The Langtang Gosainkunda Lake Trek
Trekking Highlights:
Langtang’s remoteness and less development than the other popular trekking areas make this a great wilderness trek and paradise for those who seek to be in a quite village where one can enjoy the magnificent glacier lake, see the habitat of wild animals like red panda and experience the fresh Himalayan peaks. This trek route goes through traditional, ethnic Tamang & Tibetan villages and untouched forests on the way to the peaks of Langtang-Lirung. The highlights of this tour include a visit to the Langtang valley, Kyangin Gompa, the Lirung Glacier and beautiful glacier lake Gosainkunda. We drive down to Trishuli Bajaar then to the Rasuwa District’s headquarter Dhunche and then to Syabrubesi where the trek begins. As we trek towards the Langtang valley, we will be trekking through pine, oak and rhododendron forests. Spring season in Langtang and Helambu area when the flowers are in full bloom, after countless beautiful villages and mountain views, we arrive at our destination in Kyanjen Gompa, a huge valley with mountains all around and where the glaciers meet the alpine meadows. Retreating downhill, we then ascend again towards the sacred lake of Gosainkunda, then we trek southeast towards Kathmandu valley crossing the high Laurebina yak pass and enjoying the beautiful Yolmu Sherpa region of Helambu.
Trek Overview:
PROPOSED ITINERARY– 17 days in Nepal
Langtang’s remoteness and less development than the other popular trekking areas make this a great wilderness trek and paradise for those who seek to be in a quite village where one can enjoy the magnificent glacier lake, see the habitat of wild animals like red panda and experience the fresh Himalayan peaks. This trek route goes through traditional, ethnic Tamang & Tibetan villages and untouched forests on the way to the peaks of Langtang-Lirung. The highlights of this tour include a visit to the Langtang valley, Kyangin Gompa, the Lirung Glacier and beautiful glacier lake Gosainkunda. We drive down to Trishuli Bajaar then to the Rasuwa District’s headquarter Dhunche and then to Syabrubesi where the trek begins. As we trek towards the Langtang valley, we will be trekking through pine, oak and rhododendron forests. Spring season in Langtang and Helambu area when the flowers are in full bloom, after countless beautiful villages and mountain views, we arrive at our destination in Kyanjen Gompa, a huge valley with mountains all around and where the glaciers meet the alpine meadows. Retreating downhill, we then ascend again towards the sacred lake of Gosainkunda, then we trek southeast towards Kathmandu valley crossing the high Laurebina yak pass and enjoying the beautiful Yolmu Sherpa region of Helambu.
Trek Overview:
- Duration: 15 - 17 days in Nepal
- Difficulty Level: ■■■□□ | Moderate
- Elevation: 4,265 feet to 12,792 feet
- Trekking Season: Mid March to late May, Late September to Mid November
- Details: Tea house lodging trek-1 porter for 2 members | Camping trek: 2 to 4 porters for 1 member (camping/expedition)
PROPOSED ITINERARY– 17 days in Nepal
DAYS |
VENUES |
ELEVATION |
approx. TRAVEL TIME |
Day 1 |
Arrival in Kathmandu |
4,429 ft |
N/A |
Day 2 |
Sightseeing in Kathmandu |
4,429 ft |
N/A |
Day 3 |
Kathmandu - Dhunche drive |
6,397 ft |
7 hrs |
Day 4 |
Dhunche – Syabru village |
7,217 ft |
6 hrs |
Day 5 |
Syabru - Lama Hotel |
8,136 ft |
7 hrs |
Day 6 |
Lama Hotel - Langtang Village |
11,417 ft |
6hrs |
Day 7 |
Langtang valley -Kyangjin Gompa |
12,795 ft |
4 hrs |
Day 8 |
Kyangjin Gompa |
12,795 ft |
N/A |
Day 9 |
Kyangjin –Lama Hotel |
8,136 ft |
7 hrs |
Day 10 |
Lama Hotel- Syabru |
7,217 ft |
6hrs |
Day 11 |
Syabru - Sing Gompa |
10, 990 ft |
5 hrs |
Day 12 |
Sing Gompa – Gosainkunda |
14,173 ft |
7hrs |
Day 13 |
Gosainkunda – Ghopte |
11,679 ft |
7 hrs |
Day 14 |
Ghopte – Kutumsang |
11,679 ft |
N/A |
Day 15 |
Kutumsang – Chisopani |
7,185 ft |
8 hrs |
Day 16 |
Chisopani – Kathmandu |
4,265 ft |
3 hrs |
Day 17 |
Last day in Kathmandu |
8,005 ft |
7hrs |