Langtang Gosainkund Trek.
Langtang Gosainkund Trek.

Langtang Gosainkund trekking is famous trekking route in langtang region. Langtang gosainkund trekking take to scenic and remote Langtang Valley, the Hindu's holy lake at Gosainkund, and the Sherpa villages of Helambu. Langtang Gosainkund trek offer an opportunity for the trekkers and adventurers to follow in Bill Tillman's wake and rediscover the Himalayan passes, pristine valley and diverse ethno- culture he found in 1949. Though easily accessible from Kathamandu it remains relatively unspoiled and less developed trekking in Nepal. Several great days of pleasant Langtang Gosainkund trekking through dense forest and traditional ethnic settlements takes you to the holy Gosaikunda Lake and alpine yak pasture of Kyangin gompa, while the mountain views are genuinely inspiring. Over the years this Gosainkunda has become one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for Shamans, the traditional witch doctors, as well as many Hindu and Buddhist devotees. A cross over the Laurebina Pass at an altitude of 4620 meter with an excellent view into Tibet is simply breathtaking. Langtang valley gosainkund trekking starting at Dhunche/ sybrubensi five hours drive form Kathmandu, we pass rice field, rhododendron and pine forests with plenty of birds and, in a short time, come to alpine pastures and snow-peaks.

Itinerary

Day 01. Kathmandu to Dhunche (1937 m.):
Drive about 10 hrs. to Dhunche and rest.

Day 02. Dhunche to Shyabru Village (2087 m.):
Descend to Shyabru River and trek hill about 2 hrs. via Bharkhu. Magnificent view of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Mt. Kerung of Tibet can be seen from here. Trek for another 2 hrs. through the Jungle and reach Shyabru village for the overnight rest.

Day 03. Shyabru Village to Lama Hotel (2380 m.):
Walk downwards for about 2 hrs. through forest and ascend for about 1hr. to reach Bombu Village (1850 m.) Gradually ascend through Bombu Jungle and reach Lama Hotel to stay.

Day 04. Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500 m.):
Trek forward through Rhododendron and Pine forest for about 3 hrs. and reach Ghoda Tabela then walk for another two hours and reach Langtang ( biggest village of the area ) inhabited by Buddhist Tamangs and Tibetans.

Day 05. Langtang to Kyanging Gompa (3700 m.):
Trek for 3 hrs. through the trail and reache Kyanging Gompa where you can see local cheese factory and beautiful mountains from Yala peak, excursion spot.

Day 06. Kyanging Gompa to Lama Hotel: Trek back by same route.

Day 07. Lama Hotel to Shyabru Village: Trek back by same route.

Day 08. Shyabru Village to Sing Gompa (3254 m.):
Trek upwards through the forest of Fir and Rhododendron. The only of human habitations are the shepherd's occasional huts. Camp near the deserted Sing Gompa (6/7 hrs. walk).

Day 09. Sing Gompa to Gosain Kund (4300 m.):
A steep rugged trail but adequately compensated by dramatic views of Himal Chuli, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and possibly Annapurna Range in the west; the beautiful valley of Langtang Lirung in the north. Passing a few huts in the high pasture of Lauribina and crossing a small ridge, have the first look of about a dozen holy lakes; Saraswotikund, Bhairavkund and Gosaikund are the main holy lakes among them.

Day 10. Rest day for excursion

Day 11. Gosainkund to Thade Pati (3600 m.):
Continue the trek over rugged trails and pass several smaller lakes to the Thade Pati Pass then descend along a ridge to the tree line. Continue to descend to reach Thade Pati through Juniper, Rhododendron forests, beautiful water falls and rest overnight at Thade Pati. (8 hrs. walk).

Day 12. Thade Pati to Kutumsang (2468m.):
Drop steadily all day through Fir & Rhododendron forests and prickly leafed oak forest enjoying the excellent views of the mountains, the Helambu valley and reach Kutumsang for a rest overnight. (6/7 hrs. walk).

Day 13. Kutumsang to Chisapani (2194 m.):
Trek within gentle ups and downs following a ridge to reach Chisopani with excelent views of Himalayan range from Mt. Manaslu to Mt. Everest (6/7 hrs. walk).

Day 14. Chisapani to Kathmandu:
Climb to the small pass at Burlang Bhanjyang and take a last look at the great line of the snow peaks of the Himalaya before descending to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu from Sundarijal (4/5 hrs. walk).

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