Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

Day to Day Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

  On arrival at Kathmandu and at Nepal international airport, received by our Boundless staff and representative or guide, for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city around Thamel. Thamel the an interesting and exciting area of the city, after checking into your rooms, then join at the lobby for group briefing provides you with trekking and other necessary information. Include group welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese authentic restaurant with local culture of folk musical program to entertain along with dinner.

• Day 02: Morning tour around Kathmandu at places of interest.

  Morning at the hotel having breakfast then leave for interesting sightseeing tour around Kathmandu famous world heritage sites, with time in afternoon preparation for trek.

• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 1,460 m-6 hrs ride.

  Morning overland to Syabrubesi, on winding ups and down as drive past rural town and farm villages as road climbs to a cooler region on leaving warm low areas to reach Dhunche 1,965m, major town of Langtang area and headquarter of Rasuwa district. Where Langtang National Park starts, from here, journey continues downhill for few hours to Syabrubesi village for overnight stop.

• Day 04: Trek to Riverside or Lama Hotel 2,240 m - 05 hrs.

  First day walk follows from Syabrubesi with climb for a while but rest of the walk on gradual winding trail past terraced farm fields and villages, as walk reach a path coming from upper Syabru at Riverside near a place called Bamboo, an ideal spot for refreshing stop. From here walk into cool forested area within a gorge following Trisuli River upstream, the path from here leads to gentle up hill in the cool shade of rhododendron and oaks forest after few hours walk, arriving at Lama-Hotel for overnight stop a place with few lodges for travelers.

• Day 05: Trek to Langtang village 3,430 m -05 hrs.

  From Lama Hotel about three hours walks to Ghoretabla located is in the midst of a forest within pines, hemlocks and rhododendron trees from here feel slow rise in altitude with much cooler air. Walk continues for few hours on the trail to Langtang village through dense forest for an hour, on reaching a small stream and then leaving the tree line behind. Trek on winding path with some ups and down to Langtang Village for overnight stop with time to visit around village overlooking glimpse of Langtang Himal towards north on top of a great rock wall.

• Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin 3,850 m - 04 hrs.

  From here walk on gradual path for short while, and then climb for few hour encountering "mani-prayer wall" walk leads further east towards a wide valley within a huge meadow facing views of snow capped peaks. As walk gets much better on the way to our final destination at Kyanjin a scenic and charming spot, surrounded by series of peaks around all direction with close views of Langtang Lirung rises above 7,000m and Ice-Fall at near distance from overnight lodge at Kyanjin.

• Day 07: Rest-Day for acclimatization and leisure for hike.

  A leisure and a rest day for short walk to Kyanjin Ri or Tsego-Ri at above 4,700m where you can add more heights of the adventure offer panorama of snow capped peaks, afternoon visit local cheese factory with rest of the day free at leisure.

• Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel 2, 470 m -06 hrs.

  After a wonderful time at Kyanjin, return journey back on same trail to Lama-Hotel a small settlement in the midst of the forest at the bank of upper Trisuli River.

• Day 09: Trek to Thulo Syabru 2,120 m - 05 hrs.

  From Lama Hotel walks follows downhill to a place at Riverside, after refreshing break enjoying views then climb up for few hours to Thulo or Upper Syabru for last overnight around Langtang Himal.

• Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa - Chandanbari 3,330m - 05 hrs.

  A nice village for overnight stops at Thulo Syabru to observe local Tamang culture and its traditional farm life, from here into dense forest of rhododendron and pine trees for few hours facing grand views of Langtang-Ganesh and Manaslu peaks. Walk leads on gradual winding path into forest to reach at a lovely small settlement at Sing Gompa for overnight stop, also called as Chandanbari (means place with sandalwood).

• Day 11: Trek to Gosainkund Lake 4,200 m/ 13,779 ft- 05 hrs.

  From Sing Gompa and its old monastery situated on top of the village, as walk climbs into deep forested area facing marvelous views of snowcapped peaks Tree lines drops for short alpine bush where climb takes to steep slope past a small scenic hill top of Laurabinaya, and then short descend to reach at Bhairab Kund and up for to reach at holy Gosainkund for overnight stop. An interesting spot with sacred glacial pond where once a year in the month of August on full moon great religious festivals take place called ‘Jani-purnima’ thousands of pilgrims visit for holy dip and bathe in icy Gosainkund pond.

• Day 12: Trek to Gopte 3,430m crossing Lauribinya-La and Gosainkund pass 4,610 m / 15,124 ft - 06 hrs.

  Enjoying spiritual time at holy Gosainkund as walk leads to a climb on rocky trails past small ponds of Surya and Sarsati-kund (pond) to reach on top East Lauribinya-La and Gosainkund pass at 4,610 m / 15,124 ft high. Enjoy fabulous scenery of landscapes and snow-capped peaks where long descend takes you at the bottom of the pass. From the base of the Gosainkund-la walk leads back into forested area with few short ups and down to reach at Gopte for overnight stop. A small place situated on the middle of the trail where Gopte refers to a cave shelter.

• Day 13: Trek to Kutumsang 2,470 m/ 8,103 ft - 06 hrs.

  After a peaceful overnight stop in simple local lodge, morning walk with slow climb to reach where trail of Helambu and Kathmandu joins near at Tadepatti a high scenic ridge. From Tadepatti facing glorious panorama of Central Himalaya peaks walk on pleasant route within thick alpine forest to reach at a farm village of Kutumsang for overnight stop.

• Day 14: Trek to Chisapani 2,165 m/ 7,103 ft - 06 hrs.

  From Kutumsang a long day walk on high ridge overlooking grand views of beautiful landscape scenery and mountain range of Jugal Himal, as walk leads past Tamang village of Gulbhanjyang. Continue journey with ups and down with last slow climb on top Chisapani for overnight stop. A scenic place with good lodges to stay facing excellent views of peaks includes stunning sunrise and sunset views.

• Day 15: Trek to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu - 05 hrs.

  Morning catch stunning sunrise views over array of Himalayan peaks from far west Annapurna-Manaslu with Ganesh and Langtang and Jugal Himal that extends towards Gaurishankar Himal range. Enjoying grand views last day walk with long descend to reach around eastern suburb of Kathmandu valley at Sundarijal town, where short drive takes you back to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu at Thamel, afternoon free to enjoy your own personal activities and shopping.

• Day 16: International Departure homeward bound.

  Enjoying marvelous time around high hills of Central Himalaya within Langtang Himal and Gosainkund Trek, last day in Nepal after a great experience on Langtang valley panorama trek, as time for your international flight depart from the hotel, where Boundless Adventure staff transfer you to the airport for your flight homeward bound or to respective countries.