TREKKING IN NEPAL » LANGTANG REGION
Langtang Gosainkund Trek
This trek has been considered as a young trek as it was opened for trekking enthusiasts not so long ago. This trek offers considerable spectacular views of mountains, meadows, forests, , different wild animals, birds, glaciers and many more to feast the eyes of visitors. Cheese factories, monasteries, and other monuments are other specialties of this trek. Moreover, Gosaikund, a big lake dedicated to Lord Shiva and as legend would have us believe, the habitat of Lord Shiva is extremely enthralling where Hindu pilgrims serge in take a holy bath in monsoon. Gosaikund was created by Lord Shiva when he pierced his Trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed "Kalkut", the most dangerous poison, according to legend.
detail Itinerary
Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu / Transfer to Hotel
Day 02. Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Buddhanath and Swyambunath
Day 03. Sightseeing: Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Day 04. Kathmandu to Dhunche (1937 m.): Drive about 10 hrs. to Dhunche and rest.
Day 05. Dhunche to Shyabru Village (2087 m.): Descend to Shyabru River and trek up hill about 2 hrs. via Bharkhu. Magnificent view of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Mt. Kerung of Tibet can be seen from here. Trek for another 2 hrs. through the Jungle and reach Shyabru village for the overnight rest.
Day 06. Shyabru Village to Lama Hotel (2380 m.): Walk downwards for about 2 hrs. through forest and ascend for about 1hr. to reach Bombu Village (1850 m.) Gradually ascend through Bombu Jungle and reach Lama Hotel to stay.
Day 07. Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500 m.): Trek forward through Rhododendron and Pine forest for about 3 hrs. and reach Ghoda Tabela then walk for another two hours and reach Langtang ( biggest village of the area ) inhabited by Buddhist Tamangs and Tibetans.
Day 08. Langtang to Kyanging Gompa (3700 m.): Trek for 3 hrs. through the trail and reache Kyanging Gompa where you can see local cheese factory and beautiful mountains from Yala peak, excursion spot.
Day 09. Kyanging Gompa to Lama Hotel: Trek back by same route.
Day 10. Lama Hotel to Shyabru Village: Trek back by same route.
Day 11. Shyabru Village to Sing Gompa (3254 m.): Trek upwards through the forest of Fir and Rhododendron. The only of human habitations are the shepherd's occasional huts. Camp near the deserted Sing Gompa (6/7 hrs. walk).
Day 12. Sing Gompa to Gosain Kund (4300 m.): A steep rugged trail but adequately compensated by dramatic views of Himal Chuli, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and possibly Annapurna Range in the west; the beautiful valley of Langtang Lirung in the north. Passing a few huts in the high pasture of Lauribina and crossing a small ridge, have the first look of about a dozen holy lakes; Saraswotikund, Bhairavkund and Gosaikund are the main holy lakes among them.
Day 13. Rest day for excursion
Day 14. Gosai Kund to Thade Pati (3600 m.): Continue the trek over rugged trails and pass several smaller lakes to the Thade Pati Pass then descend along a ridge to the tree line. Continue to descend to reach Thade Pati through Juniper, Rhododendron forests, beautiful waterfalls and rest overnight at Thade Pati. (8 hrs. walk).
Day 15. Thade Pati to Kutumsang (2468m.): Drop steadily all day through Fir & Rhododendron forests and prickly leafed oak forest enjoying the excellent views of the mountains, the Helambu valley and reach Kutumsang for a rest overnight. (6/7 hrs. walk).
Day 16. Kutumsang to Chisapani (2194 m.): Trek within gentle ups and downs following a ridge to reach Chisopani with excelent views of Himalayan range from Mt. Manaslu to Mt. Everest (6/7 hrs. walk).
Day 17. Chisapani to Kathmandu: Climb to the small pass at Burlang Bhanjyang and take a last look at the great line of the snow peaks of the Himalaya before descending to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu from Sundarijal (4/5 hrs. walk).
Day 18. Free day in Kathmandu / Shopping etc.
Day 19. Final departure from Nepal or you can make your own trip as per your interest.
Day 02. Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Buddhanath and Swyambunath
Day 03. Sightseeing: Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Day 04. Kathmandu to Dhunche (1937 m.): Drive about 10 hrs. to Dhunche and rest.
