Overview

The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek offer’s an opportunity for the trekkers and adventurers to step in the wake of Bill Tillman and rediscover wonderous Himalayan passes, pristine valley’s and diverse ethnic culture. The Gosaikunda trek is easily accessible from Kathmandu. here y ou can find relatively unspoiled wilderness, and less developed trekking in Nepal. Spend several days of pleasant Langtang Gosaikunda trekking through dense forest and traditional ethnic settlements. Trek to the holy Gosaikunda Lake and alpine yak pasture of Kyangin gompa, with inspiring mountain views all the way. Gosaikunda is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for Shamans, the traditional witch doctors, as well as many Hindu and Buddhist devotees. Cross over the Laure Binayak Pass reaching an altitude of 4620 meters. Wrap up your journey with a quick trek up sundarijal, befor returning to kathmandu.

Langtang Gosaikunda trek will take you through dense forest, traditional ethnic settlements, to the holy Gosaikunda Lake and the alpine yak pastures of Kyangin gompa. While the mountain views are inspiring, we will reach Laure Binayak Pass, reaching an altitude of 4620m. gaze upon an excellent view into a Tibetan reminiscent plateau that is simply breathtaking.

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A Step By Step Treks & Adventure representative will be waiting for you at the airport. He/she will then drop us off at our hotel where we can take a rest. In the evening we can enjoy a short visit around mix colorful touristic hub at Thamel and as well as introduce the Nepalese mix culture with food and drinks.

Today is our second big day for explore entire popular Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These spot shows you the most highlight Nepal’s cultural and religious heritages. Our following days will be Kathmandu Durbar Square which showcases Kathmandu’s rich architectural prowess during the Malla dynasty (c1201–1769), and then Swayambhunath Stupa which tourists commonly refer to as the ‘Monkey Temple’ owing to a large number of the monkey population in the vicinity. Next is Pashupatinath Temple which is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world followed by the Buddhist shrine of Boudhanath which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Overnight in Kathmandu.

We leave Kathmandu in the morning for Syabrubesi, a village that is also the starting point for treks into the Langtang valley. Our journey will be on a winding road through frequent switchbacks. On a clear day, we get to enjoy outstanding views of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal. Our trek for today ends with a descent into the small village of Syabrubesi. Overnight in Syabrubesi.

After breakfast, we begin our trek to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola. We ascend and descend simultaneously through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola (small river), we ascend on a steep trail that will lead us to the Lama Hotel. Overnight in Lama Hotel.

We will take a quick warm-up walk and view the sunrise from a hill today before starting the trek. Starting your day was never better as we make our way through the blooming rhododendron forest to Gunachock. The view clears today, and you can have a mesmerizing view of Langtang Lirung, Naya Kang and many other sub-ranges. You will pass the settlements of Thomna, Ghortabela, and Thyangsyap following the trail. Tamang culture showcases itself here, and you can take brief sops here. In the late afternoon, Langtang valley comes into sight, and from a distance, the village is picturesque and beautiful. Overnight at a lodge in Langtang village.

Your trek of today is shorter in comparison to other days of the Langtang Gosainkunda trek. So, you will have enough time today to enjoy the surrounding beautiful view during the trek. In the morning, you can enjoy the short village tour. The village of Kyanjing is one of the culturally rich and significant settlements of the Langtang region. You can rest for the rest of the day and take a brief tour of the village. In the evening, you can pay a visit to the local cheese factory and try some of the delicacies. Overnight at Kyanjing village.

We spend the whole day exploring Tserko Ri which will also help us acclimatize to the high altitude. We begin early in the morning. The trail passes through yak pastures before ascending to Tserko Ri. The sunrise view from the top of Tserko Ri is extraordinary. We get back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery while enjoying views of the Himalayas, glaciers, birds and yaks.

We begin our trek after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy a different views of the Himalayas that we had missed climbing up. Overnight in Lama Hotel.

We begin our trek with a climb up to the Rimche Village. From here we descend to the banks of the Langtang Khola. We continue on an easy trail to Bamboo and begin ascending to Landslide Lodge. From here we continue our trek to Thulo Syabru. There are two trails as we cross another bridge. We follow the one that passes by Pahare hotel and a waterfall at 2210 m to reach Thulo Syabru. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.

