Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/3,280ft) Arrival in Kathmandu international airport and meet with Pink Mountain Trek and Expedition's representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu .

Day 2Kathmandu After breakfast proceed to city sightseeing tour to heritage sites of Kathmandu includes Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath Stupaor Monkey Temple, Pashupati Nath Temple, a Hindu Temple and Boudhanath Stupa,the biggest Buddha Stupa in ancient Kathmandu. Late Afternoon pre-trip discussion of the trek with staff and guide of Pink Mountain Treks and Expedition. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,000m/3,280ft).

Day 3Kathmandu-Syabrubesi: 6 hours by bus You will start early bus journey to Syabrubesi; the starting point of the trek. Behind Trisuli Bazaar the road is tricky because of the grubby road. During the travel you will pass through many small villages on the way will be fascinating you with snippets. Overnight in Syabrubesi (1,440m/4,724ft).

Day 4Syabrubesi-Lama Hotel: 5-6 hours Langtang, Gosainkunda & Helambu Trek in field will start in real way from today.Crossing through the suspension bridge and heading precipitously along a stream. The River you are following is mostly the Langtang River. You can enjoy the walk going through oak, rhododendron and bamboo forests. There is also a variety of wildlife in these forests: yellow-throated martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, red pandas and Himalayan black bears. Overnight in Lama Hotel (2,470m/8,104ft).

Day 5Lama Hotel- Langtang: 5- 6 hours After having breakfast you will continue your trip to your next destination. You are starting your trip descending towards a steep forest slope to the Langtang River. You cross a bridge and head up with a winding path. The trail descends into a valley to cross a stream and climbs past several water-driven mills and prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang .Overnight in Langtang (3,430m/11,253ft).

Day 6Langtang - Kyanjin Gompa: 4-5 hours You pass through the tiny village, stone-built houses and climb to a Chorten and passed a huge mani along a gentle path of a hill. The valley relocates to a U-shaped one as you enter into a level of riverbed. Today is short walk; allowing time to acclimatize and explore the surrounding.This place is famous for cheese and curd. Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft).

Day 7Kyanjin Gompa: explore day Kyanjin Ri (4,800m/15,748ft) and Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) are the good viewpoints in the area that you can climb. After the breakfast visit Tserko Ri (5000m) for spectacular view of the langtang Lirung, Langtang range, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji and the foot of the huge lirung Glacier. Back to guest house for Lunch having short rest and walk around the Kyanjing valley with guide. Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa.

Day 8Kyanjin Gompa- Lama Hotel: 5-6 hours Today you retract to Lama Hotel. All the way downhill but you will see fantastic views of towering mountain what you have missed on the way up. Take more time and suggested you to walk very slow. Overnight in Lama Hotel (2,470m/8,104ft).

Day 9Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru: 5-6 hours First trail decent to river, cross the river and ascend to Thulo Syabru. You will see the fascinating view of Langtang Himal and more. On the way of your trek you will pass through pine and Junieerps forests. Overnight in Thulo Syabru(2,230m/ 7,316ft).

Day 10Thulo Syabru- Shin gomba: 3-5 hours You take the broad trail climbing up to Dimsa village and the trial continues less steeply, through rhododendron, hemlock and Oak forests to Shin gomba. On the way of your trek you will see fantastic views of Langtang Himala and langtang valley. Shin gomba is another popular place for Cheese. Over night in Shin gomba (3,330m/10,925ft).

Day 11Shin gomba- Gosainkunda: 5-6 hours The trail ascends smoothly through rhododendron covered point to the top of the rim and through a forested area. The area in-between Shin gomba and Laurebina Yak is a sanctuary for the red panda, an endangered species that the Nepalese call cat bear. You return to the ridge path and climb a wider route through alpine country to arrive at a Gosainkunda. Explore around the Lakes and overnight in Gosainkund (4,460m/14,632ft).

Day 12Gosainkunda- Gopte: 6-8 hours Today is a bit challenge day; the trail is climb, rough and crosses moraines. Passing three more small lakes, the trail ascend and cross Laurebina La (4,609m/15,121ft) after the pass, the path down to phedi and you continue walk up and down through out crossing a rocky hill with pine, rhododendron trees. Overnight in Gopte(3,440m/11,286ft).

Day 13Gopte- Malemchigaon: 6-7 hours You slide down through a forested area and climb through a dry river-bed to arrive at a Kharka that is surrounded by rhododendron forest. You climb through the forest to arrive at the village of Thare Pati. Climbing the ridge directly above the village gives you a marvelous view of the Jugal area. Cross the village and enter a forested area, again descending to Melamchi River followed by yet again climbing to the Malemchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft) for overnight.

Day 14Malemchigaon - Tarke Gyang: 5-7 hours The day you enter a cultural destination it call Helambu Region, walk up to Tarke Gyang where you can enjoy with Sherpa culture with traditional village and monasteries. The stone houses are close together with narrow alleyways separating them. Overnight in Tarke Gyang(2,590m/8,497ft).

Day 15Tarke Gyang- Sermathang: 3-5 hours You will cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sharpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan. Overnight in Sermathang(2,610m/8,563ft).

Day 16Sermathang- Melamchi Puul Bazaar -Kathmandu : 3-4 hours; 2 hour bus Short walk down to Malemchi Puul Bazaar with many Sherpa village and catch transport to Katmandu. Pink Mountain Treks and Expedition will host a farewell dinner. Congratulations on the completion of your trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 17Farewell Friend Your adventure in the Himalayas of Nepal comes to an end today.Approximately three hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Pink Mountain Treks and Expedition will take you to the airport.