Langtang Gosainkunda Lake Trek, Langtang

Trip Overview

Langtang Gosainkunda Lake Trek is one of the nearest treks from Kathmandu. Langtang Gosainkunda Lake has unparalleled combination of natural beauty and cultural riches. Gosainkunda Lake is the sacred lake both the adherents of Hindu and Buddhist faiths, is also known for wonderful scenery where pilgrims congregate on specific days of the year wash off their sins. During Janai Purnima (Full-moon festival in August), hundreds of Hindu and Buddhists pilgrims visit the area. Jhankris (Shaman priests) come from all over Nepal to dance in an induced trance to all night singing and drum beating. It takes about 45 minutes to circumambulate the lake. Langtang Gosainkunda Lake Trek is ranged by high mountains on the northern and eastern sides; the lake offers a fascinating sight. The trek passes through varied landscapes ranging from evergreen forest, cascading waterfalls and turbulent streams to alpine grass and barren mountainsides. Besides the famous Gosainkunda Lake, boasts hundreds of holy lakes and attracts thousands of pilgrims i.e. Nagkunda, Bhairabkunda, Saraswatikunda and Surajkunda to the north-west. Cross Laurabina Pass, (4,615 m), adjoining the Gosainkunda and beautiful Sherpa village Helambu regions and descend on steep mountain trails high above the valley towards the Helambu region near Kathmandu valley rim, a remarkable spot with beautiful scenery of the valleys in the back drop of snow capped peaks which ranges from Annapurna to Everest.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m).

At the airport; you will be meet by representative of our company and transferred to the Hotel, where you will meet us. A pre-trek briefing will be held at approx. 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the evening and is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members before heading out to dinner. Welcome dinner at the authentic and typical Nepalese cusine with culutural dance.

Day 02: Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley with City Tour Guide

SWOYAMBHUNATH, also known as the monkey temple, is climbed by a long set of steps and has great views of Kathmandu.
BOUDHANATH STUPA has many traditional Gompas hung with strings of multi-coloured prayer flags; it attracts many Sherpas and Tibetans for the circumambulations of the stupa (koras).
PASHUPATINATH is a Hindu temple with burning Ghats on the banks of the Bagmati River.
KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE, which is one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, has a blend of Hindu and Buddhist temples

Day 03: Kathmandu to Syabrubenshi (1,467m)

We start the journey early in the morning after a breakfast to Sybrubenshi the trekking starting point of about 8 hour drive which provides you mountain scenery and landscape. The first path till Dhunche is smooth. From then the path moves along the gravel road.

Day 04: Syabrubenshi to Lama Hotel (2,470m)

Descend through Syabru and continue down the ridge until you come to a trail to the east that drops sharply off the ridge and through a dense forest. Cross a bridge over a tributary of the Langtang Khola and then climb for a short distance. The trail follows the south of bank of the river through a deep gorge with no more views of the mountains, crossing another tributary in about an hour. In another hour from this tributary, cross yet another bridge to the north bank of Langtang Khola. The trail begins climbing up from the river at the point and in an hour, shortly after the trail level off, the trail join in the Langtang trail from Sherpa Gaon and Syabrubenshi. Another hour from this trail junction brings to you to the Lama Hotel.

Day 05: Lama Hotel to Mundu (3,543m)

We climb on through dense forest; the ground is covered with moss? Trees have ferns and epiphytic orchids clinging to them. From within this semi-tropical jungle glimpses of the glittering white Langtang Lirung make a startling contrast. The trail then crosses a stream then rises steeply to a pass marked with prayer flags, crossing another stream on a bailey bridge before reaching the popular lunch spot Ghoda Tabela. The trail now follows across the helipad and yak pastures and climbs slowly through rhododendron forest, fields of buckwheat, potato and barley. After crossing Chamki and Ghumba villages we encounter water mills and prayer wheels along the way. We pass a Buddhist monastery before reaching the Langtang village which was affected by the April 2015 earthquake. Passing through a small village you then climb a ridge with a large chorten on the top. The trail gradually climbs past beautiful Mani wall to small village named as Mundu.

Day 06: Mundu to Kyanzin Gompa (3,870m)

Cross Laja chu, then climb a moraine. Reaching viewpoint you can see the monastery of Kyanjin Gompa. In Kyanjin Gompa, the highest village is the gompa from which the village was named as well as a cheese factory. This was started by the Swiss in 1955 and now produces thousands of kilos of cheese.

Day 07: Hike to Tserko-Ri (4,984m)

Today you are free. The village is a good starting point for further exploration of the Langtang Valley. You can climb Tserko-Ri through the valley to Langshisa Kharka at the foot of the Langtang glacier. A better option and just as beautiful is to climb to the viewpoint at Kyangjin Ri. You can also enjoy being around the village and watching the Tibetans go about their daily work.

