Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek - 16 days

Trip Overview

Duration: 16 days Country: Nepal
Max. Altitude: 4,610m/15,124ft. Walking Per Day: 6hrs
Accommodation: N/A grade Grade: Strenuous
Best Season: Autumn and Spring Group Size: 1
Mode: Tea-House/Lodge Culture: Tamang , Sherpa , Tibetan

Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek is a long and adventurous journey embraced with pristine holy and spiritual lakes, demanding uphill and downhill climbs, exposure of lifestyle and culture of nomadic and indigenous people, jaw-dropping panoramas of the Himalayas in the backdrop, cascading waterfalls, lush bushes, and a lot more. Over the years, the trail is mostly bursting with pilgrims visiting the divine Gosaikunda Lake, either they are fellows of Hinduism or Buddhism. With the discovery of high altitude passes and ridges like Kyanjin Ri (4,600m), Tsergo Ri (4,985m), Langsisha Kharka (4,100m), Lauribina Pass (4,610m), and so on, the trail has become a topnotch choice for adventurers as well.

Our Journey

Langtang Gosaikunda Pass trek commences with a picturesque drive up to the traditional and culturally enriched Syabrubesi village. Syabrubesi is the gateway to any treks to the Langtang Region of Nepal where resides various folkloric groups like Tamang, Sherpa, and Gurung; mostly inspired by the Tibetan lifestyle and culture. Walking ahead thru bushes and alongside the river, enjoying the picturesque sceneries of the cascading hills, snow-clad peaks, and the blooming of Rhododendron forest as well as several other species of vegetations, we will crawl our way to Kyanjing Gompa which is the last settlement along the trail before heading towards Gosaikunda.

To add a bit more adventure and excitement, the trekkers could choose to hike up to one of the ridges among Kyanjin Ri, Tsergo Ri, or Langshisha Kharka on the acclimatization day. All of them are unbelievably astounding viewpoints to sight the delightful sceneries of natural blissfulness. We will feel blessed with never seen before panoramic views of mountaintops like Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal, etc; a truly heavenly experience. Then we follow the same route through Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru and head east towards the pilgrimage site of Gosaikunda.

Gosaikunda Lake and the myth

There are several other trivial lakes viz. Saraswatikunda, Bhairav Kunda, and others nearby Gosaikunda. There is a myth that Lord Shiva himself built Gosaikunda with his trident to get relief from the poison that he put into his throat to save the world from its severe consequences. Then we pass through Lauribina pass, Ghopte, Melamchi Gaon, Tarkeghyang, Seramanthang, and Melamchi pul bazaar for the next couple of days before driving back towards Kathmandu.

Langtang National Park

In the interim, we will be blessed to take a closer look at the dwindling herbs, vegetation, and wildlife, and birds in the Langtang National Park. The national park was a delimited area prior to the 19th due to security threats from the neighboring nations. And to enhance the preservation of endangered species, it is a protected area that is allowed to visit only with a special permit from the Government of Nepal.

Lifestyle and Culture

Besides, the remote and rural lowland settlements and the authentic lifestyle of the locals are the major attractions of Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek. Ancient and historical monasteries, prayer flags, and other Buddhist cultures representing arts and monuments will rejoice you during the tiring uphill and downhill climbs. In a short duration of time, you can explore all these and reach the highlands.

Eligibility and Best Time

Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek is appropriate for those about to tackle all the challenges and loves exploring with adventures. A long hour of walk through the narrow and cosy off-the-beaten trail on the high altitude is not a joke at all. One should possess previous experience of trekking along with proper physical fitness and regular exercising routines in order to go for Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek. As well as, a highly experienced professional trekking guide is also mandatory for this trek. Nepal Mountain Trekkers involve a team of guides belonging to that region and are highly experienced as well as licensed by the Government of Nepal.

There are no boundaries of time for embarking on Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek but for the proper trekking experience and achievement of satisfaction, we recommend trekking in the months of autumn or spring. It is because of the favorable weather, vivid sceneries, and blossoming of flora and fauna, especially Rhododendron.  As well as, during winter and rainy seasons, the trail gets more complicated as well as cold and slippery.

