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
Inclusions
- Airport pickup and drop by private vehicle.
- Three nights Kathmandu 3* hotel hotel twin sharing Hotel including breakfast.
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) including a cup of tea/coffee.
- Trekking lodge accommodations during the trek.
- Fresh fruits every night after dinner.
- Langtang National Park entry permit
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permit.
- Bus to Syabrubesi and again back to Kathmandu.
- English speaking Government register guide with all his Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transport and Insurance.
- Strong, helpful porters with proper equipment (1 porter= two people). with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation and insurance.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Nepal Eco Adventure T-shirt cap cap and duffel bag.
- Government taxes, service charge and official expenses.
- Guided Kathmandu City tour with private vehicle.
- Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.
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