Day 05. Dhunche to Shyabru Village (2087 m.): Descend to Shyabru River and trek up hill about 2 hrs. via Bharkhu. Magnificent view of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Mt. Kerung of Tibet can be seen from here. Trek for another 2 hrs. through the Jungle and reach Shyabru village for the overnight rest.
Day 06. Shyabru Village to Lama Hotel (2380 m.): Walk downwards for about 2 hrs. through forest and ascend for about 1hr. to reach Bombu Village (1850 m.) Gradually ascend through Bombu Jungle and reach Lama Hotel to stay.
Day 07. Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500 m.): Trek forward through Rhododendron and Pine forest for about 3 hrs. and reach Ghoda Tabela then walk for another two hours and reach Langtang ( biggest village of the area ) inhabited by Buddhist Tamangs and Tibetans.
Day 08. Langtang to Kyanging Gompa (3700 m.): Trek for 3 hrs. through the trail and reache Kyanging Gompa where you can see local cheese factory and beautiful mountains from Yala peak, excursion spot.
Day 09. Kyanging Gompa to Lama Hotel: Trek back by same route.
Day 10. Lama Hotel to Shyabru Village: Trek back by same route.
Day 11. Shyabru Village to Sing Gompa (3254 m.): Trek upwards through the forest of Fir and Rhododendron. The only of human habitations are the shepherd's occasional huts. Camp near the deserted Sing Gompa (6/7 hrs. walk).
Day 12. Sing Gompa to Gosain Kund (4300 m.): A steep rugged trail but adequately compensated by dramatic views of Himal Chuli, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and possibly Annapurna Range in the west; the beautiful valley of Langtang Lirung in the north. Passing a few huts in the high pasture of Lauribina and crossing a small ridge, have the first look of about a dozen holy lakes; Saraswotikund, Bhairavkund and Gosaikund are the main holy lakes among them.
Day 13. Rest day for excursion
Day 14. Gosai Kund to Thade Pati (3600 m.): Continue the trek over rugged trails and pass several smaller lakes to the Thade Pati Pass then descend along a ridge to the tree line. Continue to descend to reach Thade Pati through Juniper, Rhododendron forests, beautiful waterfalls and rest overnight at Thade Pati. (8 hrs. walk).
Day 15. Thade Pati to Kutumsang (2468m.): Drop steadily all day through Fir & Rhododendron forests and prickly leafed oak forest enjoying the excellent views of the mountains, the Helambu valley and reach Kutumsang for a rest overnight. (6/7 hrs. walk).
Day 16. Kutumsang to Chisapani (2194 m.): Trek within gentle ups and downs following a ridge to reach Chisopani with excelent views of Himalayan range from Mt. Manaslu to Mt. Everest (6/7 hrs. walk).
Day 17. Chisapani to Kathmandu: Climb to the small pass at Burlang Bhanjyang and take a last look at the great line of the snow peaks of the Himalaya before descending to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu from Sundarijal (4/5 hrs. walk).
Day 18. Free day in Kathmandu / Shopping etc.
Day 19. Final departure from Nepal or you can make your own trip as per your interest.
| Cost of the trip:- group size minimum 02 | USD 850 per person |
Cost Include
- All international airport pick up and drop services,
- 5 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (3 star standard)
- Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu with guide and car
- National park permit for Langtang region
- TIMS
- Accommodation in a lodge while you are in trekking
- Sleeping Bag,
- Down Jacket
- Food 3 meals from the menu
- Guide and necessary porters
- Medicals Kit
- Duffle Bag for your gear
Cost Exclude
- Drinks from local market
- Expenses of personal nature
- Emergency evacuation
- Insurance
- Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Packing for your Trip
- Comfortable shoes
- Socks
- Fleece jacket or equivalent. It can get cold, even in summer
- Comfortable, informal clothing (shorts & singlet tops are not appropriate)
- Hat – a good idea as sun is very strong
- Gloves - wool or fleece
- Scarf
- Thermal Underwear
- Sarong - a multitude of uses
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sewing kit
- Money belt
- Toiletries (including lip slave and moisturizer)
- Torch / flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
- First Aid Kit
- Small Towel
- Small umbrella or rain jacket (June-August particularly)
