Gosainkunda Pass Langtang Valley Trekking - 17 Days

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport received by Trekking Planner staff and guide for short transfer to the Hotel, our guide will provide briefing of the Hotel, Kathmandu, Trek / local lodge, do's and don’ts and other related information to make your time in Nepal enjoyable and worthwhile. After checking into your lovely rooms, evening a group dinner in a nice restaurants with Nepalese lively environment.

A full day in Kathmandu, morning after breakfast our city guide will receives you for exciting sightseeing tour around Kathmandu at places of interest. Kathmandu and adjoining cities steeped with religious and historical monuments, most of the beautiful places are listed in world heritage sites. After a great sightseeing tour afternoon free with time to prepare and get organized for Gosainkunda Trek.

Morning a short drive of more than an hour from Kathmandu towards north-east of the valley rim to Sundarijal, a small farm town. Situated 8 km from the main city of Kathmandu, on reaching Sundarijal end of the drive for many days. 

After getting organized first day trek starts with climb from the Sundarijal to Chisapani.  Walk into cool forest for an hour then reach around farm areas and rural villages of Mulkharka. From here on gradual path with few short climb to Burlang Bhanjyang at 2,438 m high, as walk leads through beautiful forest of oaks, pine and rhododendron trees. From the ridge top following gradual path brings to overnight stop at Chisapani, a small settlement with number of lodges.

Chisapani, located on a high ridge above north of Kathmandu valley offers superb sunrise and sunset views over array of snow-capped peaks.

After a pleasant overnight at Chisapani, early morning best time to catch views of stunning sunrise over Central and Mid-West Himalayan range of peaks. 

Enjoying first breakfast in a country lodge, a short descend to nice village of Patti Bhanjyang. Walk continues with climb towards north, as route follows on a high ridge to the village of Chipling 2,165 m. From here climb leads to a forested and farm areas with grand scenery of surrounding beautiful landscapes. 

Then trail swings north-east with short downhill to Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang for possible lunch stop. Afternoon walk with steep climb towards higher ridge, facing grand views as the day slowly ends on reaching a nice village at Kutumsang for overnight halt. Kutumsang, situated within Helambu area populated by indigenous hill tribes Tamang, Hyalmo and Sherpa with strong Buddhism religion and culture. 

From Kutumsang after a wonderful overnight stop, morning starts with climb into cool shade of tall rhododendron, magnolia, oaks and pine trees. As walk progress with steep up to Panghu Danda a ridge top, then reach a wide open grassy area at Mangeghot, a summer grazing area for local villagers’ cattle grazing field with few temporary huts and a Nepal Army camp.

From here climb towards Tharepati for overnight halt, as well for lunch stop after checking into one of its simple local lodge. Afternoon free at leisure for short hike to the top of Tharepati at 3,490 m high provides excellent panorama of snow peaks. Includes views of Langtang, Jugal as far towards Ganesh and Manaslu Himal as well of Gosainkund Ridge our next day route to Laurabina-La. 

After a wonderful overnight stop at Tharepati, morning starts with short descends heading north-west before climb towards Tadi Khola. Walk continues through dense rhododendron over boulders and beneath overhanging rock cave called Ghopte Odar, located on the middle of the trail with few teahouses to serve travelers. Having a refreshing break, few hours walk from Ghopte the trail climbs on the hillsides beneath several waterfalls. As walk leads into a mixed vegetation including juniper; spruce, and also deep beds of moss and hanging screens of lichens. Walk continues to a small place called Surche precariously perched on the ridge. 

From Surche begin the ascent towards the base of Laurabina-La, as walk follows through numerous large gullies that may be snow covered. Eventually the trail gains a large hollow below the pass, where there is a rocky ravine and a good open space with few small huts serving as Teahouse and lodges.

An overnight stop at Phedi, means the bottom of a hill or a pass, afternoon free at leisure for short walk around this dramatic area. 

Today is the big day to reach our main highlight of the adventure, morning after breakfast steep climb of 2-3 hours takes you atop the highest point of the journey. Where route meanders uphill climbing all the way to Gosainkunda pass and Laurabina-La at above 4,609 m / 15,100 ft. 

