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Langtang Gosainkunda Trek 15 Days

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Destination

Nepal

Region

Langtang Gosaikunda

Max.Altitude

4,380 Meter

Grade

Moderate

Best Season

Sep-Dec & Mar-May

Activity

Trekking

Duration

15 Days

Route

Syabrubeshi-Lama Hotel- Kyanjin- Thulo Syabru-Gosaikunda-Dhunche

Walking Hours

5-7 Hours a day

Accommodation in Trekking

Lodge

Accommodation in Kathmandu

3 Star Class Hotel

Meal in Trekking

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Start/End

Kathmamdu/Kathmandu

KTM/Syabrubeshi/Dhunche/KTM

Private Vehicle

Group Size

1-15 Person

Ground Transportation

Car/Jeep/Hiace/BUS

Departure Date

We can arrange on your request date too

Trip Cost

On your Request
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Overview

This is a well-known trekking route in the Langtang area. This trek takes you through the Langtang valley, eventually leading to Gosainkunda, a sacred Himalayan lake in the region. Every year, a large number of Hindus and Buddhists visit the shrine. This is one of the most open Himalayan treks from Kathmandu. The journey begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche. You will arrive in Syabrubensi after eight hours of driving on a mountain high road through several beautiful places, where you will spend the night and prepare for the trekking.

The next few days of trekking in Langtang valley take you through beautiful villages and mountain terrains. A magical journey in the Himalaya from Syabrubensi to Lama hotel; Kyanjin Gompa to Ghoda Tabela and Gosainkunda. This wonderful trekking in the Langtang area will leave you with a lasting memory.

HIGH LIGHTS OF LANGTANG AND GOSAIKUNDA TREK

  • ▲Langtang Trekking is a moderate Trekking in Nepal which suits the people of all level
  • ▲Langtang Trekking takes us into the core Tamang settlements and lets us experience their culture and civilization
  • ▲Langtang National Park and its unique species of flora and faunas
  • ▲Astonishing Glaciers and mountain views including Langtang and Lirung
  • ▲Deep Forest, Langtang River and picturesque high pastures


MOUNTAINS, PEAKS AND LAKES OF LANGTANG REGION

Langtang range, lying to the north of the Kathmandu valley is the closest approach to mountains from Kathmandu and clearly visible form the valley on a sunny and less cloudy day. The most prominent peak of range is the Langtang Lirung (7234 meters). 99th on the world’s 100 highest mountain peaks, Langtang Lirung has a very large vertical relief from the local terrain.

First surveyed by W.H. Tilman and P. Lloyd in 1949, Langtang Lirung hasn’t been climbed too often, though attempts were made since the early 60’s. It was only in 1978 that Pemba Tsering and Seishi Wada of the Japanese-Sherpa expedition who succeeded in successfully reaching the summit. Out of the 14 ascents on the mountain from 1978 to 1995, there has been 13 failed attempts.

The other prominent peaks of the range are:

  • Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m (22,854 ft)
  • Loenpo Gang 6,979 m (22,897 ft)
  • Changbu 6,781 m (22,247 ft)
  • Yansa Tsenji 6,690 m (21,950 ft)
  • Kyunga Ri 6,601 m (21,657 ft)
  • Dogpache 6,562 m (21,529 ft)
  • Langshisha Ri 6,427 m (21,086 ft)
  • Gangchenpo 6,387 m (20,955 ft)
  • Morimoto 6,150 m (20,180 ft)
  • Tsogaka 5,846 m (19,180 ft)
  • Yala Peak 5,520 m (18,110 ft)

 

Dorje Lakpa

Dorje Lakpa, a prominent peak in Langtang range, is easily visible even from Kathmandu Valley. The Iconic pyramid shape of Dorje Lakpa is easily noticeable. Japanese expedition for the first time successfully submitted the Dorje-Lakpa via the west ridge. 

Notable mountaineering facts:

  • On July of 1986 a German-Nepali expedition summited the mountain from the western ridge
  • Fall of 1989 saw an Italian expeditions attempt to the summit which was forced to a stop by instable snow and a potential avalanche.
  • 1992 saw Carlos Buhler’s first solo and successful attempt to the summit of Dorje Lakpa
  • Recently in 2001, a team from French expedition successfully submitted the peak.

Gangchempo

Lying to west of Dorje Lakpa, Gangchempo (6387 meters) is another prominent mountain of the region. Tilman’s pass, a famous mountain pass named after Bill Tilman extends from its back. The mountain was first ascended by a Nepali expedition in 1990.

Yala Peak

Yala peak is one of the trekking peaks in the Langtang region. It is one of the renowned trekking peaks of Nepal, specially known for the best view of Sishapangma, a mountain in Tibet. It is one of the easier trekking peaks which requires no prior mountaineering experiences.

Gosaikunda Lake

Situated at 4380 meters, Gosaikunda is one of the most famous and scared lakes of Nepal. The whole of Gosaikunda region is supposed to have about 108 lakes. High up in the Himalayas, the Gosaikunda sits amidst the mountains. During the winter, the lake freezes up completely, it’s for that reason, the lake is famous as Frozen Lake as well. Close to the Gosaikunda lies another big lake, the Bhairav Kunda.

