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Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

  • $1450

    per person

  • 16 Days

    duration

  • Strenuous

    difficulty

    Our "Strenuous" trips are ideal for experienced trekkers and adventurers in good physical shape, featuring challenging terrain, long hikes, significant elevation, and remote locations. Wilderness skills are beneficial.

  • September,November,March,May

    best time to visit in

  • 4,610 m / 15,125 ft

    max. elevation

  • NBCT-10859

    trip code

  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  • Kathmandu / Kathmandu

  • Hotels/Lodge/Guest House

  • Express bus or Jeep

  • 3-6 Hours

  • Tea House to Local Basis

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Highlights

  • Set off on a journey to remote, beautiful Langtang Valley and its pristine nature.
  • Traverse on off-the-beaten trails that go right through the Langtang National Park.
  • Trek from subtropical forests of rhododendrons, oaks, and pines to highland meadows.
  • Get fantastic views of Langtang Lirung, Gang Chenpo, Dorje Lakpa, Kimsung, and other snow-covered peaks.
  • Witness ancient monasteries, stupas, prayer wheels, colorful prayer flags, and mani walls.
  • Travel past charming villages, hillside terrace farms, stone-driven mills, suspension bridges, deep gorges, rivers, and waterfalls.
  • Cross a high mountain pass, the Laurabina Pass, at 4609 meters.
  • Take a spiritual journey to the sacred and holy Gosaikunda Lake.
  • Get a closer look at Tibetan culture, traditions, and customs.

Overview Of Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a mesmerizing and picturesque adventure with Nepal Base Camp Trek. Our expert guides will lead you on this fascinating mountain journey of great delight, with interesting and exciting moments, where you will experience a lifetime adventure with us. It is a scenic high ridge walk with ample time to explore charming Tamang tribe villages of ancient Bon (pre-Buddhism) and Buddhist culture similar to the Tibetan traditional way of life.

Our Langtang Gosaikunda Trek combines Langtang Valley's isolated and magnificent journey to the famous sacred lakes of Gosainkunda. The trail goes through the Langtang National Park, dense woodlands, and a high mountain, Lauribinayal Pass. As you enjoy the journey, enjoy spectacular views of the Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Kimsung, Naya Kanga, Yansa Tsenji, and many other peaks. Join this high-altitude trek with Nepal Base Camp and embark on a trip to two of the most popular trekking destinations of the Langtang region.

16 Days Itinerary Of Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m / 4265 ft)

  • Hotel Transfer

    Trek Distance

  • Kathmandu (1300 m / 4265 ft)

    Highest Altitude

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.

  • Meals: Welcome Dinner
  • Accomodations: International Guest House in Kathmandu

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu (1300 m / 4265 ft) to Syabrubesi (1,503 m / 4,931 ft)

  • 122 km / 76 miles Drive

    Trek Distance

  • 7–8 Hours by drive

    Trek Duration

  • Syabrubesi (1,503 m / 4,931 ft)

    Highest Altitude

This morning, we have an exciting drive towards Rasuwa district and the Langtang region. The ride leads towards high hills with views of Himalayan peaks and rolling green hills, passing through many farm villages and towns to reach a friendly Tamang village at Syabrubesi after passing through Dhunche town, where our trek begins.

Syabrubesi sits in the shadow of the massive Central Himalayas of the Ganesh and Langtang mountain ranges. It is a doorway to many Langtang treks like Langtang Valley Trek, Tamang Heritage Trail Trek, Gosainkunda Trek, etc., and a route to the Tibet border. It is the gateway to trekking in the Langtang region.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Old Namaste Guest House in Syabrubesi

Day 03: Trek from Syabrubesi (1,503 m / 4,931 ft) to Lama Hotel (2,470 m / 8,104 ft)

  • 11 km / 6.8 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 5-6 Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Lama Hotel (2,470 m / 8,104 ft)

    Highest Altitude

We will start our trek by crossing a bridge over Langtang Khola (river). We will follow the Langtang River, which later joins the Trisuli River downstream. From here, we will climb uphill through scattered farm villages and terraces into a cool shade of forest. We will take a lunch break after reaching Riverside, a small settlement with a few simple lodges. The path from Upper or Thulo Syabru meets here.

