Trip Overview
Langtang Gosainkunda Trek in Nepal is a cultural and natural excursion trail walking trip that encompasses the wonders of Mother Nature and the grandeur of Tamang Culture. Yes, the trek is probably the most iconic trip to do in the Langtang region of Nepal to explore almost every corner of the area. In fact, some trekkers call this route a Langtang Circuit Trek. Nepal High Trek is an expert trekking agency when it comes to the trek planning and management in the area. Almost all the trekking crew members are from the Tamang community who are from the region. Therefore, booking the trek in Nepal for Langtang region with Nepal High Trek can be surreal with an authentic experience.
The journey of Langtang Gosainkunda Trek is divided into three sections. The first section is Langtang Trek and the second section is Gosainkunda Lake Trek via Thulo Syabru, and the third section is crossing Gosainkunda Pass to reach Helambu Chisapani.
Cost & Best Time for Langtang Gosainkunda Trek
The cost of Langtang Gosainkunda Trek depends upon the kind of services you require. Nepal High Trek offers the best services for this trek starting from the price 700 $ per person. Please check our includes and excludes portion for more details. You can always book the trek either to do it in the normal standard way or in a regal way. We can knit the itinerary according to your preferences.
Avoid doing the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek during monsoon. During this time of the year, heavy rainfall may result in the flood and landslides in the area. The trail becomes muddy and view is cloudy. Therefore, choose to do trek either in spring or autumn. The most favorable time to do this trek is during months of August. People celebrate festivals on this month around the shores of Gosainkunda Lake.
Langtang Valley Trek
The first section of this trek is the Langtang Valley Trek and it’s an ideal destination in the Langtang region. Trekkers explore the famous villages of Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa during this section. Kyanjin Gompa is the century old monastery that can help trekkers to understand the rich Lama culture of the area. These monasteries and Chortens on the way make this section a spiritual excursion. The sightseeing from the top of Kyanjin Ri 4380 m and Tserku Ri 4984m is a sight to behold. The mountains, lakes, valleys, and mythical trails through green lush forests is definitely the highlight of this section. If you want to know more about this section please visit our Langtang Valley Trek package.
Langtang to Gosainkunda Lake
Trekkers take the route of Thulo Syabru from the Lama Hotel after returning back from Kyanjin Gompa. The difficulty level on this section is high in comparison to the Langtang Valley Trek section. Most of the times, trekkers have to walk uphill. Places like Lauribina (4600 m) and Gosainkunda Lake (4380 m) are on this section. Therefore, you must be careful and heed the instructions of the trekking guide. This is the section where trekkers may get altitude sickness if not properly cared.
There are many Tamang and Lama villages on this section. You will see the prayer flags in almost every houses. The trail is densely habituated by Lama or Tamang people. These people have their own culture and language. They are the inhabitants of the region and are mostly Buddhists. Even if they are Buddhist followers, they strongly follow and perform various Hindu festivals and activities.
Myth of Gosainkunda Lake
Gosainkunda Lake (4380 m) is a holy lake of Nepal. It is sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus. Therefore, the lake is the great symbol of religious harmony prevalent in Nepal. Apart from the religious significance, the lake is situated in a beautiful landscape. It is not the only lake in the area. There are many smaller lakes in its vicinity. The formation of lake has a unique myth. According to Hindu mythology, the lake was formed by the hit of Lord Shiva’s trident. Demons and Gods did the ocean mining for elixir and things needed for the universe. While doing so, poison got mined and was about to engulf the whole universe. Therefore, Lord Shiva drank all the poison to save the world. In doing so, utter pain struck and he threw his trident onto the rocks and thus formed the water. Ever since, Lord Shiva’s hair turban is considered as the source of the Ganga River.
If you drink or dip into the water of Gosainkunda Lake, all your sins will be washed. Every year during months of August, Buddhist followers perform dance and chanting rituals at the shores of Gosainkunda Lake. It is believed that if you do so the souls of departed relatives will get peace in heaven. For Hindus, during the festival of Janai Purnima, they dip into the holy water of the lake and get rid of all their sins. There is a religious significance but the place is equally splendid in terms of landscape and nature.
Crossing Gosainkunda Pass
The crossing of Gosainkunda Pass is strenuous. The terrain is rugged and the altitude is very high. The altitude of Gosainkunda Pass is 4900 m and it is highly risky in terms of altitude sickness. Therefore, heed the instructions of the trekking guide. Moreover, after crossing the pass, trekkers reach the place called Ghopte which is about 3600 m in altitude. So, you don’t need to think a lot about sickness. The scenery and the myth surrounding the place can be the best reason for you to forget all the pain and tiredness of walking on this trail.
Chisapani & Helambu
Upon crossing the Gosainkunda Pass, trekkers enter the Helambu region inside the Langtang National Park. The place is the home of hilly Tamang people’s villages. The terraced farmlands, chortens, gompa, and monasteries are the major highlights of this section. Trekkers traverse through green lush forests, terraced farmlands, and trails on the bank of streams. Therefore, it is very much captivating. Once you have reached Chisapani, trekkers can get glimpses of Mt. Everest as well. Chisapani is the small village inside the Langtang National Park. You can do separate 3 days short trekking in Nepal by choosing to do Chisapani Nagarkot Trek. Relish the time you are in this village as it is the last place before ending the trek.
