Gosainkunda Trek

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Trip Overview

Overview

The Gosainkunda Trek is a captivating and rewarding adventure that combines the mesmerizing beauty of the Langtang Valley with the serene spirituality of the sacred Gosainkunda Lake. Situated in the Langtang National Park, Nepal, this trek is also a perfect blend of natural wonders and cultural encounters. The journey typically begins from Kathmandu, where trekkers embark on a scenic drive to Syabrubesi, the trailhead of the Langtang region. The trek gradually winds through lush forests adorned with rhododendron blooms, charming traditional villages, and breathtaking landscapes. Trekkers can also immerse themselves in the warm hospitality of the Tamang and Tibetan communities, experiencing their unique culture and traditions.

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek: A Journey to Himalayan Grandeur and Sacred Waters

As the trek progresses, the trail unveils awe-inspiring vistas of snow-capped peaks, including Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and Dorje Lakpa. The Langtang Valley, often referred to as the "Valley of Glaciers," offers a surreal ambiance that captivates trekkers with its raw beauty. One of the highlights of the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek is the sacred Gosainkunda Lake. Nestled at an altitude of about 4,380 meters, the lake is of great religious significance to both Hindus and Buddhists. Legend has it that the lake was created by Lord Shiva's trident, and during the Janai Purnima festival, pilgrims from all over Nepal visit this holy site to take a ritual bath in its sacred waters. From Gosainkunda, the trek continues to ascend through rugged terrains, passing by other enchanting lakes like Saraswati Kunda and Bhairab Kunda. The diverse landscapes and ever-changing scenery offer a photographer's paradise and leave trekkers in awe of the Himalayan grandeur. The Langtang Gosainkunda Trek demands a moderate level of fitness, making it accessible to a wide range of adventurers. The best seasons to undertake this trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is mild, and the views are clear.

Conclusion and Summary

In conclusion, the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek promises an unforgettable expedition through captivating landscapes, cultural riches, and spiritual encounters. Trekkers are sure to create lasting memories as they journey through this Himalayan wonderland, leaving with a deep appreciation for the natural and cultural heritage of Nepal.

Trip Highlights

Visit Langtang – the valley of glaciers, pine forests, green meadows, terraced fields.
Beautiful views of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, deep gorges, stone-driven mills, and suspension bridges
The majestic views of Langtang Lirung (7,345m), Gang Chenpo (6,388m), Naya Kanga (5,846m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Kimsung (6,781m), and Yansa Tsenji (6,575m)
Tibetan border region
Beautiful Lirung and Kim Sung glaciers
Local cheese factory at Kyanjin Gompa
Discover the sacred Gosaikunda Lake and other nearby lakes like Bhairab, Saraswati, and Surya Kunda.
Interact with Tamang people to learn about their way of life, customs, and cultures.
Get the opportunity to explore Langtang National Park along with Shivapuri National Park
Ancient Buddhist monasteries, prayer flags, and chorten
The sacred Gosainkunda Lake at an altitude of 4,600m
Side trip to Kyanjin Ri (4,773m), Tsergo/Cherko Ri (4,984m) Viewpoints
Benefit from the opportunity to get knowledge about the Red Panda.
Mesmerizing views of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, deep gorges, stone-driven mills, and suspension bridges.
From Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri, you will enjoy the expansive vistas of snow-capped mountain peaks.
Your Langtang Gosaikunda Trek route will take you through gorgeous rhododendron, pine, maple, and oak woodlands

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in international airport in Kathmandu and free transport to selected hotel

With a sign that reads Friendship World Trek, our airport representative will be waiting for you outside the terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You will then be driven to the accommodation of your choice in a private vehicle. When you are ready to know more about the details of the Langtang Valley with the Gosaikunda Lake Trek Itinerary, you may visit our office for a pre-trip meeting.

3 Star Hotel in Thamel

Day 02: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1470m), approx. 9 hours drive

After an early breakfast we drive north from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. Parts of the road are unsealed and the condition of the road often depends upon the monsoon season. We will travel via Trisuli Bazaar where the dam and hydroelectric project was completed by the Indian Technical Mission. Finally we drive on to Syabrubesi and spend a night there. Stay overnight in lodge.

Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

1470 Meter

Syabrubesi

Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel (2324 m), 5-6 hours.

Start our trek after breakfast, the trail continues passing the village and you cross on a suspension bridge. Then the trail ascends upstream of Langtang Khola through the forests until reaching Pairo which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch, your trek continues through the deep forests till Bamboo and it takes about 1 and half hour. Then the trail ascends through deep forests and you cross by suspension bridge, then again the steep ascent brings you in Lama Hotel which takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight in lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

2324 Meter

Lama Hotel

Day 04: Trek to Mundu (3330m), 5-6 hours.

The tail continues through the forests until reaching Gumnachok and it takes about 1 and half hour. Then you continue your hike to Godatabela which takes about 2 hours. Now you have a glimpse of Langtang Lirung. You have lunch break here. After lunch, the trail continues passing the yak pasture land and through the forests until reaching Thangshyap which takes about 2 hours. Then your trail keeps rising until Chyamki and it takes about 1 and half hour. You cross on a suspension bridge and continue till Langtang village which takes about 1 hour. . You have a good view of Langtang Lirung and other peaks as well as beautiful waterfall. You can visit old monastery with your guide in the evening time. Stay overnight in lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

3330 Meter

Mundu in Langtang

Day 05: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m), 3-4 hours.

