Our Langtang and Gosaikunda Lake trek adventure starts in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. We will be taking a local bus ride to Syabrubensi, a charming village in the Langtang region’s foothills. The journey through the off-road trail takes approximately 7 hours. If you prefer, there is also a private jeep option available.

On the second day of our trek, we will ascent to Khamjing at 2280m. It takes approximately two hours and leads us through a dense forest. This area has been the home to the Tamang people for three centuries. The Tamang people are of Tibetan origin and have a rich cultural heritage. We will have the opportunity to visit a Buddhist monastery and engage ourselves in the serenity of this sacred place. Throughout the day, we trekked for approximately 7 hours, covering an elevation gain of 1083m.

From Sherpa Gaon, we will start by trekking towards the riverside before going up to Pering Kharka. Along the way, we can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. The trek will take five hours, and we will ascend by 467 meters. We will spend the night at Pering Kharka.

Today, get ready to be mesmerized by the Langtang mountain range as we trek to Mundu. After breakfast, we’ll follow a trail that offers spectacular landscapes. You will get the chance to encounter yak herders and their grazing animals. We will walk for four hours, ascending 550 meters.

Today, we have a relatively shorter trek of 2.5 hours that will take us to Kyanjin. Kyanjin will be our base for exploring the surrounding area. It includes a day excursion that offers scenic views of the Langtang Lirung massif. While trekking through the refreshing trails, we will reach Kyanjin Gompa, an ancient monastery. Stay overnight in a comfortable hotel.

On the sixth day of the journey to Langtang and Gosaikunda Lake trek, we will reach Kyanjin. The plan for the day includes a day excursion to Tserko Ri, which is at an altitude of 4984m, before returning to Kyanjin. The trail continues with a steep ascent. It offers stunning views of the snow-capped mountains. The excursion will take approximately 7 hours of trekking.

We will descend for seven hours from Kyanjin to reach Chhunama. Enjoy the changing scenery as you transition to lower terrains. 

We will continue walking through the dense forest until we reach Thulo Syabru. The trek took 5 hours and involved an elevation gain of 280 meters, followed by a descent of 580 meters. Along the way, we can view the great peaks of mountains like Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung.

After a challenging climb to Syanpru Danda, we stopped for a much-needed lunch break. Following that, we walked for two hours through a rhododendron forest. Our campsite for the night was at Sing Gompa, situated at an elevation of 3250m. This location has a small dairy, offering a unique look into the local way of life. Throughout the day, we trekked for a total of 4 hours.

After having breakfast in the morning, we will hike along a ridge line with a view of the Himalayas, stretching from Annapurna to Langtang. This journey will lead us to Gosaikunda Lake. The lake is a sacred pilgrimage site where devotees pay homage to Shiva during the auspicious full moon of July and August. The trek is expected to take around 5 hours, involving an ascent of 1360 meters and a descent of 260 meters.

After enjoying the peaceful beauty of the Gosainkund Lake, we will return to Sing Gompa. We cover the distance in about 4 hours, descending 1100m.

Today, we spent the day descending to reach Barku and then Dhunche. We went through Dhunche Village via Lauribinayak, and Chandan Bari, and crossed Trishuli Khola to get to Dhunche. We enjoyed views of the mountains peeking through the trees and stopped at a viewpoint for lunch. Our trek took around 4 hours, and we ascended 100 meters and descended 1320 meters.

Today is our last day of the unforgettable trek to Langtang and Gosaikunda Lake. We woke up early in the morning, had breakfast, and then took a local bus back to Kathmandu. The drive takes us through a rough track to Trisuli. GST can arrange a private jeep upon request.