After a rest or lunch break, the trekking route continues with a climb through beautiful forests of rhododendrons, pines, and bamboo tree lines. Langtang area is famous for the rare and elusive Red Panda and other wildlife. After a good day’s walk, we will reach the Lama Hotel, located between the surrounding forest and the Langtang Khola

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Lama Hotel

Day 04: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430 m / 11,253 ft) via Ghoretabela (3,030 m / 9,940 ft)

  • 12 km / 7.5 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 6-7 Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Langtang Village (3,430 m / 11,253 ft)

    Highest Altitude

On this day, we will trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village. We will take a morning walk that leads higher into a river gorge within lovely woodlands of tall trees of pines and rhododendrons. Then, we will follow the river upstream past a few houses and cattle herders’ shelters to reach more excellent areas at Ghoretabela for a lunch break, a lovely spot with beautiful forest surrounding. From here, we continue our trek, which takes another three hours of good walking into the forested area before leaving the tree lines behind at Langtang village for an overnight stop.

The Langtang Village is the last permanent village before Kyanjin Gompa around Langtang Valley, with time to explore this interesting Tamang and Bhotias people village of Tibetan origin with a similar lifestyle interwoven into Buddhist religion and culture.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Mount Kailash Hotel in Langtang Village

Day 05: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m / 12,697 ft)

  • 6 km / 3.7 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 3-4 Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m / 12,697 ft)

    Highest Altitude

After a beautiful stop in Langtang village, we will begin our trek early to our highlight and leading destination at Kyanjin. We will be heading on a winding uphill trail, where the deep gorge opens into a vast, beautiful valley with amazing views of snow-capped mountains surrounding Langtang Valley.

The path encounters several prayer or mani walls and then reaches Kyanjin Gomba for a two-night stop. We will explore this lovely valley shadowed by various peaks with Langtang Lirung glaciers. Near the lodges is a cheese processing factory established some 35 years ago with the help and support of Swiss assistance.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Norling Guest House in Kyanjin

Day 06: Acclimatization Day in Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m / 12,697 ft)

  • Optional 3–5 km hike

    Trek Distance

  • 3–5 Hours (optional)

    Trek Duration

  • Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m / 12,697 ft)

    Highest Altitude

Kyanjin is a perfect spot for a rest day and acclimatization at this high altitude. There are many places for short hikes and climbs, like the hilltops of Tsego and Kyanjin ri at over 4,000 meters for a better panorama of the surrounding mountains.

You can overlook Langtang Himal from a viewpoint hill, beyond which lies Tibet. The major peaks include Ghengu Liru (Langtang II 6571m / 21,560ft),  Langtang Lirung  (7,425m / 23,765ft) Kimshun (6,745m / 22,137ft) and Shalbachum (6,918m / 22,699ft) to the south, the Chimsedang Lekh forms a ridge of peaks which includes Naya-Kanga 5,846m and Gangchempo, Tilman’s beautiful Fluted Peak.

Beyond it, it continues to the Jugal Himal, ending with Dorje Lakpa (6,980m / 22,929ft). Extending further east on the upper meadows of the Langtang range, it ends in a massive mountain wall, forming the border with Tibet.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Norling Guest House in Kyanjin

Day 07: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,470 m / 8,104 ft)

  • 17 km / 10.5 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 6-7 Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Lama Hotel (2,470 m / 8,104 ft)

    Highest Altitude

In the morning, we will catch the last view of the beautiful surroundings with high snow-capped mountains in the fantastic Langtang Valley. Then, we will head downhill for another adventure. The trail leads on the same route to Lama Hotel after a long descent with a few short ups between the walks.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Lama Hotel

Day 08: Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230 m / 7,316 ft)

  • 11 km / 6.8 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 5-6 Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Thulo Syabru (2,230 m / 7,316 ft)

    Highest Altitude

From Lama Hotel, our journey leads to an alternative route towards Upper Syabru, also called Thulo Syabru. We will take a short morning walk downhill to Riverside and the Bamboo area, which has small lodges and teahouses in the middle of rhododendrons, oaks, and bamboo forests. After a brief rest here, our walk continues uphill to Upper Syabru’s ridge, passing a few farmlands and an extensive landslide section, and then to Thulo Syabru village.

