The Langtang Gosainkunda Trek is an immaculate blend of adventure and pilgrimage, where we get sublime views of the Himalayas with numerous ethnic acquaintances. The hallmarks of this trek include the scenic rhododendron forests with wildlife abundance, grand waterfalls flowing over massive rocks, soothing hot spring baths, splendid views of the snow-covered white giants Langtang Lirung (7200 m), and, not to forget, the sacred lake of Gosainkunda. Saraswatikunda and Bhairabkunda are the other lakes found in this area.
Embroidered with the amazing views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges, Langtang-Gosainkunda Trek is full of pristine forest conserved under Langtang National Park, which is one of the oldest national parks in Nepal. The park is a sanctuary for endangered species like the Himalayan thar, the red panda, and the snow leopard.
The trek reaches Trishuli Bazaar, crisscrossing the bed of the Trishuli River, and then past Syabrubesi before turning east into the Langtang valley and eventually to a high plateau where sacred lake Gosainkunda is located. Nothing can beat the thrill of the Langtang-Gosaikunda Trek when it comes to an adventure with a combination of wilderness experience and religious pilgrimage. This trek can be arranged at different time intervals in accordance with the trekkers' needs and economy.
Plan Nepal Trek & Expedition (P.) Ltd, one of the best expedition company of Nepal, designs treks according to the travelers' curiosity, time and budget where their safety during their trip is given the top priority with loads of fun and entertainment. Our team comprises of trained and efficient personnel along with the expertise of experienced guides.
THE IDEAL SEASON TO VISIT
The best seasons to travel to are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These seasons are quite dry and warlike. It's not advised to hike during the monsoon season (May to September) due to the higher risk of landslides and floods. The winter months (December, January, and February) are the driest and coldest months of the year.
USEFUL TIPS IN SAVING ENERGY
Right after you arrive here in Kathmandu at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you'll be received by our delegate in a private ride to the hotel, which is arranged for your accommodation for the duration of your stay in Kathmandu, where you'll have your time to unwind, get some rest, be fresh, and you'll be served food as per the hours of your arrival at the time of day or as per your choice. In the late hours, you'll be visited by the guide, who'll instruct you and brief you about the trip that starts the following day.
Today the trip officially starts, and we'll head for our first destination of the trip, which is a drive to Syabrubeshi. After having breakfast, we'll be on a ride to Syabrubeshi, which goes via the Prithivi Highway. The trip is going to be quite serene, with the surroundings made vibrant by the chirps and melodious sounds of beautiful birds and the white noise created by the flow of the river. The road will be full of beautiful scenes provided by Mother Nature. We'll get to see the lush green pastures with cattle grazing along with the beautiful farmlands. After some time, as we reach the Trishuli Bazar, we'll have a break for lunch, after which we'll be continuing our trip further, which'll approximate take around a couple of hours or so. Upon reaching there, we'll rest and stay in a lodge, where we'll be served food and overnight stay service.
Today in the early morning, we'll start to trek towards the Lama Hotel, which is approximately 11.3 kilometers (7 miles). As we leave the hotel, our ride takes a turn towards the Bhotekoshi River and crosses the suspension bridge, moving ahead from where we'll follow the river trail until we reach another suspension bridge, which shows up to the gorgeously vibrant Rhododendron Forest. You'll have an opportunity to witness the beauty of wildlife here, with the presence of animals such as Himalayan Black bears, wild goats, leopards, etc.
The trip starts by hiking from Lama Hotel to Langtang, which will take us through the wonderful routes. The trek is lighter on this day since there are fewer uphills and more easy paths to get forward. Just as we keep up with the pace of the travel, the route gets broader, and we'll get the opportunity to get a glimpse at the majesticness of the mountain there with its grand presence watching over the valley. Moving ahead is a place called Ghodatabela, where we'll take a break for our lunchtime. Moving forward, we'll have to get across another river using a wooden bridge to get to Moraine, where the beautiful village of Langtang is on the other side.
we'll be heading forward for the Kyanjin Gompa. While en route, we'll be hiking amid these two villages, from where we'll get to see breathtaking views of the mountains. The trail gradually leads uphill and goes across the grazing field to a village called Mundo. Moving forward from the village, we'll ascend towards Sindhum, followed by Yamphu, a point for our lunchtime, from where, after lunchtime, we'll walk through the lush green dense forest. The trail keeps leading until we arrive at the Laja Khola and up to the viewpoint from where we can get the panoramic view of Kinsung and Lirung Icefall, which gently descends to the Kyanjiin Gompa. After you descend, you can pay a visit to the ancient gompas.
Since it's at a comparatively higher elevation, it's necessary to do the acclimatization properly, which will be done by reaching the highest elevation possible for that day and getting back so it becomes easier to adapt the next day while ascending. The next day, after the acclimatization wakeup, we'll do a brief hike to get up to the Tsergo Ri; afterward, we'll be heading to ancient monasteries to have a sighting. The route goes through the serene, calm, and beautiful surroundings of the Langtang region. witnessing the beautiful view, we'll have lunch, and we'll be descending back to Kyanjin Gompa. Upon arriving, we'll take a visit to the cheese factory there, famous for it's local yak cheese, which we could try if you like. The trip for the day comes to an end after a hectic yet thrilling experience.
