Langtang and Gosaikunda Lake Spiritual Treks—13 Days

On our second day at the start of our journey, we begin with having breakfast in Kathmandu before heading out and driving towards Syabrubesi. The 6-to-7-hour drive completes the route with grassy hills, small houses, and plenty of green terraces. We will stop for a while and have our lunch during a break from the drive at the sight of the beautiful Trishuli River. As you continue toward Syabrubesi, beautiful mountain views, including Ganesh Himal and Annapurna, will follow you. Dinner at a teahouse and an overnight stay for preparations before the trek on the next day.

The trek will officially start today. We will have our breakfast and start our trek. On the way, we will cross the bridge across the Trishuli River and begin an upward walk through thick forests of pine, oak, and very beautiful bamboo. We will encounter wild animals such as monkeys and birds. The trail is well-marked and slowly leads up to Lama Hotel, where we will spend our night. It normally takes five to six hours to reach. We will have our delicious dinner at the Lama Hotel, enjoying firecamp, or optionally we can go for bbq, dance, and singing after dinner.

On the fourth day of your journey, we will take you deeper into the Langtang Valley, along the river. The way to travel has beautiful views of mountains and forests surrounding it. After you cross through the small village of Ghoratabela, you can stop for lunch. The way to Langtang Village starts to open up once you get close to the village and gives you an extremely breathtaking view of the peak of Langtang Lirung, where you will have a lucky chance to discover the local culture and lifestyle. We will have a walk for exactly 6-7 hours. Once you reach Langtang Village, you will get into the teahouse, where you will be staying overnight.

On this day, we will have breakfast at Langtang Village, enjoying the splendid sunrise from the elevation of 3,430 meters. Today, we travel 6 kilometers from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa. The trail takes you through scenic yak pastures, traditional stone-built villages, and the beautiful Kyanjin Valley. As you get closer to Kyanjin Gompa, the views of Langtang Lirung, the towering peak that watches over the region, become even more beautiful. The trek today goes for about 4 hours. When you reach Kyanjin Gompa, individuals can enjoy the monastery, the local cheese factory, and the impressive mountain views. We will stay at Kyanjin overnight and have our dinner.

Today is an acclimatization day, where we will spend our whole day at Kyanjin. We can hike to one of several scenic viewpoints around here. Kyanjin Ri (4600 m) gives the option for the panoramic views of the Langtang range, or we might try going to Tsergo Ri (4984 m) for a higher point. For those who just want an easy hike, Langshisa Kharka is pretty nice as it goes further up the valley. The entire view of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and their surrounding scenery is breathtaking. In the evening, anyone who prefers to participate in a prayer session at the Gompa can visit to know the spiritual side of the region.

On the 7th day of trekking, we will have our breakfast at Kyanjin and continue the trek. Now today we will gradually descend back to the Lama Hotel, where the route leads through Langtang Village and Ghoratabela. This trail will reveal to us the best view of the scenery on the way along the hotel and possible local wildlife spotting. As compared to the ascent, the descent is rather easier, where it will take us around around 6-7 hours to reach here. After reaching Lama Hotel, we will stay here at the same teahouse we stayed before on the second day of our trek.

Our breakfast will be at the Lama Hotel on the 8th Day Trek. Thereafter, we will continue our trek uphill until we reach a beautiful village, Thulo Syabru, situated on top of mountains. The trek is steep and is covered with lush forests of bamboo, pine, and rhododendron. The village of Thulo Syabru is quite popular for its stunning views of Langtang Lirung and Mt. Ganesh. After a 6 to 7-hour walk, we will reach Thulo Syabru, where we are going to spend the night in a teahouse.

On Day 9, we will start our trek towards Lauribinayak after having breakfast at Thulo Syabru. The trail is surrounded by the thick, lush forest of rhododendrons, oak, and bamboo, with breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks, such as Ganesh Himal. It will then get steeper as we go farther up, and the landscapes around us will begin to open up, giving way to wonderful views of Langtang Himal and some other nearby ranges. The distance to the trek is around 5–6 hours. On reaching Lauribinayak, we will be settling in at a teahouse, where we will spend some time relaxing while enjoying the panoramic view of the peaks surrounding us. We will have our dinner here and stay overnight.

On our tenth day of the journey, we will keep the upward journey towards Gosaikunda. After breakfast at Lauribinayak, we begin a 4-hour trek through forests and rocky trails. The trail becomes steeper as we approach Gosaikunda, but the breathtaking views of Manaslu, Langtang Lirung, and Ganesh Himal will make each step worth it. Gosaikunda is a sacred lake nestled in the mountains, and it is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. The tranquil atmosphere of the area is magical, and we will stay at a teahouse close to the lake.

On Day 11, we will drop from Gosaikunda Lake down to Dhunche. After breakfast at the lake, we trek down the rocky paths through forests. Approximately six to seven hours will take us back to Dhunche. Altitude decreases on the descent, which will make our trek slightly easier. The views become even more spectacular as we move, encountering local wildlife and villagers. At Dhunche, we put up for the night in a teahouse, relax, and enjoy a warm dinner.

We will finish the adventure on this day, and after breakfast in Dhunche, we will ride back to Kathmandu. The journey takes us about 6 to 7 hours. As we travel along the winding roads, we will pass through beautiful villages covered with terraced fields, with glimpses of the Himalayas in the background. By afternoon, we have made it to Kathmandu. You will be taken to the hotel, where you will have some rest and stay overnight. It is up to you to rest, explore the city, or do some final shopping to landscape the memory of your trek in the Langtang region.

On the final day of our journey, you will get warm wishes and thankful messages from our team to trust and have us on your journey. You will be dropped off at the airports for departure on your next journey.