Langtang Gosainkunda Trek - 12 Days

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 crossing 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 that produce cheese 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 a 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 – Rs. 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 trek. 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$695 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 of hotel in Kathmandu. Feel free.

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

The 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 in 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.