Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is guesthouse trekking in Langtang Himalaya in Nepal. Located north of Kathmandu, the Langtang region boasts spectacular natural beauty, which makes Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking one of the best treks in the Himalayas, that has quick accessibility of the starting point from Kathmandu. An 8-hour drive on a well-made road leads you to Syabrubesi, where you begin the Langtang Gosaikunda hike.
You explore the beautiful Langtang village and the stunning Gosaikunda Lake in Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. You trek in the Langtang region and experience the rural lifestyle of the locals. Langtang and Gosaikunda Trekking is an immersive journey that involves adventure and cultural experience.
Walking through lush forests, you gradually ascend to alpine meadows and reach Kyanjin Gompa (3,860m). It's an ancient monastery. Before you leave this place, you'll hike to Kyanjing Ri, following a steep, rocky uphill route. Kyanjing Ri is a viewpoint that offers a sensational mountain panorama.
The next part of the Langtang Gosaikunda trip ascends to Thulo Syabru (2,120 m) from Lama Hotel (2,560 m). It continues to sacred Gosaikunda Lake (4,380 m) via Sing Gompa (3,250 m).
To extend the trek, you can combine Helambu Valley by taking the entire circuit trek of Langtang, which further involves crossing Lauribinayak Pass and explore the undiscovered gorgeous routes of the Helambu region. On this holiday, you will see the blend of Hinduism and Buddhism. Langtang Gosaikunda journey is all about going slow and enjoying nature. The locals along the trekking route are kind and welcoming.
You meet with Tamangs and Sherpas. Tamangs, especially in this region, are descendants of Tibetans. Their culture and practices are similar. Langtang Gosaikunda Odyssey is with the natives and learns about their unique mountain lifestyle. You'll encounter gorgeous waterfalls, rivers, meadows, alpine lakes, several species of birds, and huge glaciers. It's a fantastic trek with all the adventurous elements. Book your Gosaikunda Langtang Trek anytime with Outfitter Himalaya.
Langtang Gosaikunda Adventure is an excellent alternative to the famous EBC and ABC trek. Unlike the Langtang Valley trek, it’s rather adventurous and demanding. It's a two-week trek in the Langtang National Park that explores the beautiful Langtang Valley and the holy Gosaikunda Lake.
There are many attractions during the Gosaikunda and Langtang trekking in Nepal and we have highlighted some of them below.
Syabrubesi is the starting point of the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. Located north of Kathmandu, it takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Syabrubesi. You'll drive early in the morning, leaving the bustle of Kathmandu and following lush green hills and terraced fields.
The trail passes rural areas; the route soon unfolds snow-capped mountains. It's a comfortable and scenic drive, but the last part may get bumpy.
Langtang National Park was established in 1976. It is Nepal's first Himalayan national park that goes above 6,450 meters. This national park has 18 ecosystems and 14 vegetation types, ranging from upper tropical forests below 1,000 meters to alpine scrub and perennial ice.
The trail ascends through lush rhododendron, Chirpine, oak, and fir forests. Home to wildlife like snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, black beer, etc, and numerous species of birds, the trekking route is quite wild.
The chances of coming across these rare animals could still be much higher; the mere possibility makes the journey exciting.
The wilderness of the Langtang region and the continuous ascends and descends through different climatic zones make the trip very adventurous. From cascading waterfalls, rushing rivers, and lush forests to green pastures, frozen lakes, and glaciers, you get close-up views of all these natural wonders.
Langtang Gosaikunda trail winds through settlement areas and challenges you to live a simple mountain lifestyle. The non-stop views of the towering mountains and the region's remoteness will quench your adventure thirst.
Langtang Gosaikunda trekking is known for its beautiful villages, such as Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, Kyanjin Gompa, etc. All of these villages offer fabulous scenery. These villages are small and inhabited by very humble people. Most of the locals are either Sherpas or Tamangs.
Tamangs are an indigenous community with a rich ancient cultural heritage. They are the direct descendants of Tibetans and follow Tibetan Buddhism. Even though Tamangs have their dialect and practices, you'll see many similarities with Tibetans.
Kyanjin Gompa (3,860 m) is a Buddhist monastery believed to be built 280 to 300 years ago. While staying in Kyanjin Gompa, you explore the monastery and its nearby areas.
The monastery has a yak cheese factory and many fabulous short hikes. At 32, 50 meters, Sing Gompa is another old monastery we visited during the trek. Apart from these two monasteries, the trail includes many other small stupas and chortens. Likewise, prayer wheels, mani walls, and prayer flags surround the Trail.
At 4380 meters, Gosaikunda Lake is an alpine freshwater lake and a pilgrimage site. This lake has tremendous religious value and is visited by hundreds of pilgrims annually. According to Hindu mythology, Gosaikunda Lake is home to the god Shiva and his wife, Gauri.
There's a temple at one end of the shore of the lake. Pilgrims believe diving into the lake will wash off their sins and open the gates to heaven when they die. There are many other intriguing myths and stories that you'll hear from your guide during the trek.
During the Langtang Gosaikunda Journey, you can see mountains like Ganesh Himal (7,422 m), Dorje Lhakpa (6,966 m), Langtang Lirung (7,234 m), Yala Peak (5,500 m), Shishapangma (8,027 m), and Kang Guru (6,981 m).
The landscape changes with the increase in elevation. The Trail offers stunning views of glaciers and lakes and witnesses gorgeous sunrises and sunsets throughout the trek.
