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langtang via gosaikunda Trek details.

In the journey of Himalayas, langtang valley via gosaikunda trek is one of the well liked 2 weeks trek, starting from kathmandu and ending in kathmandu with 14days idol trekking itiniery, besides that there is lot of acess to trek in this route according to time, budget with a personal interest.

But before that, it is very common interest for trekkers to know about the trip information, details, itiniery, and trip cost that under expectation which creates more interest on the journey.
 

Trip information:

Langtang valley gosaikunda Trek lies in the Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sindupalchowk district, from the north of kathmandu. It lies in the Langtang national Park  which is known to be the first himalayan Park of Nepal, established in 1976. This trekking trail is the path of experiencing  nature, greenery, cultural history and People's life style within the boundry of Himalayan Nomad.

14 days Langtang via Gosaikunda Trek itiniery:

• Day 01: Kathmandu – Syaprubesi(1503m) by bus or jeep-6/7Hrs. The journey starts early morning by taking bus or a jeep which is 122km far from kathmandu to syprubesi, where lies the small himalyan city setteled in the ridge of Rasugadhi-Kerung Highway by the Trishuli river gorge.
   
• Day 02: Syaprubesi - Lama Hotel(2480m), trekking and overnight at teahouse-6/7Hrs. We begin our trek from today. Initially passing through the village, where we reach the river and cross it via a suspension bridge. Climbing uphill we reach Langtang Khola passing by some deep woodlands, we reach Bamboo. 
  Ascending gradually, we encounter diverse flora and fauna before reaching Lama Hotel. Around here, you can explore Tibetan culture, tradition and the way of living. 
   
• Day 03: Lama Hotel - Langtang Village(3430m), trekking and overnight at teahouse-6/7Hrs. Our 5th day starts ascending gently upwards to the Langtang Khola. As you reach further, the trail, it becomes steeper. But you shall have the mesmerizing views of the Langtang Lirung from different angles. Continuing the journey, we reach the big pasturelands of Ghoda-Tabela. You can see several lodges and a police check posts there. Marching further, we reach to a wide valley. 
  As we reach Langtang Village, we can see some yak pastures, a few scattered Tamang settlements, colorful prayer flags, and some prayer wheels. 
  Langtang village, the headquarter of Langtang National Park contains Tibetan styled flat-roofed houses, some lodges, teahouses and cultivated lands where farmers grow buckwheat, potatoes, barley, wheat, turnips, and several others. 
   
• Day 04: Langtang Village-Kyangjing Gompa(3830m), trekking and overnight at teahouse-5/6Hrs. After breakfast, we head towards Kyanjin Gompa, which is situated around 7 km away from the Langtang Village. The trail winds via villages, flats, ascends, descends, prayer flags, mani walls, chortens, some settlements and many more. Passing some streams and wooden cantilever bridges makes your journey more adventurous and memorable. Continuing the journey, we will finally touch base to Kyanjin Gompa. On the way, you can observe dramatic icefall flowing from the peaks of Langtang Lirung and Kimshung as well.
   
• Day 05: Kyangjing Gompa – Day hiking to Tserko Ri-7/8Hrs. After breakfast, we start our day hike to Tsergo-Ri, 4985m. Walking approximately for half an hour, we come across the small waterfall, continuing the journey through steep uphill we will glimpse the panoramic views of the snow-clad peaks. Having the picturesque view of the mighty Langtang Lirung, Nayakhang, Gangchembu, Ganja-La range, Yala peak, Langshisha Ri Peaks, we reach Tserko Ri.  
  Exploring around the top, we get our packed lunch there with the mighty views of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, we get back to Gompa and spend our overnight there. 
   
