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Langtang Gosainkund trek - Langtang gosainkund fixed departure trekking 17 Days
Langtang Gosainkunda Trip Profile
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Langtang gosainkunda trek is one of the popular trekking destination in Langtang region. Langtang Gosainkunda is lies on just north of the kathamndu valley and Langtang national park is Nepal’s first National park was designated in 1971. Langtang gosainkunda trekking offers the opportunity to explore Tamang villages, panoramic Himalayan views of the Langtang lirung 7245m, Ganesh Himal 7406m, Naya khanga 5846m , Dorje lakpa 6988m, Gauri shanker 7145m, Gangchenpo 6387 m, yala paek 5500m and to see glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. Tseku Ri 5184m and Lauri Binaya 4123m is the one of the panoramic view point of the Langtang gosainkund trekking. During the Langtang gosainkunda trekking route is through semi-tropical forests where moss covers the ground and lush fern and orchids cling to tree trunks. During the full moon in August, the sacred lake of Gosainkund lake is the goal of thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Over the years this Holy Gosainkund lake has become one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for Shamans, the traditional witch doctors, as well as many Hindu and Buddhist devotees.
Langtang gosainkunda trek trails starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi, which is a full day drive away from Kathmandu via Trisuli. Langtang valley trail passes through the thickly forested area of blue pine, oaks, maple, spruce and rhododendron (one fourth of the park is forest). The trail follows the Langtang Khola river bank until Kyangjin gompa. At Kyangin gompa there are various options for short excursions; Kyangjin Ri (4,773m) is two hour up and an hour down, Tseku ri 5184m is 5-6 hours and it offers spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayas. Visit to Langtang Lirung glacier is 2 hours one-way. Or Day visit to Langshisa Kharka is worth as it offers views of Shisha Pangma (8,046m) across the land of Tibet. Himalaya journey Treks & Expedition’s trekking guide will take to you a place as your desire while you make one day excursion in Kyanjin Gompa. From Syabru the trail leads to the holy lakes for Hindus, Gosainkund (4,380m), where pilgrims congregate on specific days of the year wash off their sins. There are altogether five Kundas (lakes) among which Gosainkund is the biggest and the holiest. The trek down from the holy lake passes through Laurebina La/Gosainkund pass (4,610m) and descends drastically through the forestland of Helumbu valley to Sundarijal. if you prefer langtang gosainkund & Helambu valley trekking will be possible if you wish to visit the Opposite of the Kutumsang and sundari jal.
- Trip Itinerary
- Trip Highlight
- Required Equipments
- Cost, Includes & Excludes
- Departure Dates
Langtang Gosainkunda trek Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel and langtang gosainkunda trek briefing with officially arrangements . overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast ,Katmandu drive to Shyabru bensi (1420 m).
Day 03: Shyabru bensi trek to Lama Hotel (2804 m).
Day 04: Lama hotel trek to Langtang Valley (3500 m).
Day 05: Langtang valley trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3800 m).
Day 06: Acclimatization and explore day. During this day you can hike up to Kyanjin ri or Tseku ri for superb Himalayan scenery of Langtang lirung 7245m, Ganesh Himal 7406m, Naya khanga 5846m , Dorje lakpa 6988m, Gauri shanker 7145m, Gangchenpo 6387 m, yala paek 5500m or hike to Langtang Lirung base camp. overnight at Kyanjin Gompa.
Day 07: Kajin Gompa trek to Ghora Tabela (2700m)
Day 08: Ghora Tabela trek to Shyabru gaun2235m.
Day 09: Shyabru gaun trek to Singh Gompa/Chandan bari 3584m.
Day 10: Singh Gompa/ Chandanbari trek to Gosainkund lake 4380m.
Day 11: Gosainkund via Gosainkund pass/Lauribinaya pass (4610m) to Gopte ( 1980m)
Day 12: Gopte trek to Tharepati (2300m)
Day 13: Tharepati trek to Kutumsagu(1950m)
Day 14: Kutumsagu trek to Chisapani (2174m)
Day 15: Chisapani to Sundarijal by private vehicle to kathmandu.
Day 16: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath : visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 17: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activitiesthan drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journey.
Langtang Gosainkunda trek Trip Highlight
Trekking duration: 17 days
Starting from: Kathmandu. By bus Dhunche/Syabrubensi
Ending at: Sundarijal/Melamchi pul bazaar by bus/private vehicle back to Kathmandu
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous.
Highest access of the trek: Gosainkund pass (4610meters)
Culture: Tibetan Sherpa Culture
Mode of trekking tour: Tea-house(Lodge ) or a camping trek
Himalayan sights: Langtang Himalaya range, Annapurna Himalaya range, Gaurishanker, Dorje lakpa,
Splendid breathtaking place : production Method of chesse and relaxing with different culture.
Langtang Gosainkunda Trekking Equipments
- Trekking Bag pack.
- Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
- Trekking shoes.
- Sports shoes or sandal.
- Trekking stick.
- Trekking Hat, cat
- Trekking woollen cap.
- Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
- Pullover or warm sweeter.
- Raincoat.
- 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
- Hand gloves.
- 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
- 3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
- 3/4 pairs of Underwear
- Eye glass
- Water bottle.
- Sleeping bag.
- Flash or Torch light.
- Camera and batteries.
- Sun cream.
About trip cost:
Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange individual to large group as per demand either private or group join basis, with family or friends, Club, school, college, university, film shooting group and all the package trip price determined by group size. For more details please write us an e-mail.
Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:
HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:
Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:
- If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
- If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
- If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:
- If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.
Service Includes:-
- Airport pick up /Drop
- Hotel in Katmandu on B/B (3 star category hotel)
- Trekking accommodation in Trekkers lodge /Tea house
- Government license holder trekking guide
- Required Trekking porter/sherpa who will carry your bag pack during the trekking.
- Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
- Trekkers information management system (TIMS) permit
- Langtang national park permit
- Shivapuri national park permit
- Kathmandu – Dhunche / Sundari jal /Melamchi pul bazaar – kathmandu overland transportation.
- Overland Transportation
- Kathmadu valley sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary
- Insurance for Nepalese staff.
- Guide and porter fares and taxes.
- Office service charge
- All program as mentioned in itinerary
- Airport drop
Service Excludes:-
- Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay
- Domestic flight ticket & International flight ticket
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International
- Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24. al equipments Personal equipments
- High risk medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and Telephone calls
- Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
- Nepal Visa Fee
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Purely personal nature expenses
- Tipping (Tips)
Langtang Gosainkunda Trek Departure Dates
14th, 22nd Sep.8th, 13th ,19th, 29th October.1st, 12th, 17th,27th Nov. 6th, 18th, 27th Dec
