The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Itinerary is the ideal option for visitors looking for trekking destinations close to Kathmandu. The trails take you through the colorful Tamang villages, allowing you to learn about their culture and way of life.
15-day trek to Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is located 52 kilometers north of Kathmandu in the Rasuwa district. The walk takes you to two prominent Langtang destinations: Kyanjin Gompa and Gosaikunda Lake.
This tour is a wonderful combination of easy paths and scenic views. Langtang Gosaikunda treks are a great alternative to Annapurna and Everest Base Camp hikes.
Overview
15 Days Langtang The Gosaikunda Trek is the pinnacle of priestliness when it enters the Langtang National Park. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, ethnic settlements, high hills, and flora and fauna.
By wandering through the woodland trails, you can witness many animals, birds, and flora. Notable examples are the red panda, musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, snow leopard, Ghoral, serow, Daphe, and others.
The routes also offer views of snow-capped mountains such as Dorje Lakpa, Kyunga Ri, Langshisha Ri, Changbu, Langtang Lirung, Gangchenpo, Yansa Tsenji, and others..
Because the Tamang ethnicity inhabits the majority of the Langtang region, you will be immersed in their culture and traditions. These folks are friendly since Tibetan customs impact their way of living.
The Himalayan people are friendly and helpful, and they greet their visitors with open arms and do their utmost to provide them with excellent hospitality. They prioritize the wants and comforts of the visitors before all else.
The journey from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi via Trishuli Bazar begins the trek to Langtang Gosaikunda. Then you trek to Lama Hotel and from there to Langtang village..
You climb from Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa to acclimate. During your rest day, you ascend to Tsergo Ri and return to Kyanjin Gompa. The next day, you return to Lama Hotel and then to Thulo Syabru.
From here, you climb to Singh Gompa and then to Gosaikunda Lake. The next day, you tour the lake before descending to Chandanbari. You then fly to Dhunche and drive back to Kathmandu.
Overall, Nepal Eco Adventure offers a fun program that incorporates hiking to two outstanding Langtang valley destinations.
Highlights
- The best method to avoid the crowded paths of Everest and Annapurna climbs.
- Magnificent views of snow-capped peaks such as Yala, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Kangchenpo, and others.
- See the sacred Gosaikunda Lake.
- Visit the area surrounding Kyanjin Gompa and trek up to Tsergo Ri.
- Beautiful view of nature during the trials
- Many birds, animals, and flowers can be found along the routes.
- From the magnificent vantage, take in a 360-degree vista of nature.
- Travel via various traditional villages such as Lama Hotel, Kyanjin Gompa, Singh Gompa, and visit UNESCO Heritage sites in Kathmandu.
- Explore an ancient Gompa in this region.
Itinerary
What is Includeds?
- Private airport pickup and drop-off.
- Standards for three nights of twin sharing Kathmandu hotel with breakfast.
- During the walk, three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided.
- Throughout the trek, the Trekking Lodge provides twin-sharing accommodations.
- Permit to enter Langtang National Park.
- Permission to use the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).
- Bus from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and return.
- A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, kind, English-speaking, government-licensed guide with all of his Salary, Meals, Beverages, Accommodation, Transportation, and Insurance.
- A strong, helpful porter with the necessary equipment (one porter for two people).
- There will be a comprehensive first-aid kit box accessible.
- Your travel insurance company will cover the cost of an emergency helicopter service.
- Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffel bags, and walking poles (please return when your trip is complete).
- Government taxes and expenditures.
- T-shirt and cap from the Nepal Eco Adventure.
- Trekking map Langtang-Gosiankunda.
- Private sightseeing tour with a guide.
- Oxymeter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily (very useful for checking Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms) These will ensure that your trek is in the best possible hands for all levels of trekker.
- Assistance guide for groups of at least 6 people.
- Meals when visiting Kathmandu Lunch and dinner are served.
- Fee for Nepal entrance visa (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu). Visa for 15 days costs $25 USD.
- Your travel insurance policy (recommended).
- International flights.
- Your personal costs.
- Both hot and cold drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
- Deserts Chocolate, cake, pie, and pudding are examples of sweets.
- Gratuities for the tour guide, porter, and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Entrance cost for Kathmandu sightseeing tour (about $30 USD).
FAQs
The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is best done in the spring (March, April, and May) and fall (September, October, November). During these periods, the weather and temperatures are ideal. You can enjoy the walk while taking in the magnificent scenery beneath the blue sky.
During your acclimatization, you can visit many amazing sites such as Langsissa Kharka, Kyanjin Ri, Surya Peak, and others. But, during this journey, you will see Tsergo Ri and Gosaikunda Lake.
The trek can be completed by anyone with ordinary fitness. But, if you have not prepared for the trek, the trail would be difficult to travel for the first couple of days. Because the routes include multiple uphill, downhill, and harsh terrains, physical fitness is required for a smooth completion.
Sure, Wifi is accessible on this walk, although for many trekkers, the speed is underwhelming. The internet is fast in lower places, but as you rise higher, it becomes slow and slow to reply. You must also pay an additional fee to utilize Wifi during the hike.
ATMs are only available until Syabrubesi. There are no ATMs or banks on this route other than here. There is also no e-banking or card swipe on these routes, so bring cash.
This trek’s primary features include a visit to the holy Gosaikunda Lake, a climb up Tsergo Ri, a visit to the old Kyanjin Gompa, and a tour through Langtang National Park.
Breakfast and lunch will be different, but supper will always be the classic Khana set throughout the voyage. There aren’t many western foods on the trails, such as french fries, pizza, and burgers, but you do eat spaghetti, momo.
Absolutely, drinking water is easily accessible on this journey. Bottled water is available in all shops, lodges, and tea rooms, but it is more expensive than in the lower regions. Thus, to save money, you fill your bottle with natural water and apply purification tablets to make it drinkable.
No, you do not need any specific training because this walk does not include any climbing or mountaineering. To make the journey more pleasant, undertake activities to strengthen your legs and core.