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Langtang Gosainkunda Trek - 12 Days

Trip Facts
  • Duration 12 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Group Size 2 to 20
  • Max. Elevation (4773m / 15660ft)
  • Start/End Syabrubesi / Sundarijal
  • Best Time Sept to Nov and Mar to May

Highlights

  • Begin your journey in the stunning Langtang Valley, then continue on to Gosainkunda Pass.
  • A trek rich in natural beauty and cultural experiences.
  • Discover the unique culture and traditions of the Tamang people.
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and other majestic peaks.
  • Visit the sacred Gosainkunda Lake, an important pilgrimage site.
  • Reach the Kyanjin Ri viewpoint and cross the Lauribina La Pass.
  • Encounter diverse wildlife, flora, and fauna—including yaks, red pandas, and possibly snow leopards.
  • Visit a yak cheese factory and get a taste of fresh, local cheese.
  • Expect to trek 6 to 7 hours each day.
  • The trek starts at Syabrubesi and ends at Sundarijal.

Overview of Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is one of the perfect combination trekking destinations, offering a rich blend of culture and nature. It takes you through the remote and scenic Langtang Valley, where you can explore the lifestyle, traditions, and customs of the Tamang people. The journey continues to the sacred Gosaikunda Lake, a revered site for Hindus, and then into the peaceful Sherpa villages of the Helambu region. Along the way, you'll be rewarded with majestic mountain views and unforgettable cultural experiences.

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek is a perfect 12-day trip combining natural beauty and rich culture. It begins in the scenic Langtang Valley, home to Tibetan-influenced Tamang communities, then leads to the sacred Gosainkunda Lake. Crossing a high altitude pass Laurabinayak, the trail continues through the peaceful Helambu region, passing Tharepati, Kutumsang, and Chisopani, before ending in Sundarijal near Kathmandu. This trek explores both Langtang and Shivapuri National Parks, offering a unique blend of Himalayan landscapes, cultural encounters, and spiritual lakes.

It offers Himalayan passes, pristine valleys, and diverse ethnic cultures. Though easily accessible from Kathmandu, it remains relatively unspoiled and less developed. Several great days of pleasant trekking through dense forest and traditional ethnic settlements take you to the holy Gosaikunda Lake and the alpine yak pasture of Kyanjin Gompa, while the mountain views are authentically inspiring.

A cross over the Laurabinayak Pass at an altitude of 4620m has views into Tibet that are simply breathtaking. Here there are places that have cheese factories produced from the milk of the female yak in the months of June to September. You can visit these factories, and you can taste the real cheese.

Trekking Routes of Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek starts and ends with a scenic drive to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu. The trek passes through charming villages and lush forests, visiting Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, Kyanjin Gompa, and the viewpoint at Kyanjin Ri. After descending via Thulo Syabru, the trail leads to Singh Gompa—home to one of the region’s largest monasteries—before ascending to the sacred Gosaikunda Lake. After exploring the lake, you cross the Lauribinayak Pass and enter the beautiful Helambu Valley, passing Kutumsang with panoramic views of Gaurishanker, Dorje Lakpa, and Rolwaling ranges.

The trek offers deep insight into Tibetan Sherpa culture and serene landscapes, ending at Chisopani and Sundarijal, with a return drive to Kathmandu.

Local Lifestyle, Culture, Religion, in Language Gosainkunda Trek

The Langtang Valley is close to the border of Tibet, and they are Tibetan inhabitants. Most of the people living there are Tamang people, and they have their own typical culture, customs, language, dress, and Buddhist religion. They celebrate their own festivals, and they are farmers. They group lots of crops as organic and hygienic. They serve organic foods, and they have some animals.

How about lodging and food facilities in Langtang Gosainkunda Trek?

The Langtang Gosainkunda area has nice terraces and cultivating areas. They grow lots of crops and vegetables. They provide hygienic meals and well-managed lodges and comfort rooms with warm hospitality.

How about transportation service in the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek?

Langtang Gosainkunda trekking is easily accessible; you need to go by vehicle before starting your trekking and use a vehicle after ending the trek.

