Explore the valley of glaciers- the Langtang valley with our Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Our trek starts with a tour around the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. We visit the holy Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the Buddhist pilgrimage of Boudhanath and Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath Stupa) and the symbol of excellent Nepalese architectural skill, Patan Durbar Square. The actual trek begins from Syaprubesi village at the bank of Bhote Koshi River, after a drive from Kathmandu. Moving further, we traverse along the Langtang River and through the oak, rhododendron and bamboo forests to reach higher altitudes. Walking through the Lama Hotel and the beautiful Langtang village, we reach the ancient Kyanjin Gompa. This is an ancient monastery dating back to around 1300 AD that displays ancient Buddhist practices and rituals.
From here, we hike up to Kyanjin Ri and backtrack through the Syabru village and around the Sing Gompa. Next, we reach the Gosaikunda Lake which is also the highlight of our trek. The lake is said to be formed when Lord Shiva pierced a glacier with his Trident. And it is believed that this holy water surfaces in Kumbeshwar pool next to the five-storied Shiva Temple in Patan. After exploring the other major lakes of Saraswati Kunda and Bhairab Kunda. We shall traverse through Ghopte to reach Lauribinayak Pass (4610m). Trekkers can see amazing views of Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh and Mt. Langtang Lirung from the top of the pass. Lastly, our trek advances through Kutumsang, Chisapani and Sundarijal. After that we end our trek with a drive back to the capital city.
Final Thoughts:
This trek offers you the blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, strong Hindu faith and peacefulness of Buddhism. And, because this is a moderately strenuous trek, you will need to be physically fit with ability to walk for 6-7 hours a day. Lastly, we recommend Sep to Dec and March to May as the best time for doing Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
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Tour Plan
Heading towards the trailhead of our trekking, we shall drive from Kathmandu in a road twisting and turning through scenic rural settlements, accompanied by perennial rivers and looked over by rolling hills and soaring Himalayas. Drive through the popular settlements of Trishuli, Kakani and Dhunche, witness the beautiful scenery of Annapurna II, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and other peaks during this journey to Syabrubesi. Rest and stay overnight in Syabrubesi, a beautiful village with stone houses, lodges and scenic surrounding.
Begin trekking on the first day of our adventure in this region with an overall uphill climb to the settlement of Bamboo after about two hours. Traversing through the small settlements, dense forest with various vegetations and wildlife, hanging beehives high on the cliffs, and being accompanied by Langtang River we reach Bamboo. After trekking along this well marked trail, we shall now have a steep climb through the bamboo forest to reach the Lama Hotel. Intermittently, we may also get to see wild monkeys, Red Panda, Himalayan Black Bears, etc., pass through the landslide prone areas and experience the glimpse of natural wilderness this region has to offer. Stay overnight in guesthouse in Lama Hotel.
Begin today’s share of trekking starting from Lama Hotel by ascending through the cool and lush forest full of oak, maples, hemlocks and rhododendron, culturally rich and lively villages of Gumnachowk and Chhunama and glimpses of snowy Langtang Lirung Peak (7,244m) to reach the Ghodatabela village. After a brief stoppage in this settlement for
lunch, we shall now have walk on the steep trail accompanied by the fast flowing Langtang River past some small settlements, cool waterfalls, prayer flags and gompas. Finally, the trail spreads out to our destination of Langtang village. Enjoy the surrounding and get entertained with the view of majestic peaks. Stay overnight in Langtang village.
Today we shall have a short trek to the ancient and much popular monastery in the region, the Kyanjin Gompa as our destination. Our journey begins with the gradual climb to the settlements of Sindhum and Yamphu before descending to a glacial stream and walking uphill to a viewpoint over a moraine. Enjoy the view of Kyanjin Gompa and the icefall from Langtang Lirung peak before climbing to the famous Kyanjin Gompa. Enjoy visiting the cheese factory and witnessing the views of Langtang range that includes Langtang Lirung Peak (7,244m), Langshisa Peak (6,810m), Ganjala Peak among others, in your visit to Kyanjin Gompa. Stay overnight at teahouse in Kyanjin Gompa.
In our rest day, today, we shall be hiking to the Kyanjin Ri (4,600m), one of the highest points in this trekking trip and exploring the glittering Langtang Glacier. Through the alpine vegetation and meadows, and rocky terrain, we shall hike to the Kyanjin Ri that overlooks the Kyanjin Gompa and the beautiful Upper Langtang valley. This hike to the Kynajin Ri shall provide you with one of the best views in this entire adventure in Langtang region. We shall also go for hiking to the Langtang Glacier, originating from Langtang peaks and displaying the beauty of magical views of the mountains. After exploring the scenic destinations nearby Kyanjin Gompa, we shall return back.
