Langtang Gosainkund Trek

Overview

Located very close to the Kathmandu valley, Langtang region is the unique place of nature, culture and religion. Driving about 150km from Kathmandu, the Langtang valley starts from Syabrubesi(1450m) and slightly goes northward up to about 4500m. Langtang national Park is conserved to protect the fragile ecosystem in the nature, holy lakes like Ganesh Kund, Gosain Kund, Bhairab Kund, Saraswoti Kund, Surya Kund and Nag Kund and the Buddhist Gompas. The region offers the unique opportunities to see the wonderful views of the Himalayas like Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung Himal and Morimoto Peak, faunal and floral species like red panda, Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, musk deer, barking deer, wild boar, Himalayan Munal, griffin, pheasant etc, herbal plants, silver birch, alpine shrubs etc. religious places like gompas, monasteries, temples and natural lakes.

There are many sacred lakes in Gosain Kund area. It is believed that a terrible poison was spreading all over the universe in Golden Era and that was destroying almost all living things, human beings, gods and goddesses. But the god of fate and destruction Lord Shiva, one of 3 major gods swallowed all poison to pacify the universe. Due to the effect of poison, His throat turned into blue and became thirsty. To quench His thrust, He created a big lake by piercing a glacier moraine with His magic trident- that is Gosainkund. Nowadays people see the shadow of Lord Shiva in the level of the lake Gosain Kund. Trident is called Trishool in Nepali. Originated from Gosain Kund, Trisuli River, a famous river of Nepal for rafting is named by the trident/Trishool. Similarly other gods and goddesses created lakes to quench their thrust from the effect of poison around Gosain Kund. During August, big festival Guru Purnima is celebrated here with great joy. Over 40000 Hindu pilgrims visit this area every year. The ancient Nepal-Tibet trade pass 'Rasuwagadhi- Kerung is linked with road that is just 18km north of Syabrubesi.

Package Itineary

(Average hike 4-6 hours a day)

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1310m), hotel

Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, depending on time, explore Kathmandu, dinner and overnight.

Day02: Drive to Syabrubesi (1450m), teahouse

This is full day scenic drive through Shivepuri Nagarjun and Lantang National Parks, traditional villages and beautiful farmlands with picturesque view of Himalaya panorama, Trishuli river valley and wonderful landscape.

Day 03 : Hike to Lama Hotel (2480m)

Trail follows along the Langtang Khola valley. Birds and animals like jackal, wild boar, barking deer and others can be seen. Trail is mainly up from Bamboo after crossing the Khola. Approx 6/7 hours

Day 04 : Hike to Ghoda Tabela (3020m)

Hike up to Ghoda Tabela through dense forest of Langtang National Park where we may encounter with wildlife like jackal, fox, black bear, wild boar, mountain tiger and different species of birds. For the safety reason, it is better to walk together in the group.

Day 05: Hike to Langtang(3541m)

Trail passes through the pine forest and sub-alpine shrubs, wild animals and birds can be seen along the trail. Great view of the mountain & glacial valley, grazing yaks, villages…Approx 6 hours walk

Day 06: Hike to Kyanjing Gompa (3798m)

Hike to Kyanjing Gompa, there are dry landslides occurred during 2015 earthquake. We see nonstop wonderful scenery of the isolated valley, serene Himalaya, magical landscape. Approx 4-5 hours.

Day 07: Explore nature and culture

Explore the glacial valleys, very important and ancient Kyanjing Gompa, yak cheese factory and the bee hive settlement of Mangolian friendly people, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin RI (4350meters) which is highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

Day 8-9: Hike back to Bamboo and ascend up to Thulo Syabru(2200m).

Hike back to Bamboo on the same way then ascend the hill to Thulo Syabru- a traditional Tamang tribal village where we see classic culture of Tamang tribe and their typical lifestyle.

Day 10: Hike to Shing Gompa (3584m)

Hike up to Shing Gompa through dense forests, grasslands, rocky inclines and farmlands. We see beautiful Bhotekoshi and Trishuli River valley, interesting settlements, wonderful landscape and typical lifestyle of mountain locals.

Day 11: Hike to Lauribina (3960m)

Hike up through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests, alpine meadows and shrubs. We see wonderful landscape while walking along the grassy meadows and ridge.

Day 12: Hike Gosainkund(4380m)

Hike to Gosainkund through alpine meadows, hill slopes, hanging cliffs and rocky inclines. We see wonderful thundering big waterfall on the way. Arrive the ultimate destination of the trip- Gosainkund. This is the highest point in the trail. It provides the beautiful scene of the Himalayas like Ganesh Himal(7406m), Manaslu Himal(8163m), mountains, River valleys and the excellent view of Gosain Kund, Bhairab Kund, Saraswoti Kund, Surya Kund and Nau Kund as well as thundering waterfalls and beautiful Trishuli valley. Many Hindu pilgrimages from different parts of the world, mainly from India and Nepal, visit this area all year round. There are also teahouses here

Day 13-14: Gosainkund- Shing Gompa - Dhunche (2000m)

Hike back down to Shing Gompa on the same way, spend a night there then the next day, hike down to Ghatte Khola. We see nonstop great nature scenery from all the way. Visit temples in the valley then hike to Dhunche- the headquarters of the Rasuwa district through river valley, forests and farmlands. We meet our jeeps here.

Day15: Drive to Kakani (2050m), resort/hotel

After breakfast, drive back to Kakani through Langtang National Park, headquarters of Rasuwa district, hydropower dams, Trishuli River valley, settlements, forests, strawberry mountain and rainbow trout fisheries. This is a full day scenic drive. Check in hotel. Rainbow trout for dinner! Dinner and overnight.

Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu, explore Kathmandu, hotel

Early morning, we see wonderful Himalaya panorama from the hotel. Have breakfast, we visit strawberry mountain where we see beautiful strawberry farming and people working on it. Drive back to Kathmandu, visit Patan and Bhaktapur. Check in hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day17: Explore Kathmandu

Morning visit to Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Swoyambhunath, have typical Nepali lunch with host family. Free time for shopping or relax. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day18: Fly back home or open…

After breakfast, program over, transfer to airport, fly back home

Detailed Trip Cost

Entire trip cost per person (USD): $1,699 // 1pax complimentary in every 11 paid guests in group

Trip cost includes:
All accommodation (twin sharing basis) & food; three meals a day -breakfast, lunch and dinner (except bar bill), insured crew (guide, porters, donkeys, dzopa, yaks), all essential permits, all domestic transportation as per the itinerary, service charge and government taxes.

Trip cost does not include:
Personal expenses (like laundry, communication, alcohol, cold drinks and bottled water during trekking), gratuity to serving crew, emergency evacuation, international airfare, visa, your travel insurance and any kind of gifts and donation.

Payment system

80% of total trip budget must be paid in advance (the amount should be appeared to our account just two weeks before the trips) for domestic transportation, permits, hotel bookings reconfirmation and essential preparations.
Balance can be paid before or during/after the trip.

Refund system
In case of trip cancellation in the last 10 days of group arrival, 50% of the deposited amount will be deducted. If the trip cancels 10 days before the group arrival, we settle the full amount in next trip.

Special Feature

Hindu and Buddhist culture, traditional villages, Tamang tribal culture and their typical lifestyle, beautiful Himalaya panorama, glacial valleys, lakes, waterfalls, Langtang National Park and wildlife, rare Himalayan flora and fauna...