• Day 06: Kyangjing Gompa – Lama Hotel(2480m), trekking and overnight at teahouse-7Hrs. Leaving Kyangjing Gompa, we head back towards early, after the first meal of the day. The villagers always seem to be smiling safe-keeping the mighty peaks in the background. Passing by the previously passed settlements, hills, landscapes, terrains, and hospitable people, we reach Lama Hotel at the end of the day. On the way, you may encounter with diverse flora and fauna also with the Himalayan Sheeps and then we go through the Thulo Syabru Village (2210m) trekking and overnight stay at teahouse-6/7Hrs.After breakfast, we set our next journey towards Thulo Syabru. Initially, we head downhill reaching Pairo. Crossing the river there, we hike uphill through some beautiful Tamang settlements, peaceful and beautiful trials. Passing via the pine and juniper trees, you can view different birds and animals like Red Pandas, peasants, and many others. Next, you will view the Langtang ranges vividly throughout the journey.  
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• Day 08: Thulo Syabru Village –Sing Gompa(3330m), trekking and overnight at teahouse-6/7Hrs.Our 10th day starts by moving towards Sing Gompa and then we Initially, head towards Foprang Danda which is a steep ascent. Continuing the journey passing Dursagang, we get the picturesque views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountain, Hemlock and forests.After this, the trail becomes quite gentle. Now, you can visit a well-managed local cheese factory and a Buddhist Monastery there. Sing Gompa offers the panoramic views of the Himalayas.  
   
• Day 09: Sin Gompa-Gosaikunda(4380m trekking and overnight at teahouse-5/6Hrs.After the warm breakfast at Sin Gompa, we head towards Laurebina today. Initially, we climb to Chalang Pati. Reaching the vantage point, you will get the fascinating views of Mt. Langtang Lirung, and several neighboring Tibetan peaks.  Passing through the dense Rhododendron and pine woods, we ascend to Laurebina. Throughout the journey, you can encounter with diverse wildlife and vegetation. Red Pandas, Peasants, Himalayan Thar are some of the core attractions there. After having the early meal, we set our journey towards Gosaikunda, The holy lake. We shall pass via one of the most scenic trails leaving the pastures, small ridges, and streams before reaching Gosaikunda. Gosaikunda, the core attraction of the journey contains some beautiful lakes which surround the area. It is the place where chiliads of Hindu Devotees visit throughout the year. Legends explain that Lord Shiva created this lake to quench his thirst with his enormous Trishul to extract the Gosaikunda. People, even these days believe that Lord Shiva blesses his prayers there.  There are other ponds as well. You can visit Saraswati Kunda (Lake), Bhairav Kund, DudhKund, Ragat Kund, Chandra Kund, and Ama Kund which are situated around the Main Lake of Gosaikunda.  
• Day 10: Gosaikund –Lauribina Pass (4610m) –Ghopte(3530m), trekking and overnight at Teahouse-6/7Hrs. Having the early meal, we set our journey towards Gosaikunda, The holy lake. We shall pass via one of the most scenic trails leaving the pastures, small ridges, and streams before reaching Gosaikunda. Gosaikunda, the core attraction of the journey contains some beautiful lakes around. There are other ponds as well. You can visit Saraswati Kunda (Lake), Bhairav Kund, Dudh Kund, Ragat Kund, Chandra Kund, and Ama Kund which are situated around the Main Lake of Gosaikunda.  After breakfast, we head towards Laurebina Pass (4610m), the highest point of this trek. Having the picturesque views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung, we enter in the Helambu Region. Descending further, we reach towards Melamchi Valley. The trail passes in and out of Surya Kunda before reaching Ghopte.  The way today may be steep, ups and downs however, it offers an excellent view of the landscapes, lakes, moraines around. 
• Day 11: Ghopte – Magengoth(3330m), trekking and overnight at teahouse-6/7Hrs. Our 14th day starts walking downward via forested lands and walking uphill passing a dry river bed. Subsequently, we reach Kharka, a land surrounded by the Rhododendron (The national flower of Nepal) forests. Walking further throughout the dense forest, we reach the village of Tharepati. Looking upward, you can glimpse mighty Jugal Himal and its surrounding peaks. Continuing the journey further, we reach Magengoth and stay overnight there. 
   
