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Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek, Langtang Region

Type

Trekking

Span

14 Days

Accomodation

3 star hotel in Kathmandu and tea house during the trek

Meal Plan

Breakfast in Kathmandu. Full board meals during trek.

Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek at a glance

 

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek is one of the least frequented trekking route of Langtang Region. The trekking along this trail is adventurously hilarious and in the meantime has huge religious significance as it arrives at one of the sacred lakes for Hindus Gosain Kunda.

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek with is an exceptional trek to the Himalayas and the Himalayan hamlets, caters wonderful rewards of nature and culture of the beautiful Langtang Region.

"Langtang Gosainkunda Trek-Striking snow capped magnificence mixed with mid-slope delights, flourishing Tibetan culture blended with Hindu religious qualities and the lavish vegetation commanded by bright verdures and faunas, the trek has everything."

14 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Activities:

  • TIA to Kathmandu city, pickup
  • Kathmandu hotel check-in
  • Trek preparation & meet-up with guide
  • Collect all trekking permits & registration at one place
  • Local souvenir

Elevation: 1,400 metres
Meals Provided: Welcome dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Activities:

  • Visit UNESCO World heritage site- Boudhanath Pashupatinath, the monkey temple Swayambhunath
  • Explore city streets & traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi

Activities:

  • Explore the small town of Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche 
  • Catch views of Annapurna II, Manasalu, and Ganesh Himal
  • Pass by rivers, and small villages

Elevation: 2,380m
Accommodation: Teahouse
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4: Syabrubesi To Lama Hotel

Activities:

  • Hike along the Langtang river
  • Climb towards Rimche
  • A glimpse of Wildlife -red pandas, monkeys, & Himalayan black bears

Elevation:  2560m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lama Hotel To Langtang Valley

Activities:

  • Take on the steeper trail
  • Ascent above the Langtang Khola promising  sights of Langtang Lirung(7246m)
  • Discover scattered Tamang villages with water-driven mills and prayer wheels.

Elevation:3541m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6: Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa

Activities:

  • Discover largest mani wall in Nepal
  • Cross several of the wooden bridges
  • Pass through villages and Yak pastures
  • Enjoy the views of glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.

Elevation: 3900m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ascent Tserko Ri and back to Kyanjin gompa

Activities:

  • Climb up to Tserko Ri in the morning
  • Enjoy the scenic 360 view of Langtang Valley and it's surrounding peaks
  • Return back to Kyanjin Gompa 

Elevation: 5000m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel

 

Activities:

  • Downhill walk through forest & rivers 
  • Pass through the ethnic Tamang settlements
  • Spend a night at lama hotel

Elevation: 2480m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 9: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru

Activities:

  • Follow the downhill trail of Langtang river
  • Cross suspension bridge
  • Enjoy the walk through oak, rhododendron and bamboo forests
  • Pass througn Pairo village before reaching Thylo Syaphru

Accommodation: Basic Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation : 2,210 m

 

 

Day 10: Thulo Syaphru to Shingompa

Activities:

  •  Upsteep climb through the ridge of Phulung Danda 
  • Witnessing the scenic view of Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himal.
  • Pass by Garta Village and Phulung Monastery 
  • Reach Shingompa ,explore the village and the Cheese factory run by the Gompa

Accommodation: Basic Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation :3,330 m

Day 11: Shingompa to Gosaikunda

Activities:

  • Climb up gradually to Laurebinayak
  • Spectacular views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan mountains and Langtang Lirung
  • Pass few of huts in the Laurebinayak pasture, cross a small ridge before reaching Gosaikunda Lake

Accommodation: Basic Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation : 4,300 m

 

 

Day 12: Gosaikunda to Dhunche

Activities:

  • Walk downhill to Dhunche
  • Enjoy pristine outlook of Langtang range, Tibiten Range on the way down
  • Walk through lushy Pine forest

Accommodation: Basic Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation : 2,030m

Day 13: Dhunche to Kathmandu

Activities:

  • Early Morning Drive To Kathmandu Via Bus Or Jeep.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 14: Final Departure

Activities: 

  • Bid final goodbye to the team
  • Airport Drop off

Meals: Breakfast

 

Inclusion

What's included?
  • A porter and his entire expenses.
  • Airport pickup and drop facility.
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
  • First aid medical kit
  • Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
  • Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
  • Insurance of guide and porter.
  • Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
  • Lodge expenses during the trek.
  • One porter for two people.
  • Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
  • Trekking permits/TIMS.
  • Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
What's not included?
  • Additional meals and drinks
  • Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
  • 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
  • Extra porter charge.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Nepal arrival visa.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation
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