Langtang Gosaikund Pass Ptrek

                                        
                                        destination
                                        Langtang Valley
                                    
                                        duration
                                        17 Days
                                    
                                        grade
                                        Moderate
                                    
                                        start/end point
                                        Kathmandu/Kathmandu
                                    
                                        max altitude
                                        4,610m
                                    
                                        meal
                                        Available
                                    
                                        season
                                        Mar to May / Sep to Nov

Overview

Langtang valley – Gosainkund – Helambu is the third-most-popular trekking route in Nepal located in central Nepal, north of Kathmandu. The whole area offers trio-destinations and all of them are easy to access (without using flights – so no hassle of flight cancellation). The trip is designed by mixing three major destinations Langtang, Gosaikund, and Helambu.

Trek to Langtang gives you the chance to explore the charming villages, to ascend peaks without strenuous physical preparation. According to the local tale, Langtang is derived from the word “Lhang Dhang” – which means Lhang – Yak, and Dhang – to follow. Hundreds of years ago, a Lama (Tibetan people discover the valley when he was wandering to find his missing Yak according to the legend. That’s how; Lhang Dhang became Langtang later on.

Gosaikund (4300m) is one of the Holy lakes in Nepal, where thousands of Hindu Pilgrims go to Lake for the sight. It fulfills your wishes if you visit there and make the sight of the lake according to Hinduism. Visiting Helambhu allows you to interact with Sherpa people. They say themselves Sherpa but their dialects, culture, and dresses are different from those of Sherpa people from the Everest region.

In summary, the trek covers the fertile rice basins of River Trisuli, the great stands of Rhododendron and conifer on the higher slopes, the high alpine Yak pastures, glaciers and moraines around Kyangin, and even the remote Holy Lakes at Gosainkund. One of the best things about this route is the opportunity to experience the whole range of Himalayan topography. Tibetan and some Khampa refugees mostly inhabit the Langtang Valley, the lower lands by Tamang, and the Helambu region by Sherpa related to those from the Everest Region.

Trip Highlights

Historical, cultural city of the heritage places in Kathmandu valley
Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Melamchi to Kathmandu
Langtang national Park, the home of Snow-leopard, Himalayan Black Bear and Red Panda
Kyanjin Gompa and Kyanjin Ri
Get to know the Sherpa and other ethnic groups’ culture, customs and their lifestyles.
Traveling around Gosaikunda Lake, one of the most famous Holy Lake of Nepal
Exceptional view of Langtang Himal, Ganjala peak, Mt.Langtag Lirung, Langtang-RI, Langsisa
Explore and outlook 360-degree angle Langtang Himalayas.
Unique and ancient culture and tradition of Tamang People and Sherpa (Hyalmo) People
Flora and fauna

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Kathmandu (1350m), transfer to Hotel

You will be greeted by a representative of Rai Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd; at the Tribhuvan International Airport when you arrive in the country of breathtaking mountains and the city of temples. Our personnel will accompany you to your Hotel room for the night. In the evening, we will host a dinner program and advise you on the trekking itinerary in a traditional Nepali restaurant

Day 2: Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and trek preparation day in Kathmandu

SIGHTSEEING INCLUDES:

PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE
Pashupatinath is one of the most significant and the biggest Hindu temples of Shiva in the world, which is in the heart of Kathmandu nearby the airport. There is no certain data how old the temple is, however; it is believed that the site had been existed since 400 BC. The current temple was built in 1692 CE. Shiva is the God of Gods symbolizing the “destruction” among three main Gods according to Hinduism – Brahma, Bishnu and Maheshwor (Shiva). Brahma creates living things, Bishnu preserves them and Shiva destroys them at the end. Pashupatinath is listed in the World Heritage site in the lists of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It was enlisted in 1979 AD. Pashupatinath is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams (Holy Abodes of Shiva)..
BOUDHANATH STUPA
It is also called Baudha, is the larget spherical stupa in the world. It was built in the 6th century CE, in the Licchavi regime. It was expanded around the 14th century. It is situated in the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, about 6 km from far from the heart of Kathmandu, Thamel. It was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979AD. Buadhanath is one of the popular places to visit on your visit to Nepal.
SWAYAMBHUNATH (MONKEY TEMPLE)
It is also called Monkey temple as you can see hundreds of monkeys around there when you visit there, which is the oldest religious site in Nepal. It was built in the 6th century CE, in the Licchavi regime. It was expanded around the 14th century. There is no enough proof when it was built, however; it is believed that it was built around 2500 years ago. It is also believed that it was created itself at the beginning so it is named Swayam (self) bhu (earth) nath (god) – which means it is created itself from the earth. It was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979AD. It is situated around 3 km far from Thamel, in the west direction. Swayambhunath is one of the popular places to visit on your visit to Nepal.

Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi (1460m)

Day 4: Trek to Lama Hotel (2420m)

Day 5: Trek to Mundu (3550m)

Day 6: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3830m)

Day 7: Explore around Kyanjin Gompa

Day 8: Retrace back to Lama Hotel (2420m)

Day 9: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2260m)

Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa (3330m)

Day 11: Trek to Gosaikunda (4460m)

Day 12: Trek to Ghopte (3440m)

Day 13: Trek to Melanchi Gaun (2560m)

Day 14: Trek to Tarkegyang (2590m)

Day 15: Trek to Sermanthang (2610m)

Day 16: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar and drive back to Kathmandu

Day 17: Final departure for your home country

Inclusion / Exclusion

Inclusion

Airport transfers in Kathmandu on private vehicle
3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu at Standard Hotel in Bed & Breakfast Basis
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu including all transportation and entry permit to enter to the Heritage sites
Transportation as per the dossier on private vehicle
Trek on Full Board Basis (BLD - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Hot drink - tea/coffee) and accommodation in the Lodge during the trek.
1 professional English speaking guide including all his meals, transportation and daily wages
1 assistant guide between the team of 5 people including all his meals, transportation and daily wages
1 porter between two people including all his meals, transportation and daily wages
All insurance for trekking crew members
Trekking permit, National park & TIMS card fee
First Aid Medical Kits including Basic Medicines for trekking crew members
Trekking Map
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Exclusion

International Airfare
Nepal Entry Visa Fee, which is USD50 for 30 days and USD30 for 15 days
Personal Insurance (Travel, Emergency Medical, Rescue)
Personal Trekking Gears, extra expenses Phone Calls, Water, Laundry, Bar Bills, Battery Recharge, Internet etc.
Meal (Lunch and dinner) during stay in Kathmandu
Tips for trekking staff and drivers. It is not mandatory but it is customary in Nepal.