Langtang and Gosainkunda Trek - 16 Days
Langtang trek is one of the best treks to visit with calm and scenic mountains as well as pilgrimage holy lake with a Tamang lifestyle. This 15 day trek takes the road less traveled to the Langtang-Gosainkunda region of Tamang valleys close to the Tibetan border. The route offers the opportunity to explore traditional villages, climb small peaks and visit stunning glaciers at comfortable elevations.
During your trek you'll visit holy Gosainkunda Lake of Hindu legend and scenery of a high mountain pass with stunning views into Tibet. You'll meet Hindu pilgrims and holy men and explore old Gompa. Yak cheese factory also interesting point to visit. As you journey through bamboo forests you'll glimpse Langur monkeys and Red Pandas and travel past pretty villages and terraced fields, snow capped peaks and glaciers as you follow quiet wilderness trails and enjoy stunning panoramas of Ganesh Himal, the Annapurna region on this excellent Himalayan trek.

Deatil Itinerary for Langtang and Gosainkunda Trek - 16 Days Trip

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft).

Namaste & welcome to Himalayan Planet of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport Himalayan Planet Adventures representative welcomes you with your name and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, bring you at head office and briefing about the program and evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program in the heart of Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.

(Welcome dinner & luxury hotel accommodation included)

Day 02: A Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.

After your breakfast to head on for our guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After visiting Bouddhanath stupa we’ll drive to the City of Devotees (Bhaktapur). This traditional and traffic free town is the third biggest town in the Valley. We’ll explore the medieval like squares, courtyards and temples of this vibrant town. After a stop for lunch at restaurant in Bhaktapur it’s time to drive back to Kathmandu and meet up with your travel consultant & fellows to prepare for next day and overnight at the hotel. Alternatively, the same group may have option to choose same 3 sightseeing place inside Kathmandu valley instead of these given place.

(Breakfast & luxury hotel accommodation included)

Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,420m/4,658ft).

This morning we'll drive on a northern highway that twists and climbs over mountain ridges to the Trishuil valley for lunch and on to Syabru village for the overnight. The journey will take 8-9 hours through picturesque landscapes, mountain scenery and local villages. From Syabru we'll have magnificent views of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Mt Kerung of Tibet. We'll relax tonight at a local teahouse.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & Teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft).

After breakfast we start to walk own our pace and the trail ascends for around two hours through the forest followed by a climb of about an hour to reach Bamboo village (1,850m/6,068ft) where we'll stop for lunch. This forested path with well stabilized trails and following the up stream and can be seen birds life around the bushes. Bee hives hanging on a cliff are another attraction for the visitors. From here we'll again steeply climb through the bamboo forest to reach the Lama Hotel where we'll rest and overnight at a local teahouse.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 05: Trek to Langtang village (3,480m/11,415ft).

Today we'll have a pleasant walk and follow the trail through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghora Tabela where we'll stop for lunch. This surrounding area dense wild habitat area and many small babblers with lot of herbal can be found here. After lunch we'll walk another three hours on the scenic trail takes us to Langtang village where we'll relax for the evening.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 06: Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (2,920m/9,578ft).

After breakfast this morning we'll leave the village and start our trek leisurely for around three to four hours to visit Kyanjing Gompa. From here we'll also have beautiful views of Mt Ganchempo and Langtang Lirung. We'll visit surrounding area like Yak cheese Factory, Monastery and local houses as we relax for the evening at teahouse.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 07: Explore dat at Kyanjin Gompa.

Today you may have full day of rest and relaxation at the surrounding area. We'll be able to simply relax and enjoy the views or to explore the local area or visit some highlights of Cherku-ri (5,150 meters), glacier walk or Langshisha kharka depends on your fitness and interest. We'll back to hotel for overnight stop.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft).

This morning we'll retrace our steps somewhat as we head back from the Gompa. We have a easy down hill and pleasant walk through the rhododendron forest to Lama Hotel where we'll rest for the night before continuing our journey tomorrow for the Thulo Syabru village. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 09: Trek to Thulo Syabru Village (1,900m/6,232ft).

Today our trail leads again through bamboo & rhododendron forest where we may see the local wild boar as well as other animal and birdlife on the route to Thulo Syabru. En route we'll have marvelous views of Mt Ganesh Himal, so close it seems like it's beside us. Firstly easy down hill follows the river bank but last part steeply up hill for couple of hours to get to the village. We'll rest overnight at Thulo Syabru.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa (3330m/10,922ft).

We'll walk for around 4-5 hours today through dense forest of pine and rhododendron to reach Sing Gompa (Chandan Bari) where we'll stay overnight. The trail from here is mostly uphill with typically Himalayan terrain and last few hours remaining forested with open areas giving excellent views when looking back the way we have come. After arrival in hotel refreshed and enjoy visiting cheese factory as well as terrain forested landsc.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included).

Day 11: Trek to Gosainkunda Lake (4380m/14,366ft).

Today we'll follow a wonderfully quiet and less trekked trail to reach at holy Gosainkunda Lake passing through Cholagpati and Lauribinayak. From Cholagpati it's a steep climb today but with spectacular views and landscape. The area around here is the homeland of the Tamangs and Bhotias and even a short time spent here provides an insight into their rural mountain lifestyles and the cultural contrasts between Hindu and Buddhist villages. We'll be able to simply relax or take a stroll around the lake and surrounding area.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 12: Explore day in Gosainkunda lake.

Today you may have full day of rest and relaxation at the surrounding area. We'll be able to simply relax and enjoy the views or to explore the lake. or day hike to lauribinayak pass. Walk around saraswati lake, Bhairabkunda lake and gosainkunda lake. There is so many small hill for day hike and from there can see great view of annapurna, langtang, ganesh himal mountain range in the clear day.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 13: Gosainkunda to Dhunche.

Today after breakfast we trek to long down hill come to Sing Gompa for the lunch through the same way back takes 3 hrs and after lunch at Sing Gompa we steeply trek downhill through the pine and rhododendron forest and some bamboo bushes. When we reach at stream then cross the river and walk to down stream and an hour gently up hill through the farm field will reach at District headquarter of Rasuwa called Dhunche for the overnight at remaining time stroll around the area.

(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse lodge accommodation included)

Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu.

Today, we drive back to Kathmandu via same way takes 6-7 hrs to get in Kathmandu valley. Arrival in Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the time simply relax at the hotel or explore the local area and overnight at hotel.

(Breakfast, lunch, & delux hotel accommodation included)

Day 15: Leisure at Kathmandu.

This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening company will meet you for the farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.

(Breakfast, farewell dinner & luxury hotel accommodation included)

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu.

Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

(Breakfast included)

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