Trip Facts: Activities : 12 day Trekking, 3 nights in Kathmandu.

Start/End: Kathmandu

Destination : Gosainkunda ridge

Trip Duration : 15 days

Max. Altitude : 4380 meters

Group Size : Min. 1 / Max.20

Best Season : February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December.

Trip Grade :

Daily walking Hour: Approx. 4-6

The Langtang Gosainkunda trek is one of the most beautiful lake in Nepal. There are 108 lakes in this area and mainly visible from the routes are Saraswati Lake, Bhairab lake, Surya lake and Gosainkunda is the famous and most important one. The highlights of this trek include a visit to the Langtang Valley, Kyangin Gompa and tha lirung glacier and Sisa peak.

This popular trek includes all the best the langtang region has to offer-high mountains and  glaciers , serene lakes and tremendous mountain views, in a short time frame and in a relatively comfortable elevation. In summer the langtang valley boasts spectacular scenery of primula and other wild flowers.

From Dhunche we pass through traditional Tamang villages and meet yak herds in many of the yak pastures of the region before we reach Kyanjin Gompa(3800 m) on the 4th day. We explore around  langtang valley and visit the glaciers before we head for Gosainkunda. En route we have amazing mountain  view from Laurebina, including mountains of Annapurna to Langtang region and even those of Tibet .We stay by the lakeside lodge and enjoy the serene beauty of the lake.The view from the ridge above the lake allows us to view far away Shishapangma mt of Tibet and the Tibetan Plateau itself.After crossing  Laurebina Pass (4610 m) we  descend down and pass through Sherpa villages of Helambu before we reach scenic stop at Chisapani. We drive to the trailhead Dhunche in private Jeep(7hours) and from the end point at Sundarijal by our private coach.

Itinerary Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Day 02 Trek preparation and city sightseeing day in Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about nine hours.
You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli river you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. At the same time, you notice that the road is still under construction.

Day 04: Trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) which takes about five and half hours.
The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually ascent up to Bamboo passing through Landslide. Afterwards, you trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like. And at the end your trail is level to the Lama Hotel. En route you could see red pandas, monkey and bear if you are lucky.

Day 05: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela which takes about six hours.
As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, 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 months. There is a monastery, which you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.

Day 06: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjing (3870m.) which takes about three hours.
The trail climbs gradually 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. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding you in all directions such as Langtang Lirung, Ganjala peak, Tserko ri, Langsisa ri and many others.

Day 07: Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around.
This is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the 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 (4350m.), directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

Day 08: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) and it takes about six hours.
From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.

Day 09: Trek from Lama Hotel (2470m.) to Thulo Syabru (2260m.) which takes about five hours.
The beginning of the trails is gently descent up to Landslide and then goes steeply up to Thulo Syabru. En route you could see red pandas, monkey and various species of birds. Thulo Syabru is one of the wonderful villages. From where you can enjoy the amazing land feature and the magnificent nature with splendid views of Ganesh Himal (7110m.), Langtang Himal and its ranges.

Day 10: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa or Chandan Bari (3250m.) and it takes about four and half hours.
The trails from Thulo Syabru to Foprang Danda (3200m.) follows steeply ascent path passing through Dursagang (2660m.) along with the view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountain and oak, Hemlock, firs forests. Now the path gently ascends for some distance and then follows flat level to Sing Gompa. There is a well-managed local cheese factory and a Buddhist Monastery. If time permits, you can relax at place which is recommended for having excursion in and around Sing Gompa. It provides panoramic views, exhilarating nature and a walk in and around Yak Cheese factory. The cheese manufactured here is considered the best in Nepal.

Day 11: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4361m.) via Lauribinayak La (3920m.) which takes about five and half hours.
The first part of the trails emerges gently ascent up to Lauribinayak and the top of Lauribinayak gives you an exotic feeling. Then the trails steeply ascend all the way to Gosaikunda.You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west Himal chuli(7893m) Manaslu range (8156mm), Ganesh Himal range(7406m), Tibetan peaks and Langtang Lirung. On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. You pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosainkunda. According to legend, Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world.

Day 12: Trek from Gosaikunda to Sing Gompa (3250m.) or Chandan Bari (3250m.) and it takes about four and half hours.
The trails descend all the way to Sing Gompa passing Lauribanayak with magnificent mountain views and forests.

Day 13: Trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche which takes about six hours.
The first part of the trails descend through pine, silver oak and rhododendrons forests with marijuana plants up to you cross suspension bridge over the Sing Gompa Stream. Now the path stretches at flat level through some human settlements and mineral water factories up to Dhunche. It is a small town and headquarters of Rasuwa district.

Day 14: Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by bus and it takes about seven hours.
It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu.

Note: It is possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting and wildlife safari. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday.
Service Includes

• All meals (B/L/D) during the trekking period
• Accommodation (Lodge) during the trekking period
• National park permit
  
• Domestic airfare (if necessary)
• Domestic airport tax (if necessary)
• English speaking guide
• Highly experienced staffs
• Staffs food, clothing & salary
• Staffs insurance
• All necessary grounded transportation
• Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
• Airport picks up & drops
• Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
• TIMS Card (Trekker's Information Management System)
• All Local / Government Taxes
  

• Personal nature expenses
• Bar bill and all kind of drinks
• Rescue & Evacuation
• Gratitude (tip) for staff