Langtang Gosainkunda (Holy Lake) trekking – 17 Days
Langtang Gosainkunda (Holy Lake) trekking for 17 days is perfectly designed for those trekkers who desire and appreciate experiencing frozen Lakes with fresh water at a high elevation at the height of (4,380 m) above sea level.
Langtang Gosainkunda trekking emerges with a scenic bus ride to Syabrubesi and hikes up to Kyanjing Gompa, which arrests Langtang Valley. Retracing backward and catching the right track, we head towards Thulo Syabru. Therefore, continuing to walk forward takes to sight three wonderful lakes at a high altitude of 4,380 m. From there pass numerous temples, monuments, mini walls and pleasing forests walking trail ends at Melamchi Bazaar, and catching a tourist standard vehicle take you to Kathmandu. This trekking trail also encounters numerous stunning peaks of the Langtang region including Langtang Range and Ganesh Himal with many other neighboring mountains too.
Day 4: Syabrubesi (1,460 m) to Lama Hotel (2,455 m)
Day 5: Lama Hotel (2,455 m) to Langtang (3,430 m)
Day 6: Langtang (3,430 m) to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m)
Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa – (Exploration Day)
Day 8: Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m) to Lama Hotel (2,455 m)
Day 9: Lama Hotel (2,455 m) to Thulo Syabru (2,550 m)
Day 10: Thulo Syabru (2,550 m) to Chandanbari (3,330 m)
Day 11: Chandanbari (3,330 m) to Gosainkunda (4,165 m)
Day 12: Gosainkunda (4,165 m) to Ghopte (3,430 m)
Day 13: Ghopte (3,430 m) to Melamchi village (3,530 m)
Day 14: Melamchi village (3,530 m) to Shermathang (2,590 m)
Day 15: Shermathang (2,590 m) to Melamchi Bazaar (870 m)
Day 16: Melamchi Bazaar (870 m) to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Day 17: Departure day
Cost Includes:
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
Farewell, dinner in Kathmandu.
Monument entrance fees for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.
Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
Langtang National Park permits and TIMS cards for trekking.
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu transfer in a public sharing vehicle- Option available for a private vehicle.
All our government taxes, vat, and tourist service charges.
Official expenses.
Cost Excludes:
Nepal arrival visa and International Flight.
Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu except for farewell dinner.
Your expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, etc.
Internet facility, battery chargers, multi-plugs, etc.
Extra porter if you require.
Personal trekking equipment.
Your travel insurance covers Medical Expenses Helicopter evacuation and trip cancellation.
Tips from the guide, porters, and driver as a token of appreciation.
Any other extended trips and accommodation other than those not mentioned in the “cost include” list.
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
On the first day focusing on your arrival time, our representatives will be awaiting you at Tribhuwan International Airport for a warm welcome after that you will be further transferred towards a fine tourist standard hotel. We also schedule a meeting for introducing you to our trekking members.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation
On the second day soon after attending the morning hot breakfast, we take our step ahead for sightseeing at Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath Stupa which are included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After sightseeing at these sites for some hours, we return to finalize our essential equipment which is required for the upcoming trek. This second night will also be spent at the same spot in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu (1,300) to Syabrubesi (1,460 m) 9-hour drive
On the third day after breakfast, our private vehicle drops you at to bus station for catching a tourist standard vehicle to reach Syabrubeshi. Moving ahead from the valley towards the north following Pasang Lamu highway and bypassing numerous settlements, Trishuli Bazaar is extended. From there, following the graveled path and crossing Dunuche take to Syabrubesi for tonight’s accommodation and dinner.
Day 4: Syabrubesi (1,460 m) to Lama Hotel (2,455 m)
On the fourth day after morning breakfast in Syabrubesi, we develop our walk forward by crossing the first bridge of trekking across the Bhote Koshi River. After that steeping ahead, we cross stone-paved trails along numerous settlements and bridges to reach a road junction. From here, the descent walk takes you to Changdam and the night will be spent at the famous Lama Hotel which is located inside the forest.
Day 5: Lama Hotel (2,455 m) to Langtang (3,430 m)
On the fifth day after having breakfast in Lama Hotel, we trigger it behind and continue our walkthrough path of the forest by following the trail. Therefore continuing to walk bypassing numerous settlements along crossing Langtang Khola, we reach Ghodatabela. From there, we ascend to Chamki and chase trek forward catching the trail Langtang (the largest settlement of this area) is offered. This night will be spent at the lodge in Langtang.
Day 6: Langtang (3,430 m) to Kyanjin Gompa(3,870 m)
On the sixth day leaving Langtang (Tibetan village), we climb up to the ridge, and then a steady ascend takes us to Sindum crossing Mumdu. Therefore passing the cheese factory with a spectacular view of stunning mountains including Langtang Himal to the northwest and Yansa Tsenji and Kinshung towards the north takes to Keynjing Gompa. In the remaining hour, we explore the Kyanjin Gompa area and the night will be spent at the lodge there.
