Langtang Trekking
Langtang-Gosainkunda trek (12 days)
The Langtang€"Gosaikunda trek takes you on one of the most exhilarating journeys of your life. This trek offers an interesting trail that combines the beautiful and distant valleys of Langtang with the spectacular high mountain lakes at Gosaikunda.
During your trek to the Langtang €" Gosaikunda region you pass through oak and rhododendron forests, glacial moraine, gorge like valleys, charming Sherpa and Tamang villages, the Langtang National Park, high plateaus at Syabru and Sing Gompa.
You tread along the Trishuli river to reach Trishuli Bazaar, and then pass Syabrubesi, a Sherpa village located at the edge of the Langtang National Park before turning east into the Langtang valley and trekking to a high plateau where the sacred lake Gosaikunda is located.
Trip Hightlights:
Duration:
12 Days
Type of Trek : Tea House (Lodge) / Camping
Max Altitude: 3870 m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land Transportation
Grade: Moderate
Outline Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about nine hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road on the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 2
Trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) which takes about five and half hours. The first part of the trail crosses through the Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. The trail gradually ascends to Bamboo passing through landslide. Afterwards, you trek gently down to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies on the bank of the Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like. The last part of your trail is along a level path to Lama Hotel. En-route you may be able to spot some red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 3
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery, which you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 4
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) which takes about three hours. The 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. You should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding you in all directions such as Langtang Lirung, Ganjala peak, Tserko ri, Langsisa ri and many others. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 5
Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around 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 Kyangjin Ri (4350m.), directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 6
Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 7
Trek from Lama Hotel (2470m.) to Thulo Syabru (2260m.) which takes about five hours. The beginning of the trail is a a gentle descent to landslide and then goes steeply up to Thulo Syabru. En-route you can see red pandas, monkeys and various species of birds. Thulo Syabru is one of the wonderful villages where you can enjoy amazing land features and magnificent nature with splendid views of Ganesh Himal (7110m.) and the Langtang Himal and its ranges. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 8
Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa or Chandan Bari (3250m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail from Thulo Syabru to Foprang Danda (3200m.) follows a steep path passing through Dursagang (2660m.) and offers wonderful views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, the Tibetan Mountains and oak, hemlock and fir forests. The path then gently ascends for some distance before following along at a flat level to Sing Gompa. There is a well-managed local cheese factory and a Buddhist Monastery. It also provides panoramic views and exhilarating nature vistas. The cheese manufactured here is considered the best in Nepal. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 9
Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4361m.) via Lauribinayak La (3920m.) takes about five and half hours. The first part of the trail takes you on a gentle ascent up to Lauribinayak. The trail then steeply ascends all the way to Gosaikunda. You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views of Himal Chuli(7893m) Manaslu range (8156mm), Ganesh Himal range(7406m), Tibetan peaks and Langtang Lirung. On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind. You pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosainkunda. According to legend, Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 10
Trek from Gosaikunda to Sing Gompa (3250m.) or Chandan Bari (3250m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail descends all the way to Sing Gompa passing Lauribanayak with magnificent mountain views and forests.
Day 11
Trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche which takes about six hours. The first part of the trail descends through pine, silver oak and rhododendrons forests and wild marijuana plants until you cross the suspension bridge over the Sing Gompa Stream. The path then stretches across a flat level. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 12
Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by bus. It takes about seven hours. It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu.
The price includes the following services:
A trekking guide
Porter/s (1 porter carries the luggage up to 25 kgs of 2 participants)
Entry permit for Langtang National Park
All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
All land transportation
Sleeping bag and down jacket if required
Rescue Assistance
Insurance and equipment for the Nepali staff
First Aid kit
The price does not include:
Nature of personal expenses
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Tips
Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
Note: We can arrange the hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget
For more Details log on: http://www.environmentaltrekking.com
The Langtang€"Gosaikunda trek takes you on one of the most exhilarating journeys of your life. This trek offers an interesting trail that combines the beautiful and distant valleys of Langtang with the spectacular high mountain lakes at Gosaikunda.
During your trek to the Langtang €" Gosaikunda region you pass through oak and rhododendron forests, glacial moraine, gorge like valleys, charming Sherpa and Tamang villages, the Langtang National Park, high plateaus at Syabru and Sing Gompa.
You tread along the Trishuli river to reach Trishuli Bazaar, and then pass Syabrubesi, a Sherpa village located at the edge of the Langtang National Park before turning east into the Langtang valley and trekking to a high plateau where the sacred lake Gosaikunda is located.
Trip Hightlights:
Duration:
12 Days
Type of Trek : Tea House (Lodge) / Camping
Max Altitude: 3870 m.
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land Transportation
Grade: Moderate
Outline Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about nine hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road on the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 2
Trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) which takes about five and half hours. The first part of the trail crosses through the Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. The trail gradually ascends to Bamboo passing through landslide. Afterwards, you trek gently down to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies on the bank of the Langtang Khola. You can have lunch at this place if you like. The last part of your trail is along a level path to Lama Hotel. En-route you may be able to spot some red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 3
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery, which you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 4
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) which takes about three hours. The 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. You should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow-covered peaks surrounding you in all directions such as Langtang Lirung, Ganjala peak, Tserko ri, Langsisa ri and many others. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 5
Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around 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 Kyangjin Ri (4350m.), directly behind the village, for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 6
Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 7
Trek from Lama Hotel (2470m.) to Thulo Syabru (2260m.) which takes about five hours. The beginning of the trail is a a gentle descent to landslide and then goes steeply up to Thulo Syabru. En-route you can see red pandas, monkeys and various species of birds. Thulo Syabru is one of the wonderful villages where you can enjoy amazing land features and magnificent nature with splendid views of Ganesh Himal (7110m.) and the Langtang Himal and its ranges. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 8
Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa or Chandan Bari (3250m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail from Thulo Syabru to Foprang Danda (3200m.) follows a steep path passing through Dursagang (2660m.) and offers wonderful views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, the Tibetan Mountains and oak, hemlock and fir forests. The path then gently ascends for some distance before following along at a flat level to Sing Gompa. There is a well-managed local cheese factory and a Buddhist Monastery. It also provides panoramic views and exhilarating nature vistas. The cheese manufactured here is considered the best in Nepal. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 9
Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4361m.) via Lauribinayak La (3920m.) takes about five and half hours. The first part of the trail takes you on a gentle ascent up to Lauribinayak. The trail then steeply ascends all the way to Gosaikunda. You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views of Himal Chuli(7893m) Manaslu range (8156mm), Ganesh Himal range(7406m), Tibetan peaks and Langtang Lirung. On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind. You pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosainkunda. According to legend, Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 10
Trek from Gosaikunda to Sing Gompa (3250m.) or Chandan Bari (3250m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail descends all the way to Sing Gompa passing Lauribanayak with magnificent mountain views and forests.
Day 11
Trek from Sing Gompa to Dhunche which takes about six hours. The first part of the trail descends through pine, silver oak and rhododendrons forests and wild marijuana plants until you cross the suspension bridge over the Sing Gompa Stream. The path then stretches across a flat level. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 12
Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by bus. It takes about seven hours. It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu.
The price includes the following services:
A trekking guide
Porter/s (1 porter carries the luggage up to 25 kgs of 2 participants)
Entry permit for Langtang National Park
All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
All land transportation
Sleeping bag and down jacket if required
Rescue Assistance
Insurance and equipment for the Nepali staff
First Aid kit
The price does not include:
Nature of personal expenses
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Tips
Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
Note: We can arrange the hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget
For more Details log on: http://www.environmentaltrekking.com
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