Trip Facts
- Price Start From(for 2013): USD 760
- Duration: 16 Days
- Maximum altitude: 4350m
- Trip Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging
- Transportation: Private car or tourist bus
- Accommodation: Hotel, camping or lodge (tea house)
- Trek type: Tea House/ Camping
- Starting Point: Kathmandu
- Ending Point: Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
Langtang Lirung 7246m, Ganesh Himal 7604m, Dorje Lakpa 6988m, Naya kanga 5744m, Yala peak 5535m etc.
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Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek - 19 Days
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This is a superb introduction to trekking in Nepal, among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole country. Lying 30 km north of Kathmandu, Helambu is the most accessible trekking region in Nepal. The trek starts from Syabru Besi, after driving 150 km from Kathmandu. The trail gradually ascends upstream along the Bhote Kosi River, passing through the forests of the Langtang valley to the alpine meadows and yak pastures around Kyangjin.
After an ascent of Kyangjin Ri [4350m.], from where the 360 degree mountain views are truly spectacular, the trail goes to Thulo Syabru. From here, we further trek to the sacred Gosainkunda Lake situated at an elevation of 4336 meters and to Kathmandu via the lovely Helambu region.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and Trek preparation.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu (1,460m/8-9 hours).
Day 04:Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,470m/6 hours).
Day 05: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3430m/6 hours).
Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gumba (3,870m/3 hours).
Day 07: Explore around Kyanjin Gumba Kyanjin Gumba of langtang
Day 08: Trek Kyanjin Gompa Back to Lama Hotel (6-7 hours).
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Thulo Shyaphru Village (Langtang to Gosaikunda trek area) (2,250m- 6 to 7 hours).
Day 10:Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3,330m/ 4 - 5 hours).
Day 11: Sing Gomba to Gosaikunda (4,380m/6 hours walk).
Day 12: Rest day in Gosaikunda for acclimatization. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 13: Gosaikunda - Pass (4,610m) to Ghopte ( 3430m).
Day 14: Ghopte to Magingoth (3200m).
Day 15:Magin Goth to Kutumsangu ( 2471m).
Day 16: Kutumsangu to Patibhanjyang ( 1768m).
Day 17: Patibhanjyang to Chisapani.
Day 18: Chishapani to Sundarijal and drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 19: Final departure to own your destination.
As you finish visa processing inside the Kathmandu airport please look for our airport representative with a placard of Marron Treks in which your name is written. Then you will be transferred to hotel and in the evening, Langtang Gosainkunda trek briefing will be given. Stay overnight at Kathmandu.
A full day Kathmandu valley sightseeing around world heritage sites, temples and Stupas the places like Hindu temple Pashupati Nath, Bouddha stupa, Patan durbar square, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple with expert ciy guide. You will acknowledge the real history and culture of Kathmandu. In the evening preparation will be done for the Langtang gosainkunda Pass trek.
An early morning drive starts from Kathmandu Machapokhari to Syabrubesi for 8 to 9 hours. The drive heads east from Kathmandu passing Trishuli. The bumping road from Trishuli fallows to Syabrubesi. Stay overnight at Syabrubensi.
We eat our breakfast at Syabrubesi hotel and start the trek through jungle, normally gentle up trek takes us to Bamboo at the height of 1970 meters for lunch where we will have our lunch. Then again we walk through the jungle to Rimche (2455m) after wards few steps ahead we arrive Lama Hotel.
At the beginning we follow jungle along the side of Langtang River and the trail goes up to Thomna (2,990m) on the middle of forests and goes on to Ghodatabela (2972m) for lunch. Our trek carries on Langtang crossing Thyangsyapu (3140m). We would explore some grazing ground of yaks on the way and also chance to visit Monastery before reaching Langtang Village.
Our trek goes normally climbs through tiny villages like Mundu Singdum and Yamphu (3640m) and yak pastures as the Langtang valley extends and the Himalayas scenery comes near. Passing several small streams and moraines along the open valley, after we reach Kyanjin Gumba we have free time. You may explore around. Kyanjin offers the excellent views of Dorje Lakpa (6990m), Langtang Lirung (7,227m), langtang Ri peak (6,370m) and many more including yala peak from a bit further.
Today is our main day of the trek, as you can see marvelous scenery around everywhere. If you are interested to view glacier, the Langtang Lirung Glacier would be good selection but the better option of Langtang Gosaikunda trekking would be to hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,773m) or Tserko Ri (4,984m) this two view point offers dazzling view of Himalayas of langtang region. For overnight, we go back to the same hotel.
After the massive views of Kyanjin we will trek back to lama Hotel walking mostly downhill. The normal downhill until Ghoda Tabela for lunch and from here we enter the thick jungle and trek leads steep down to Lama Hotel for 6 to 7 hours walk.
In the beginning, the trek gently goes down through forests and then we arrive at bamboo for lunch. Then further ahead from bamboo we meet two trails, one of them goes to Thulo Shyabru and the other goes to Syabrubesi. We take the second trail and climb hill to Thulo Syabru Sherpa village. This is village in open area.
Today we trek to Sing Gumba , firstly we enter and climb through the forests of Oak, Hemlock and firs to Foprang danda (3,200m) from where we will see the Langtang and Ganesh Himal Himalayan range with Tibetan mountains. We will find well settled local cheese factory and also Buddhist Monastery at Sing gompa also known as Chandanbari.
Day 11: Sing Gomba to Gosaikunda (4,380m/6 hours walk).
