Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Standard Trek -12 Days

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Gosaikunda Lake trek combines the remote and spectacular valley of Langtang, with the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund. Visit the beautiful Langtang National park and then trek to the end of the valley to view the wonderful mountain views.

Trip Duration 14 Days
Max Altitude 1670m - 5050m
Group Size 1 - 15
DIFFICULTY Moderate
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal

 Highlights for Langtang Gosaikunda:

  • Langtang National Park: Langtang National Park, Nepal's first Himalayan national park, spans subtropical forests to alpine valleys, home to endangered species like the Himalayan Tahr and Red Pandas. The trek offers stunning views of Gosaikunda Lake, Mount Langtang Lirung, Mount Dorje Lhakpa, and many more, a paradise for nature lovers.
  •  Picturesque Journey: The journey to Gosaikunda Lake is a gorgeous excursion that leads through alpine meadows, rhododendron forests, and steep terrain. It offers breathtaking vistas of snow-capped mountains of Nepal and the Tibetan Himalayan range and later on you can inhale the lake's calmness, and sacred beauty.
  •  Diverse Terrain: As we walk through the diverse landscape of Langtang-Gosaikunda, we can observe rocky terrains, highland pastures, glacial rivers flowing and dense forests of rhododendrons and pines. Trekkers discover snow covered mountains like Langtang Lirung, Langtang Ri, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa and many more in this terrain.
  • Cross Lauribina La Pass (4610m): At (4,610 m), Lauribina La Pass in Nepal's Langtang Region offers stunning 360-degree views of snow-capped peaks and diverse landscapes. This high-altitude pass connects trekkers to Gosaikunda Lake, blending adventure, natural beauty, and spiritual significance.
  • Visit the Holy Gosainkunda Lake: Gosaikunda Lake, located at 4,380 meters in Nepal's Langtang National Park, is a sacred site in Hindu mythology. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, its serene beauty attracts trekkers and pilgrims seeking tranquility and stunning vistas.
  • Culturally Rich Trek: The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek offers trekkers a deep cultural immersion, passing through Tamang villages with Tibetan influences. Trekkers can observe local festivals, prayer flags, the holy Gosaikunda Lake, and traditional Buddhist monasteries while traveling breathtaking landscapes that blend nature and unique customs.

Trip Overview of Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Standard Trek -12 Days

The Langtang Gosainkunda trek, renowned for its breathtaking mountain scenery and cultural encounters, is a must-visit in Nepal’s Langtang National Park. This trek combines the beauty of peak landscapes with the joy of meeting the Tamang and Sherpa communities, known for their kindheartedness and generosity.

Nestled in the lap of the magnificent Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung ranges, to the north of Kathmandu, lies the stunning sheltered valley of Langtang National Park, home to the pristine freshwater Gosaikunda Lake. This valley is celebrated for its natural beauty, tall peaks, and clear glacial lakes, with the revered Gosainkunda Lake being a major pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus. Trekkers are treated to incredible views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and Dorje Lakpa peaks, along with the warm hospitality of the Sherpa and Tamang people. The Langtang Gosainkunda Valley offers an unforgettable experience for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.

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ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Hotel
Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel on BB plan.

Day 02 Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1462m/4795ft) (6:30 hours)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(1462m/4795ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi by bus via Trisuli Bazar and Dhunche( popular town). You will witness nice scenery of the White Mountains of Mt. Annapurna II, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, and other minor peaks are visible from Kakani (along the route) and as well as green scenery of hillock, rivers, villages while driving to Syapru Besi. Syabru Besi is an attractive village with large stone houses.

Day 03 Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2510m/8232ft)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(2510m/8232ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

From Syabru Besi we begin our trek by following the Langtang River, a river we will be following over the next few days, all the way to the head of the valley. After crossing the suspension bridge, the trails ascent ridge to Paira Lodge, and after Paira Lodge, the trails, gradually ascent until to New Bridge, and the trail climbs up to Rimche and after 40 minutes, we get then to Lama Hotel. On this day, you might feel the wilderness and might get the opportunity to see wild animals like monkeys, red Pandas, Himalayan Black Bears, etc.

Day 04 Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3307m10846f)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(3307m10846f)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

From Lama Hotel the trail gradually climbs up to Ghora Tabela through a forest of hemlock, oaks, maples, and rhododendron with spectacular, fleeting glimpses of Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,244m). Leaving Ghora Tabela, the path follows the delightful Langtang Khola, climbing steadily up to the spread-out Langtang village (3,500m). In the afternoon, we hike up to Kyanjin Ri and back to Kyanjin Gompa.

