Langtang and Gosaikunda Lake Trek

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Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max Elevation:4,773 M
- Max Group Size:1 - 20 Person
- Best Time:March - May & Sep - Dec
- Per Day Walking:4-5 hours
- Trip Mode:Tea House/ Lodge
- Start Point:Kathmandu
- End Point:Kathmandu
Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Hike Major Highlights
- Combines Langtang Valley Trek with a walk to Gosaikunda Lake
- Takes you to virgin i.e. less explored lands in the Langtang region
- Langtang National Park
- Stunning views of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, and other mountains in the Langtang range
- Langtang valley and Tamang villages
- Kynajin gompa and Sing Gompa
- Hike to Kyanjin Ri
- Yak Cheese factory in Langtang village
- A classic touch of the Tibetan Buddhist religion
- Gosaikunda Lake–a holy lake and sacred site for Hindu pilgrims
Langtang and Gosaikunda Lake Trek Overview
The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a rewarding journey through Nepal’s villages, glacial lakes, and mountains.
The Himalayan glory, hospitable people, and the beauty of Gosaikunda Lake are what make the route unique and worth walking on.
Trekking in Gosaikunda Lake via Langtang Valley offers a chance to explore an untouched environment that is culturally rich. So, travelers get a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region, influenced by the Tibetan Buddhist religion.
The hiking route combines the Langtang Valley Trek with a walk to Gosaikunda Lake, a popular site for Hindu pilgrims. Therefore, Gosaikunda trekking is not just popular for its natural magnificence but also its religious significance.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Itinerary Start and End Locations
The Langtang Gosaikunda trekking itinerary begins with a quick drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, the actual commencement point of the trek. From here, you follow a trail that goes through villages and ascends upstream of the Langtang River, along with the forests, to Bamboo.
After a few days in the pristine environment, the trail climbs up through the forests of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak to Lama Hotel. Then, leaving Lama Hotel, you follow a trail that leads us to Langtang village via Ghoda Tabela. At Ghoda Tabela, you can catch your first glimpse of Langtang Lirung, a prominent peak in the region.
Finally, the last uphill walk will take you to Langtang village, where more stunning views welcome you.
The settlement is a traditional village that treasures the ancient Tamang culture and the Tibetan Buddhist religion. There’s a yak cheese factory in the village that is trendy for pure yak cheese. Thus, you also get to explore the factory and taste the cheese. If you are further interested, you can also purchase the cheese and take it back home as a souvenir from Nepal’s Langtang region.
After a night at the village, you hike up to Kyanjin Ri, from where you can relish the magnificence of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, and various other mountains in the Langtang range.
Proceeding with the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek, we return to the Lama Hotel and head towards Thulo Syabru. Traversing through the lush forested area, we climb uphill to Thulo Syabru and ascend towards Sing Gompa. As we move ahead, a clear and close view of Ganesh Himal unfolds right before us.
Finally, making our way along the classic trail in Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, we open up to Gosaikunda Lake, a holy lake for Hindu pilgrims. The lake is located in a spectacular location against the backdrop of the beautiful Himalayas at an altitude of 4,380 meters (14,370 feet).
Most people believe that Gosaikunda was formed when Lord Shiva pierced the mountain with his trident to quench his thirst caused by swallowing poison.
We leave for Dhunche and head back to Kathmandu after enjoying our time around Gosaikunda Lake and taking a holy dip in it.
Why Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is one of the most rewarding treks in the Langtang region of Nepal. The tour offers some spectacular views of snow-clad mountains, including Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Dorje Lakpa, and many other peaks in the Langtang range.
Additionally, you get to visit Gosaikunda Lake, a sacred lake that Lord Shiva is believed to have created. The lake lies in a magnificent location with stunning views of mountains all around.
Likewise, you get to explore Kyanjin Gompa in the valley and hike up to Kyanjin Ri for 360-degree views of the mountains in the Langtang range. The Ri also offers a picturesque view of the entire Langtang Valley.
Wandering around Langtang village is itself an insightful experience. You can feel the influence of the Tibetan Buddhist religion in the town. The area is full of Buddhist symbols like prayer flags, Mani walls, stupas, and monasteries. Also, Tamang mostly inhabited the village, giving visitors a glimpse into their culture, traditions, and practices.
During the Gosainkunda trek via Langtang Valley, one can taste the local cuisine and pure yak cheese manufactured in the village’s yak factory. Also, Langtang National Park is another attraction of the tour. The park is a shelter for various species of flora, fauna, birds, and animals.
Heaven Himalaya for Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Although March to May and September to November are the best times for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek journey, Heaven Himalaya organizes the trip throughout the year. Some people like quiet winter time while few love the monsoon rain so, an off-season trek to Gosaikunda is also an adventure activity to try on.
If you are interested in joining us, then you can refer to our fixed departure dates. If you want a private trip, then do not forget to write to us. We are ready to serve you at any time.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek for 2023/2024/2025 Cost and Dates
Find the travel package costs for Langtang Gosainkunda Trek. If you want to upgrade to 5-star accommodation in Kathmandu and any other additional services, then you can write to us about it.
Trip Start Date | Trip End Date | Price | Availability | Book |
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25th March, 2025 | 7th April, 2025 | US$ 1159 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
27th March, 2025 | 9th April, 2025 | US$ 1159 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
29th March, 2025 | 11th April, 2025 | US$ 1159 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
31st March, 2025 | 13th April, 2025 | US$ 1159 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Hike Trip Inclusion
- Airport transfers–pick up and drop in a private transport
- All ground transportation in a private vehicle
- Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu with a tour Guide
- Your accommodation in a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu with a breakfast plan
- Your accommodation in the best guesthouses available (on twin sharing basis) during the trek with breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trekking journey
- All paper works
- National Park and heritage sites entry tickets in Kathmandu and throughout the journey.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) and trekking permits
- A licensed, English-speaking, professional guide along with a porter (1 for two clients)
- All the costs of guide and porter including accidental insurance
- Duffel bag, and sleeping bags (to be returned to us after the trek)
- Heaven Himalaya T-shirts, route map, and a travel completion certificate
- All applicable government taxes, and service charges.
