Langtang Gosaikunda Trek – 15 Days
- DURATION: 15 DAYS
- Himalayan Eco-Culture Treks & Research Expeditions
Nestled in the Himalayas, the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek unfolds a captivating journey through diverse landscapes. Commencing in Syabrubesi, a serene village, trekkers gradually acclimate before ascending amidst towering peaks. The trail meanders through lush forests and crosses suspension bridges, providing access to remote terrains.
Traditional Tamang villages dotting the route showcase the local culture. Welcoming tea houses, against the mountain chill, offer respite. Kyanjin Gompa, the trek’s pinnacle, is reached, providing panoramic views of Langtang Lirung and surrounding peaks. The return journey retraces the path, offering a fresh perspective on the captivating landscapes.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, provides glimpses of Himalayan tahr, red pandas, and various bird species. The trek’s terrain transitions from temperate to subalpine and finally to the captivating alpine landscapes. Nature’s transformative power unfolds, creating a balance between adventure and tranquility.
Throughout the trek, prayer flags flutter in the breeze, adding a spiritual touch. The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, not just a visual feast, imparts a sense of accomplishment with each step. It stands as a remarkable exploration of the heart of the Himalayas, leaving trekkers with lasting memories of awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural encounters.
Amazing views of Manaslu, Langtang, and Ganesh ranges
Exploration of myth and legends
Beautiful culture influenced by different religions (Hinduism and Buddhism)
Namaste! Welcome to the Land of Himalayas. Once the plane lands at Tribhuvan International Airport, you can get your visa on arrival from the Visa desk. After collecting luggage, a representative of Himalayan Eco-cultures will attend to you with a placard of your name right outside the arrival gate. Then we will proceed towards our hotel, where our travel planner will meet and brief us about the upcoming trekking events. Check-in in your hotel and get fresh as we will be going out for a delicious Nepali dinner where we can also enjoy some cultural shows.
Dinner and accommodation in the 3-star hotel included
After breakfast, we will drive on an adventurous road filled with a scenic view of mountains and rivers for 8 hours to reach Syabrubensi. Along the way, we will cross many settlements which have historical and commercial significance. After reaching Syabrubensi, we will explore the village and spend the night there.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
Crossing the river over the Trishuli river, we will commence our tour on a flat trail through lush forest. Crossing villages like Bamboo and Rimche, we will continue ascending through a dense bamboo forest. The area is famous for its sighting of wildlife. Crossing the forest will lead us to Lama Hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
Our trail will go through beautiful rhododendron forest to Gunachock. The view of majestic Mt. Langtang Lirung will make its appearance along with many other sub-ranges to bewitch us. After crossing the villages of Thomana and Ghora Tabela, the trail will further extend to the beautiful valley of picturesque Langtang.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
We will gradually ascend towards the Kyanjin Gompa, famous for the beautiful views of Mt. Ganchempo and Mt. Langtang Lirung. Today our walk will be short, but we will explore the culturally rich village of Kyanjin Gompa. It is famous for its monastery and yak cheese factory.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
Today we will be climbing the Tsego Ri – the highest point of our trek. From there, we can look at the Langtang valley and the mountains in the surrounding. We will also explore Langtang’s glacier and spend time in the green yak pasture land.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
Leaving the Kyangjin village, which looks superb as it gets further away with its snow-covered mountains on the backdrop, we will begin to descend. Crossing the villages, we crossed while ascending; we will reach Lama Hotel again for the night.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
We will continue to descend on our previous trail until we reach Pahiro, diverting to another route that leads us to ThuloSyabru. Passing through the Bamboo village, the way will begin to ascend gradually, leaving the sight of our pre-known course. The beautiful village of Thulo Syabru is a dense settlement of Tamang, the native ethnic group of the area, which is rich in cultural significance.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
We will resume our walk with a gradual uphill climb. Our climb to the famous Phoprang Danda rewards us with the magnificent panoramic Mountain View. Then our trail will go through the rhododendron forest that leads us to Chandan Bari. As we get closer to the Lauribina, the view of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal begins to take a closer appearance.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
A short ascend along with the views of the Himalayas, and we will reach Gosaikunda. The lakes of the Gosaikunda hold more meaning than just pleasing your eyes. According to Hindu myth, the god of destruction, Shiva, created the lake with his Trishul (trident) for clenching his thrust. That’s why many Hindu devotees visit the place all around the year, especially during the Janai Purnima festival, which falls in August. Many scattered small lakes around the site and the view of beautiful snowcapped mountains that look like they are floating in the cloud will overwhelm us.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
The incredible sunrise view from Gosaikunda will start our day. We will cross a few lakes to start the steep climb to the highest point of our trek, Lauribina La Pass. The 360-degree view from above is mesmerizing. After the pass, we will gradually begin to descend. After reaching Gopte, we will settle our camp for the day.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
Entering the lush forest area, we will continue our descent. Less famous yet equally elegant mountains like DorjeLakpa and Shisha Psangma will accompany us. The hike will lead us to the village of Kutumsang.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
As we begin our further descent, the view starts to get richer. Helambu area is not only famous for its majestic nature view but its spectacular cultural delights. Chisapani is renowned for carrying the authentic essence of the Helambu area. As we begin to explore Chisapani, we will again fall for Nepal’s wanderlust.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
Slowly we will descend back to the dense settlement area. Lush vegetation is all around the route. You might encounter many adventure lovers as Sunadrijal is a famous hiking trail in Kathmandu valley. From Sundarijal, we will drive to our hotel in Kathmandu in a private vehicle.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and mountain accommodation included
Our representative will escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before departure. We hope you had a wonderful experience with us, and we will soon meet again on your next adventure.
Breakfast included
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