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Langtang valley trekking with Gosaikunda

Langtang valley trekking with Gosaikunda is one of the most popular trekking areas in Nepal. Situated n

orth of Kathmandu and border of Tibet. It is the most easily accessible highland sanctuary from the capital. Langtang valley lies at the south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north of Nepal. A slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang valley trekking begins with the drive along the Trisuli River north of Kathmandu. Via trisuli Bazaar; we will reach to Dhunche then Syabrubensi. Manly villagers are originally from Tibet. Once this route was an popular trading route with the Tibet. Therefore, most of the villagers and peoples here still are involved in trade.

We also have chance to see some wild animals and birds. Among them are the monkeys, musk deer, Pika and the national bird of Nepal. We continue our Trekking to Kyangjin Gompa (3,740 m). In between, we cross many rivers along a gorge and pass through oak and rhododendron forests and glacial moraine. After a overnight stay in Gompa, we visit the local yak cheese factory. We will have a great chance to see the glaciers, which is also a gateway to Tibet and we return back to Syabru besi. Kyanjin-Ri and Tserko-Ri will give a best panoramic view of Langtang valley trekking is mainly to have trek in the remote but the most amazing valley of Langtang region, where you can have an exciting moment in Langtang valley trekking. Our company frequently makes trip to this area.

When to Trek Langtang Valley

Langtang Valley can be trekked in all the months throughout the year but it is considered best in the season of autumn and spring. In these season the trek offers the astounding views of mountains over the clear sky and this is the season of festivals in Nepal so you may also get chance to explore the unique culture of rural Nepal.

How hard is Langtang valley trek

The trek to Langtang valley is not so difficult and can be easily completed by the peoples of all age groups. However a trekker should have stable health and walking pace of at least 5 hours a day. As trek gains altitude it becomes more challenging but you can minimize the risk of altitude sickness by drinki9ng plenty of water, climbing hills slowly and taking some rest in some intervals.

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Arrival in Kathmandu	1400m
2	Kathmandu Tour	1400m
3	Kathmandu-Dhunche-Syabrubesi: 8 hours by bus	1450m
4	Syabrubesi-Rimch(Trekking: approximately 6 hours)	2240m
5	Rimche- Langtang: (Trekking: approximately 6 hours)	3500m
6	Langtang – KyanjinGompa: (Trekking: approximately 4 hours)	3960m
7	KyanjinGompa: exploring day
8	KyanjinGompa- Rimche
9	Rimche – ThuloSyabru	2200m
10	ThuloSyabru- Shinggomba	3250m
11	Shinggomba- Gosainkunda	4600m
12	Gosainkunda- Gopte	3430m
13	Gopte- Kutumsang	2500m
14	Kutumsang- Chisapani	2140m
15	Chisapani- Sundarijal	1360m
16	Farewell

Langtang valley trekking with Gosaikunda

Langtang valley trekking with Gosaikunda is one of the most popular trekking areas in Nepal. Situated n

When to Trek Langtang Valley

How hard is Langtang valley trek

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Arrival in Kathmandu	1400m
2	Kathmandu Tour	1400m
3	Kathmandu-Dhunche-Syabrubesi: 8 hours by bus	1450m
4	Syabrubesi-Rimch(Trekking: approximately 6 hours)	2240m
5	Rimche- Langtang: (Trekking: approximately 6 hours)	3500m
6	Langtang – KyanjinGompa: (Trekking: approximately 4 hours)	3960m
7	KyanjinGompa: exploring day
8	KyanjinGompa- Rimche
9	Rimche – ThuloSyabru	2200m
10	ThuloSyabru- Shinggomba	3250m
11	Shinggomba- Gosainkunda	4600m
12	Gosainkunda- Gopte	3430m
13	Gopte- Kutumsang	2500m
14	Kutumsang- Chisapani	2140m
15	Chisapani- Sundarijal	1360m
16	Farewell

Day to Day Itinerary

1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m/3,280ft)

Max Elevation

1400 m.

When you arrive in Kathmandu airport, our agency representative will be waiting for you in the airport holding our company and your name play card. From airport our agency representative will escort you to the hotel which takes 20 min of driving. After you check in to the hotel, you will rest and fed your flight sickness till next day. At hotel we will brief you about your schedule and plan of your trip.

2 : Kathmandu(1400m) Tour

Max Elevation

1400 m.

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, BodhanathStupa-the biggest Buddhist Stupa architecture in the world! Patan Durbar Square is the oldest city in the Kathmandu valley with age old tradition also called Lalitpur-the city of fine arts. The visit covers the Durbar Square, the Krishna temple, the Kumbheswore temple, the Golden temple and many more. SwayambhunathStupa-the 2000 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also nick-named as monkey temple.

3 : Kathmandu-Dhunche-Syabrubesi(1450m): 8 hours by bus

Max Elevation

1450 m.

Walking Duration

8 hours

Starts From

Kathmandu

Ends At

Dhunche-Syabrubesi

Dhunche is the center of this area and has public offices and army camp. From Kathmandu we will head set to Syabrubesi which is 11 hr straight drive through Dhunche. The drive route to SyabruBesi tourist buses do not travel we make our journey in local buses. We provide the private transportation up on your services requested. We will have overnight stay in Syabrubesi and prepare ourselves for the trekking next day.

4 : Syabrubesi-Rimche(2240m) (Trekking: approximately 6 hours)

Max Elevation

2400 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Syabrubesi

Ends At

Rimche

From SyabruBesi we start our trekking along the Langtang River, continue hiking across waterfalls and finally stop in Rimche(2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of LangtangKhola. And at the end of trail is level to the Rimche which is 10 minute before the Lama hotel. In this route you could see red pandas, monkey and bear if you are lucky.Then trail descends to a settlement known as the Lama Hotel where we will have the night stay.