- First aid kit
Langtang and Gosaikunda Lake Trek Itinerary
Here’s the detailed Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Itinerary:
A specialist from our team will hold on to you at the arrivals terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport. Guarantee that you care for a person with your nameplate! The specialist will welcome you and move you to your hotel in Kathmandu.
As you investigate the hotel, the representative will describe our courses of action. Tonight, spend your time at a hotel in Kathmandu.
A sightseeing tour in Kathmandu includes a guided visit to the heritage sites around Kathmandu city that have been recorded under the UNESCO World Heritage Site plots.
Today, after breakfast, your visit guide will get you ready for the city visit ahead. The visit starts at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a recorded mansion that dates back to the sixteenth century during the Malla reign in Nepal's medieval times. The palace is an enormous complex with imperial habitation, yards, and havens. The structure is magnificently made with various woods, metals, and stonework. We research the edges of the palace and visit a display lobby inside the imperial home.
In the wake of researching the palace, we head to Swayambhunath Stupa, a gigantic stupa set on a pinnacle incorporated by various Buddha models and strict networks.
Next, we drive to Pashupatinath temple, a most prepared Hindu asylum with various temples and statues that return to old events. At last, we head to Boudhanath Stupa, a colossal stupa set on a three-layered Mandela.
We visit all these magnificent heritage sites and end our day with a drive back to your hotel. Today, around nighttime, put your vitality into housing in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we get ready for a drive to Syabrunbensi. Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and escort you to a vehicle that will drive us to Syabrubensi.
Located 122 kilometers away from Kathmandu, it takes around seven to eight hours to reach there. It’s an exciting road trip along the edges of the cliff and bumpy roads to Syabrubensi. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Syabrubensi.
Today, we start our trek. We leave Syabrubensi and follow a trail toward the entrance of Langtang National Park. We cross a long suspension bridge over the Bhotekoshi River and follow a scenic trail via villages and lush hills. We follow the Langtang River and pass villages like Mundu, Ghode Tabela, and Gumna Chowk to the Lama Hotel.
Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in the Lama Hotel.
It’s a beautiful day to walk toward Langtang Valley. After breakfast, we leave Lama Hotel and ascend along a steep trail through the jungles of oak, hemlock, and rhododendron to Langtang village. As we move ahead toward the Langtang Valley, we will be blessed with some stunning views of Langtang Lirung and Dorje Lakpa.
Finally, we can notice the beautiful settlement areas in the valley with cultivated crop fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, barley, and other vegetables. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Langtang village.
Today, we hiked up to Kyanjin Ri. It is a beautiful vantage point in the valley that offers some astounding views of Langtang Lirung Dorje Lakpa and other mountains in the Langtang range. We also visit Kyanjin Gompa, which is a popular gompa in the valley. Decorated with colorful prayer flags, prayer wheels, chortens, and mani walls, being in the gompa gives us a different spiritual vibe.
After some memorable time in Ri and the Gompa, we descend to Langtang village and explore the village. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Langtang village.
After a wonderful time in Langtang village, we descend to the Lama Hotel. We descend via the same path that we had taken before. Throughout the trail, you will be blessed with some incredible views of mountains and scenic terrain. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in the Lama Hotel.
From Lama Hotel, we descend to Pairo and then towards a river. As we reach the riverbank, we cross the river and climb up to Thulo Syabru. The trail is lush, beautiful, pristine, and scenic. We pass some charming Tamang villages on the way, admiring the classic views of the Langtang ranges.
Further, we pass through the forests of pine and junipers to Thulo Syabru. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Thulo Syabru.
Leaving Thulo Syabru, we climb up to Dimsa village and head towards Foprang Danda via Durdagang. We traverse through the lush forests of rhododendron and oak to Sing Gompa, enjoying the stunning views of Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal. On the way, we visit a popular cheese factory.
Sing Gompa is the major highlight for today. It’s a Buddhist monastery in that area! We visit the monastery and the surrounding area. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Sing Gompa.
After breakfast, we head towards the Sing Gompa. We climb up to Chalang Pati, from where we will be showered with some incredible views of Langtang Lirung and other mountains. We further walk past forests of pine and rhododendron to Laurebinayak. The trail we take today traverses through diverse vegetation.
If you are lucky, you may encounter some red pandas on the way. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Laurebinayak.
From Laurebina, we climb up to a beautiful temple with a statue of Sakyamuni. We then follow an amazing trail toward Gosainkunda Lake. On the way, it will reward us with some amazing views of Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, and the mountains in the backdrop.
Relishing the views, we climb up to Gosaikunda Lake. It is a holy lake for Hindu pilgrims and is believed to have been formed when Lord Shiva pierced the mountain with his trident to quench his thirst caused by swallowing poison.
Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse on Gosaikunda Lake.
Early in the morning, we explore the lake and take a dip in the lake. After breakfast, we head down to Dhunche.
Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Dhunche.
Today, we catch a vehicle at Dhunche that will drive us to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu, we will transfer you to a hotel in Kathmandu.
Tonight, spend your time at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, fly home from Kathmandu or continue your travels to some other destinations around the globe. We will drop you off at the airport three hours before your scheduled flight.
We hope you had a glorious time with us.
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