Langtang Valley & Gosaikunda Lake Trek – 15 Days - Himalayan Idol Trekking (p) Ltd

Trip Duration

15 Days

Group Sizes

2-20 People

Difficulty

Moderate

Max. Altitude

6,000m

Activities

Trekking
City Tour

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel
Lodge during Trek

Trip Highlights

                                    They witness the popular and holy lake of Gosaikunda Lake. It is a very important site and a holy place for the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage.
Less crowded trails and the beaten routes.
Glaciers and Rivers all along the way
Lush greenery, pine forest, green meadows, terraced farming, and vegetation.
Stunning views of various mountain peaks including Langtang Lirung(7,345m), Gang Chenpo(6,388m), Naya Kang(5,846m), kimsung(6,781m), Dorje Lakpa(6,966m) and Yansa Tenji(6,575m)
Tibetan-like culture and traditional living
Local mills and cheese factories
Two big mountain glaciers Lirung and Kimsung alongside the journey
Buddhist monasteries, ancient gumbas, prayers flags, and shrines
A scenic walk through, rivers, glaciers, waterfalls, suspension bridges, stone stairs, deep gorges, and massive landscapes of the Himalayas.

                                

Overview of Langtang Valley & Gosaikunda Lake Trek – 15 Days

Langtang Region, which lies in Northern Nepal holds a great trail of footsteps of native people from back to the centuries. And now it has become one of the best trials to trek beneath the great Himalayan range and the unspoiled beauty.

Ultimately, Nepal is itself a diverse country with have wide range of trekking trails and most of them are the best in the world too as they cover the high altitude and the spectacular beauty of nature. And they also carry most of the features that a trekking journey should have.

Among the diverse list of trekking trails, Langtang trek is always made and stands its way up as one of the great choice for travelers and trekkers. It covers the proper Himalayan hills and some of the area of sub-section of the Langtang range. The trekking trail of Langtang is drawn over the preserved area of Langtang National Park and another fellow region. So, it covers the majestic beauty of the Himalayan, the unique ecosystem of high altitude, and the wildlife of the cold regions.

The trail of Langtang takes trekkers to the remote and far from the modern world to the lap of mountains. And it also allows you to introduce the native cultures of the Himalayan people and their unique living styles with limited resources. With such beauty and the journey through the various traditional villages and terrace farms, it also consists of the Himalayan terrains, remote paths, difficult slopes, and cliffs to go through which makes the trekking journey a great trail of hilly landscapes.

So, here we bring you the journey of Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek with an itinerary of 13 days. It is designed to cover most aspects and features of Langtang and Gosaikunda Region in a short time of 2 weeks and a day. To make your journey more comfortable and of more gain, we properly scheduled this and managed as of the plan to make your journey through the region of Nepal, a great one.

Itinerary of Langtang Valley & Gosaikunda Lake Trek – 15 Days

Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

Day 03: Trek To Lama Hotel

Day 04: Trek To Mundu

Day 05: Trek to Kyajin Gompa

Day 06: Day Hike to Tsergo Ri

Day 07: Trek Back To Lama Hotel

Day 08: Trek To Thulo Syabru

Day 09: Trek To Singh Ghompa

Day 10: Trek to Gosaikunda

Day 11: Hike To Surya Peak

Day 12: Trek to Dhumche

Day 13: Drive Back To Kathmandu

Day 14: Tour in Kathmandu

Day 15: Departure Form Kathmandu

Langtang Valley & Gosaikunda Lake Trek – 15 Days Altitude Chart

Trip Information - Good to Know

Best Times for Langtang Valley And Gosaikunda Trek

Trekking in Langtang and Gosaikunda is already a sensational choice in terms of both beauty and adventure. It covers the proper geography of the Himalayas and its features as well as the factors attached to it. Langtang is always been a very diverse trek to have over the landscapes of high altitude.

So, the season affects the journey over there. But there is no specific best time to have a trek in Langtang and Gosaikunda as it fully depends upon the personal experience as the different seasons bring different features with them.

But two Spring and Autumn are considered the best times to a trek in Langtang and Gosaikunda.

With the Spring season, Langtang gets the flowering landscapes all over the trail. It brings the refreshing odor of the Himalayas just after the arrival of the Monsoon. It also washes all the dust in the air, so you get clear skies throughout your journey. The weather also gets a stable change. The visibility with the clear sky also gets much better than in other seasons. The most important thing is trekker gets to experience the blossoming plants and flowering landscapes all over their journey with the refreshing odor of the Himalayas. And another best thing about this season is you get longer days, where you can enjoy some more daytime spending in those hills.

In the Autumn season, the changing phases of plants and tree leaves happen. It is the main theme of the journey, as it makes the Langtang and Gosaikunda journey a very scenic one. It brings the mesmerizing theme over the landscapes where the trial is drawn. The weather gets the most stable of the year and the skies get clearer than any other month in the year. The visibility is its best form which gives you the best views of stunning scenery. It is also a peak time of the year for trekking in Nepal for these reasons.

Accommodation, Food, and Drinks

All the basic logistics will be covered with accommodation, food, and drinks.

The accommodation will be at Teahouse and guesthouses during the trekking days and at the standard hotel during the arrival in big cities and towns.

Your meal will be covered as Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Most of the menus are included with Dhal Bhat Tarkari, Chau Mean, Noodles, Eggs, and other local cuisine.

