Langtang via Gosainkunda Trek, 15-day program

Discover the beautiful Langtang area in Nepal with this 15-day trekking program, guided by a certified member of the GuideSource team. A perfect combination of wilderness and local Sherpa culture.

Himalaya

1 Day

Mar - May, Sep - Nov

High

Intermediate

Description

Discover the beautiful Langtang area in Nepal with this enticing 15-day trekking program. This trip combines wilderness and amazing sights with local culture and tradition. This is an ideal program for people with a moderate level of experience.

To begin this program, we will meet you at the Kathmandu International Airport. We will then take a full day to visit the wonders of Kathmandu, including its World Heritage Sites. Next day, we will drive to Sundarijal to begin our trekking experience. This point is also known as the holy route the Hindu people follow to the holy Lake Gosaikunda, via the Gosainkunda pass (4,610 m). An exceptional point of our journey!

This itinerary will take us to and across several traditional Nepalese villages, to have a close look at the local ethnic traditions. Some of these Sherpa villages are: Golphu Banjyang, Tharepati, Tamang, Langtang and Kyangjin. All of these stand in dramatic, natural settings with impressive views of the surrounding peaks like Langtang Lirung, Ganjala, Tserko ri, Langsisa ri and others.

Along this program, we will spend the nights in local lodges.

You can see the full day-by-day itinerary below.

On this program, you will be guided by a certified member of the GuideSource team. At GuideSource, we are proud of our experience of over 35 years, with zero serious or fatal accidents. We hope you join one of our groups soon!

Interested in this Langtang via Gosainkunda Trek, 15-day program? Request your booking! If you are interested in other programs in this area, have a look at the 16-day trek on the Panch Pokhari route and the Druk Path, Bhutan, 12 Day Guided Trek.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

Price details

All accommodation includes full board

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu

Arrival in the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
Transfer to the hotel
Briefing on the itinerary for the next days
Overnight at hotel B/B

Day 2: Kathmandu

Sightseeing around the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, including the Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the ‘Monkey Temple’ of Swayambhu Nath and the Bouddha Nath Buddhist shrine
Optional: last minute shopping of personal items before next day
Overnight at hotel B/B

Day 3: Kathmandu - Sundarijal - Chisapani

Drive to Sundarijal (1,350 m)
Steep ascent to an entry check post
Trek to the pass at Borlang Bhanjyang
Descent through oak and rhododendron forests
Uphill trek to Chisapani (2,194 m)
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 4 hours

Day 4: Chisapani - Golphu Banjyang

Trek into the valley on a muddy zigzagging path
Arrival in the Brahman and chhetri village of Pati Bhanjyang (1,770 m)
Gentle ascent to a small white chorten at the sherpa village of Thakuni Bhanjyang
Steep climb towards a large trail
Arrival in Chipling (2,170 m)
Arrival in Lapcha Danda – views of the surrounding peaks
Trek across Thotong
Descent to the Tamang village of Golphu Bhanjyang (2,140 m)
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours

Day 5: Golphu Banjyang - Tharepati

Views become increasingly epic this day
Steep, sustained climb to Tharepati (3,640 m)
Climb from Golkhu Bhanjyang to Kutumsang (2,450 m)
Climb along the Yurin Danda ridge – views of the Langtang and Gosaikunda peaks
Trek from Kutumsang to Magin Goth (Magen Goth) – views of the Thare Danda ridge, close to Gosaikunda
Steep trek from Magin Goth to the Tharepati village (3,640 m) – perfect panoramic view of the Langtang Himalaya
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 7 hours

Day 6: Thare Pati - Phedi

Trek from Thare Pati to Phedi (4,200 m)
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours

Day 7: Phedi - Gosaikund pass

Trek from Phedi to the Gosaikund pass (4,610 m)
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 5 hours

Day 8: Gosaikunda - Thulo Syabru

Trek from Gosaikunda to Thulo Syabru
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 6 hours

Day 9: Lama Hotel - Ghore Tabela - Langtang village

Trek towards Ghora Tabela (3,000 m)
Gentle climb into the valley as it widens, and across temporary settlements, via a monastery
Arrival in Langtang (3,430 m), headquarters of the Langtang National Park
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 6 hours

Day 10: Langtang Village - Kyangjin

Gradual climb through small villages and yak pastures towards Kyangjin
Arrival in the settlement at Kyangjin around lunch time
Acclimatization and exploration of the area
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 3 hours

Day 11: Kyangjin Gompa - Rest day

Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa
Options:
- To visit the monastery and the cheese factory
- Walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung
- Ascent of the Kyangjin Ri (4,350 m) – panorama of the Langtang peaks
Overnight at lodge

Day 12: Kyangjin Gompa - Lama Hotel

Trek along the Langtang Khola to Langtang village, and on to Ghora Tabela
Steep descent to Lama Hotel (2,470 m)
Overnight at lodge
Trekking time: 6 hours

Day 13: Lama Hotel - Syabru Bensi

Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Bensi
Overnight at lodge in Sybru Bensi
Trekking time: 4 hours

Day 14: Syabru Bensi - Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu (duration: 8 hours)
Overnight at Hotel B/B in Kathmandu

Day 15: Kathmandu

Day at your leisure
Options:
- Extend your trip with another program
- Explore the Thamel for a last day of shopping
Farewell dinner
Overnight at hotel B/B

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

Transfer to the International Airport
End of program

About the guide

GuideSource

Mountain Guide

Languages

Nepali | German | French | English

Certificates

AMGA | NNMGA

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