Sometimes the trail over the pass most likely be under snow, with the lakes nearby frozen. Seen from above as you descend to Gosainkunda you will understand why the lakes are indeed sacred. On a clear day it reflects the deep azure blue and turquoise of the sky. Care should be taken if there is lot of snow around. The path skirts the northern shore of the lakes to reach a cluster of shades and buildings built for the pilgrims. 

On auspicious time month of mid-July and August, thousands of pilgrims from all across the country comes here to pay homage to holy Gosainkunda Pond and to the shrine of Shiva near its shore. Who they believe created the lakes by thrusting his trident into the mountainside. The streams that gushed forth formed the lakes from which Shiva then quenched a thirst caused by drinking poison. Pilgrims believe that to bathe in the lakes is a way of gaining merit and washing the sins of the hundreds life times.

A well worth moment being on spiritual holy spot at Gosainkunda, from here onward an easy walk downhill with few short ups to encounter on the way to Sing Gompa. Morning starts with slow descend then on pleasant path close to Saraswati and Bhairab kund, a short climb to West Laraubinaya ridge top, as walk follows downhill path facing stunning views of the snow-capped mountain range from Langtang-Ganesh-Manaslu and all the way to Annapurna in the far western horizon. After few hours of descend then on winding trail and back into forest with grand views of snow-mountain range to reach a small nice village at Sing Gompa for an overnight stop. Sing Gompa, also called Chandanbari a lovely place with few good lodges to stay, houses an old monastery atop the village.

From Sing Gompa, a pleasant morning walk facing grand views of Mid-West and Central Himalayan peaks. Walk leads into beautiful forest, and then downhill through dense tree lines of rhododendron and pine trees. Then reaching Thulo Syabru a lovely Tamang village, placed atop a high ridge with an old monastery.

Enjoy the afternoon exploring the village adorned with ancient heritage of Buddhist culture and custom.

Enjoy the morning glorious views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal with surrounding beautiful landscapes. Start the walk on easy downhill to a place called Bamboo a small settlement with small tea-houses and shops. Walk leads to cross over Langtang River and entering into thick forested trail. A slow climb on winding path to Lama Hotel for an overnight stop, an isolated place with number of lodges amidst forest surroundings.

Start the morning walk on gradual up into dense tree lines following the river upstream to Ghode Tabla. A nice spot in the middle of a forest, stopping for possible lunch break. Afternoon on pleasant trail through dense woods and then reaching an open area at Langtang village.

A nice Tamang village (which was destroyed during the earthquake of 2015 but slowly coming back to normal life), here with time to wander around this nice traditional village of great interest.

From Langtang village a short climb, and then on nice gradual winging trail for few hours following mani-prayer wall. The walk leads further east as the gorge opens up into a wide beautiful valley facing views of snow peaks.

After hours of gentle good walk overlooking views of Snow Mountains, and then reaching Kyanjin Gompa for overnight stop. A scenic spot surrounded by amazing views of Langtang Lirung above 7,000 m. Close within icefall surrounded by a ridge formed by glacial moraine of rocks and boulders. 

A rest day at Kyanjin, options for day hike to Tsego-Ri or Kyanjin Ri at 4,700 m / 15,420 feet. Adding more heights to the adventure, offers stunning panorama of Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal (7,405 m). Includes views of Langtang Lirung (7,234 m) and Ghengu Liru (Langtang II (6,571 m), Kim shun (6,745 m) and Shalbachum (6,918 m), Chimsedang. The panorama extents south towards Naya-Kanga or Ganja Chuli (5,846 m) with Gangchenpo and Tillman’s beautiful Fluted Peak. Including, Jugal Himal the views ends overlooking eastern horizon at Dorje Lakpa (6,980 m).

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

Morning for some hours on the same trail, reaching a Riverside our route diverts from Thulo Syabru direction. Heading downhill to a bridge, and then a pleasant of last day walking to Syabru village for final overnight stop around Langtang areas.

The last day in Nepal within the land of world’s highest peaks, as per your international flight time for onwards journey homeward bound. 

Trekking Planner staff and guide will transfer you to the airport for flight to your next port of call, after a great marvelous experience on Gosainkunda Pass & Langtang Valley Trek.