Today will be a short walk but it is important to not reach Gosaikunda today because the steady gain in altitude will help us acclimatize better to the high altitude. After trekking for a while we pass by a chorten and a checkpoint. From the checkpoint, we move south and pass by Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before reaching Shin Gompa to spend the night.

Today we get to enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Himalayas including the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang. We follow a ridge for the most part of the day and catch a glimpse of the first of the holy lakes. The third lake, Gosaikunda (4380m), is of particular religious and cultural significance for the Nepalese and is one of Nepal’s most sought after pilgrimage sites. The lake is surrounded by mountains on almost all sides and has a great ensemble of nine other lakes to accompany it. Every year during Janai Purnima in August, hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake for a holy bath. The large rock at the center of the lake is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine. Overnight in Gosaikunda.

We move around the lake’s shore before ascending towards the Laurebina Pass (4610m). The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La (pass) and descends to the Melamchi valley. The trail is rough and crosses moraines, but is well marked with cairns. We pass through three more small lakes before reaching the pass. We climb a small hill and enjoy excellent views of the area. Our trail passes through Surya kunda before reaching Ghopte. Overnight in Ghopte.

Our trek for today is to the village of Kutumsang is mostly downhill and through a lush sub-tropical forest. The trek is refreshing and walking down in the ridge we can have a spectacular view of DorjeLakpa and Shisha Psangma (8027 m) mountains. Crossing Magin Goth in the way we will walk further to the Kutumsang village today. Overnight at a lodge in Kutumsang village.

Our last day of the trek starts with an amazing sunrise view from your hotel in Chisopani. We will walk to Sundarijal and drive back to Kathmandu today. You will pass through multiple settlements where you can make brief stops to try some of the local snacks here. After reaching Sundarijal, you will take a private cab back to your hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, you can enjoy the nightlife and do some souvenir shopping near your hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.

The price includes :

  • Assistance at the International airport by Step By Step Treks & Adventures representative on arrival and departure as per provided flight details
  •  Accommodation on Deluxe Category in Kathmandu 03 Night as per Itinerary with open choices Breakfast
  •  Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey temple sightseeing with Owned Guide and Transport
  •  Open choice Full board meals during the trek period(Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Tea or coffee)
  •  Neat & Clean Twine shared Private room during the trek period
  •  Round ways Transport by Private Deluxe Bus/Car to Drop Trek start point and pickup from Trek ending point.
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader; well trained in wilderness First Aid, assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging.
  •  Free Trek Map
  •  Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
  •  Travel & Rescue Arrangement for in case
  •  All necessary Paper works for Langtang Conservation area entry permits
  •  TIMS Card (Trekking information management system)
  •  Fare well Dinner

The price doesn't includes:

  •  Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (costs roughly USD 15 to 20 per person per day) (Except Farewell dinner).
  •  Kathmandu Sightseeing entry fee (Cost USD 5 to 15)Per person on each spot.
  •  All kinds of drinks in the mountain (cold drinks and alcoholic)
  •  Personal equipment
  •  International airfare Departure/Arrival from Kathmandu.
  •  Travel and rescue insurance.
  •  Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
  •  Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
  •  Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section

Overall Rating
5/5
Sleeping
Excellent
5/5
Guide
Very Good
5/5
Location
Excellent
5/5
Food
Excellent
5/5
Service
Excellent
5/5
Reviews(3)
Henk Giselle
from from German
5/5
My husband and I trekked to the amazing Langtang Gosainkunda to Helambu scenic trek in November 2019 with Shyam our guide through Step By Step Company. Krishna Lama organized everything for us with pe..
2020-12-03
Angelia Balson
from Oxford,UK
5/5
We had a fantastic time on our trek organized by Step By Step. In the beginning, we were confused about how we do the trek. One of my friends recommend us ”Go Step By Step” I said what? She Explai..
2020-12-03
Ethan Sackett
from Bask, Spain
5/5
My husband and I have just completed the 15 days Langtang Valley and Gosingkund trek. It was an amazing experience we have ever done. Walking through the valley of landscape, colorful cultural traditi..
2020-12-03

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