LANGTANG GOSAINKUNDA TREK
Trip Name Langtang Gosainkunda Trek
Max Altitude 4380
Grade beginner
Activity Trekking and Hiking
Trip Duration 14 days
Minimum Group Size 1-20
Destination Nepal
Starting Point Dhunche
Ending Point Dhunche

Overview

One of the amazing trekking in Himalayas, Langtang Gosainkunda trek offers to explore the wonderful Langtang Valley and visiting a holy Lake Gosaikunda.  Collect the superb views Langtang Lirung (7,200m.), Ganesh Himal (7,600m), Langtang II (7,227m) neighboring peaks of Langtang Region. The wonderful Gosainkunda Lake trek also offers to explore the culture and living style of different ethnic groups living in Langtang region, which is influenced by Tibetan culture. 
Exploring the flora and faunas of Langtang Nationa Park plus visiting the holy Gosainkunda Lake is an amazing Himalayan journey.It is said that holy Gosaikunda Lake was created by Lord Shiva when he thrust his Trishul (Holy 3 pointed-sword) into the rock to get the water to cool this throat which was burnt by the poison he swallowed. Take holy dip in the lake and believed that if one prayed and bathed in this lake, would get fulfilled wish and salvation in life.
Best seasons for this 10 days Langtang Trekking are Spring (March -April ) and Autumn (September-November)

 

Itinerary

Day 1:Kathmandu.(1334m.)- Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, one of our representative will welcome you and will transfer to your hotel. On free time get refreshed from the jetlag. Overnight.
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and preparation: Full day sightseeing is dedicated to introduce four of the UNESCO World Heritage listing sites in Kathmandu including, Soyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Enjoy exploring. Overnight.
Day 2:Syabrubesi.(1420m./8-9 hours)-  Take an early morning drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi via Trishuli Bazar. You will stay overnight at Syabrubesi this day. 
Day 3:Lama Hotel.(2470m./4-5 hours trek): A gentle trekking from Syabrubesi passing small villages and some wonderful water streams leads to Lama Hotel for the overnight.
Day 4:Langtang Village.(3430m./5-6 hours trek)-From Lama Hotel the trail steep up. Following the Langtang Khola to Ghora Tabela we continue our trekking collecting the glimpses of Langtang Lirung to get to Langtang village which an amazing Tibetan like settlement. Overnight.
Day 5:Kyanjin Gompa.(3730m./3-4 hours trek): After spending a wonderful day and Langtang village. Today we will pass some streams, yak pastures and small but wonderful Tamang villages on the way up of Kyanjin Gompa which is the stunning view point for Langtang range and Langhisa Himal. Overnight at Kyanjin Gompa. 
Day 6: Explore Kyanjin Gompa.(3730m.)- We take a rest day in Kyanjin Gompa. After breakfast we will hike up to Tserko Ri (5,000 m) for mesmerizing views of  Langtang range, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji and also watch Lirung Glacier. After lunch, visit Yak cheese factory and taste fresh yak cheese. Enjoy your day. Overnight at Kyanjin Gompa. 

Day 7:Lama Hotel.(2470m./4-5 hours): Retrace same way back to Lama Hotel.Overnight at Lama hotel.

Day 8:Thulo Syabru.(2130m/5-6 hours trek.)- The trail first goes to Bamboo Lodge, from where we take ascent trail and further trek to Thulo Syabru which is a typical Sherpa settlement. Overnight at Thulo Syabru. 
Day 9:Laurebina.(3900m/6-7 hours trek):The trail from Thulo Syabru first climb up to Dursagang and then enters to dense rhododendron forest to take us Chandan Bari. From there we continue our trekking to Laurebina via Chalang Pati. In Laurebina we can enjoy the amazing views of Annapurna, Manslum Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung Himal. Overnight.  

Day 10:GoshainKunda.(4380m./5-6 hours trek)- Hike to Gosaikunda Lake. Along the way we can see two beautiful lakes which includes Saraswoti Kunda and Bhairab Kunda. On the way up we can see the wonderful views of mountains too. Overnight.
Day 11:Singgompa.(3330m./4-5 hours trek): This morning we will start our trekking after breakfast and we will descend down to get Singgompa with views Mount Ganesh and Tibetan ranges. Overnight at Singgompa. 
Day 12: Trek to Dhunche (2,030m/3-4 hours trek): From Singgompa we will take descending trail to reach Dhunche. Overnight.
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu (1334m/6-7 hours drive): Drive back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu you will have free time to do some last minute shopping.
Day 14:Fly back home. Transfer to Kathmandu airport to catch the returning flight. Hope to see you again in Nepal soon. 

Cost Includes

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable vehicle as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

  • Nepalese visa fee
  • International airfare 
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

 

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