We follow the rugged trail enjoying the dramatic views of Himal Chuli (7,893m), Mt. Manaslu (8,256m) and Ganesh Himal (7,406m), even Annapurna Himalayan range can be seen and to the north Langtang Lirung. We pass the town like Chyolangpati (3,654m) and Laurebina (3,910m) today. We seeseveral lakes in Gosainkunda but major three are SaraswotiKunda, Bhairabkunda and Gosaikunda. Gosaikunda is holy pilgrimage lake.
Day 12: Rest day in Gosaikunda for acclimatization. Overnight in Lodge.
It is yet another important day of Langtang Gosaikunda pass to Helambu with an excellent mountain views. Today we pass through holy lake and enter the Helambu region with rich Sherpa culture and traditions. Along the way we pass several lakes. The view from Lauribina pass is stunning. We walk up for 2 and half hours to get top than we step down to Phedi for lunch. After that we keep walking down for while and finally reached at Ghopte for the overnight.
From Ghopte we walk towards Magingoth. Our walk mainly consists of the jungle area.
Passing through forests we head to Kutumsangu Today, where is allocated the Entrance of National Park. Overnight in Lodge.
The trail descends continuously towards the Bramhin and Chhetri Village Patibhanjyang. Overnight in Lodge.
The Second last day of the trek descends towards Chisopoani. Chisopnai means “Cold Water” in English.
It is the last walking day of Langtang Gosaikunda to Helambu trekking- today we enter another Shivapuri National park jungle. We begin by walking up hill until Borlang Bhanjyang and from there we trek down to Mulkharka. Then we fallow well managed trail to Sundarijal and from there we will drive back to Kathmandu. In the evening, you are hosted a farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel.
Today is your final day in Nepal. It is advisable to reach 2hours prior to your flight in the airport. A representative of Marron Treks will escort you to the airport for your final departure. If you have extra time or if you wish to extend your trip on White water rafting, jungle safari, Mountain flight or any other packages, do let us know.
- Airport pick-up and drop service
- Hotel accommodation on BB basis as per itinerary
- Private transportation costs according to itinerary
- Farewell dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program
- All trekking accommodation costs according to itinerary
- Guide and necessary porters salary and their insurance
- Langtang Region Permit and TIMS Fees
- Entry fees and other expenses for sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
- Lunch & dinner expenses arising before or after the trekking period
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Tipping (Tips)
- Bar bills & beverage
- Other personal expenses
- International Airfare
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the 'Cost Includes' section above
Clothing and equipments Accessories for Langtang, Helambu and Gosaikunda Trek
The equipments and clothing list below is for a relatively longer trek involving a cold high altitude destination. If you are doing a short trek to a relatively lower altitude you may not need all these. The list below is for a guideline alone, you may have your own check list as well. Please note that most of the trekking items are easily available for buying or renting in Nepal and you are suggest not to bring unnecessary items with you.
Required Equipments
Cap for sun protection during trek
sunglasses/goggles
sunscreen lotion/sun balm
T-shirts and long sleeved shirts
Fleece or thermal shirts for colder areas
Fleece jumper/sweaters
Down jacket
wind /water proof outer garment
Casual troussers for walking
Water proof trouser
Thermal legging for colder areas
Hand gloves
Trekking Shoes For foot
woolen and cotton socks
Trainer or casual shoes
Waterproof hiking boot
Gaiter for rain and snow
Others
Day sack to carry personal goods
Personal medicines and first aid kit
water bottle and iodine tablets
Torch (better head torch)
Camera and extra batteries
toiletries and towel
Large handkerchief
Optional items
compass, binoculars, altimeters,
Playing cards , books, guide book
Clothing and equipments Accessories for Tea House and Camping Treks
The equipments and clothing list below is for a relatively longer trek involving a cold high altitude destination in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. If you are doing a short trek to a relatively lower altitude you may not need all these. The list below is for a guideline alone, you may have your own check list as well. Duffle Bag and a good sleeping bag will by provided by Marron Treks P.Ltd, which you should return after completion of your trip. Please note that most of the trekking items are easily available for buying or renting in Nepal and you are suggested not to bring unnecessary items with you.
For Head
- Cap for sun protection during trek
- sunglasses/goggles
- sunscreen lotion/sun balm
For Body
- T-shirts and long sleeved shirts
- fleece or thermal shirts for colder areas
- fleece jumper/sweaters
- Down jacket
- wind /water proof outer garment
For leg and hand
- Casual troussers for walking
- Water proof trouser
- Thermal legging for colder areas
- Hand gloves
Trekking Shoes For foot
- woolen and cotton socks
- Trainer or casual shoes
- Waterproof hiking boot
- Gaiter for rain and snow
Others
- Day sack to carry personal goods
- Personal medicines and first aid kit
- water bottle and iodine tablets
- Torch (better head torch)
- Camera and extra batteries
- toiletries and towel
- Large handkerchief
Optional items
- compass, binoculars, altimeters,
- Playing cards , books, guide book
For Peak climbing we suggest the following gears except above mentioned accessories.
Suggested Climbing Gear
- Climbing boots, Crampons.
- Ice axe, Harness.
- Karabiners.
- Tapes/slings
- Rock pegs, Helmet (crash hat).
- Warm climbing trousers, Long cotton hiking shirts.
- Waterproof climbing jacket, Gaiters.
- Sun hat, Light cotton athletic socks and wool.
- Climbing socks, long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts.
- T-shirts, Wool long underwear.
- Down high altitude, Sleeping bag.
- Down jacket/ trousers/vest, climbing sunglasses.
- Sunscreen, Lip salve.
- Lightweight fleece, Fleece/wool for climbing.
- Head torch /batteries/bulbs, Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves.
Please do write us at info@marrontreks.com for furthermore information except those mentioned in above.
