Langtang Valley And Gosaikunda Lake Trek

On this day, you will be arriving at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu. From there, we will transfer you to your hotel. Take some rest. Overnight in Kathmandu.

You will have a spare day in Kathmandu. On this day, you can do some shopping. If you have brought all the essential trekking gear with you already, you can do a sightseeing tour in the city.

There are many places that are popular for their natural as well as cultural beauty. You can visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and many other places. These are some of the UNESCO World heritage sites in Kathmandu.

Syabrubesi Elevation: 1,503 meters

Drive Distance: 120 kilometers

Drive Duration: 7 - 8 hours

Syabru Besi is 122 kilometers away from Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, you can take a public bus to Syabrubesi. Or, you can hire a private jeep. It will take you 7 hours to reach there in a jeep. Whereas, if you take a public bus, it might take you around 10 hours to get there.

The ride is exciting. The roads on cliff edges and the bumps on the roads, you can imagine how it would feel. For today, we will stay overnight at Syabrubesi.

Lama Hotel Elevation: 2,470 meters

Trek Distance: 6 kilometers

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

We will start to trek. Syabrubesi is the entrance of Langtang national park. So, you can get the trek permit there if you do not have it. The village is also an entrance to the popular Tamang heritage trail Langtang.

Today, we will be covering a distance of 11.3 kilometers. We will cross the Bhote Koshi river over a suspension bridge. The trail is beautiful. On the way, we will meet the Langtang Khola. Walking across the river is pleasing.

The trail is sometimes flat, whereas, it gradually dips down sometimes. Following the Langtang river, we will walk past the villages in Mundu, Ghode Tabela, and Gumna Chowk. Now, we will reach the Lama hotel. Overnight there.

Langtang Village Elevation: 3,430 meters

Trek Distance: 10 kilometers

Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

Today, we will be trekking to the beautiful Langtang valley. The total distance from Lama Hotel to Langtang valley is around 14.8 kilometers. At first, there is a little ascend followed by a steep trail and jungles. You will see lots of trees like hemlock, oak, maple, and rhododendrons.

Walking further, you will begin to see Mount Langtang Lirung. We will continue further and walk through the green and wide meadows to Ghode Tabela. On our way, we will see some beautiful villages of Tamang people.

Continuing to trek, we will finally see the beautiful settlement with flat-roofed houses. At the valley, you’ll see stone walls surrounding the fields where they cultivate buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, vegetables, and barley.

Overnight in Langtang valley.

Kyanjin Gompa Elevation: 3,865 meters

Trek Distance: 7 kilometers

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa is one of the most beautiful days on the Langtang Gosaikunda trek. Kyanjin Gompa is 6.8 kilometers from Langtang valley. The trail leads us through the flats, ascends, and descends. On the way, we will also see a lot of mani walls, colorful prayer flags, and chortens.

There is a beautiful stream near Mundu village. Trekking through the refreshing trails, we will reach Kyanjin Gompa. The monastery is incredibly beautiful. From there, we will also see the icefalls in Mt. Langtang Lirung and Kimshung. Overnight in a hotel.

Trek Distance: 10 kilometers

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

Today, we will be covering quite more: 21.6 kilometers by walking. You are not new to the trail today, are you? We will be following back on the trek routes that we did earlier. On your way, enjoy the mesmerizing views of the Himalayas. Walking along Langtang Khola will be the most beautiful part of trekking.

Finally, after reaching the Lama Hotel, we will stay overnight there.

Thulo Syabru Elevation: 2,230 meters

Trek Distance: 6-7 kilometers

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

Starting our day at Lama hotel, we will initially descend down to Pairo where you will meet a river. We will cross the river and the trail now climbs uphill towards Thulo Syabru. The trail is beautiful, peaceful, and scenic.

While trekking, you will walk through some beautiful Tamang villages. The houses, people, and their lifestyle there is unique. We will also see the eye-soothing views of the Langtang Himalayan range.

Walking through the pine and Junipers forest, there are chances that you see some birds and animals including the Red Pandas. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.