If you are still curious about anything or have any questions or queries about Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek, please do not hesitate to contact us.


Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft)
    • Meals :Lunch / Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Kathmandu Durbar Square

      » Boudhanath Stupa

      » Pashupatinath Temple

      » Thamel

    • Highlights :

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

      » Welcoming with Marigold Flower Garland

      » Group Photo

      » Introduction with group members and trekking crew

      » Evening Walk at Thamel

     

  • Day 2 Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
    • Duration :Whole day
    • Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Kathmandu Durbar Square

      » Boudhanath Stupa

      » Pashupatinath Temple

      » Thamel

     

  • Day 3 Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m /5,100 ft) via Trishuli/Nuwakot(540m/1,772ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs (145Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Kathmandu

      » Trishuli

      » Kalikasthan

      » Dhunche

      » Syabrubesi

    • Highlights :

      » Scenic Drive

      » Lush and Green Landscape

      » Remote and rural lowland settlements

      » Authentic Lifestyle of Locals

      » Cool Waterfalls and Perennial Rivers

      » Cascading Hills and Scenic Mountain

     

  • Day 4 Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel (2,480m/8,136ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs walk (10-12Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :930m/3,051ft
    • Location :

      » Syabrubesi

      » Pahare

      » Bamboo

      » Rimche

      » Lama Hotel

    • Highlights :

      » Sherpa/Buddhist Culture

      » Rhododendron Forest

      » Wildlife

      » Langur Monkeys

      » Village Inns

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Prayer Flags

      » Waterfalls

      » Rocky Ridges

      » Wild Honey Bees

     

  • Day 5 Lama Hotel – Langtang Village (3,430m/11,253ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs walk (10-11Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :950m/3,116ft
    • Location :

      » Lama Hotel

      » Gumnachowk

      » Ghodatabela

      » Thyangsyapu

      » Chyamki

      » Langtang Village

    • Highlights :

      » Langtang River

      » Hemlock

      » Maples and Rhododendron Forests

      » Small Settlements

      » Scenic View of Himalayas

      » Glacier Valley

      » Prayer Flags

      » Chorten

      » Water Mills

      » Buddhist Culture

      » Lifestyle alike to Tibetan Culture

     

  • Day 6 Langtang – Kyanjin Gompa (3,860m/12,664ft)
    • Duration :3-4hrs walk (5Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :430m/1,410ft
    • Location :

      » Langtang

      » Mundu

      » Singdum

      » Yamphu

      » Kyanjin Gompa

    • Highlights :

      » Historical and Ancient Monastery

      » Yak

      » Breathtaking views

      » Beautiful Landscapes

      » Small Villages

      » Dramatic Setting Surrounded by Glittering Peaks from all direction

     

  • Day 7 Day hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,600m/15,091ft)/ Tsergo Ri (4,985m/16,354ft)/ Langsisha Kharka(4,100m/13,451ft)
    • Duration :6hrs walk (7-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :1,125m/3,690ft
    • Descend :1,125m/3,690ft
    • Location :

      » Kyanjin Gompa

      » Kyanjin Ri/Tsergo Ri/Langsisha Kharka

    • Highlights :

      » Hills and Mountains

      » Alpine Vegetation

      » Rocky Paths

      » Green and Lush Meadows

      » Moraines

      » Tempting and Inducing Views   

     

  • Day 8 Kyanjin Gompa – Lama Hotel
    • Duration :6hrs walk (12-13m)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :1,380m/4,528ft
    • Location :

      » Kyanjin Gompa

      » Langtang

      » Lama Hotel

    • Highlights :

      » Downhill Trek

      » Hemlock

      » Maples and Rhododendron Forests

      » Small Settlements

      » Scenic View of Himalayas

      » Glacier Valley

      » Prayer Flags

      » Chorten

      » Water Mills

     

  • Day 9 Lama Hotel – Thulo Syabru(2,260m/7,414ft):
    • Duration :5-6hrs walk (10-11Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :680m/2,230ft
    • Ascend :450m/1,476ft
    • Location :

      » Lama Hotel Bamboo

      » Pahare

      » Thulo Syabru

    • Highlights :