Day 05 Langtang village to Chorka ri Ri (5050m/ 16564ft) and back to Kyanjin Gompa
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(5050m/ 16564ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Get up early morning at 5:30 am. The trail climbs gradually to Sindum and to Yamphu (3640m). Crossing the Laja Khola then climbs a moraine to a viewpoint where you can see Kyanjin Gompa and the dramatic icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung. After Kyanjin Gompa, climb to the top of Chorkari Ri (5050m). Enjoying spectacular panoramic mountain views of the whole Langtang Himalayas, including Langtang Lirung (7,244m), Langshisa Ri (6,810 m.), Gyanghempo (6,888 m.) Ganjala peak, Nayakang and more.

Besides, incredible mountain views, Langtang valley views with dramatic icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung and Gyanghempo peak can be seen.

Day 06 Trek down from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2510m/8232ft).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(2510m/8232ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Today we trek down from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel. Which is subsequently a very famous place in the Langtang region at an altitude of 2510m. From where you can get a majestic view of the surrounding. Similarly, we will be spending a night there and enjoying the delicious cuisine of the place.

Day 07 Lama Hotel to Thulo Sybru Village (2210m7248ft)0
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(2210m7248ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

From Lama Hotel the trail descends till Paira Lodge. Then the trail ascent through the forest after crossing the river, climbing to Syabru Village.

Day 08 Sybru Village to Sing Gompa (3210m/10528ft)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(3210m/10528ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Passing Schools and gompas the trail ascent through the forest of hemlock and oak until trail Dursagang (2660m). Then the trail gradually ascent through forest Sing Gompa. Sing Gompa is popular for the Yak cheese factory and Buddhist monastery.

Day 09 Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4380m14366ft)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(4380m14366ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

The trail climbs gradually up to Lauirbina Yak (3920m). From Lauirbina Yak, you can see panoramic mountain views of Nepal and the Tibet Himalayan range. Then continue the trek up to a small temple with a statue of Sakyamuni and further climbing you can see good views of Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda and reach Gosaikunda.

Day 10 Gosaikunda to Gopte (3440m/11283ft)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(3440m/11283ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

The trail leads to the northern side of Gosaikunda Lake and passing three more small lakes; you will reach Laurebina pass (4610m15120ft). The trail descends to Phedi (3740m). We continue trek to Ghopte with a following up and down the trail.

Day 11 Ghopte to Kutung sang (2621m/8596ft)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(2621m/8596ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

From Ghopte, the trail ascent from and again trail ascent to Tharepati. The trail descends through fir and rhododendron forest observing the beautiful mountain views of Mt. Dorje Lakpa range on its way to Khutumsang (2450m).

Day 12 Kutung sang to Chisopani (2194m/7196ft)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

(2194m/7196ft)

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

The trail descends to the delightful hill village of Gul Bhanjyang. And again trail ascent until Thodang Betini and we continue to trek down to Pati Bhanjyang (1860m) and exploring a Brahman and Chhetri village. Then the trail proceeds to Chisopani.

Day 13 Chisopani to Kathmandu via Sundari jal
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

The route goes forward through the forest of oak and rhododendron and brings you to Borlang Bhanjyang (2440m). After we trek down to Mulkharka (1800m) from where you can see the spectacular view of Kathmandu valley. Descending through the forest to Sundarijal. And we drive back to Kathmandu by car. O/N at Hotel

Day 14 After breakfast, the trip ends
Meal:

Breakfast

Our Airport Representative will drop you at the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.

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    What to expect?

    Price Includes

    • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.​
    • Hotel in Kathmandu, inclusive breakfast at 3 to 4 stars level (1 night- Before trekking and 1 night after trekking).
    • Three meals a day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, will be provided for you during the trek.
    • Fresh local seasonal fruits served after dinner.​
    • Filtered water in trekking using (Katadyn Pocket Water Filter).​
    • Accommodations during the trek will be in the best available twin-sharing lodges. ​
    • Langtang Trekking Map.​
    • First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
    • An experienced, knowledgeable English Speaking Government license holder trekking guide and strong porter (1 porter for 2 people).
    • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, and local tax for Guide and porter.
    • Four-season sleeping bag, down jackets, and duffle bag (backpack) available for your use during the trek, if needed.
    • Trip Completion Award. ​
    • All the necessary official papers work and Langtang trek permits.​
    • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).​
    • Travel and rescue arrangements (Your insurance policy should cover evacuation and medical treatment expenses).
    • Farewell, dinner in Kathmandu.​
    • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, and tourist service charges.

    Price Excludes

    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (excluding the farewell dinner).​
    • A variety of drinks, including hot, cold, and alcoholic beverages, will be available.​
    • Your Personal equipment.​
    • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, battery recharge, excess baggage charges. ​
    • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is appreciated).​
    • Any other expenses not listed in the ‘Price Includes’ section.

