Trek: 7/8 hrs.
After viewing the sunrise over the sparkling lakes, retrace your journey back to Dhunche. You will walk downhill Laurebina and trail that takes you to Chandanbari. You can explore a Cheese factory and rest for a while. Now onwards, the trail would be steeply downhill to Deurali through the forested path will bring an easy trail towards Dhunche. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Meal: BLD
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu.
After breakfast, catch a bus to drive back to Kathmandu. On your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be escorted to the Hotel. Take your time to refresh yourself with hot shower and rest.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu.
It is the last day with us. Our supporting team will take you to the airport for your final departure. We hope to see you again. Additionally, if you have a plan for any adjoining trip, you can let us organize it.
Meal: Breakfast