During your trekking journey, you also find some of the guesthouse which offers some of the western dishes like pizza, soups, and pasta.

Also, do not expect it to be that standard as you find in the cities like Kathmandu as the Teahouses there are running on very limited resources.

All the basic required logistics will be covered.

Note that all the services are only provided according to the cost included in the cost section.

Preparation and Fitness

It is a long trek that covers more than 2 weeks of the itinerary. So, you need a pretty good preparation before you head on your journey.

You need to carry some extra clothes for you, which may be enough during your journey. Always carry an extra pair of shoes which are comfortable and in good condition as there is no chance of getting another pair for you if you find fault during the journey.

You are provided some trekking equipment which is essential during the ascents and descends during the trekking days but you can keep some extra equipment and essential gear for you if you think you need them the most during the trek.

Do not carry unusual and unnecessary things that are not that essential during the trekking journey. Carry only if you need the most on a daily basis in your trek.

And about fitness, you need to be in good shape and a good walking ability. The Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek consists of high ascent and descent with hours of continuous walking over the Himalayan terrain and ridges. So, it is very necessary to be in good shape and good health. Otherwise, it may or can be a very stannous hard journey for you and you may have to give up in the middle of somewhere in the journey.

A basic exercise for a month before the itinerary is recommended for better results and a good trekking trip.

Permits

You need a pair of permits to enter or get access to the Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek as it falls under the area of National Park and Conversation Area.

You need to have a permit from LNPEP(Langtang National Park Entry Permits), and another from TIMS( Trekking Information Management System). Without these two permits, you are not able or permitted to enter and get access to the Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek.

But you don’t have to worry, all the works related to permits and other official procedures are taken care of by our guide and staff during your journey. You just care about the enjoy the itinerary.

What To Expect From This Trek?

This trek is properly designed to have the features and the diverse journey of the Langtang Region. The trail is drawn over the proper Himalayan geography and the hilly landscapes which go over the altitude of 5000m and above. It is also a long trek in which you need more than 2 weeks of journey covering the trail which consists of remote paths, Himalayan terrains, glaciers, rivers, stone stairs waterfalls, etc. As well as the refreshing odor of the Himalayan Region.

So, you can expect to have a journey full of Natural Beauty and adventure through the landscapes of Nepal. The trial consists the rough terrains, difficult formations, ascent and descends, and through the proper remote routes which are built over the high cliffs. This things make your journey an adventure one for you.

The natural bodies like frozen glaciers, flowing rivers, crystal clear lakes, and ponds are all the features that make your journey scenic for sure. The suspension bridges, and stone stairs, make it more of a breathtaking and memorable moment.

You also can expect to have a spiritual journey as we will pass through several monasteries, prayer flags, chant wheels, and a number of gumba all along the way.

Besides beauty and the journey, you also witness the traditional villages every day which are based in the settlement with the traditional way of living. The ethnic communities living there have their own unique culture and traditions which are very strange and far from the rest of the world. And there with the villages you also get to witness the farming terrace beneath the snow-capped mountains with the traditional farming style. We can say all of the basic living style is based on their traditional methods.

The ecosystem of high altitude is also an advantage to witness. The wildlife is also waiting there. It is a very unique experience to see the ecosystem of different plants and animals at such an altitude with cold weather.

This two-week journey will give you your lifetime experience with the features and factors of Langtang and Gosaikunda. It has the potential to be once in a lifetime journey for you.

So, you can expect to have this all mentioned above during your trek. It is all covered in Langtang and Gosaikunda Trekking journey with this itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it suitable for beginners?

The difficulty level of this trek is said to be moderate. But it depends upon your experience in trekking. If you have had some trekking before then It could be easy for you as It takes you through normal ascends but it may still be hard to experience as it covers more than 2 weeks of the journey.

And if you are an absolute beginner then we should say it is a hard trek for you even though it consists of moderately difficult trials, still covers more than two weeks of continuous walking through the Himalayan terrain and ridges.

What currency do I need in this trekking journey?

You need to carry Nepalese currency in this whole journey as there is only use of Nepalese currency available. No other currencies are accepted by locals. So, you can only use the Nepalese currency during your trekking itinerary. You can exchange your currency in Kathmandu with the international exchange rate.

Does this package cover all the mentioned itineraries properly?

Yes, it is designed to do so. It is designed to cover all the features which can be fetched from this trekking journey. So, there only existed a maximum walk of 5 to 7 hours per day, just to cover the proper enjoyment of the scenery and the views as well as witnessing factors than to hustle in the schedule of trekking.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, the trekking trail of Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek does not consist of difficult ascents and slopes. Some of them are only in very rare parts of routes. So, you can have your trekking journey in Langtang and Gosaikunda with your children and family as it is also the most recommended trek in the list of trekking with children in Nepal. And is also a very good way and opportunity for your children to witness very different parts and the different sides of the untouched world.

What is the minimum and maximum Walk of this trek?

You need to walk a minimum of 5 hours per day and a maximum of 9 hours per day as per the speed of an average trekking. It also depends upon your physical and personal ability.

Is this trek long?

It is a long trek that covers the proper region of Langtang and its surroundings. But we should consider it as a medium-level trek in terms of distance. There are also other treks that take you months to finish the itinerary.