  1. Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by local bus or private jeep: 7 to 8 hours drive. 
  2. After ending your trek from Sundarijal to Kathmandu by bus, private car, or jeep, it's only an hour's drive.

Do we need to issue any permits to do the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek?

Yes, you need to issue some permits to do the Langtang Gosainkunda trek, as mentioned below. You are visiting Langtang National Park and Shivapuri National Park. You must issue these permits.

  1. Langtang National Park Permit – Nrs. 3000/-
  2. Shivapuri National Park Permit – Nrs. 1000/-
  3. TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) – Nrs. 2000/-

The Most Attractive , Magical Mountains View from Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

You will see these beautiful, stunning white snow mountain views from this trekking. The special viewing spots are Kyanjin Ri (4773m / 15660ft), Tserkuri (4984 m / 16352), and Laurabinayak Pass (4600m / 15092ft)

  • Langtang Lirung (7234m / 23733ft)
  • Langtang II (6596m / 21640ft)
  • Ganchenpo (6380m / 20932ft)
  • Dorje Lakpa (6966m / 22855ft)
  • Langshisha Ri (6427m / 21085ft)
  • Yala Peak (5500m / 18209ft)
  • Ganesh Himal (7422m / 24350ft)
  • Shisapangma (8027m / 26335ft)
  • Gaurishankar (7134m / 23405ft)
  • Mt. Manaslu (6163m / 26781ft)

What types of natural beauty, rivers, and lakes can we see along the Langtang Gosainkunda trek?

The Langtang-Gosainkunda area is naturally so beautiful and geographically diverse. It is lush forestry, with pine trees, rivers, green hills, white snow peaks, etc., so various wild animals could see even the disappearing red panda and snow leopard in the world. Trekking along the Langtang River, there is a huge holy lake called Gosainkunda Lake. It is huge, and three of the biggest lakes have so many small lakes. It is a holy lake, and symbolic Hindus believe Lord Shiva was swimming in a drop there.

Cost of Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

The 12-day Langtang Gosainkunda Trek costs US$675 each and needs a minimum of 2 people in a group size; if you are single, the cost would be a bit more. It is a full board package that includes meals, accommodation, transportation, permits, a guide, and a porter during the trek; if you need a Kathmandu hotel, the price is extra. We can book any category hotel in Kathmandu. Feel free.

What kind of animals do they have in the Langtang and Gosainkunda region?

Langtang Gosainkunda area is at a high altitude, and most of the time the temperature is chilling. They have so many animals, such as yaks, cows, and sheep. They have the Yak Cheese Factory, and they produce yummy yak cheese. You can see lots of wild animals, such as snow leopards, red pandas, wild boars, bears, monkeys, and many kinds of birds.

    When is the best time to visit Langtang Gosainkunda Trekking?

    The best time to visit Langtang Gosainkunda trek is in the autumn season (September, October, November, and late December) and in the spring (March, April, and May). Those months' weather is always clear, with good temperatures, good visibility, and fantastic crystal-clear mountain views.

    The winter and monsoon seasons are also not bad. Winter is snowy and very freezing cold, and monsoon is most of the time rainy, cloudy, and not clear visibility. If you like to trek in monsoon or winter, it is possible. We arrange safely and successfully your trip.

    • Autumn Season: September, October, November, and December.
    • Winter Season: Late December, January, and February.
    • Spring Season: March, April, and May.
    • Monsoon Season: June, July, and August.
    Trekking Gears of Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking?

    Langtang Gosainkunda trekking is one of the medium treks, but most of the time weather is cooling so you must prepare for warm enough and comfortable trekking clothings such as jackets, good sleeping bag, trekking boots, some pair walking pants, fleece, some, T-shirts, a comfortable daypack, a 2-liter water bottle, sunscreen , sun hat, headlight, etc.

    Carry your important medicine

    Medicine is very important. If you have any disease, you must carry the medicine with you. I mean, “prevention is better than care.” In the mountain region, we can’t find any healthcare, clinics, or hospitals. If there is a clinic, you may not get medicine according to your problem. So, I humbly request, please prepare if you are continually taking any medicine. It is very important but our company will provide some first aid kit bag things for headaches, fevers, stomach problems like diarrhea, coughs, cool bandages, tape, Diamox for high altitude sickness, etc.

