Langtang via Gosainkunda Trek, 15-day program

Arrival in the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport

Transfer to the hotel

Briefing on the itinerary for the next days

Overnight at hotel B/B

Sightseeing around the World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, including the Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the ‘Monkey Temple’ of Swayambhu Nath and the Bouddha Nath Buddhist shrine

Optional: last minute shopping of personal items before next day

Overnight at hotel B/B

Drive to Sundarijal (1,350 m)

Steep ascent to an entry check post

Trek to the pass at Borlang Bhanjyang

Descent through oak and rhododendron forests

Uphill trek to Chisapani (2,194 m)

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 4 hours

Trek into the valley on a muddy zigzagging path

Arrival in the Brahman and chhetri village of Pati Bhanjyang (1,770 m)

Gentle ascent to a small white chorten at the sherpa village of Thakuni Bhanjyang

Steep climb towards a large trail

Arrival in Chipling (2,170 m)

Arrival in Lapcha Danda – views of the surrounding peaks

Trek across Thotong

Descent to the Tamang village of Golphu Bhanjyang (2,140 m)

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours

Views become increasingly epic this day

Steep, sustained climb to Tharepati (3,640 m)

Climb from Golkhu Bhanjyang to Kutumsang (2,450 m)

Climb along the Yurin Danda ridge – views of the Langtang and Gosaikunda peaks

Trek from Kutumsang to Magin Goth (Magen Goth) – views of the Thare Danda ridge, close to Gosaikunda

Steep trek from Magin Goth to the Tharepati village (3,640 m) – perfect panoramic view of the Langtang Himalaya

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 7 hours

Trek from Thare Pati to Phedi (4,200 m)

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours

Trek from Phedi to the Gosaikund pass (4,610 m)

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 5 hours

Trek from Gosaikunda to Thulo Syabru

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 6 hours

Trek towards Ghora Tabela (3,000 m)

Gentle climb into the valley as it widens, and across temporary settlements, via a monastery

Arrival in Langtang (3,430 m), headquarters of the Langtang National Park

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 6 hours

Gradual climb through small villages and yak pastures towards Kyangjin

Arrival in the settlement at Kyangjin around lunch time

Acclimatization and exploration of the area

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 3 hours

Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa

Options:

• To visit the monastery and the cheese factory

• Walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung

• Ascent of the Kyangjin Ri (4,350 m) – panorama of the Langtang peaks

Overnight at lodge

Trek along the Langtang Khola to Langtang village, and on to Ghora Tabela

Steep descent to Lama Hotel (2,470 m)

Overnight at lodge

Trekking time: 6 hours

Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Bensi

Overnight at lodge in Sybru Bensi

Trekking time: 4 hours

Drive back to Kathmandu (duration: 8 hours)

Overnight at Hotel B/B in Kathmandu

Day at your leisure

Options:

• Extend your trip with another program

• Explore the Thamel for a last day of shopping

Farewell dinner

Overnight at hotel B/B

Transfer to the International Airport

End of program