Embark on a 10-night, 11-day Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, a captivating journey through the Langtang Valley, nestled north of Kathmandu and south of the Tibetan border. Surrounded by the grand Himalayan range to the north and a lower range of snowy peaks to the south, this trek offers a unique blend of adventure and cultural exploration.
Your trek begins with a scenic 8-hour drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi, where you’ll spend the first night. The moderate-grade trek takes you through lush forests, charming villages, and enchanting landscapes. Witness the cultural richness of the Sherpa and Tamang communities, whose traditions mirror those of Tibet.
Highlights of the trek include Langtang National Park, Kyangjing Gompa, a Yak Cheese factory, typical Tamang villages, and diverse flora and fauna. The trek is graded as moderate and is best experienced during February, March, April, May, September, October, and November. Expect an average daily walking duration of 5-6 hours.
The itinerary unfolds as follows:
Day 01-02: Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi, followed by a trek to Lama Hotel.
Day 03-04: Trek to Langtang Village and then to Kyanjing Gompa.
Day 05: Return trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel.
Day 06: Lama Hotel to Syabru Village.
Day 07: Syabru Village to Sing Gompa.
Day 08: Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda, with an overnight stay.
Day 09: Gosaikunda to Gopte.
Day 10: Gopte to Tharepati and Gul Bhanjyang.
Day 11: Gul Bhanjyang to Chisopani, then drive to Kathmandu.
Throughout the trek, enjoy full board accommodations with a guide and porter, private ground transportation, Langtang Conservation permit, and TIMS Trekking information management system permit.
Indulge in a variety of meals, with breakfast options like eggs, bread, pancakes, muesli, and porridge. Lunch features choices like fried rice, momo (dumplings), vegetables, chips, and spring rolls. Dinner offers a diverse range of Nepali, Tibetan, Chinese, Indian, European, and continental dishes. Refreshments along the route include tea, coffee, and hot lemon.
This meticulously planned itinerary can be customized to suit your time frame. If you have any questions or queries, feel free to reach out. Your Langtang Gosaikunda adventure awaits!