      » Beautiful Sunrise over the rolling hills and glowing mountains

      » Water Mills

      » Bamboo and Rhododendron Forests

      » Waterfalls and natural hot springs

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Terraced Fields

      » Fascinating Villages

      » Tamang Lifestyle

     

  • Day 10 Thulo Syabru – Chandanbari/Shingumba(3,330m/10,926ft)
    • Duration :5hrs walk (8-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :1,070m/3,510ft
    • Location :

      » Thulo Syabru

      » Garta

      » Dursagang

      » Tea Shop , Chandanbari

    • Highlights :

      » Rhododendron

      » Pine

      » Oak and Fir Forests

      » Red Panda

      » Cheese Factory( Nyak Milk)

      » Panoramic View of Mountains

      » Monastery

      » Yaks

     

  • Day 11 Chandanbari– Gosainkunda(4,400m/14,435ft)
    • Duration :5-6hrs walk (8-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :1,070m/3,510ft
    • Location :

      » Chandanbari

      » Chyolangpati

      » Laurebina

      » Laurebina Pass

      » Gosainkunda

    • Highlights :

      » Rhododendron

      » Pine , Oak and Fir Forests

      » Red Panda

      » Panoramic View of Mountains

      » Majestic view of Annapurna Range

      » Holy and Spiritual Lakes

      » Hinduism and Buddhism

     

  • Day 12 Gosainkunda to Phedi(3,730m/12,238ft) via Lauribina La Pass(4,610m/15,124ft)
    • Duration :5-6hrs walk (8-9Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :210m/688ft
    • Descend :880m/2,887ft
    • Location :

      » Gosainkunda

      » Surya Kunda

      » Lauribina La Pass

      » Ganesh Kunda

      » Phedi

     

  • Day 13 Phedi – Kutumsang (2,470m/8,103ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs walk (12-13Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :1,260m/4,134ft
    • Location :

      » Phedi

      » Ghopte

      » Thadepati

      » Mangengoth

      » Kutumsang

    • Highlights :

      » Rhododendron Flower

      » Small Settlement

      » Rural Villages

      » Wildlife

      » Flora and Fauna

      » Spectacular View of the Mountains

     

  • Day 14 Kutumsang – Chisapani (2,165m/7,104ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs walk (10-11Km
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :305m/1,000ft
    • Location :

      » Kutumsang

      » Golphu Bhanjyang

      » Chimpling

      » Pati Bhanjyang

      » Chisapani

    • Highlights :

      » Rural Villages

      » Terraced Fields

      » Unique Lifestyle

      » Tamang Society

     

  • Day 15 Chisapani – Kathmandu via Sundarijal
    • Duration :4hrs walk (7-8Km) and 1hr Drive(15Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :705m/2,312ft
    • Location :

      » Chisapani

      » Mulkharka

      » Shivapuri National Park

      » Sundarijal

      » Kathmandu

    • Highlights :

      » Shivapuri National Park

      » Scenic Drive

      » Waterfall

      » Wildlife

      » Flora and fauna

      » Herbs and Vegetations

     

  • Day 16 Departure Day
    • Meals :Breakfast
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Location :

      » Thamel

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

    • Highlights :

      » Souvenir Shopping

      » Airport Drop with Khata/Khatag as a Symbol of Wishing Safe Journey

      » Group Photo

     

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Cost Includes

  • Airport Pick-up and drop service
  • 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Green Horizon)
  • All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea-houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
    • Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm-hospitality and quality services.
    • Single/Twin-sharing Accommodation (as per budget): Your group won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.
  • All foods during the trek: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; any items on the menu as much as you wish to consume.
    • We provide hygienic and safe meals to re-energize you.
    • We request you not to waste your meals for it is difficult to transport food in the rural area.
    • You are not allowed to share your meals with anyone else from another group.
  • Transportation costs: Comfortable Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi  and from Melamchi pul Bazaar to Kathmandu
  • Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
    • Experienced: With an experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge on briefing during the trek as well as they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations that might occur during the trek.
    • Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
  • Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
  • Trekking permits: TIMS card and Langtang National Park fees
  • First aid medical box
  • All required trekking gear like Sleeping bags and down jackets made available on rent
  • 13% VAT and 10% company service charge
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Airport Pick-up and drop service
  • 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Green Horizon)
  • All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea-houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
    • Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm-hospitality and quality services.
    • Single/Twin-sharing Accommodation (as per budget): Your group won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.
  • Breakfast during the trek
  • Transportation costs: Comfortable Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi  and from Melamchi pul Bazaar to Kathmandu
  • Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
    • Experienced: With an experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge on briefing during the trek as well as they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations that might occur during the trek.
    • Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.
  • Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
    • Local Staffs: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.
  • Trekking permits: TIMS card and Langtang National Park fees
  • First aid medical box
  • All required trekking gear like Sleeping bags and down jackets made available on rent
  • 13% VAT and 10% company service charge