Belived to be created by the Lord Shiva, after driving his trident to quench his thirst after drinking poison extracted from the ocean. Trishul-dhara, a place slightly above the lake is the supposed remains of the place where Lord Shiva stuck with his trident. Trishuli river, one of the major river system of Nepal originates from that very point. Gosaikunda gets thousands of Pilgrims during the annual festival of “Janai Purnima” during July.

Suryakunda

About an hour away from the Gosaikunda lake lies Suryakunda. Another lake with religious importance. Surrounding the Suryakunda are many pristine lakes. With a view of Ganesh himal ranges and Langtang Mountain to the north the area is absolutely magnificent.


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Itinerary

DAY 01
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. (1300m/4,265ft)

Your trip starts today when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our ANA representative at the airport. He'll be carrying an ANA board with your name written on it. Then you will be transferred to the hotel.  After you check into the hotel, our representative will brief you about your trip. Then free till pick up time for the welcome dinner. In your spare time, you can relax, walk around the hotel, go shopping for necessities, and so on.

Welcome Dinner Included. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 02
Kathmandu half day Sightseeing and trek preparation.

Today after breakfast, we start a guided sightseeing to major historical and religious sites in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites that include the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddhanath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 03
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,460m./4,79ft.):Distance 122km. Approximately 8 Hours

We start our overland journey about 7 AM in the morning heading north out of Kathmandu through scenic foothills to Syabrubesi. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The path moves along the blacktopped road. During the rainy season, the road is sometimes blocked due to landslides. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 04
Trek from Syabrubeshi to Lama Hotel (2,470m./8,103ft.) :Distance 11.3km. Approximately 6-7 Hours

Today is our first trekking day through Bamboo (1,960m.). Some of the places make ascents and descents. At the end the trail is easy and level to the Lama Hotel. En route if we are lucky we can see red pandas, bears and monkeys. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 05
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430m./11,253ft.): Distance 14.7km. Apporximately 6-7 Hours

We depart Lama Hotel towards Langtang village.. At Ghora Tabela the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, we will catch a glimpse of flora and fauna. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer. We can visit a monastery on the way to Langtang. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 06
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa (3,850m./12.631ft.): Distance 6.7km. Approximately 4 Hours.

Today you climb slowly through small villages and Yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 07
Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa & Excursion in & Around.

This day is reserved for rest and to explore the surrounding area. You will visit the Kyangjin monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4,350m./14.271ft.), directly at the rear of the village for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks or We can make day trip to Tserkori as well. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 08
Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,470m./8,103ft.):Distance 21.4km. Approximately 6-7 Hours.

From Kyangjin, we retrace our trekking route following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghoda Tabela. After lunch we continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 09
Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru village (2,130m./6,988ft.):Distance 7.5km. Approximately 5 Hours

Today we walk through bamboo & rhododendron forest where we may see the local wild boar as well as other animal and birds on the way to Thulo-Syabru village. En route we have marvelous and close-up view of Mt. Ganesh Himal. Firstly we do easy down hill walk following the river bank but last part we steeply climb up hill for couple of hours until we reach the village at Thulo Syabru. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 10
Trek from Thulo Syabru village to Sing Gompa (3,330m./10,925ft.): Distance 5.5km. Approximately 6 Hours

Today we walk around 5-6 hours through dense forest of pine and rhododendron to reach Sing Gompa (Chandan Bari) where we stay overnight at lodge. The trail from here is mostly uphill with typically Himalayan terrain. We enjoy excellent views of the mountain and natural scenery from open areas we reach. After arrival in hotel we refreshed and then make an excursion to cheese factory as well as forested area.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 11
Trek from Sing Gomba to Gosainkunda (4,380m./14,370ft.): Distance 8km. Approximately 6 Hours

Today we follow a wonderful trail to reach at holy Gosainkunda Lake passing through Cholagpati and Lauribinayak. This area is the homeland of the Tamangs and Bhotias. Here we spend a short time observing rural mountain lifestyles and the cultural contrasts between Hindu and Buddhist villages. In the evening we are able to simply relax or take a walk around the lake and surrounding area. Overnight at lodge.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 12
Trek from Gosaikunda to Dhunche (2,030m./6,660ft.):Distance 15km. Approximately 7 Hours

Today after breakfast we trek to long downhill through the same way back and after lunch at Sing Gompa we continue our trek downhill through the pine and rhododendron forest and some bamboo bushes. After crossing the river we climb up hill for an hour through the farm field until we reach at Dhunche. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 13
Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu (1300m/4,265ft):Distance

Today, we drive back to Kathmandu via same way. It takes 6-7 hours to get to Kathmandu valley. Arrival in Kathmandu your guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the time simply relax at the hotel or explore the local area.

Breakfast/Lunch included. Overnight in Lodge.

DAY 14
Free day in Kathmandu or excurssion

Today is your rest day of shopping day. Also you have a option an extra cost. If you are interested to do some sightseeing in heritage sites, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath with guide and private transportation. Farewell Dinner is included

Breakfast/Dinner Included. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 15
Final Departure

You will be transferred to the airport as per your flight schedule. We will pick you up from the hotel three hours prior to your flight time.