    Major attractions in Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Standard Trek -12 Days

    Langtang Gosaikunda Trek offers an exquisite chance to explore the attractive valleys of the Langtang region and therefore the scenic lakes settled at higher altitudes of Gosaikunda. Langtang Gosaikunda trek provides you the prospect of understanding a glimpse of the range of mountains ranges up-close. you’ll, sure enough, get surprised by trekking in forests and valleys to expertise the scenic fantastic thing about holy Lake Gosaikunda. The sacred lake holds nice importance to Hindus and Buddhists’ devotees traveling there, particularly on full-of-the-moon days. Lakes are primarily Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda and Gosaikunda. It carries nice importance to Hindus because it is believed that Lord Shiva created the Gosaikunda along with his lance. when passing Laurebinayak pass, you can’t get off your eyes through spectacular views of Manasalu, Ganapati Himal, and Langtang Lirung. Then we have a tendency to descend steeply to our camp close to Gopte and walk towards Kutumsang, Chisopani, before taking a defend to national capital.

    The trip starts with one’s arrival in Kathmandu. Similarly, from Kathmandu the trip moves forward with a drive from Kathmandu to Syprubeshi and after reaching Syprubeshi the trip starts its first trekking journey towards Lama Hotel at an altitude of 2480m. Then from Lama Hotel the trip continues towards Langtang village at an altitude of 3541m. After Langtang village the trek continues towards Chorkari Ri(5050m) and back to Kyangjn Gompa.Then, trek down to Lama hotel.
    From Lama hotel to Thulo Syabru and from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa. Then, from Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda. After, Cross over the Laurebina pass (4600 m.) descends to Ghopte (3420 m.). Likewise, after Trek from Ghopte to Kutumsang(2540m). After, trek from Kutumsang to Chisopani. Lastly, Trek from Chisopani to SundariJal and drive by car to Kathmandu.

    Trekking Equipments, Gears & Some Medicines

    We do recommend following equipment's for trekking and Hiking in Nepal.

    • Sun hat
    • Scarf
    • Light balaclava
    • Warm wool hat
    • UV protection one Sunglasses
    • Head torch with extra batteries.

    • Tshirts
    • Shirts
    • Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
    • Long sleeve shirts
    • Thermal Vest
    • Down Jacket
    • Fleece Jacket
    • Pullover
    • Sports bras (women)
    • Waterproof outer jacket
    • Rain Coat
    • Hand wear
    • Fleece gloves.
    • Warms mittens or gloves.

    • Long Under Wear
    • Short Under Wear
    • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
    • Warm Trousers
    • Tracksuit pants
    • Lightweight thermal trouser
    • Fleece pants
    • Cotton paints

    • Thin inner socks
    • Thick warm wool hiking socks
    • Walking boots with ankle support
    • Trainers or trail shoes
    • Gaiters
    • Micro spikes

    • Camera and Accessories
    • Phone
    • Power Bank
    • Solar Panel
    • Travel Adapter

    • Book
    • Playing Cards/Games
    • Journal and Pen
    • Snacks and Specialist Food

    • Sunscreen
    • Insect Repellent
    • Hand Sanitizer
    • Toilet Paper
    • Wet Wipes
    • Pocket Hand Warmers
    • Moisturizing skin cream and Lip balm
    • Toiletries
    • Water purifier
    • First Aid

    • Passport and Copy
    • Travel Insurance Details
    • Trekking Permit(s)
    • Waterproof Document Wallet
    • Cash

    • Guide will take a group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as
    • Any personal medications
    • Malaria prophylactic tablets
    • Blister treatment
    • Rehydration powder
    • Analgesics (Paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin)
    • Plasters and zinc oxide tape
    • Throat lozenges
    • Diamox

    • Duffel Bag or Suitcase
    • Day pack
    • Sleeping bag
    • Water bottle
    • Trekking poles
    • Towel

    Good to Know

    Q. Do you provide any gears for trekking?
    A. Yes, we do provide roughly 65 liters one duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket to use for trekking without extra charge, if you do not have.
    Q. Can I rent or buy gears in Kathmandu?
    A. You can buy or rent trekking boots and rest of the gears, you need to need to buy.
    Q. How much weight does porter carries?
    A. We do provide one porter between 2 trekkers. One porter carries 25 to 30 kg respectively.
    Q. How much weight does airplane allow to Lukla?
    A. Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. It allows 15kg per passenger, including had bag.
    Q. Can I take some more gears for paying extra charge?
    A. It is hard but some time, they do allow 2 to 3 kg with paying extra charge US$ 2 per kg
    Q. When Should I pack my gears?
    A. You will have pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu that night you pack trekking gears.
    Q. What equipment should I carry at Daypack?
    A. Most of our day packs have a capacity of roughly 20 to 24 liters. You need to carry only day use things like water bottle, light jackets, some extra shocks, sun hat, sunglasses, raincoat, light glove, scarf, toilet paper, and small towel, camera, some personal medical, Sunscreen, Passport, money, camera, trekking poles and some snacks. Rest of the gears will be carried by porter.
    Q. Can I store suitcase and other unnecessary gears in hotel in Kathmandu or at your office?
    A. Yes, you can store either at the hotel in Kathmandu or at our office without extra charge.

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