Day 7: Exploration day
As we are already above the height of 3,800 m so focusing upon acclimatization, we don’t develop our trek forward but we stay fully active for the entire day. We plan to walk up towards the east of Keynjing Gompa to explore Tsergo RI or hike up to the glacier as an option. On the remaining hour, you can side trip to the Cheese factory or Keynjing Gompa village throughout and the night will be spent at the same lodge in the same place.
Day 8: Keynjing Gompa (3,870 m) to Lama Hotel (2,455 m)
On the eighth day retracing the same earlier developed trail, we cross several Tamang villages including Langtang and Thyangyap village to reach Ghodatabela which shares Tibetan culture. Therefore, continuing the walk forward by following the trail bypassing opposed monasteries and forests takes to Lama Hotel. This night will be spent at the famous Lama Hotel in Changdam.
Day 9: Lama Hotel (2,455 m) to Thulo Syabru (2,550 m)
On the ninth day of developing trek through the north bank of Langtang River, we walk downhill towards the riverside for crossing a bridge across the river, and after crossing the bridge, the trail drops down following the south bank of the river for passing another bridge to reach Syabrubesi. Therefore, following the uphill trail to the rigid and a little drop-down continuous towards Thulo Syabru. Finally, this night will be spent at the lodge in Thulo Syabru.
Day 10: Thulo Syabru (2,550 m) to Chandanbari (3,330 m)
On the tenth day, we hike up to the rigid to sight awesome views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Mountain, and other Tibetan Mountains. Therefore, passing an oak and rhododendron forest with a flat trail walk takes you to Shin Gompa by crossing Phuung Gompa. Further, proceed from there, we reach Chandanbari and the remaining hours will be spent exploring the Cheese factory, and Gompa long night will be spent at the lodge.
Day 11: Chandanbari (3,330 m) to Gosainkunda (4,165 m)
On the eleventh day crossing the cheese factory, our gentle ascent takes us to Lauribina for viewing the mountain vistas. Therefore, we move forward passing several roofless huts to reach the pass which offers the first view of the holy lakes. The first Lake (Saraswati Kunda), Second Lake (Bhairab Kunda), and the final largest lake are Goasin Kunda where we walk today. The remaining hours will be spent exploring lakes and this night will spend at the lodge there.
Day 12: Gosainkunda (4,165 m) to Ghopte (3,430 m)
Twelfth day, our forward-developed step following the rocky trail and bypassing a few lakes takes us to Lauribina Passat. Therefore, a steep downhill walk through a rocky trail moves towards Phedi along a gentle upward walk, and downhill to summer pastures offers Ghopte. Tonight’s accommodation and dinner will be managed at the lodge in Ghopte.
Day 13: Ghopte (3,430 m) to Melamchi village (3,530 m)
On the thirteenth day, the initial trail takes us down and later we ascend through the rhododendron forest to the junction point of two opposed trekking trails in Tharepati. Therefore following our trail, we descent to Melamchi (Sherpa village) surrounded by beautiful rhododendron forest. The remaining hours will be spent exploring the monasteries and the village of Melamchi throughout long nights will be spent at the lodge.
Day 14: Melamchi village (3,530 m) to Shermathang (2,590 m)
On the fourteenth day, from Melamchi village e, the developed trail descends up to Melamchi River and after crossing the river, we walk on flat land which makes your walk quite easy to Tarkheghyang. Therefore, we forward descend following the same trial till Setighyang, and following the secondary road from there, we ascend to Ghangyul and then descend to Shermathang. Leisure hours will be spent exploring the village and nights will be spent at the lodge.
Day 15: Shermathang (2,590 m) to Melamchi Bazaar (870 m)
The fifteenth day the last day of our walk begins with a downward march through the meadow and cultivated fields passing numerous temples, monuments, and unique settlements until we reach the Indrawati River to cross the bridge. After crossing the bridge, we move forward to cross another bridge at the junction point of the Indrawati River and Melamchi River. Finally, after steeping Melamchi Bazaar, tonight’s accommodation and dinner will the managed there.
Day 16: Melamchi Bazaar (870 m) to Kathmandu (1,300 m) 4 hours drive
Sixteenth day after sweet early morning breakfast, we move forward to catch a tourist standard vehicle towards the bus station and soon after reaching Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our private vehicle for shifting towards the fine restaurant for farewell dinner.
Day 17: Departure day
On the seventeenth day the last day of your trip, you can go for quick shopping to collect some gifts and memories for your loved ones. We help you with your necessary arrangements and pack-ups along with our private vehicle transfers you to the airport focusing on your departure schedule. Our representatives will be there at the airport to wish you a safe flight and successful steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months and a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. Months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running up the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination for Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men’ who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.