Langtang Gosainkunda trek
Overview
Langtang Gosainkunda is a great trek that offers outstanding scenery and flanking to the massive snow-capped mountains. The trek starts with a long drive through Trishuli Bazar and Dhunche to Syabrubensi passing through ethnic Tamang villages located on the edge of the Langtang National park. Small Tamang settlements, which are surrounded by thick pine forests, rhododendron, bamboo forest, high snow-capped majestic Himalayas, and holy Gombas. Gosainkunda is an alpine freshwater frozen lake in Nepal, located at an altitude of 4,380 m. The lake melts and slips down to Trishuli River. Gosainkunda is the adobe of the Hindu deities Shiva and Gauri. The Hindu scriptures Bhagabata Puran, Bishnu Puran, and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharat refer to Samaundra manathan, which is directly related to the origin of Gosainkunda. Its water is considered holy and of particular significance, during the Gangadashahara and the Janai Purnima festivals, thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and India visit the area. Gosainkunda is believed to have been created by Lord Shiva when he was thrust.
Short Itinerary
Day |01| Arrived at Kathmandu,(1300 m.) overnight at hotel
Day |02| Rest day or Sightseeing in Kathmandu, (1300 m.)
Day |03| Kathmandu to Syapru Besi,(1460 m.) by bus around 8/9 hrs
Day |04| Syapru Besi to Lama Hotel (2470 m) walk 6/ 7 hrs
Day |05| Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430 m) 5/6 hrs
Day |06| Langtang village to Kyenjin Gompa (3870 m)4/5 hrs, afternoon walk around the village
Day |07| Excursion day to explore around the valley
Day |08| Kyenjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (3430 m) 6/7 hrs
Day |09| Lama Hotel to Thulo Syapru (2200 m) 6 hrs
Day |10| Thulo Syapru to Shin Gomba (3580m) 6 hrs
Day |11| Shin Gomba to Gosaikunda lake (4380 m) 6 hrs
Day |12| Day hike around and visit Gosainkunda Lake
Day |13| Gosaikunda lake to Chandanbari (3250 m.) 5 hrs
Day |14| Chandanbari to Dhunche Bazaar (1966 m.) 6 hrs
Day |15| Drive back to Kathmandu by bus 7/8 hrs
Day |16| Departure or optional trip
What are included ?
- All arrival and departure, airport/ hotel transfer.
- Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Welcome and farewell dinner with Nepalese culture program.
- Guided Kathmandu city sightseeing tour including entrance fees.
- Langtang National Park entrance and trekking permit & TIMS card.
- To and from transfer by bus. (Option with additional cost for private transport)
- Three meals a day (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) tea/ coffee during the trek.
- Teahouse/ Lodge accommodation during the trek.
- An experienced guide including his salary, equipment insurance, lodging and food.
- Porter/s (2 trekkers =1 porter carry 15 Kg) his salary, t insurance, lodging and food.
- A first Aid medical kit box.
- All government tax and local taxes.
What are not included ?
- International flight ticket to and from Kathmandu
- Nepalese visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in (city) Kathmandu
- Travel and personal insurance
- Emergency evacuation service
- Personal bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure and early return fromthe mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Tips for guide and porters.