Today is only short day walking from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa. The trail continues passing the Yak pasture land until reaching Kyanjin Gompa which takes about 3 hours slowly. You have lunch. After lunch, you can visit Kyanjin Gompa and Cheese Factory with your guide and taste yak cheese. Now you have a superb view of Langtang Lirung, Gangchempu, Nayakhang and other peaks. Stay overnight in lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

3870 Meter

Kyanjin Gompa

Day 06: Day hike to Tsergo-Ri (4985m) or Kyanjin Ri (4773m)

Today, we do excursion and hike to Tsergo-Ri, 4985m. We start in the morning after breakfast. First you walk level trail about 30 minutes and you cross small stream. Then the trail continues steep ascending with viewing the panoramic snow capped mountains which takes about 3 and half hours. You have a superb view of Langtang Lirung, Nayakhang, Gangchembu, Ganja-La range, Yala peak, Langshisha Ri and other snowy peaks. If you want to explore more and spend long time on the top, you better to take packed lunch from your Lodge. After enjoying, you climb down till to lodge which takes about 2 and half hour. Stay overnight in lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

3870 Meter

Kyanjin Gompa

Day 07: Trek to Lama Hotel (2324 m), 5-6 hours,

The trail descends down passing the yak pasture land until reaching Langtang which takes about 2 hours then continue walk and cross the suspension bridge and climb down till Thangshyap. It takes about 1 hour. Again you continue the trail following through the forests until reaching Godatabela which takes about 1 hour. You have lunch break here. After lunch, the trail keeps descending till Lama Hotel. Stay overnight in lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

2324 Meter

Lama Hotel

Day 08: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2260m), 5-6 hours.

We continue walking through the forests trail until reaching Pairo which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch you skip the trail to Syabrubesi. You climb up steep trail until reaching Thulosyabru which takes about 2 hours. Now you have great view of mountains like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and other peaks. In the evening you can visit monastery with your guide. Stay overnight in lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

2260 Meter

Thulo Syabru

Day 09: Trek to Sing Gompa; (3330m), 3-4 hours.

The trail is steep uphill until reaching Phoprang Danda at the height of 3190 meter; the place has best sun set view over Ganesh Himal and after lunch break there we continue passing through pleasurable uphill and blue pine forest via government agriculture office. Sing Gompa; also known as Chandan Bari. We can visit yak cheese factory there. Stay overnight in lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

3330 Meter

Sing Gompa

Day 10: Trek to Gosainkunda (4380m), 4-5 hours.

After morning breakfast, we hike to Surya Peak (5145m) – a summit in the Langtang region of Nepal. Sitting just above Goisaikunda lakes, the peak is most often climbed as part of a visit to these high sacred lakes, where Lord Shiva is said to have thrust his trident into the ground creating the small alpine chain of lakes. Back to Gosaikumda and trek down to Cholangpati.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

4380 Meter

Gosaikunda

Day 11: Hike to Surya Peak (5145m) and trek back to Cholangpati

The holy lake, Gosainkunda has a black rock in the middle believed to be the head of Hindu God, lord Shiva. According to the legend, Shiva created the high altitude lake when he pierced the glacier with trident to get water to quench his thirst after consuming poison gathered from the churning of the ocean. The white rock under water is said to be the remnant of an ancient Shiva shrine. It is also believed that the water from the lake disappears underground via a subterranean channel and surfaces in Kumbheswor pool, next the five-storey Shiva temple in Patan. The place famous pilgrimage site of Hindus and hundreds of people visit the site to worship during Janai Purnima festival (Full moon night, which falls in August). The place is said to have 108 lakes including Gosainkund, Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, Nag Kunda, Dudh Kunda, Chandra Kunda and Mother Kunda etc. in addition, we can hike up to Lauribina La (4610m) or explore some other view point for the day hike. Stay overnight in lodge

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

3654 Meter

Cholangpati

Day 12: Trek to Dhunche (1950m) 6-7 hours.

Trek to Dhunche Village is all the way down via Lauribinayak, Chandan Bari then cross Trishuli Khola to make to Dhunche. Stay overnight in lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trekking Lodge

1950 Meter

Dhunche

Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu, 5 to 6 hours.

In the morning after breakfast, drive from Dunche to Kathmandu by private vehicle. It takes about 5-6 hours to Kathmandu by jeep. We have lunch break in Trisuli. After lunch, the road is smooth till Kathmandu. Transfer to selected Hotel.

Breakfast & Lunch

Not included

1300 Meter

Kathmandu

Day 14: Final Departure from Kathmandu

Your Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek Itinerary concludes today. When it’s time for your flight to leave, one of our staff members will help you travel to the airport. However, Friendship World Treks can make the necessary preparations if you wish to prolong your vacation. You might even go shopping to get some things for your loved ones if your flight is planned for a late evening. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and wish you success on your next trip to Nepal. We’re going to say goodbye now.

Price Includes

Pickup from Kathmadu international airport as yoru arrival time & date
2 nights hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 stars category)
Public bus ticket to Syabrubesi (trek starting point) from Kathamndu
Public bus ticket to Kathmandu from Dhunche (trek end point)
One English speaking guide (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) including his accommodation, food, transportation, equipment, and salary.
3 times meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
12 nights’ accommodations during the trek
All necessary trekking permits for the trekking
Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, and Down Jacket (refundable)
Purified drinking water (Ef-Chlor – water purification tablet)
Certificate of achievement (If needed)
Farewell dinner in Nepali restaurant in Thamel before your departure from Nepal
Free luggage stored at Friendship World Store During the Trek
All government taxes and service charges
An airport transfer service for your final departure

Price Excludes

International airfare and Nepal entry visa fee, meals in Kathmandu, travel/medical insurance
Personal expenses such as all kind of drinks, hot shower, battery charging, wifi or data plan etc..
Expenses occurred due to unavoidable events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays, etc.
Tips for guide & porter (it is expected)

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