Breakfast included.

Trip Extensions after your Annapurna Base Camp Trek

■If you have extra days in Nepal after completing the Annapurna base camp, we can arrange tours of Kathmandu valley, sightseeing, and        a  trip to Nagarkot, which is the ideal getaway. Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, another trek, and     much more                await you!

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Equipment List

Here’s a complete rundown of what to bring if you’re planning a trek to Everest Base Camp or any other tea-house trek in Nepal.  Proper preparation and equipment for the conditions will go a long way to ensuring you have a great trekking experience.  What follows is a pretty comprehensive list and will make sure you are covered in the coldest months of the year. If you have questions on what you might need just ask us and keep in mind that Kathmandu is a great place to buy trekking gear at affordable prices.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS

  • Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
  • Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
  • Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
  • Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.

ON THE TRAIL DAYPACK

  • Extra layers, gloves, wind breaker and poncho
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm with Sunscreen
  • Broad brimmed hat or bandana (for sun protection)
  • Iodine Water Tablets (personal preference)
  • Water Bottles or Camel Back
  • Sunglasses
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Favorite Snacks
  • Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
  • Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
  • Umbrella (works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
  • Duct tape or moleskin for blisters
  • Toilet Paper
  • Trekking Poles (optional)
  • Thermos (optional for hot beverages)

CLOTHING: BASE, MIDDLE AND OUTER LAYERS

  • Moisture wicking long sleeve tee-shirts (2)
  • Moisture wicking tee-shirts (1)
  • Long underwear pants (2)
  • Underwear (5 to 7)
  • Heavy Fleece or Down Jacket
  • Long sleeve shirts (2)
  • Sweatshirt (optional)
  • Fleece Pants
  • Trekking Pants (2)
  • Shorts (optional)
  • Gortex or Waterproof Jacket with hood
  • Rain Poncho that covers your day pack
  • Waterproof Pants
  • Wide brimmed hat
  • Wool hat (Should cover ears) or Balaclava
  • Lightwight Gloves
  • Insulated Wool or Down Mittens
  • Gaiters (optional)

FOOTWEAR: SHOES AND SOCKS

  • Hiking boots with ankle support
  • Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
  • Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
  • Hiking socks (10)
  • Sock Liners (optional)

SLEEPING BAG

  • Sleeping bag rated to -15° C/ 0° f ( ANA will provide)
  • Sleeping bag liner (optional)
  • Sleeping bag stuff sack

DUFFEL BAGS AND DAY PACKS

  • Duffel Bag for Carrying Your Gear (we provide this for the trek)
  • Day Pack for Carrying what you need on the trail
  • Small Lock(s) for duffel bag and day pack
  • Waterproof cover for daypack
  • Drybags in several sizes
  • Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes


FIRST AID KIT AND TOILETRIES

  • Our team brings along a basic first aid kit but we recommend you also carry the following;
  • Advil or Ibuprofen
  • Diamox (for altitude sickness)
  • Personal Prescriptions
  • Medical Tape (for preventing treating blisters)
  • Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
  • Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
  • Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
  • Wet wipes
  • Panty Liners and Tampons
  • Face lotion
  • Hair brush
  • Hair ties
  • Hand warmers
  • Ear plugs for sleeping

OTHER ITEMS

  • Portable Solar Charger
  • Journal, pen and paper
  • Reading book
  • Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
  • Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
  • Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow

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What is Included

  • Airport Pick up and drop
  • Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi and Dhunche to Kathmandu Transportation
  • 4  nights accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation: 10 nights standard room (Generally twin Sharing room).
  • All Standard Meals during the trek.
  • Sleeping Bag, Liner, Trekking Pole ( each two), Duffel Bag, Hot Bag, Washing water.
  • Government License holder All Nepal Adventure experienced and qualified trek leader (guide), assistant trekking guide and porter to help trekkers luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter "9 kg per trekker max limit").
  • Coverage of guides and porters meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation and other necessary equipment.
  • Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
  • Langtang National Park fee
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
  • Snacks (cookies) and Seasonal fresh fruits every day
  • All government, Local taxes and official Expenses
  • Assistance in arranging rescue operation in case of complicated health condition (funded by travel insurance)
  • Souvenir - A company's T-shirt &  Trekking Map
  • All Nepal Adventure’s appreciation of certificate after the successful trek
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinner
  • Provide pulse oximeter for blood oxygen saturation level monitor to high altitude. It is an important indicator to recognize early signs of impending altitude sickness and other potentially health risks

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What is Excluded

  • Nepal entry visa.
  • Your Travel/Medical insurance.
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Hot shower while on trek.
  • Single supplements in hotels except solo trekking service.
  • Bar bills and laundry.
  • Battery Charges( Available during trek with Extra cost).
  • Optional trips not specified in the itinerary.
  • Tipping to guide and porter.
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Drinks (including tea) and Bar Bill (beverage).
  • Helicopter evacuation/rescue in case of emergency.
  • Donation to the local organization.
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