Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

Some people have the idea that trekking is all sweat and hard work with no fun. This is far from the truth. Days are designed to be challenging, but not exhausting. Langtang was designated as Nepal’s first National park in 1971.

Four days hiking up through this beautiful alpine valley to Kyangjin where we rest for a day for some exploration of the high mountains and glacial systems. Trackback for three days before a journey to the Sacred lakes of Gosainkunda a major pilgrimage sight for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Langtang region is the third most popular trekking region in Nepal. Langtang Valley is described as the most beautiful valley by mountaineers and is a central attraction of the Langtang treks along with the Kyangjin Gompa. It is renowned for its picturesque and distinctive peaks.

The valley between them is one of the world's most beautiful. This narrow valley lies just north of Kathmandu and trekking here offers the opportunity to explore Tamang villages, climb small peaks, and see glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. Much of the route is through semi-tropical forests where moss covers the ground and lush fern and orchids cling to tree trunks.

When you choose the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek, days begin with breakfast at the tea house where you stay. You will need to pack up your duffle bags before breakfast, as porters will set off early. To cover the magnificent sun rays that strike the mountains, you will be on the trail by around 8 am.

A lunch stop for a leisurely lunch will be around noon. Lunch usually takes about 2 hours, allowing plenty of time to explore the village or relax. The afternoon walk is shorter and you usually arrive around 4 pm leaving time for excursions to nearby sites, nunneries, exploration of the village or simply relaxing with a book and catching up on your diary. Dinner is generally around 7 pm.

Gosainkunda is another outstanding trekking region, surrounded by the sacred Himalayan Lakes. Hindu and Buddhist people feel grateful to make a pilgrimage tour to Gosainkunda Lake. Gosainkunda Lake is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site in this region and pilgrims from foreign countries visit especially on the full moon day festival.

There is a great mythological story about Lord Shiva about this lake. Gosainkunda also offers sparkling views of other ponds nearby best viewed during sunrise. We will then follow the steep path towards Ghopte followed by Kutumsang and Thare Pati bhanjyang through forests, terraced fields, and small villages inhabited by Tamangs.

Finally, our Langtang Gosainkunda trek ends after trekking towards Sundarijal followed by an hour's drive back to Kathmandu. Gosainkunda (4380 m.) which crosses into Laurebina Pass (4610 m) further to Dhunche. Along this route, you will have an opportunity to experience the whole range of Himalayan topography as the trail heads south through a lush green valley before returning to Kathmandu.