Today we'll be hiking out of the village while appreciating the beautiful scenarios of Mother Nature. The trail is mainly downhill, which is quite long. We can get back to the Lama Hotel because we can enjoy the beautiful views of the lush green woodlands while we traverse across the suspension bridge. Following this, we'll arrive at the Lama Hotel with a view of vibrant flowers and a winding mountain.
Today we'll begin our trek to Thulo Syabru. As we get head on the trail, we'll get to see a beautiful view of a flock of sheep grazing on the pastures, moving ahead from where we'll traverse across the Langtang River, going through dense woodland of rhododendron, pine, and oak plants too. After a couple of hours of hiking, we'll be at Thulo Syabru, which will be the end point of our trip for the day.
The Langtang Valley continues to the Gosaikunda, even though it ends at the Syabrubesi. We'll be going ahead to singh gompa upon reaching where we'll take time for a meal and continue to move forward for several hours until we get to the Forpang Danda, and there too we'll stop for lunch, after which we'll wind up through the dense woods.
The trip begins by heading towards the stunning turquoise lake via a brief route. Starting with a leisurely climb through the vibrant forest, you'll get to view the mountains peering through the trees, following which we'll arrive at the cholongphat after completing the hike of around 2 hours, where we'll have breakfast. An extra hour of walking will take us to the peak of Lauribina, which is a summit point from which a great and unique view of Ganesh Himal can be seen. Afterward, the trail generally starts to get steep, which goes over a point and offers an initial glimpse of the lake.
we'll set out on a hike to the holy site of the Holy Gosaikunda Lake. Today we'll be exploring the Gosaikunda Lake and then descend to Chandanbari. We'll take it uphill and get to the divine lake within an hour. Following the trail that ascends from the village, we'll reach the lake in about 1.5 hours. Nestled beneath the blue sky and encircled by breathtaking topographical structures, the lake appears even more scenic in the winter after it freezes. Following this, we'll get down the stairs and get to the village for lunch and stay overnight at the lodge and have dinner there too.
Today our trip finally comes to an end, we head towards Dhunche. In the early morning, we'll depart from the village and head on to the path, following the off-beat trails of the route, following which we'll finally reach the Langtang River, traversing across which we'll be wandering through the woodlands of pine and oak trees along with the vibrant bushes of the rhododendron flower and getting to witness and enjoy the vistas of the majestic mountains through the trees. Once again, we'll stop for lunch at the viewpoint. our trip continues until we reach Dhunche where we'll have dinner and overnight stay.
Today, we'll be heading for our trip back to Kathmandu. We'll be on the ride after breakfast and returning to Kathmandu using the same route, enjoying the beautiful sights. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you'll be guided to the hotel, where you can have some rest, get lunch, and enjoy the rest of the remaining hours of the day by shopping for souvenirs for relatives and pals, or going somewhere nearby for evening walks or enjoy the local street delicacies. At night, a farewell dinner will be hosted for you.
Today is your final day in Nepal. After breakfast in the morning, you'll be provided with a private ride service that will help you get to the airport, during which you'll be accompanied by one of our delegates, who'll also take your feedback regarding your trip and service quality during the stay.
It was a great trip under the management of Mr. Dinanath Panta and his team. Thanks for the wonderful coordination.
The trip to Nepal was unlike any other place on earth. The geography was completely unique, being widely diversified. The topographies really amazed me; they looked like they were handcrafted by nature itself, with all the beauty poured in here. For the Lantang Gosaikunda Trek trip, I'd use just one word to describe it, which is 'Fascinating'. Thanks to whole nation of Nepal for making my trip memorable and thanks to Mr. Panta and his team for making it happen
Even someone with an average health condition and a sound mind can get to travel to the Langtang Valley Gosaikunda trip, even if they've not done any training beforehand. The first few days might seem difficult, but along with acclimatization and the normal pace of climbing, people will get accustomed to it.
The trip of the Tamang Heritage Trail is a bit longer than the Langtang Trek, and it passes via a remote settlement with less hustle from foreigners due to their practice of their own culture, which has helped in the cultural preservation of locals instead of practicing tourism, which might have left some sort of foreign cultural impression on the locals.
The majority of transactions here take place on a cash basis, with the unavailability of e-banking services along with other card-swiping payment methods. As for the ATM it's limited to Syabrubesi so it's better to have cash on hand.
Drinking water in this region is widely available. you can get water in places such as teahouse, lodges and shops for free but you'll have to buy if you want to have bottled water.
During the trip, you should avoid the use of alcohol and intoxicating substances, and especially while on route or in woodland areas, try to avoid noisy activity as it might disturb the natural state of wildlife habitats.