Shin Gompa Elevation: 3,250 meters

Trek Distance: 4-5 kilometers

Trek Duration: 2-3 hours

From Thulo Syabru, the trail climbs up to Dimsa village in Langtang. The trail passes through Durdagang and then to Foprang Danda, 3200 meters. The trail traverse through the lush jungles of rhododendron, hemlock and Oak trees.

Also, we will see mesmerizing Himalayan views of Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal. A short hike from Foprang Danda and we reach Shin Gompa. There is a local cheese factory that makes the place more popular for cheese.

The Buddhist Monastery at Sing Gompa is the main attraction of the place.

Lauribina Yak Pass Elevation: 4,610 meters

Trek Distance: 7-9 kilometers

Trek Duration: 4 to 5 hours

We will start after a warm breakfast in Shin Gompa. Be ready for a climb to Chalang Pati. After the climb is a beautiful viewpoint. You will see the mesmerizing views of Mt. Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan mountains.

Walking through the serene forests of rhododendron and pine, we will climb to Laurebina Yak. The trail is diverse in terms of wildlife and vegetation seen there. This place is mostly the habitat of the red pandas, also called a cat bear by Nepalese. Overnight at a lodge there.

Gosaikunda Lake Elevation: 4,380 meters

Trek Distance: 6-8 kilometers

Trek Duration: 4 hours

Lauribina to Gosaikunda is a remarkable one. The name Laurebina has a meaning. Locals believe that one cannot conquer the climb unless one carries a stick. ‘Lauri’ means a stick and ‘Bina’ means without.

We will walk across a beautiful temple with a statue of Sakyamuni. The astounding views of Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda as seen from the trail are magical. We will climb gently to the Gosaikunda lake.

Gopte Elevation: 3,440 meters

Trek Distance: 7-9 kilometers

Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

Early in the morning, we will walk around the lake and experience the magic of the majestic lake. Then, we will have a nice breakfast. It’s quite a tough day today, many trekkers say.

The trail climbs sharply crossing the rugged moraines. We will see three small lakes as we walk. We will cross Lauri Bina pass at 4609 meters. The trail now dips down to a place called Phedi. We will walk through the rocky hills and pine forests to Gopte. Overnight in Gopte

Tharepati Elevation: 3,640 meters

Trek Distance: 9 kilometers

Trek Duration: 5 hours

The trail isn’t so easy. We will start after breakfast in the morning. From Ghopte, we will descend down the trail. The trail isn’t regular. We will be doing several ascends and descends, some of which are tough. Be careful as you walk.

The last section on the trail is an ascent to the village in Tharepati. Overnight there in a lodge.

Gul Bhanjyang Elevation: 2,140 meters

Trek Distance: 8-9 kilometers

Trek Duration: 5 hours

The trails are mostly forested trails. Remember, you are walking in the Shivapuri National park. You might see some animals and birds as you walk. From Tharepati, we will walk through the jungles smelling the rawness and freshness of nature. We will reach Magen Goth at 3420 meters. Continuing further, we will reach Panghu.

We will see the amazing Himalayan views as we walk down through the green hills. Khutumsang is a major delight. After hours of walking, we will reach Gul Bhanjyang, a beautiful village. Overnight there.

Chisopani Elevation: 2,134 meters

Trek Distance: 7-8 kilometers

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

Walking through greenery and vegetation is the highlight of this day. We will walk through the forests and will ascend to Thodang Betini at 2260 meters. Gradually walking, we will reach Chipling from where the trail dips down to Pati Bhanjyang, 1860 meters.

A few hours from there we will reach Chisopani. The place is popular for sunrise views. Overnight there.

Sundarijal Elevation: 1,380 meters

Trek Distance: 10 Kilometers

Trek Duration: 6-7 hours

Drive Distance: 15 Kilometers

Drive Duration: 1.5-2 hours

After having breakfast in Chisapani, we will begin to trek. The trail passes through the dense forests in Shivapuri National Park. There are chances of spotting some animals and birds while you walk there. After walking for around four to five hours, we will reach Sundarijal.

From Sundarijal, we can get a direct local bus to Kathmandu. Or, we can take a private vehicle to Kathmandu. It’s only a one and a half hours’ drive.