15 days trekking in Nepal: Langtang Gosainkunda Trek
Join a certified mountain guide for this once-in-a-lifetime 15-day Langtang Gosainkunda Trek through the stunning scenery of Langtang Valley National Park. Enjoy the incredible diversity of landscapes, visit local villages and see native wildlife en route.
Group
Himalaya
15 Days
Feb - Jun, Aug - Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning scenery along the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek.
- Get the chance to see some of Nepal's local wildlife.
- Watch an incredible sunrise and sunset from Nagarkot.
Description
Sitting just north of Kathmandu, Langtang National Park is home to stunning scenery and incredible landscapes. The best way to experience all of the park's majesty is to head out on the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek!
Over the course of 15 days, we will hike through the remote reaches of the Langtang Valley, heading from one village to the next. As we go, we will trek though thick forests, past the stunning Gosainkunda lakes and along various scenic mountain ridges.
After arriving in Kathmandu, the adventure begins almost immediately as we make the stunning drive to Syabru Bensi and begin our trek. From here, we will have the chance to see some of the country's most stunning wildlife, including red pandas, monkeys, bears and yaks.
As we go, we will visit various traditional villages along the way, meeting the local Sherpa people and visiting various monasteries as well as a few cheese factories.
No matter where we are and what we are doing, we will enjoy plenty of incredible views of the Himalaya's most stunning mountain peaks, including Dorje Larpa (6990m), Langtang Ri (6370m), Langtang Lirung (7245m) and many more.
After completing our scenic loop through the park, we will arrive at Dhunche and conclude our trip by transferring to Nagarkot, near Kathmandu.
We will enjoy a stunning sunset and sunrise here before returning to Kathmandu, where we will have one last farewell dinner and say goodbye.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this unforgettably fun and scenic 15-day Langtang Gosainkunda Trek through the Langtang National Park in north-central Nepal!
If you like the look of this trip then we think you may also enjoy our Langtang Ganjala Pass Trek, also from Kathmandu!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Mountain guide expenses
- Personal porters
Price details
- For groups of 10 or more people, the price per person is $1000. Meals in Kathmandu, with the exception of the farewell dinner, are also not included.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu (1320m)
After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), you will meet one of our representatives and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (2581m)
We will spend the day driving through the stunning Himalayan foothills en route to Syabru Bensi.
Day 3: Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2470m)
We will spend the day trekking from Syrabu Bensi on to Lama Hotel, hiking up various ridges and down into several valleys along the way.
Day 4: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3430m)
We will hike for 6 hours from the Lama Hotel to Langtang village via Ghore Tabela. Along the way, we will pass through high mountain pastures and get the chance to visit a local monastery.
Day 5: Langtang Village to Kyangjin Gompa (3870m)
We will hike for 3 hours on to Kyangjin Gompa, winding through several small villages, crossing over some streams and traversing a few moraines along the way. From Kyangjin Gompa, we will have panoramic views over several Himalayan peaks.
Day 6: Kyangjin Gompa
We will spend the day acclimatizing in Kyangjin Gompa. Here, we can visit the local monastery and cheese factory as well as hike to a nearby moraine to see spectacular icefalls and glaciers. We could also ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m).
Day 7: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2740m)
We will spend the day descending down from Kyangjin Gompa back to the Lama Hotel.
Day 8: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2260m)
We will begin trekking to Thulo Syabru, ascending up a gentle slope before going up a much steeper slope and getting the chance to see some local wildlife along the way.
Day 9: Thulo Syabru to Singh Gompa (3330m)
We will spend the day trekking on to Singh Gompa, getting incredible views of thick mountain forests and stunning Himalayan peaks along the way. Once we arrive at the village, we can visit a local cheese factory and monastery.
Day 10: Singh Gompa to Gosainkunda (4460m)
We will trek on to Gosainkunda via Lauribinayak La (3920m). As we ascend the rugged trail, we’ll get some great views of the Annapurna range. At Gosainkunda, we will get to visit the area’s numerous lakes.
Day 11: Gosainkunda
We will spend the day acclimatizing in Gosainkunda.
Day 12: Gosainkunda to Singh Gompa (3250m)
We will spend the day descending to Singh Gompa, enjoying even more incredible mountain views and passing through a jungle along the way.
Day 13: Singh Gompa to Dhunche (1950m)
We will trek for about 6 hours to Dhunche, descending through thick pine, oak and rhododendron forests, before passing over the Singh Gompa suspension bridge and continuing on to Dhunche.
Day 14: Dhunche to Nagarkot (2175m)
We will drive from Dhunche back to Kathmandu before continuing on to Nagarkot. Here, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Day 15: Nagarkot to Kathmandu (1320m)
We will get up early to enjoy a stunning sunrise view and do some sightseeing around Nagarkot. We will then return to Kathmandu for one final farewell dinner before saying goodbye.
Details
More info
Please contact us for a complete equipment list.
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Sunglasses
About the guide
Welcome Nepal Treks
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Tour Operator
At Welcome Nepal Treks we offer the best guided programs to some of the most amazing locations in the Himalayas!
Nepal is a premier trekking destination, with some of the most amazing mountains in the world. However, mountaineering in the Himalayas requires adequate preparation, handling complex logistics, paperwork and more. In order to have the best possible trekking experience, it is paramount to go with a certified guide from a qualified agency that can both point you in the right direction and take care of your needs and queries. As one of the leading trekking companies in Nepal, we are approved by the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and are an active member of TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal), NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association and NTB (Nepal Tourism Board).
Join us on one of our many trekking programs and we will make sure to point you to the best places in the region while making sure that you acclimatize properly and are safe, that all your logistics are taken care of, and that you have an overall unforgettable wonderful experience!
Languages
Nepali | English
What people are saying about Welcome Nepal Treks
Didier
Très belle expérience que ce trek de 5 jours intense physiquement dans un cadre exceptionnel avec une vue extraordinaire. Le guide exceptionnel nous a accompagné jusqu’au bout de ce trek. Il connaît parfaitement les sentiers les tea house et nous a permis de découvrir des paysages époustouflants. Je le recommande chaleureusement et le remercie encore
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Amazing view. Helpful guide and porter. We enjoyed alot this trek is really touched with nature. Thanks welcomenepal trek for arranging this beautiful trek.
The staff was very helpful and we had a beautiful views with clear weather. We recommend for everyone. Thank you so much!
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