    Itinerary

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    Langtang Gosainkunda Trek Itinerary is perfect for 12 days, but you need a couple of extra days for Kathmandu arrival and departure. If you need Kathmandu Hotel services, please feel free.

    Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by vehicle takes approximately 7 hours. It is a fine road, and there are big buses and Tata jeeps as well. It is better if we arrange local jeeps on a sharing basis. If you like, we can offer private jeeps as well. It's a beautiful drive with various terraces, rivers, forests, and hillsides. Stay at a nice lodge in Syabrubesi. It is a large hydropower-producing area. You can see many dams.

    • Nice Hotel
    • 7 hrs Drive
    • 1470m / 4649ft

    Take your breakfast, then start trekking early in the morning. It is wonderful walking along the riverside and through lush forestry until Dovan. It is a nice place to have lunch. It takes more or less 3 hours to walk. The trail is gradually sloping up. After taking your lunch, cross the suspension bridge and ascend for a couple of hours. The first ridge is Ramche, and after 20 minutes, you arrive at a nice place in Lama Hotel. You stay at a nice lodge here.

    • Lodge
    • 7 hrs. Walking
    • 2800m / 9187ft

    Trekking to Langtang Village is such a beautiful walk along the riverside through lush forestry. The trail heads, for the most part, gradually go up, and some parts go upstairs. It is nice walking along Gode Tabala, where you can have lunch and then easily arrive at Langtang village. Here is the Yak Cheese Factory; you can visit there and try to taste real yak cheese. Stay at a nice lodge. It is a big village where most Tamang people live. It is a cultural village. They had their own dress codes and languages.

    • Nice Lodge
    • 6/7 hrs Walking
    • 3540m / 11615ft

    Today is a beautiful walking day, sloping up, gradually up, and in an open valley. You will see many mountains and walk through the bottom of the huge mountain Langtang Ri. You will easily arrive at Kyangin Ri by lunchtime. It is more or less 4 hours of walking. It is such a beautiful place, with surrounding mountains and an open valley. You can enjoy it so much. Stay at a nice lodge.

    • Lodge
    • 4/5 hrs Walking
    • 3840m / 12599ft

    Early in the morning, you must ascend a beautiful viewpoint called Kyanjin Ri (4770 m). It takes an hour and a few minutes to reach and watch the majestic mountain views of Langtang Lirung (7234m / 23733ft), Ganchenpo (6380m / 20932ft), Dorje Lakpa (6966m / 22855 ft), Langshisha Ri (6427m / 21085 ft), and Yala Peak (5500m / 18209ft).

    Then, back to the lodge, take your breakfast and backpack. Trekking will take you downtown along Langtang Valley and Godetabala, and you will easily arrive at Lama Hotel.

    • Lodge
    • 6/7 hrs Walking
    • 2800m / 9187ft

    It is beautiful walking the same way till Bamboo is downhill and gradually downwards. You will take lunch in Bamboo, then start uphill till Thulo Syabru. It can take more or less 2 and a half hours. It is an hour-long stream uphill, then gradual, and again uphill till Thulo Syabru. It is a big village, and Tamang people live there and explore their culture. It's a nice place to stay overnight here.

    • Nice Lodge
    • 7 hrs. Walking
    • 2200m / 7218ft

    After taking your breakfast, trekking will head uphill. Today, most of the time you are ascending uphill, with open views of the Ganesh Himal ranges, the Langtang ranges, and Manaslu as well. You are ascending to Singompa, where there will be lunch. It takes around 4 hours. Then gradually up to Cholangpati. Stay at a nice lodge, which is situated on a beautiful hill with open views.

    • Lodge
    • 7 hrs. Walking
    • 3585m / 11762ft

    Today is also a beautiful day for walking with open views of Mt. Manaslu, the Ganesh Himal ranges, and the Langtang Himal ranges. It's up an open hill with less vegetation alone in Laurabinayak, where there are few lodges. But you will arrive at Gosainkunda Lake at lunchtime.