Cost Excludes

  • Visa fee to enter Nepal (Visa Information)
  • International flight tickets
  • Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs
  • All personal expenses (laundry, electronic device charging cost, all alcoholic beverages and soft drinks etc)
  • Tip for guide and porters
  • Visa fee to enter Nepal (Visa Information)
  • International flight tickets
  • All meals during the trek except for breakfast
  • Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs
  • All personal expenses (laundry, electronic device charging cost, all alcoholic beverages and soft drinks etc)
  • Tip for guide and porters

Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek Map

map of Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek

Equipment Checklist

Equipment lists for 16 days Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek

HEAD

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms

UPPER BODY

Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Inner thermals

FEET

Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Shower sandals

HANDS

Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to -10°C +
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers

First Aid Kits 

Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape

MISCELLANEOUS

Medicines: We recommend you to bring your regular medicines; we will provide first aid kit from our side.
Light-weighted Towel
Swiss Knife
Passport and extra passport photos
Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer

Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek Review

The best trip in Nepal, hiking and sightseeing

Emma M
Emma M
Source:Trip Advisor

We had a wonderful 8 days in Nepal with Nepal mountain trekking. Our guide Min was absolutely amazing. He is a very knowledgeable guide about all aspects of history, religion and life in Nepal. He looked after us and made us feel very safe. He is a brilliant story teller and we loved listening to him. Every aspect of our trip was taken care of and it was totally stress free from airport pick up when we arrived to the moment we left. We had a customised trip which was arranged with Avinash. He was very easy to deal with and took care of our needs. The trip was very enjoyable, the 2 tour of Kathmandu was perfect and then 5 days trekking in Langtang. It was more than we expected. The hiking at times was physically tough with the ascents and then with the rain but being on the Himalayas in July that is to be expected. We got a real sense of Nepali culture and life. It was a trip I will never forget. 100% recommend to anyone and a special thanks to Min.

Langtang, Gosaikund, Helambu

Beata Z
Beata Z
Source:Trip Advisor

It was already my another trek organized by Nepal Mountain Trekkers. Since arriving in Kathmandu we felt well taken care of, we had a shuttle service to the hotel. We stayed at Horizon Hotel, quiet and beautiful place for Thamel. When we sightseeing Kathmandu, everything was prepared to trek (permits, transport etc). This time our guide was Shiva who is profesional guide with a wealth of local knowledge. We could "only" enjoy our trip as we were sure that everything was well organized. I would definitely recommend Nepal Mountain Trekkers with frendly pofessional owner Ramesh Dhakal and wonderful guide Shiva and Daljit. Thank you so much Ramesh, Shiva, Daljit, Devaraj, Dhane, Sudip, Arjun. Hope to see you again ... soon :)

Tamang Heritage Trail, Langtang, Gosainkund, Helambu

Moscha
Moscha
Source:Trip Advisor

In november 2015 we met Mr. Ramesh Dhakal and our guide Daljit at the Horizon Hotel in Thamel Kathmandu. They are very friendly persons, like friends and we went on tour with Daljit and my husband, so we were three of us. We were 3 weeks on tour and had a great time with our guide. The lodges and whole trip was very good organized and with Daljit we had the advantage to learn a lot about Nepal and the Nepali's. We went in the houses, enjoyed family life and he showed us the most beautiful spots.We can recommend this organisation 110%. Enjoy!

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