• Day 12: Mangengoth – Gul Bhanjyang(2130m), trekking and overnight at teahouse-6/7Hrs. Walking through the forests, we reach to Phangu initially. Having the picturesque views of the Himalayas, green hills, lustrous woodlands, and landscapes. Continuing further, we will reach Khutumsang, a core delight of the day. Further the trek, we will reach Gul Bhanjyang, a spectacular village. The rest of the day, we go around the village and explore it regarding the culture, history, and lifestyle around.  
   
• Day 13: Gul Bhanjyang – Chisapani (2215m), trekking and overnight at teahouse-5/6Hrs. We start our trek towards Chisapani, one of the choicest day hike destinations from Kathmandu. For this, we hike via delightful classic hill settlements, nice streets, some tea shops, and mesmerizing Himalayan views. Reaching Chipling, we take lunch. Now, we have some hours to reach our destination Chisapani- The place of beautiful sunrise view. Situating on the lap of nature, Chisapani offers diverse views of the wide hills, mountains, and lavish greeneries. 
   
• Day 14: Chisapani – Sundarijal - Kathmandu trekking and drive to Kathmandu -2Hrs. The last day of our trek is ahead. After breakfast at Chisapani, we begin our trek towards Sundarijal. The journey continues thgrough the dense forests of Shivapuri-Nagarjuna National Park. Walking via the forest, you may sightsee different types of animals and birds. Walking approximately 5 hours, we reach Sundarijal, A place of dazzling waterfalls. Catching the private car, we drive back to your hotel.

Best weather for langtang via gosaikunda trek

Basically,  weather of the himalalayan terrain is very unstable, but still besides the mid rainy season (from 15th june to 15th july) and mid winter (15th jan t0 15th feb 15) all the year is good to trek with the different aspects of the year, such as march, april, may is flowering season most of the himalayan terrain looks very beautiful with Rhodhodendron flowers, and september, october, november is the time with biggest festival and perfect tempurature in between.These two groups are the major picky touristy season too in Nepal. So, these times can be slightly crowdy and busy routes in the trek. So it is always wise to take descision after consulting with local experties and with preparation before starting journey.

People and Culture

These trekking trail is morely famous for Tamang  People of Rasuwa district, which is the main origin land for tamang tribe, Besides this other ethnic people like Brahmin, khas, Newars, Sherpa Rai, gurung, and magars are also settled in the route within the religious, cultural and social harmonius bound, The main occupation in the routes are lifehood agriculture, tourism and the trade among them few of them are in goverment service too. 

Langtang via Gosaikunda Trek Cost 
In the context of trekking cost price calculation is depends upon the gear preparation and the client's necessity with the services provided. where you can found 800US$ - 2500US$ the agencies rate, where 1050US$ can be the ideal fare for single person organizing in any agencies.
Besides this the langtang via gosaikunda lake trek cost for solo travellers can be estimated for

• 30$ per day for food cost and accomodation cost.
• 30$ for permit.
• 30$ for transportation, local sharing. 
• and other miscellinious expenses.

Other doubt in langtang valley  via gosaikunda trek

• Do guide is mandotory by the government for this trek ?

  • No guide is not compulsary by the goverment rule till 2024. But its the 15 days trek takes you above 3000m in the remote areas and crossing pass and valleys, where it will be very wise and useful descission to choose guide for easy safety ascess and also a chance of offering a job to guide and porter,understanding lifestyle and culture,experiencing the hospitality from the people.

• What about the resting places and food?

  • There are limited places to stay according to the size of the city and the touristicly important spot in the journey called Tea- house which is now developed as more bigger as lodge with resturant by the flow of touristic flow within decades and some nepali and international commercial cusine with local flavours have been provided. This tea house culture was actually developed from sheep herd, yak herd and from local home stays where we can still experience these lifestyles inside it.

• What about trekking this route by child and old age people?

  • Definitely trekking for 14 days to high himalayan land is not guranteed as easy and trouble free, but anybody with mentally and physical fit trekkers can start this trek with proper instruction of professionals.

• what is the starting point of langtang, gosaikunda Trek?

  • Trekkers can either start trek their trek from Dhunche or from Sundarijal for this trek.