Upon reaching the village, you will see many traditional Tamang houses linked together like a long locomotive with beautiful carved windows and doors. Thulo Syabru village has 6-8 good lodges and a monastery above the town.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Evening View Hotel in Thulo Syabru

Day 09: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa / Chandanbari (3,250 m / 10,663 ft)

  • 8 km / 5 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 4-5 Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Chandanbari (3,250 m / 10,663 ft)

    Highest Altitude

After staying overnight at the charming village of Thulo Syabru, we will continue our journey. The route leads to more climbs through an enchanting dense forest of lovely rhododendrons, oaks, and pine trees with views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal and as far as the west peaks of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalaya.

Although it is a steep climb, it is an exciting walk into beautiful, thick woodlands where more than ten varieties of rhododendron species exist. En route, we will pass summer pastures and the shade of cattle herders and then follow the pleasant, winding trail to Sing Gompa / Chandanbari village, which has a cheese factory and an old monastery at the top.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Red Panda in Sing Gompa

Day 10: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosainkund (4,380 m / 14,370 ft)

  • 9 km / 5.6 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 5-6 Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Gosainkund (4,380 m / 14,370 ft)

    Highest Altitude

Today, we walk to our next destination, one of the highlights of this incredible journey. We will walk uphill through the beautiful alpine coniferous forest with views of Annapurna and the Manaslu Mountains towards the Northwest and the Langtang Himal range ahead north. The trail passes a few settlements with small lodges and settlements at Laurabinaya, where the tree line stops with only a few bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendrons.

Our walk continues with a climb, reaching the top-notch of the west Laurabinaya pass via Cholang Pati and Laurabinayak. We will make a short descent and then head towards the holy Gosainkund area. First, we will reach Saraswati and Bhiarav Kund. Then, we will briefly climb to the main massive pond at Gosainkund for an overnight stop. It takes 5 hours to reach Gosaikunda from Sing Gompa / Chandanbari village.

Godaikunda is a fascinating place with an ambiance environment surrounded by high Rocky Mountains. In the afternoon, we will take a short walk around the lake and to the hilltop for impressive views of the mountains of Langtang and Ganesh Himal. This place has been regarded as a holy site for hundreds of years. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims, Buddhists, and shamans (Witch Doctors) visit here at a festival held around “Jani Purnima” in August as per the Hindu / Buddhist Lunar calendar.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Peaceful Guest House in Gosainkund

Day 11: Trek from Gosainkund to Ghopte (3,566 m / 11,699 ft) via Lauribina Pass (4,610 m / 15,125 ft)

  • 10 km / 6.2 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 6–7 hours

    Trek Duration

  • Lauribina Pass (4,610 m / 15,125 ft)

    Highest Altitude

From holy Gosainkunda Lake, we will follow the trail to the pond in the east direction and then climb to a rocky ridge and a basin with two more frozen small ponds of Suraya kund, and from here on, the gradual section of the walk for an hour and then with a last final climb towards the high ridge pass of another east Laurabina-La at 4,609 meters or 15, 100 feet.

After catching the panoramic views of mountains and hills, a long descent to the base of this pass to Phedi (bottom or base) with a few lodges and teahouses serving travelers and trekkers using this way to Gosainkund. After a time, the walk continues on the excellent trail and back into tree lines of lovely junipers, rhododendrons, and pines. After a few steady walks, we will reach the overnight stop in a small place called Ghopte Odar (overhanging cave), which has small and straightforward lodges and teahouses.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Namaste Hotel in Ghopte

Day 12: Trek from Ghopte to Kutumsang (2,470 m / 8,104 ft)

  • 12 km / 7.5 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 6-7 Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Kutumsang (2,470 m / 8,104 ft)

    Highest Altitude

After a great moment on the highest spot of this trek around the Gosainkund area, we will begin our descent. After breakfast, our walk leads further to the east and in south directions, reaching Tharepati at 3,597 meters en route to Helambu, Gosainkund, and Kathmandu. A small settlement on a ridge offers excellent views of snow-capped mountains, rolling hills, and valleys. We will take a lunch break here. Then, we will continue trekking with a long descent through a lovely dense forest to Kutumsang village, a farm place with Sherpa, Hyalmo, and Tamang people.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accomodations: Namaste Guest House in Kutumsang