5 : Rimche- Langtang(3500m): (Trekking: approximately 6 hours)

Max Elevation

3500 m.

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Rimche

Ends At

Langtang

After breakfast, we embark on our trip to the Langtang Village. Our trail continues alongside dense forests.After ascending another 30 minutes brings us to a point where the Langtang Valley begins.After climbing up steadily through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. On the way, we also enjoy the amazing views of LangtangLirung, pass by water mills, prayer wheels and chortens decorated with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them.

6 : Langtang – KyanjinGompa(3960m): (Trekking: approximately 4 hours)

Max Elevation

3960 m.

Walking Duration

4 hours

After breakfast, we will leave Langtang village and walk through yak pastures. Today, we also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal which is made from stone with prayers written on them. It is believed that the prayers on the mani wall spreads around by blowing winds. We cross several wooden bridges before reaching Kanjin Gompa which is beautifully surrounded by the mighty Himalayas. We can take a walk around the Kanjin Gompa enjoying astounding views of glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks.

7 : KyanjinGompa: exploring day

Max Elevation

5033 m.

KhayanjingGompa is the last permanent settlement with a small Gompa and a cheese factory. Use it as a base for day hikes, exploring the upper valley try to climbing the small hill north of Khayanjing or Tsergori(5033m). which lies upvalley from Khayanjing. Upper valley is ringed by spectacular snow peaks including fluted peak LangtangLirung and the Tibetan named DorjeLakpa.

8 : KyanjinGompa- Rimche: (Trekking: approximately 6 hours)

Walking Duration

4-5 hours

Starts From

KyanjinGompa

Ends At

Rimche: (Trekking: approximately 6 hours)

Now we will trek back to the Lama Hotel then to Rimche. Since the trek is only downhill, it will only take us around 4 to 5 hours to reach our destination. It is a downhill trek through forests and alongside a beautiful mountain river. On the way we pass through the ethnic settlements of the Tamang people whose religious and cultural practices similar to the Tibetans. After the heavy trek we have the overnight stay in Lama Hotel.

9 : Rimche – ThuloSyabru(2200m)

Max Elevation

2200 m.

We continue retracing your steps some of the way to ThuloSyabru, but then branch left ascending a steep path through forests to suddenly emerge with a view of Syabru and its extensive area of millet terraces. An undulating path brings us to this fascinating village where each house is set above its neighbor, in a long line up the very crest of the ridge. It’s a great place to wander about, catching glimpses of Tamang life, admiring the beautifully carved wooden windows or simply relaxing in the sun.

10 : ThuloSyabru- Shinggomba(3250m)

Max Elevation

3250 m.

Starts From

ThuloSyabru

Ends At

Shinggomba

From ThuloSyabru, we will have steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here it is only a short descent to Sing Gompa. There is a Buddhist monastery and a small cheese factory too. Somewhere in PhulungGhyang we can have a lunch.

11 : Shinggomba- Gosainkunda: (4600m)

Max Elevation

4600 m.

Starts From

Shinggomba

Ends At

Gosainkunda:

From Shinggomba the path gently ascends the mountain with bare trees. After crossing the ridge, we will be going through a forest full of moss and fern. While we will reach to Lauribinayak there is a spectacular view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal and LangtangLirung. The best view point for entire trek. Crossing over the ridge of SaraswatiKundapper the first of several Lakes dedicated to different divinities. Gosaikund is the third lake, sacred place of Hindus and Buddhist.

12 : Gosainkunda- Gopte(3430m)

Max Elevation

3430 m.

Starts From

Gosainkunda

Ends At

Gopte

Gosainkundais one of the hindu holy place and is considered to be made by Lord Shiva. Gosaikund is as a revered holy river holding mythological significance and ancient tale and belief that Lord Shiva drove his trident in the ground to create three springs. By that springs the big Gosaikund had begain then bellow called trishuli river. The Buddhist Tamang that lives nearby also reveres it as their holy place. Every August on full moon night, lake is thronged with pilgrims for a big festival. On other days the lake sits in a tranquil atmosphere.

13 : Gopte- Kutumsang(2500m)

Max Elevation

3600 m.

Starts From

Gopte

Ends At

Kutumsang

Now the trail continues through the Pine and Juniper forests from Gopte(3430m). At the beginning of the day descend then ascend to the Tharepati(3600m). Kutumsang is a beautiful village which has sufficient hotels and good lodges besides several tea-houses. Where we will have the night stay.

14 : Kutumsang- Chisapani(2140m)

Max Elevation

2140 m.

Starts From

Kutumsang

Ends At

Chisapani

Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani is quite pleasant as you continue to ascend & descend hill. Five hours of comfortable walk, which is full of the natural beautywill brings you to Chisapani, a small town with great natural beauty. Several belong to be in trek trail.

15 : Chisapani- Sundarijal(1360m)

Max Elevation

1360 m.

Starts From

Chisapani

Ends At

Sundarijal

From Chisapaniwe will have three hour trek to Sundarijal and then we will drive back to Kathmandu by Private car. Today we will have our final night in Kathmandu gives us a chance to go out on the town and enjoy a final dinner (optional) with us.

16 : Farewell

Walking Duration

3 hours

Today is the last day of our trek. We will drop you airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. If manage to stay some more days in Kathmandu and want to join short tours near Kathmandu valley than feel free to inform us. We are always here to help you.