Book the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek in Nepal with us and explore almost every regions of Langtang Region. You will accumulate great memories of high-altitude passes, lakes, monasteries, chortens, Tamang villages, farmlands, green lush forests, and authentic rural Nepal.
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Details Itinerary
Day 01: Reach Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
As you land on Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, a representative from Nepal High Trek & Expedition will be there to welcome you and help you transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu. You can visit our office and discuss your trip with us. You stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Early morning after having breakfast, we will move towards the bus stop and catch the bus to Syabrubesi. Our lunch will be at Ramche. After lunch, we will follow the way of Trisuli River to Syabrubesi. The total time to reach the destination will take about 7 to 8 hours. The night will be at Syabrubesi.
Day 03: Syabrubesi to Lama hotel
Our real trekking starts from Syabrubesi. From here we trek towards the lama hotel crossing the Bridge of Trisuli River. The way goes through the forest of rhododendron (National Flower) and green bamboo. The total walk for today is of 2640m. Our night will be at Lama Hotel.
Day 04: Lama Hotel to Langtang village
After spending a sweet night at Lama Hotel, we will continue the trek toward Langtang village. The way goes through the forest of rhododendron and sloppy hill. The trekking route will offer us a fantastic view of mountains such as Langtang Lirung, Naya Kang and other several peaks. From lama hotel, it takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach Langtang which is beautiful Tamang village at the altitude of 3340m.
Day 05: Langtang village to Khyanjin Gompa
From Langtang village, we will continue our journey to Khyanjin Gompa at the height of 3860m above sea level. The trail from Langtang village to Khyanjin Gompa is easier than of higher part. We can see a cheese factory, at Khyanjin Gompa. The night will be at Khyanjin Gompa.
Day 06: Khyanjin Gompa rest day
We will be at Khyanjin Gompa during late night. We will be tired so we take a day as rest Khyanjin Gompa. We will explore around the beautiful area. But we can have a short hike over to Khyanjin Ri, Tsergo Ri and around Langshisa kharka. But we will spend night at the same place.
Day 07: Khyanjin Gompa to lama hotel
The trekking route from Khyanjin Gompa to Lama hotel is a return back way. The way goes downwards the hill viewing some spectacular view of the valley. The way returning to down is easier than another day. It will enable us to complete our objectives within a 7 hours.
Day 08: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru village
From lama hotel, we will return back the same way to Pahiro. But from Pahiro, the way goes towards Thulo Syabru. It is a big village of Tamang people. The walk will be is about 6 hours. We should wisely use the leisure time to see view around the area. The night will cool be at Thulo Syabru.
Day 09: Thulo Syabru to Laurebeni
From Thulo Syabru, the upward up forest of rhododendron and pasture lands. We can see some of the monkey playing there. We can see the clear vision of Ganesh Himal. We will continue towards Sing Gompa and then to Laurebeni. While trekking, the viewpoint will offer us the panoramic view of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh and several other peaks. We need to trek for about 6 to 7 hours today.
Day 10: Laurebeni to Gosainkunda
From Laurebeni, our next objective is Gosaikunda. We will trek to Gosainkunda viewing the magnificent view of mountains and glaciers. We can see are many lakes at Gosainkunda such as Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Dudh Kunda, Chandra Kunda, Ama kunda and many small as well as big ponds around Gosainkunda.
Day 11: Gosainkunda to Ghopte
After worshiping the god at Gosainkunda early in the morning, we will have breakfast. We will cross the pass. While crossing the passes, we need to be very careful, because passes are very risky. After walking for some time, we will reach at the highest point of the trekking. Then we will continue downward Ghopte to the altitude of 3640m.
Day 12: Ghopte to Kutumsang
From Ghopte, we will continue our journey early in the morning following the path to Kutumsang. The path is not difficult. As we reach down to Tharepati we can view the magnificent view of Dorje Lakpa, Shisha Pangma, and other peaks. From there, we will continue our way to Kutumsang at the height of 2540m.
Day 13: Kutumsang to Chisapani
From Kutumsang, we will march ourselves to the Helambu region to Chisapani. The way goes through the village of Tamang and Sherpa people. After walking about 6 to 7 hours, we will be at Chisapani through the route of the forest of rhododendron. We can see a magnificent view of snow capped mountains from here.
Day 14: Trek to Sundarijal (Kathmandu)
The trekking route from Chisapani to Sundarijal is the end of our trekking. The way is normal as we need to pass through the forest. We can hear some sound of flowing water. Several villages can be seen on the way to Sundarijal. We will be at Sundarijal after a walk of 3 hours. From Sundarijal, we will catch the bus to reach at the hotel room. The night will be at Kathmandu.
Day 15: Final Departure
The final day of your entire trip! You can continue your new trip to some other destination or take the flight back to your hometown. A representative from Nepal High Trek & Expedition will drop you to the airport.
Cost Includes
- Airport Pickup drop (Airport /Hotel/Airport) by private car
- During the trek three times meal (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
- Langtang National Park Permit and Tims Card.
- Kathmandu to Syabru Besi, Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by sharing vehicle.
- Three cups of tea during the trek.
- During the trek fresh fruit.
- Government register expert and knowledgeable trekking Guide.
- Tea houses basis accommodation during the trek.
- Nepal High Trek’s down jacket and sleeping bags (if needed)
- The arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Cost does not include on:
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu).
- Your Travel and rescue insurance.
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Porter
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower.
- Tips for guide.
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