Highlight of the Trek

This is the third most popular trekking region in Nepal situated in the north of Kathmandu. It offers some popular trekking routes accessible by road. We can easily reach as far as SyabruBesi only a day’s drive from Kathmandu. This region offers the opportunity to explore Tamang village, the sacred lake of Gosainkunda and the spectacular view of Langtang Lirung (7245m), Ganesh Himal (7146m) Dorje Lhakpa (6990) peaks. In the spring you will see blooming of rhododendron forest while passing the Langtang national park.

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Trip Highlight

This is the third most popular trekking region in Nepal situated in the north of Kathmandu. It offers some popular trekking routes accessible by road. We can easily reach as far as SyabruBesi only a day’s drive from Kathmandu. This region offers the opportunity to explore Tamang village, the sacred lake of Gosainkunda and the spectacular view of Langtang Lirung (7245m), Ganesh Himal (7146m) DorjeLhakpa (6990) peaks. In the spring you will see blooming of rhododendron forest while passing the Langtang national park.

Trek Profile

Total Days: 15 Days

Trekking Days: 12 Days
Highest altitude: 4320 m.
Group Size: Min – 1 + above pax
Best Season: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
Mode of Travel: land transportation
Trek Grade: Moderate
Style of Trek: Tea House/Lodge
Trekking Hours: Approximately 6 – 7 hrs a day

Day 1 :

Arrival Kathmandu and transfer hotel

Day 2 :

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1400m.) 8 hrs.

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1400m.) 8 hrs. viaTrisuli BazaarDrive to Dhunche via Trishuli Bazaar by a local transport Dhunche. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth. The second part beyond Trishuli moves along gravel road. During the rainy season, the road between Trishuli and Dhunche is sometimes blocked due to landslides. While driving you will enjoy a superb panoramic view of the Himalaya, including the Annapurnas, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the peaks of the Langtang region .Stay overnight at lodge in Syabrubesi

Day 3 :

Trek SyabruBesi (1400m) to Lama Hotel (2450m) 5hrs

Day 4 :

Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3670m.) 5hrs

Day 5 :

Trek Langtang village to KyangjinGompa (3900m.) 3hrs

Trek Langtang village to KyangjinGompa (3900m.) 3hrsThe trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You should arrive at Kyanjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting with snowy peaks surrounding you in all directions. You can enjoy panoramic views of yangjinRi (4750m.), Tsergo Ri (5000m.), Ganja la (5160m.), Langshisha- Ri (6427m.), Dorje lakpa (6430m.), Naya Kang (5844m.), Yala peak (5500m.) and so on.

Day 6 :

Rest day in Kyanjin.

Rest day in Kyanjin.It is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend yangjinRi (4350m), directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

Day 7 :

Trek Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2450m.) 5hrs

Trek Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2450m.) 5hrsFrom Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to GhodaTabela. After lunch you continue the steep descend to Lama Hotel.

Day 8 :

Trek Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2350m.) 5hrs

Day 9 :

Trek Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) 5hrs

Trek Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) 5hrsFrom Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here it is only a short descend to Sing Gompa. There is a Buddhist monastery and a small cheese factory here.

Day 10 :

Trek Sing Gompa (3330m) to Gosainkunda (4320m) 5hrs

Trek Sing Gompa (3330m) to Gosainkunda (4320m) 5hrsFrom Sing Gompa you climb a ridge to the main Gosainkund trail. There are good views across Langtang valley to LangtangLirung. To the west there are dramatic views of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. Eventually, the trail descends from the ridge to the first of three lakes, SaraswatiKund. The second lake in the chain is named BhairabKund, and the third, Gosainkund. This lake is particularly sacred and a place of pilgrimage in the summer. According to legend, this lake was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water, quenching his thirst after taking some poison. Every August on Full Moon Night Lake is heaped with pilgrims for a big festival called “JanaiPurnima”.(Sacred Threat ).

Day 11 :

Trek Gosainkunda to Chandanwari (Sing Gompa) 3300m. 5hrs

Day 12 :

Trek Chandanwari (Sing Gompa) to Dhunche (1960m) 4hrs

Trek Chandanbari (Sing Gompa) to Dhunche (1960m) 4hrsThe first part of the trails descend through pine, silver oak and rhododendrons forests with marijuana plants up to you cross suspension bridge over the Sing Gompa Stream. Now the path stretches at flat level through some human settlements and mineral water factories up to Dhunche. It is a small town and headquarters of Rasuwa district.

Day 13 :

Drive back to Kathmandu (6 -7 Hours)

Day 14 :

Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu and in the afternoon stay on your own.

Day 15 :

Transfer from hotel to the airport for final departure

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Langtang Gosainkunda Trekking -15 Days

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