Details Itinerary Photos Tour Overview Langtang Gosainkund trek offers rich natural beauty upon arrival at the beautiful hill town of Syabrubensi, you begin the trek through beautiful and conifer forests of the Langtang National Park towards the higher altitude. The entire trekking route looks like a natural garden of wild colorful flowers. First, you will reach the Langtang valley and then walk over the high alpine yak pastures, glaciers and moraines around Kyangin and trek further up the Sacred Lake of Gosainkund(4380 m). The area around Lake Gosainkunda is most of the time enveloped in mist, and on clear weather, we can see beautiful mountains to the north. In the winter the lake remains frozen. Here, you will find peace and serene environment. Gosainkund is sacred for both Hindus and Buddhist, and every full moon day in the month of August many visitors throng to celebrate the Gosainkund festival. From Gosainkund you will enjoy panoramic views of snow-clad mountains extended as far as the Annapurna Himalayan Range. The large black rock in the middle of the Gosainkund Lake is regarded as remains of Shiva and it is believed that the waters of the lake flow through the underground channel to the water basin of Khumbheshwar temple in Patan. Crossing Laurabina La Pass at (4,615m), adjoining the Gosainkund and Helambu region is another challenge for the adventure enthusiasts. During the Langtang and Gosainkund trekking, you will have an opportunity to explore the whole range of Himalayan topography, ethnic culture, and lifestyle of the local people. Besides, you will also have a chance to see some interesting animals and birds on the side of trails. Among those found in the Langtang National Park are monkeys, musk deer, pika and the national bird of Nepal, the colorful pheasant. Itinerary Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m.) Day 03: Trek Dhunche to Thulo Syabru (2250m.) Day 04: Trek Thulo Syabru to Lama Hotel (2500m.) Day 05: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3430m.) Day 06: Trek Langtang Village to Kyanjing Gompa (3830m.) Day 07: Rest/exportation day at Kyanjing Gompa. Visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4773m.) O/N at lodge Day 08: Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Bamboo (2500m.) Day 09: Trek Bamboo to Thulo Syabru (2250m.) Day 10: Trek Thulo Syabru to Chandan bari (3330m.) Day 11: Trek Chandan bari to Gosaikunda (4380m) approx. 5 hrs Day 12: Trek Gosainkund to Thadepati (3490m) Day 13: Trek Thadepati to Kutungsung (2446m) Day 14: Trek Kutungsung to Chisapani (2130m) Day 15: Trek Chisapani to Kathmandu Day 16: Transfer to international airport for your final departure. Includes Airport pick up and transfer to hotel 2 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast Trekking accommodation in trekkers lodge /Teahouse English speaking local trekking guide Necessary porters to carry your baggage during the trekking. ( Two persons get one trekking porter) Three-time meals during the trekking- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Langtang National Park entry permit Trekker’s Information Management system (TIMS) Private or local transport as per the program Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide and porters) Guide and porters salary, food, drinks, accommodations Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Government Tax (13%) and service charge Airport drop at the time of departure Not Included Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu. Nepal entry visa fee (you will easily get the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport). Your international flight ticket and airport departure tax. Personal types of equipment. High-risk medical insurance. Hot drinks, Alcoholic beverages, Telephone calls and laundry. Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water. Battery recharge, extra porters, shower etc during the trek. Emergency rescue evacuation if needed (need to pay for your insurance). Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early return from the trekking (due to any reason). Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotelOur tour guide or any representative team from Great Vision Trek and Expedition will pick you up and drop to your hotel. You have to book a hotel before your arrival. Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m.)Early morning after breakfast we will drive to Dhunche. During the drive, we come across the hilly winding road beside Trishuli River and experience fun mixing adventure with a great view of terraced fields, rivers, and forest. Dhuch is the district headquarters of both Rasuwa district and Langtang National Park”. We stay overnight in a hotel. Day 03: Trek Dhunche to Thulo Syabru (2250m.)We wake up early in the morning and have a good breakfast then we descent down from Dhunche to Thulo Syabru (2250m). Day 04: Trek Thulo Syabru to Lama Hotel (2500m.)This is our first day of trekking. We follow the Langtang Khola River and pass across the dense green forests. We walk through the suspension bridges. After passing by a tea house, we walk up and downhill. Day 