Langtang Gosaikunda Trek - Nepal Premium Holiday Company

Duration: 14 Days
Activities: Trekking
Trip Grade: Moderate
Departure from: Kathmandu
Arrival on: Kathmandu

Destination: Nepal
Group size: 2-10 Pax
Best Seasons: Autumn & Spring
Trip Mode: Star Hotels & Tea houses

Trip Overview

Langtang Gosaikunda trek offers an eye-catching view of landscapes, Himalayan passes, pristine valleys, and the diverse ethnic culture of this region. Passing by the Trishuli River you come across Trishuli Bazar to Syabrubesi. From here you start the Langtang Gosaikunda trek. You trek to Kyanjin Gompa from where you can see Monasteries and Sherpa village. The holy Lake Gosaikunda is divine among Hindus and Buddhists. It has many visitors on the full moon night of August. It has a religious connection with the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. There is a white rock under the water which is said to be a remnant of an ancient Shiva shrine. Crossing the Laurebinayak Pass we leave the Langtang region behind and trek to Kutumsang, Chisapani, and Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu and rest. The next day will be the final departure to fly back home from TIA.

Outline Itinerary

1st Day: Arrive in Kathmandu(1345 meters)

2nd Day: Sightseeing and trek preparation

3rd Day: Drive to Syabru Besi(1,550m/5,100ft) and start the trekking

4th Day: Trek to Lama Hotel(2,380m/7,830ft)

5th Day: Trek to Langtang Village(3,340m/10,958ft)

6th Day: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft)

7th Day: Explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft)

8th Day: Trek down to Lama Hotel

9th Day: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft)

10th Day: Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa(3,330m/10,925ft)

11th Day: Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft)

12th Day: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft)

13th Day: Ghopte to Kutumsang (2,540m/8,333ft)

14th Day: Trek to Chisapani(2,230m/7,316ft)

15th Day: Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal then drive to Kathmandu

16th Day: Final departure via Tribhuvan International Airport

Detail Itinerary

Day
1

Arrive in Kathmandu(1345 meters) and Transfer to the hotel

Our company guide will be there at Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you. Meet and Greet, transfer to the Hotel. Rest Day free for own activities. Overnight in the hotel.

Day
2

Sightseeing around Kathmandu and trek preparation

Half Day sightseeing of various famous world heritage sites which includes Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Afternoon free for trek preparation, shopping & other various own activities. Overnight in Kathmandu. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day
3

Drive to Syabru Besi (1,550m/5,100ft);7-8 hours

Early morning drive through a highway to Syabrubesi via Trisuli Bazaar in a local transportation. It’ll be scenic drive with amazing scenery of the vegetation and landscape. Accommodation in Syabru Besi. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
4

Trek to Lama Hotel(2,380m/7,830ft);6-7 hours

Today is the first day of our trekking. We’ll leave our hotel after breakfast. The trek will begin by crossing the bridge of Bhotekoshi river. The trail will be easy to navigate as we’ll follow the Langtang river most of the time. Accommodation in Lama Hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
5

Trek to Langtang Village(3340m/10,958ft);5-6 hours

Leaving Lama Hotel behind we’ll starts with a gentle climb towards Langtang Village. During the trek one can have a beautiful view of Langtang Lirung, Naya Kang and many other sub-ranges. Also on the trail there we’ll pass through the blooming rhododendron forest which will be an amazing. Accommodation in Langtang Village. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
6

Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft);4-5 hours

After breakfast we’ll continue up to the Kyanjin Gompa. The village of Kyanjing is one of the culturally rich and significant settlements with an elongated amphitheatre surrounded by magnificent snow-capped peaks. Accommodation in Kyanjin Gompa. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
7

Explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft);7-8 hours

Acclimatization and exploration day which will be a great alpine experience. We begin early in the morning with a hike towards Tserko Ri through yak pastures. The sunrise from the Tserko Ri is magnificient. We’ll explore around the Taserko Ri and return back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon. Accommodation in Kyanjin Gompa. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
8