Day 08: Kyanzin Gompa to Lama Hotel

We descend through the valley to Lama Hotel to stay in one of the lodges again. It is strange to see the same valley from a different perspective. The landscape appears to have a very different character from the opposite direction.

Day 09: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,250m)

After a short descent we say goodbye to the Langtang valley and we come back to the well-situated Sherpa village which we have already visited. If you have booked for the three week trip, but decide to quit and return to Kathmandu before the trek, then you can do so here. However, the cost of staying in Kathmandu would not be covered.

Day 10: Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa (3,330m)

From Thulo Syabru we ascend above the village, crossing a few houses and potato fields. After passing a line of chortens you will reach Dursagang. Continuing through forests of hemlock, oak and Rhododendron you will reach Phoprang Danda, a great place to view Langur monkeys and the superb view of the sunset at Ganesh Himal. Taking the uphill track at every junction you encounter and crossing a ridge in a forest you can find a lovley viewpont over Dunche. After reaching one final ridge, walking past a government agriculture office and taking a left turn, you are led to Chandan Bari also known as Shin Gompa. At Shin Gompa there is a small cheese factory as well as the neglected gompa with its 1,000-armed Avalokitesvara statue.

Day 11: Shin Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake (4,380m)

Emerging from the forests of moss and fern, there will be views of Langtang Lirung (7,225m) and Ganesh Himal (7,429m). This area marks the transition from the moist mountain forests to the north and the dry scrub of the southern slopes. Climbing to over 4,000m you will reach the lakes. You will pass Saraswati Kund and then Bhairav Kund lakes before reaching the third lake, Gosainkund (4,380m) where there is a shrine housing a revered lingam symbolizing Shiva. According to legend, Shiva released the waters of the holy lakes with his trident, and the black rock in the center of the lake is said to be his head.

Day 12: Gosainkunda Lake to Ghopte (3,430m)

The rugged mountain path leads you to the Laurebina pass. The trail descends along a stream towards Bheda Goth. Descending steeply for an hour along a rough track then takes you to the village of Phedi. You will then descend further across a river, before the trail climbs very slowly through the forest to Ghopte (3,430m). Here you will sleep very easily.

Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchi Gaon (2,530m)

After breakfast the trail turns east and drops steeply into a narrow valley from the northern end of the village. The vegetation changes to large firs, then oaks and rhododendrons, as we rapidly low altitude. Thearepati and then the trail goes in descending order from Tharepati to Melamchi Gaun through the pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley. The ridge directly above the village gives you a marvelous view of the Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solukhumbu. Cross the village and enter a forested area, again descending to Melamchi River followed to the Malemchigaon for overnight. Melamchi Gaon is surrounded by beautiful forests, which is mainly inhabited by Sherpa people with their distinctive culture and some Buddhist monasteries

Day 14: Melamchi Gaon to Tarkheghang (2,560m)

The early part of the trek descends until you cross the stream named as Melamchi. Now you enter a cultural destination it call Helambu Region. Then the trail goes gently up to beautiful Sherpa village Tarkeghyang passing through Sherpa old settlements and biggest monasteries. The stone houses are close together with narrow alleyways separating them. Stay overnight at guesthouse.

Day 15: Tarkheghang to Sermathang (2,610m)

Today the trail is quite easy through flat land with beautiful forests. The trail leads us cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sherpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan. This is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries and view of Jugal Himal range at the north face of Sermathang village.

Day 16: Sermathang to Melamchi Bazar (880m)

After breakfast the trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. Along the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular traditions. Walking today is quite pleasant with mountain views and the possibility of interacting with friendly local people.

Day 17: Melamchi Bazar to Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu through the road passing terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements and high hills. It takes about 4/5 hours back to Kathmandu.

Day 18: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport for Departure

Cost Include

Airport pick up and drops on private vehicle
3 Nights Hotel accomodation in Kathmandu on BB Plan (Bed & Breakfast)
One day full sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with English Speaking city Tour Guide.
All necessary transportations on private vehicle (Kathmandu to Syabrubenshi and Melamchi Bazar to Kathmandu.
Completely lodges treks which includes Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and room during the whole trekking periods.
Langtang National Park and TIMS Card entrance fees
English Speaking Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide and Porters
Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
First aid and medical kits
All government taxes and official charges.

Cost Non-Includes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost
Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
Personal equipments and personal expenses.
Tips (usually people can keep US $2/day in total for tips and donation which is good amount)
In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.

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