Day 14: Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani Danda (2,215 m / 7,267 ft)

  • 16 km / 10 miles

    Trek Distance

  • 7-8Hours

    Trek Duration

  • Chisapani Danda (2,215 m / 7,267 ft)

    Highest Altitude

Day 15: Trek from Chisapani (2,215 m / 7,267 ft) to Sundarijal (1,380 m / 4,528 ft), then Drive toKathmandu (1300 m / 4265 ft)

  • 9 km / 5.6 miles Trek

    Trek Distance

  • 3–4 Hours trek + 1 Hour drive

    Trek Duration

  • Kathmandu (1300 m / 4265 ft)

    Highest Altitude

We will wake up early to catch the stunning sunrise over a range of snow-capped peaks. After breakfast with mountain views, our last day’s walk leads downhill through green forests and farmlands around Tamang villages. We will then end our walk at Sundarijal (beautiful water).

This beautiful area supplies pure drinking water to urban areas around Kathmandu Valley. From the small town of Sundarijal, we take a short drive back to Kathmandu, reaching respective hotels with free afternoons for individual activities.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Farewell Dinner`
  • Accomodations: International Guest House in Kathmandu

Day 16: Final Depature

  • Airport Transfer

    Trek Distance

Airport transfer for your onward journey.

Farewell and last moments in the Himalayan country.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Important Note for Trekkers

The trek on this day leads to more villages and incredible scenery surrounding beautiful landscapes with high Himalayan mountains. We will have to make a short climb and then trek on the gentle trail for hours before heading downhill to the beautiful Hindu village of Patbhanjyang. Patbhanjyang is located on a basin between hill ridges with tremendous views of the green valley and rolling green hills, contrasting with high snow-capped peaks.

From here, it takes another two hours to walk on a short, steep climb to reach Chisopani Danda, the last overnight stop of this remarkable adventure. This beautiful spot has 5-6 cozy lodges with an overwhelming panorama of mountains with stunning sunrise views over the chain of mountains from Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal and towards the Jugal Himalayan range.

Please be advised that our standard itinerary may vary slightly due to circumstances beyond our control. Factors such as flight delays or cancellations, unpredictable weather, natural disasters, newly enforced government regulations, political events, or individual health conditions can affect the schedule. In such cases, our experienced team will assess the situation and take the best possible alternative route or plan to resume the trek safely and effectively. We sincerely appreciate your understanding, flexibility, and cooperation during such times.

We strongly recommend adding at least two spare buffer days after your trek to accommodate possible delays. This will help ensure you don’t face issues with your international flight connections. You also have the opportunity to customize your trip by including sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, adventure activities, or day trips before or after the trek to make the most of your time in Nepal.

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Inclusion on Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and Drop by private car/van/bus.
  • Both Way Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Return to Kathmandu by Local Express bus.
  • Hotel In Kathmandu: 2 Nights standard accommodation in Katmandu includes Breakfast.
  • 14 Nights Accommodation during the Trek
  • Your meals during the Trekking are Your standard meals (3 times a day: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a cup of tea or Coffee).
  • All Trekking Permits and Paperwork are Trekking Permits.
  • Local Transportation.
  • All accommodations in lodge/tea houses during the treks.
  • Trekking Guide: An experienced, helpful, friendly, and English-speaking Trekking Guide. His well-paid salary, meals, accommodation insurance, etc.
  • Trekking Porter: porters (1 porter for two people). Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation.
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service, which will be paid for by your Travel insurance company.
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • All government taxes
  • Service charge

Exclusion on Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

  • Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies).
  • Additional size of Pots Hot Drinks.
  • Bottled drinks
  • Boiled water
  • Electronic device re-charge
  • Hot shower
  • On the trekking Wi-Fi
  • Personal expenses of any type
  • Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
  • Tipping for Guide and Porter

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My first trip to Nepal has been an amazing experienced thank you to your company. I am very impressed by the professionally and very high standard of your services. My guide sappa did an incredible job not only showing me the beauty of your country but also impressed me with deep knowledge of local culture and history. He is the most caring and selfless human being I have ever met. Thank you for doing such great job and making my vocation unforgettable. Angela Tagg.
Stephan Bank
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Unforgettable Langtang Trek with Sappa