    You can have lunch, rest, and then visit the lakes. Here are two huge lakes called Gosainkunda and Bhairab Tal. It is a pilgrimage lake; most people come here for worship. It is a historical Holy Lake. Stay at a nice lodge. It is beside the lake.

    • Lodge
    • 4/5 hrs. Walking
    • 4360m / 14305

    Today is an adventure high pass day; you must start early in the morning. Take breakfast earlier in the morning than usual. Even with the trail heading slope up, it is not the most difficult pass. You are ascending 300 meters. After passing, you are dropping long downhill to Phedi, Ghpte, where you take lunch. After taking lunch, you must walk up to Tharepati. Today is a long walk, approximately 7 to 8 hours. It is such a beautiful place. We can say a different area is called the Helambu region. You will see Melamchi Valley. Different landscapes and most of the farming valley You will stay overnight at a nice lodge here in Tharepati.

    • Lodge
    • 7 hrs Walking
    • 3500m / 11483ft

    Trekking continues along beautiful paths; most of the time you are going downwards along lush forestry and crossing some villages. It is a nice place to stay in Kutumsang village.

    • Lodge
    • 6/7 hrs Walking
    • 2500m / 8202ft

    It is also beautiful to walk, crossing many villages. It is 6–7 hours of walking. Trail with gradual ups and downs. Chisopani is situated on a wonderful hillside, and you will see some magical mountain views.

    • Lodge
    • 6/7 hrs Walking
    • 2100m / 6890ft

    It is my last day walking. First, take a nice breakfast and watch the wonderful views. Trekking will take an hour uphill and cross the hill at almost 2350m. Then, trekking continues downhill till Sundarijal. It is touching to see Kathmandu Valley. Sundarijal is a dam that supplies clean drinking water to Kathmandu. You are walking in forestry; it is Shivapuri National Park. You must pay for an entry permit here. Our guide will arrange it.

    From Sundarijal, you are catching a vehicle to return to Kathmandu. It takes more than an hour to drive. Our guide will drop you off at your selected hotel. You stay at a nice hotel in Kathmandu.

    It is your last day with your trekking guide and porters. If you like, invite them for a yummy dinner. Have fun. And share your happiness as a tip to guides and porters. They try their best to have a successful and delightful trip.

    • Kathmandu Hotel
    • 4/5 hrs Walking
    • 1300m / 4265ft

    Trip Map

    Langtang Gosainkunda Trek - 12 Days map

    Cost Details

    What's Included

    • All meals during the trek (lunch, dinner, and breakfast).
    • Accommodation in comfortable lodges.
    • One English-speaking, government-trained, licensed trekking guide.
    • One porter for two people to carry luggage, allowed less than 20 kg.
    • All expenses for guide and porters—meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation, etc.
    • Needed transportation as mentioned below.
    • Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by comfortable local bus or jeep.
    • After the trek ends, Sundarijal to Kathmandu by bus or private vehicle.
    • Needed permits according to the below mentioned.
    • Langtang National Park entrance fees.
    • Shivapuri National Park entrance.
    • TIMS (Trekking Information Management System).
    • Government and local area taxes where applicable.
    • Seasonal Fruits and Cookies.
    • First-aid Kitbag.

    What's Excluded

    • Nepalese entry visa fee: you can obtain it easily at the airport.
    • Travel insurance is very important in case any incident happens; it can cover medical treatment and helicopter rescue operations.
    • All kinds of drinks, such as tea, coffee, mineral water, hot water, Coke, Fanta, beer, spirits, etc.
    • Snacks (chocolate, biscuits, and dessert).
    • Hot water, hot shower, heater charge, battery charge, phone calls, and laundry service.
    • Emergency evacuation and medical equipment.
    • Hire equipment and other personal items (sleeping bag, down jacket, hiking boots, camera, toiletries).
    • In case of natural calamities, i.e., political unrest, cancellation of flights due to weather, landslides, etc., the extra charge will be borne by themselves.
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu Valley. 
    • Hotel in Kathmandu yourself, but if you like our help, we can book any category of hotel in Kathmandu.
    • Tips to Guide and Porters Donation to Social Service.

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