05: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3430m.)Early morning we head towards Mundu village. The trail follows the dense forest along the valley and leaving the tree line behind us. We can view the marvelous Langtang Lirung. From Mundu, we head to Langtang village which was affected severely by the earthquake where 400 people lost their lives and destroyed entire village as well as infrastructure. But we can see the ruins of the village as their life is slowly building back and few tea houses are reopened. Day 06: Trek Langtang Village to Kyanjing Gompa (3830m.)After taking rest and breakfast, we continue our trip to Kyanjing Gompa which is the principal monastery of the region. During the trail, we pass through water mills, chortens, and prayer wheels with sacred mounds of rocks with the inscription carved on them. We will be amazed to see Nepal’s largest mani wall made of stone with prayers written on them. We will rest the day and explore the Buddhist shrine, beautiful mountains, etc. Day 07: exploration day at Kyanjing Gompa. Visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4773m.) O/N at lodgeToday we will take rest and explore beautiful Kyanjing Gompa. Here we can visit the monastery and the cheese factory. A short walk leads us up to the moraine where we can see the amazing ice faces and beautiful glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m). This trek lies behind village where we can explore the mesmerizing view of Lantang peaks. Day 08: Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Bamboo (2500m.)From Gompa we descend down to Ghoretabal via the same trail. Then we pass through various oaks forest following the river flows crossing the suspense bridges we will reach the Bamboo. We stay overnight and have a nice dinner. Day 09: Trek Bamboo to Thulo Syabru (2250m.)The trail from Bamboo begins to descend up to Pahiro and climbing a little bit up leads us to Thulo Syabru. During the trek, we will see many different animals like bear, monkey including various bird species. This place is famous as Tamang village and we will get chance to experience Tamang culture, monasteries, and stupas. Day 10: Trek Thulo Syabru to Chandan bari (3330m.)Spending a beautiful time in Syabru we continue our rail to Chandan bari or Shing Gompa. Climbing up the village through steep hill we can see few houses and potato fields which is the settlement of Dursagang. Then the trail will be less steep and we walk through the forest area, past an old chorten lying on the top of the ridge and we get to Chandan bari where we can explore small Buddhist monastery. Day 11: Trek Chandan bari to Gosaikunda (4380m) approx. 5 hrsThe trail continues to rhododendron forest climbing steadily up with Trisuli Khola far below. The path crosses over to the Langtang side of the ridge you're rising and stays in deep forest for a minute, then emerges onto a saddle at Cholang Pati then getting into the Gosainkunda protected space wherever the killing of animals, lighting of wood fires, and grazing of goats is prohibited. There are sensible views of Langtang Lirung from the side of the ridge, and searching west, you'll see the views of Mustang, Himalchuli, and Manaslu. You cross high altitude summer pastures for sheep and goats before going back to the side of the ridge dominating the Trisuli Khola. Once you cross to the side of the ridge the path becomes abundant narrower than it's been up to currently, and at last be ready to see the primary of the biggest lake, the holy Gosainkunda, that is obvious from the massive stone Shiva symbol and therefore the guesthouses around its shores, Saraswati Kund from here, Day 12: Trek Gosainkund to Thadepati (3490m)Leaving the Gosainkund behind, we head to Ghopte viewing stone huts, two waterfalls, Laurebina pass, campsite, etc. From Ghopte, we walk through caves entering the thick forest of rhododendron and pine. We walk across a stream which remains dry for some part of the year leading us to Thadepati (3490m). Here many small stone huts are used in summer months by herders. Day 13: Trek Thadepati to Kutungsung (2446m)From ThadePati, we continue our trail to Kutungsung with the panoramic view of mountains that includes Annapurna and Manaslu. We can also see forest covered all around by rhododendron during the spring season Day 14: Trek Kutungsung to Chisapani (2130m)We walk up early morning to have the sunrise view over snowcapped peaks. We have breakfast and continue of the trek to Chisapani (2130m) which takes about 6 hours. We can view the sunset, explore culture and mountains. We stay overnight here. Day 15: Trek Chisapani to KathmanduIn the morning enjoying the sunrise view and breakfast, we continue our trail through Tamang Habitants. During the trek, we will be amazed by the views of Hills, mountains, etc. We come across Mulkharka and Shivapuri National Park. From Sundarijal we take a bus to Kathmandu that takes about an hour to reach. Day 16: Transfer to international airport for your final departure (Trip ends.This is your last day in Kathmandu so you can enjoy your meal, go shopping before the flight. Our representative with driver will take you to the airport for departure.