Your trek with us begins with your Arrival in Kathmandu. Our airport team will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel. We introduce you to other core team members. It's a leisure day, so you can relax and enjoy Thamel's bustling atmosphere.
To leave Kathmandu, you must visit at least a few historical sites, so we added a guided sightseeing tour this morning. Our tour guide meets you in your hotel lobby with a car and driver. Your first visit will be to the famous Monkey Temple.
The next couple of stops are Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhnath Stupa. We end the tour at Pashupatinath Temple. All these temples and monasteries present you with rich Nepali culture.
We meet with the trek guide in the late afternoon to prepare for the trek. There'll be a short briefing about the trek. We pack our duffel bags and check all the permits.
On this day, we drive to Syabrubesi, where the trek begins. The drive between Kathmandu and Syabrbesi is long. Still, it offers tempting scenery of lush green hills, traced fields, rivers, waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains.
It's an adventure drive that passes through Trishuli Bazaar. From here, the road gets bumpy up to Dhunche and descends to Syabrubesi.
Our first day of the trek begins early in the morning. After crossing the Bhote Koshi, we follow the Langtang River through lush forests. The Trail also passes along terraced fields.
Further, we pass by the landslide area and gradually ascend to Bamboo. The next stop is Rimche, located on the bank of the Langtang River, and we walk by many small settlement areas. The Trail goes along birch and bamboo forests before we reach Lama Hotel.
We continue walking alongside the Langtang River and begin ascending through dense forests. The Trail offers a stunning glimpse of snow-capped mountains. As we walk following the narrow river valley, the route soon opens up at Ghoda Tabela.
Here, we take a small lunch break and cross the east side of the river. The Trail ascends past prayer wheels and prayer flags to Langtang village.
The Trail ascends through isolated villages and meadows. The views of the mountains are phenomenal on this day. Crossing many tributaries and glacial moraine, we finally reach Kyanjin Gompa to spend the night.
We visit the ancient Kyanjin Gompa here. The walk is short today, so we take plenty of rest and enjoy the mountain views from this village.
Our first acclimatization day of Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is in this village. We hike to Kyanjing Ri, which offers a breathtaking panorama of Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Kang Guru, Ganesh Himal, Sishapangma, Dorje Lhakpa, etc.
We trek down to Lama Hotel today, following the same Trail. The Trail descends through meadows and terraced fields to a lush forest of Bamboo and rhododendrons. We will take a lunch break at Ghoda Tabela and pass by Langtang village. From here, the Trail is forested to Lama Hotel.
After having breakfast, we begin descending towards the Langtang Khola. The Trail then crosses a beautiful waterfall and winds through rhododendron and bamboo forests. On the way, we may encounter langur monkeys and wild boars. Likewise, the view of Ganesh Himal and other mountains is commendable. After crossing a suspension bridge, we walk and reach Thulo Syabru.
The Trail once again ascends past the Langtang National Park's army checkpoint. After a half-hour walk uphill, we reach Daragang. From here onwards, the route is less steep and passes through lush oak and hemlock forests.
We might see a red panda on this part of the route. We pass by Dhimsa and reach Sing Gompa.
It's an uphill walk to the holy Gosaikunda Lake. After following a barren mountain trail and enjoying fantastic views of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges, we reach Lauribinayak. Further, the Trail gradually climbed to the lake. We must walk on a steep trail for two hours, passing by chortens and prayer flags.
Before reaching Gosaikunda Lake, the Trail passes by Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda.
We follow the same Trail through Lauribinayak to Chandanbari and drop down at Dhunche. Here, we end our trek. We pass by lush pine forests and see charming landscapes on the way.
Today, we drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu. Driving through small villages and along terraced hills, we soon begin to see the bustle of Kathmandu. We'll drop you at your hotel. As the rest of the day is free, you can do whatever you like
Later in the evening, we will meet you for a farewell dinner and celebrate our trip's success.
The Langtang Gosainkunda Trek has ended, and it's time to fly back to your home. You can join another adventurous trip with us if you have extra days in Nepal. Our airport team will take care of your check-out and intentional airport transfer.
We suggest you to hire a porter to carry your bag pack while on trek, trekking with a light day pack is much easier and you enjoy your trekking holidays to the fullest. A trekking porter carries about 20-22 Kg (about 10-11 Kg from each of you), and we suggest to hire a porter in between of two trekkers.
You can upgrade your transportation to a more comfortable drive on a private Jeep. The Private jeep costs US $175.00 and can carry up to 6 people.
You can upgrade your transportation to a more comfortable drive on a private Jeep. The Private jeep costs US $150.00 and can carry up to 6 people.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking route is moderately difficult. It begins gently and gradually ascends to a high altitude, following a steep, rugged uphill path. This is a good trek for someone with previous trekking experience and physical fitness. The trek includes long walking hours.
It's a high altitude remote trek. Therefore, if your body does not acclimate properly, you can expect altitude sickness. Langtang Gosaikunda Trek itinerary has ample rest days to ensure you get all the time you need to adjust to the elevation. Likewise, the basic accommodation and lack of modern services make the trek more challenging for some trekkers.
To prepare for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking in Nepal, you can go on short day hikes and do activities like swimming, cycling, jogging, etc, to increase your stamina. Practice walking for 5 to 6 hours with a 5kg backpack weight a few times. Similarly, visit your doctor and learn about altitude sickness.
Our team will provide you with the packing equipment list. You can buy most of the trekking clothes and other essentials in Kathmandu. Also, do carry your favorite snacks and bars during the trek.