Trek down to Lama Hotel;6-7 hours

Today we’ll trek back to the Lama Hotel. So, we’ll start early in morning which will be mostly descending, and we will walk through some of the earlier settlements. Accommodation in Lama Hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
9

Trek to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft);5-6 hours

We begin our trek through the same route to the halfway then we’ll gradually do some uphill walk up to Thulosyabru village. Accommodation in Thulo Syabru. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
10

Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa(3,330m/10,925ft);3-4 hours

Today we start our trek passing south to Sing Gompa. On the way you can find school, army post and few tea shops. You’ll find a spectacular view during the trek. Accommodation in Shin Gompa. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
11

Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft);5-6 hours

Leaving Sing Gompa the trail of today climbs steeply up the ridge. On the trail we get to enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Himalayas range including the Annapurnas, Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, and Hiunchuli. Gosaikunda is one of the major religious place for hindu devotees, thousands of devotees travel every year and take bath in this holy river. Accommodation in Gosaikunda. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
12

Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 7-8 hours

Today we’ll explore around this religious sites see the sunrise then start our trek towards the village of Ghopte. Accommodation in Ghopte. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
13

Ghopte to Kutumsang (2,540m/8,333ft);6-7 hours

After breakfast we’ll trek to the village of Kutumsang which is mostly downhill. The trek will trek around 6-7 hours depending upon the person. Accommodation in Kutumsang. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
14

Trek to Chisapani(2,230m/7,316ft);6-7 hours

Today is the second last day of our trek so, after breakfast we’ll trek towards the Chisapani. Chisapani is one of the most popular hiking destinations near from Kathmandu. Accommodation in Chisapani. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day
15

Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal then drive to Kathmandu

Today is the shortest and the last day of trekking. We’ll trek toward the Sundarijal which will take around three hours then from Sundarijal we’ll take a local transportation and drive to Kathmandu which will takes around 1-2 hours. We’ll have our lunch in Sundarijal. Reaching Kathmandu you’ll have rest time or one can go for shopping. Accommodation in Kathmandu. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day
16

Final departure via. TIA.

Last day of our Journey. After Breakfast our representative will transfer you to airport three hours early before as flight schedule for onward journey. Meals Included: Breakfast

Equipment List

EQUIPMENT LIST

Trekkers have to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items & kits are available for hire from us like Down Jacket, Sleeping Bags, Tents, etc. The following is the recommended equipment list:

Clothing

Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers, shirts, and T-shirts, shorts, union suit, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, swimsuit, tracksuit, couple pair of socks, etc.

Footwear

Lightweight trekking boots – these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, and camp shoes.

Other equipment

Sunglasses, trekking bag, flashlight with spare batteries, chargers, universal power adaptor, bottle, sun cream, lip salve, lock, day pack, gaiters, etc.

Other items

Insect repellant, toilet articles, diary, toilet paper, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, memory cards, chargers, private medical kit, etc.

Before You Go

PASSPORT AND VISA

All foreigners except Indians require a visa to enter Nepal. A visa for Nepal can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border, and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.

Outside of Nepal, A visa can even be obtained at the closest Nepal Embassy or delegacy.

To renew a Visa you’ll be able to head to the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

A valid passport and one passport size photo with a lightweight background.

COST

The current cost of the visa fee is US $40 for 30 days which needs to be paid in cash on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Citizens of China and therefore the SAARC countries will receive a free visa.

Cost Included

All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport pick up and drop
Kathmandu city tours inclusive of all entry fees, tour guides, private vehicles
Full board meals with tea or coffee during trek and climb
Government licensed English speaking trekking and climbing guide during the trek
Climbing types of equipment like rope, ice screw, snow bar
First aid medical kit
TIMS permit fees
Taxes and office service charges
Required porters
Two nights hotel in Kathmandu
Porter and guide insurance

Cost not Include

Nepal entry visa fees
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
All the personal trekking and climbing gears
Personal insurance
Extra accommodation cost in Kathmandu, due to early arrival, late departure, early return from trekking and expedition due to any reason
Helicopter or chartered flight cost
All bottled drinks and snacks

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