Some places in the world are indescribable in terms of natural beauty. Langtang Valley, a spellbinding valley in Nepal, is one example of such a place.
Yes, Langtang Valley is known for its vast valleys, traditional houses, pristine lakes, ice-loaded peaks, and lush greenery. It is indeed a trove to loot. This Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek package is the key.
Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek’s adventure starts from Dhunche, a place within 175 km of Kathmandu. Driving to Dhunche and slowly walking through the terraced fields, lush vegetation, riversides, and ranging terrains, you will navigate Langtang Valley’s iconic Sherpa and Tamang villages like Kyanjin Gompa and Langtang Village.
Following, this trek goes to the top of Tsergo Ri (5030/4985m) a vital pass to view Shishapangma, Gangchempo, Langtang Lirung, and other peaks. Succeeding, you’ll move to Gosaikunda Lake(4,380m) via Langtang National Park and other iconic villages. Conclusively, the trek will lead back to Kathmandu, moving through the villages of the Helambu Region like Kutumsung, Tharepati, and Chisapani.
A lot of things will happen on this trek. You will witness Tibetan-influenced Tamang Culture, unlimited flora & fauna of Langtang National Park, fantastic mountain vistas, crisp lake views, and more.
You’ll also traverse the restoring 2015’s massive earthquake-affected villages and help them recover through your stays in the villages. Along with fulfilling your travel longings, you will assist the affected ones in rebuilding their houses and streets. It can be another reason to must-do this trek for you.
Well, Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek has so many invaluable pebbles, all scattered to be picked. It is up to you whether to keep your hands in your pocket or come to pick up the pebbles of the trek. If you ever choose to do that, you know we are always here to guide you.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
With a fascinating view of the Himalayas from your window, you will land at Kathmandu Airport. Our team will greet you at the airport and will take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. You will freshen up at the hotel by taking a rest. In the evening, you will join us for a welcome dinner and trek briefing. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley?EUR(TM)s Sightseeing and Arrangement Day
We’ll have a free day for the valley’s tour and trek arrangement before the trip start. On this day, you’ll visit several cultural heritage sites inside Kathmandu and Patan. Swyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Basantapur Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square are the tick-list for the day. While exploring these heritage sites for architecture and culture exposure, our team will make all the arrangements for the Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek. Overnight in Kathmandu’s hotel.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche(2,030m)
Now, we are all set to hit the road to Dhunche to begin the trip. We will head north towards the destination through Pasang Lhamu Highway, a scenic highway. It will be an adventurous ride of 8 hours. Upon reaching Dhunche, we will do a check in one of the teahouses in the hamlet. All-tired, you will go to bed after exploring the surrounding area. Overnight in Dhunche.
Day 4: Trek from Dhunche to Lama Hotel(2,470m)
The trek begins from here. We will set our feet on the trail after breakfast in our teahouse. We will cross the Bhote Koshi River to join a forested trail to leave Syabrubesi behind. Along the way, we’ll hear birds singing and trees dancing. We will finally arrive in the Lama Hotel through the forest, enjoying the serenity, a small place of several hotels and lodges by forest. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
Day 5: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village(3,330m)
Today, we’ll enter the Langtang Valley. Within some distance out of Lama Hotel, we’ll come across a magnificent panorama of Langtang’s mountains. Cherishing the view, we will head towards Langtang Village, a village badly hitten by 2015’s Earthquake. Before that, we will cross places like Ghoda Tabela, Gumanechok, and several unnamed pasturelands. The six hours of walking through a heavenly trail will finally lead us to Langtang Village for the night.
Day 6: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin(3,730m)
After a lovely evening in Langtang Village, we will follow a path to Kyanjin. It will not be a hard trekking day. You’ll traverse via the plain yak pastures and small hamlets. Some moraines, water streams, and plenty of mountain vistas will also come along on the day. We’ll reach Kyanjin early, and we will use that time to discover the settlements for Buddhist Gompas and monasteries. Overnight in Kyanjin.