Exploring the upper region of Langtang valley with scenic villages and ancient monasteries, we shall trek back to the Lama Hotel. Traverse through the cool and beautiful forest and ethnic Tamang villages, as we shall be doing an overall downhill trek today. Trek down gradually and enjoy the views of the mountains, yak pastures and scattered Tamang villages with prayer wheels and water-driven mills, and other things that you may have missed during your ascent to Kyanjin Gompa along the same route. After trekking gradually for about 6-7 hours, we shall arrive to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight in Lama Hotel.
Begin the trek from Lama Hotel and descend to the riverbed of the Langtang River through the Riverside and past a lodge before heading to the Bamboo village through dense bamboo and oak forest. Ahead in the trail we shall descend for about an hour and half through alpine forest to Pairo and then to the bank of Lantang river. Trek past waterfall and climb past the teahouses, cross small stream and navigate ways through the rhododendron forest. Further ahead, we shall cross a suspension bridge to reach the foothill of Thulo syabru village. In the last section of today’s trek, we shall climb over stone staircase and steep trail to reach our destination of Thulo Syabru village. Stay overnight in Thulo Syabru.
Traverse along the ridges of high hills from Thulo Syabru as you shall be hiking in the ups and downs of these hills for more than a couple of hours. Reach to the top of the Foprang Danda through the forest with oak, fir and rhododendron trees, and the views of snowy mountains such as Ganesh Himal and Annapurna massifs. From here you shall be climbing down for a rather short descends to reach the ancient monastery known as the Sing Gompa, past some tea shops and a small monastery. This monastery very well preserves the ancient Buddhist traditions and cultural ensembles. Stay overnight in Sing Gompa
In today’s trek you shall be gaining a lot of altitude as compared to previous days as we shall reach to higher altitudes. Trek slowly and gradually past Chandanbari to reach Laurebina village, witnessing the glorious Ganesh Himal, Annapurna massifs and Langtang Lirung peaks to reach the sacred and beautiful Gosaikunda Lake, first of the three glacial lakes that forms a chain of such lakes. Believed to be formed by the trident of Lord Shiva when he sought water to quench his thirst, Gosaikunda Lake has entrance which is decorated with small Shiva temples. Stay overnight in a teahouse nearby the Gosaikunda Lake.
Explore the sacred lake and the surrounding area before continuing with the trek ahead in the trail. Starting the trek earlier than usual time, we shall today have a long trekking day because we shall be crossing over the Lauribina Pass before reaching our destination for today. In the initial section of the trek you shall be passing some glacial lakes, overlooked by soaring Himalayas such as Langtang region before reaching the foothills of the pass. Climb to the top of the pass on a rather steep trail and witness another
breathtaking view. Descend steeply from the top of the pass and pass narrow path with rocky terrain; be careful in this section. Passing this section we shall reach to the settlement of Ghopte. Stay overnight in Ghopte.
Walk past the Ghopte and continue ahead in the trail past the viewpoints of Himalayas, old caves, lodges and camping grounds before reaching the base of another pass known by the name of Thadepati Pass. From the Thadepati climb to the summit of the pass and traverse through the forest with fir, and rhododendron trees, several smaller settlements including saune, Mangengoth and others, and observing the view of mountains including Dorje Lakpa range before reaching the destination of Kutumsang. En route we shall trek past cool waterfalls, through rhododendron forest, cross some streams and exit the Langtang national park after Kyuola pass. Stay overnight in Kutumsang.
Begin the trek with the gradual climb to a grassy grazing land that provides good view of the chorten at Gul Bhanjyang which leads you to a pass. Descend down the pass to reach the Tamang settlement of Gul Bhanjyang where you shall have an enriching experience due to pleasant environment, lively culture and pleasant main street. From this village, we shall be trekking gradually to higher altitudes as we trek along the forested ridge through several villages, terraced fields and jungles before we reach another pass. We shall again head down to Patibhanjyang and from there descend to Chisapani through the settlements dominated by Brahmin and Chhetri communities and the views of several mountains. Chisapani is itself a beautiful village perched at hilltop with panoramic view of Himalayan range. Stay overnight in Chisapani.
Today we will drive from the beautiful Chisapani village and then head into the premise of Shivapuri National Park. Past several small settlements, watershed and through the dense forest we shall gradually descend down to the scenic and pleasant settlement of Sundarijal. Famous for cool waterfall, one of the oldest hydropower of Nepal and pleasant environment, Sundarijal is one of the most popular picnic spots. overnight in Kathmandu.
