Langtang – Gosaikunda Lake Trek
Autumn (Sep–Nov): Clear skies, pleasant temperatures – best season
Spring (Mar–May): Blooming rhododendrons, moderate temperatures – second best
Winter (Dec–Feb): Cold, possible snow – for experienced trekkers
Monsoon (Jun–Aug): Muddy trails, slippery – not recommended
Highlights
- Trek through lush forests and scenic valleys
- Explore traditional Tamang villages and experience local culture
- Reach the sacred Gosaikunda Lake and nearby lakes (Saraswati & Bhairav)
- Witness alpine meadows, high ridges, and glacial landscapes
- Moderate trekking suitable for intermediate trekkers, away from crowded trails
Basic Information
- Destination
- Duration
- Start / End Location
- Accommodation Type
- Difficulty Level
- Max Altitude
- Age Limit
- Transportation Mode
- Gosaikunda Lake
- 11 Days
- Kathmandu / Kathmandu
- Lodges, tea houses, guesthouses
- Moderate
- 4381m
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Best Season
Autumn (Sep–Nov): Clear skies, pleasant temperatures – best season Spring (Mar–May): Blooming rhododendrons, moderate temperatures – second best Winter (Dec–Feb): Cold, possible snow – for experienced trekkers Monsoon (Jun–Aug): Muddy trails, slippery – not recommended
Tour Plan
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m)
- 6–7 hrs drive via Trishuli, Betrawati, and Dhunche
- Breakfast in Kathmandu before departure
- Lunch en route (e.g., Trishuli Bazaar)
- Views: Himalayan foothills, rivers, villages
- Langtang National Park permit check at Dhunche
- Dinner at Syabrubesi lodge
- Overnight in Syabrubesi
Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,480m)
- Breakfast at lodge
- Trek 6 hrs through forest trails and riverbanks
- Lunch at Bamboo or Rimche
- Views: Langtang River, waterfalls, monkeys, rhododendron forest
- Dinner at Lama Hotel
- Overnight in Lama Hotel
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430m)
- Breakfast at lodge
- Trek 6 hrs via Ghodatabela
- Lunch at Ghodatabela
- Gradual ascent through pine and hemlock forest
- Explore Buddhist chortens, prayer walls in Langtang Village
- Dinner at teahouse
- Overnight in Langtang Village
Trek from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m)
- Breakfast with views
- Trek 4 hrs through yak pastures and glacial valleys
- Lunch at Kyanjin Gompa
- ,Kyanjin monastery
- Dinner at mountain lodge
- Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa
Explore Kyanjin Gompa (Acclimatization Day)
- Breakfast at lodge
- Optional hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) or Tsergo Ri (4,984m)
- Packed or lodge lunch
- Panoramic views of Langtang Lirung, glaciers, and high mountains
- Dinner and rest at lodge
- Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa
Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
- Breakfast with sunrise views
- Trek 6 hrs descending same trail
- Lunch at Ghodatabela or Bamboo
- Retrace forest and river views
- Dinner at Lama Hotel
- Overnight in Lama Hotel
Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,210m)
- Breakfast at lodge
- Trek 6 hrs via Bamboo and Pairo
- Lunch en route
- Climb up to Thulo Syabru, traditional Tamang village
- Dinner at guesthouse
- Overnight in Thulo Syabru
Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3,250m)
- Breakfast at lodge
- Trek 5–6 hrs through pine and rhododendron forest
- Lunch at Chandanbari
- Visit Sing Gompa monastery and cheese factory
- Views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges
- Dinner at lodge
- Overnight in Sing Gompa (Chandanbari)
Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,380m)
- Breakfast at lodge
- Trek 6–7 hrs via Lauribinayak
- Lunch at Lauribinayak
- Panoramic views: Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang ranges
- Visit sacred lakes: Gosaikunda, Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda
- Dinner at lakeside lodge
- Overnight in Gosaikunda
Explore Gosaikunda Lakes (Acclimatization and Leisure Day)
- Breakfast with lake view
- Optional hikes to surrounding lakes or viewpoints
- Lunch at lodge
- Spiritual ambiance, high Himalayan beauty
- Dinner and relax at lodge
- Overnight in Gosaikunda
Trek to Dhunche (2,030m) and Drive to Kathmandu
- Early breakfast at lodge
- Trek 6 hrs down to Dhunche via Sing Gompa
- Lunch at Dhunche
- 6–7 hrs drive back to Kathmandu
- Trip ends in Kathmandu