Day 7: Explore Tsergo Ri (5,033/4985m)
Tsergo Ri (5,033/4985m), a major pass to view amazing views of the Langtang Region mountains, will be the place to reach today. We will hike to the top from Kyanjin Gompa. It will be a challenging but worthy hike. We will see most of the peaks like Langtang Lirung, Gyanghempo, Ganjala Peak, and Langshisha Ri. Next, we will descend back to explore the remaining Kyanjin Gompa area. Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa.
Day 8: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel(2,470m)
Now we turn back to Lama Hotel to be on the path to Gosaikunda Lake. We will retrace the same track to Lama Hotel. It will be an easy part of Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Lake Trek. Reviewing the same views, we will arrive at Lama Hotel for the night.
Day 9: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Gaon(2,240m)
Rejoining the trail, we will pave our road to Syabru Gaon, a scenic village for mountain views. The trek will mostly happen through the woods. We may see some of the wild animals around the trail. Before reaching the village, we will have to climb a steep hill. Our tiredness throughout the day will release once we see houses of the settlement and a view of the mountains. Overnight in Syabru Gaon.
Day 10: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Shin Gompa(3,330m)
Eating breakfast in Syabru Goan, we leave for Shin Gompa by joining a steep trail leading to a jungle full of rhododendrons and oak. Eventually, we will climb Foprang Danda to enjoy just another mountain view. From the top, we will continue our trek to pass by some old monasteries and Tamang villages. It will be a walk through the trail Tamang Heritage Trek. By the end of the 4 hours trek, we will finally be in Shin Gompa.
Day 11: Trek from Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda Lake(4,380m)
It is an important day of Langtang Valley with Gosaikunda Lake. To start the day, we will leave the vicinity of Shin Gompa by joining the woods of Rhododendron. We will walk across high ridges of the region by enjoying gorgeous sceneries. We will also pass via Laurebina Pass but only by experiencing the Himalayas from the pass. Before we arrive in Gosaikunda lake, we will see two other small lakes. These lakes, including Gosaikunda, are the most sacred lakes in Nepal for both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages. Upon our arrival in the lake, we will explore the corners of the holy lake. We will spend the night a little away from the lake.
Day 12: Trek from Gosaikunda Lake to Ghopte(3,440m)
Crossing the Laurebina Pass once again, we will leave Gosaikunda Lake behind. Before that, we will have a special morning by the lake. On our way to Ghopte, we’ll also enter the Helambu Region, another major highlight of Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Trek. We will walk for around 6 to 7 hours throughout the day via high ridges, then jungles to ultimately reach Ghopte for the night.
Day 13: Trek from Ghopte to Tharepati(3,640m)
The trek from Ghopte to Tharepati is short but slightly demanding. We will have to do several uphill and downhill walks over a rough and rocky trail. In between, we will also cross a dense forest to reach Tharepati, a famous village of Helambu Village Trek. It will take around 3-4 hrs to get to Tharepati. We will enjoy a broad and complete view of Jugal Himal, Langtang Himal, and other peaks. Overnight in Tharepati.
Day 14: Trek from Tharepati to Kutumsang(2,470m)
With a graceful sunrise view, we will wake up to continue the trek Kutumsang. The hike will start with a descent to a forest spread on a ridge. Walking through that trail, we will reach Maghinagoth, a shepherd’s village. From Maghinagoth, we will again view the same mountains but from a different angle. Overnight in Kutumsang.
Day 15: Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani(2,135m)
Waking up in the village of terrace fields, we will have breakfast in front of a lovely sunrise. Then we will continue our trek by ascending Jogin Danda Ridge and descending to Gul Bhajyang. It will be a long trekking day where we will cross several moraines. Conclusively, you will drop from a hill to end comfortably at Chisapani.
Day 16: Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal and Drive to Kathmandu(1,400m)
Chisapani is one of the renowned hill stations near Kathmandu. We will leave the place by descending into a deep forest and reaching Mulkharka. Next, the trail will keep on dropping towards Sundarijal. We will also walk through the forest of Shivapuri National Park. From Sundarijal, we will have a drive of 1 hour to Kathmandu. We will take some rest after the completion of Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda, Helambu Lodge Trek.
Day 17: Departure
The next day, we will offer you a hotel transfer to the airport for your departure. And it will be an official farewell from Nepal until next time.