We took an 11-day trekking trip with Sappa and a porter in the Langtang and Helambu region in Mai 2011. We entered Langtang valley at Syabrubesi, trekked up to Kyanjin Gompa and continued to Helambu via Gosaikunda lake and the Lauribina La pass. The trek was wonderful. It leads through different vegetation zones with rich an colourful flora and fauna and amazing Himalaya mountain views. It also offered a deep insight into the Tamang culture and the customs, life and tradditions of Nepalese, Tibetan and Tamang people. Sappa is a very experienced guide who knows the region very well. He did a great job at scheduling the daily treks and adapting the length and speed of trekking to our personal needs and desires. In particular, he was a good consultant regarding any issues of altitude sickness. Sappa handled all issues with the lodges, local government officials, bus and taxi drivers with great care. He answered all our questions regarding names of mountain tops, nature and other details of the area with great excitment. It was a pleasure to listen to Sappa’s anecdotes on life, religion, politics and nature of Nepal and Nepalese people. Sappa’s story-telling and humour has made the trek an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Sappa as understanding, Experienced, funny and sympathetic guide. After eleven days in the remoteness of the Himalaya our guide has become a friends.
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Sappa é o cara. Visitei o Nepal em duas ocasiões. Na primeira ele foi meu guia no circuito Annapurna, onde caminhamos por 21 dias. Na segunda ele nos guiou nos treks Langtang, Gosainkunda e Helambu por 17 dias. Alem disso, ele foi nosso guia no trek Cheppang Hills. Como se não bastasse, fizemos também o clássico Base Camp Everest partindo de Jiri e passando por Renjo La e Cho La, em 24 dias com o seu irmão Lako. O Nepal é um pais maravilhoso e a companhia de um guia como Sappa fez toda a diferença, pois ele nos explicou muito sobre a cultura local, religião, situação política/conflitos no pais e como funciona a sociedade no Nepal em geral. Ele fala muito bem inglês, é muito bem humorado e as risadas estão garantidas. Pra resumir, você começa a trilha com um guia e termina com um amigo. Recomendo-o sem hesitar. Se tiver perguntas pode me escrever.
Christian Bank
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Unvergessliche Langtang und Helambu Trekking Tour mit Sappa

German Language: Wir haben mit Sappa und einem Träger im Mai 2011 eine elftägige Trekking Tour durch die Langtang und Helambu Region gemacht. Wir sind das Langtang Tal von Syrabrubesi bis Kanjin Gompa hoch gewandert und dann über die Gosainkunde Seen, den Laurebina Pass und die Helambu Region nach Kathmandu zurückgekehrt. Der Trek war einfach wundervoll! Er führt durch verschiedene Vegetationszonen mit reicher Flora und Fauna und überwältigenden Aussichten auf die Gipfel des Himalaya. Darüber hinaus bot der Trek einen tiefen Einblick die die Tamang Kultur und das Leben und die Tradition der nepalesischen und tibetanischen Bevölkerung. Sappa ist ein sehr erfahrener Führer, der die Gegend sehr gut kennt. Er verstand es perfekt, die Länge der täglichen Etappen und die Trekkinggeschwindigkeit auf unsere Wünsche und Bedürfnisse anzupassen und war insbesondere ein guter Ratgeber bei Fragen zur Höhenkrankheit. Sappa hat sich um alle Angelegenheiten mit den Lodges, den örtlichen Behörden, den Taxi- und Busfahrern etc. gekümmert. Er hat alle unsere Fragen zu den verschiedenen Bergketten und -gipfeln zur Länge der Auf- und Abstiege und zu den anderen Details der Gegend bereitwillig und mit großer Begeisterung beantwortet. Es war eine große Freude, ihm bei den Anekdoten aus dem Leben der Nepalesen, der Religion, Politik und Natur zuzuhören. Mit seiner Begeisterung und seinem Humor hat Sappa den Trek zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis gemacht. Wir können Sappa als erfahrenen, verständnisvollen und sympathischen Führer uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Nach den elf Tagen in der Einsamkeit des Himalaya ist aus unserem Führer ein Freund geworden.”

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