Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek

Highlights of Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek

• Trekking

  180 km

• Stay

  13 nights in tea houses and lodges

• Mountains visible

  Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma

• Altitude gain

  2,380–3,800 m (7,808–12,467 ft)

• Destinations

  Syabru Besi, Langtang Village, Kyanjin Gompa, Thulo Syabru, Shin Gompa

• Activities

  Tea house stays, Sherpa and Himalayan village visits, Sunrise viewpoints, Prayer flags, stupas and monasteries

Seasonality for Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek

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Altitude Profile of Langtang Gosaikunda Pass Trek

1. Day1 TrekkingKathmandu to Syabru Besi.

   The trek begins with an early morning drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. After 6-7 hours, we reach Syabru Besi at an elevation of 1550 meters. It is also the official starting point for Langtang region treks.

2. Day2 TrekkingSyabru Besi to Lama Hotel (2380 m)2,380 m

   We pass through oak and rhododendron forests on uneven path till we reach Langtang Khola. After crossing the river, we make a steep climb that leads us to Lama Hotel.

3. Day3 TrekkingLama Hotel to Langtang Village (3500 m)3,500 m1,120 m

   From Lama Hotel, we make an ascent while enjoying the mountain views and the waterfalls. Langtang range slowly comes into view. We make a gradual climb as we walk past yaks grazing in the fields. Finally, we reach the traditional village of Langtang with the majestic mountain views.

4. Day4 TrekkingLangtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3800 m)3,800 m300 m

   This day the trek is short and easy and helps with acclimatization as we cross the elevation of 3000 meters. We pass through Mani walls, chortens, prayer flags, and holy rocks with carvings on the trail. We hike to the cheese factories where we can partake of mouthwatering local produce. We also explore the Kyangjin Gompa that has religious value to the Buddhists. We explore other sites of the valley in the lap of Langtang Lirung.

5. Day5 TrekkingKyanjin to Lama Hotel

   

   We trace our steps back to Lama Hotel after breakfast. It comprises mostly of descents as we enjoy the Himalayan vistas.

6. Day6 TrekkingLama Hotel to Thulo Syabru.

   This day's trek begins with an ascent to Rimche followed by a descent to Langtang Khola. We follow an easy path to Bamboo and then climb up to Langtang lodge. From here, we cross a bridge and then pass a waterfall to reach Thulo Syabru in a while.

7. Day7 TrekkingThulo Syabru to Shin Gompa (3330 m)3,330 m

   We make a short, slow, and steady climb to acclimatize properly to the higher elevation in the next few days. After a while, we reach a chorten and then a checkpoint. We move to the south and pass through Garta village and Phulung monastery to finally reach Shin Gompa. We spend the night at an elevation of 3330 meters.

8. Day8 TrekkingShin Gompa to Lauribina Yak.

   From Shin Gompa, we head northeast, make an ascent and then cross to the other side of the ridge. We keep climbing as we pass through the hamlet of Chalang Pati and continue on the trail. We keep climbing for another few hundred meters until we finally reach Lauribina Yak. We get astounding views of majestic peaks like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, and Fishtail

9. Day9 TrekkingLauribina Yak – Gosaikunda.

   

   We take a detour to Lauribina yak and return to Shin Gompa and start towards our destination. The trail is fun and easy with panoramic views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Himchuli, Ganesh, and Langtang. We pass a ridge till we see one of the holy lakes. Gosaikunda is surrounded by mountains on all sides. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Nepal due to its religious importance to the people. With a large rock in the middle of the lake that is worshiped as the shrine of Shiva, hundreds of devotees visit the lake every year during the festival of Janai Purnima.

10. Day10 TrekkingGosaikunda to Ghopte.

    From Gosaikunda, we walk along the lake shore and then ascend towards Lauribina pass. The path is rough as we cross moraines and three more lakes before reaching the pass. Then, we climb up a hill and go pass Surya Kunda to finally reach Ghopte.

11. Day11 TrekkingGhopte to Tharepati(3640 m)3,640 m

    We make a short climb on this day. Our trail passes through dense forests as we walk uphill and then downhill till we reach Tharepati village.

12. Day12 TrekkingTharepati to Gul Bhanjyang.

    From Tharepati, we walk on uneven trails passing across streams and forests. We ascend and cross a pass at 3510 meters. After enjoying the views of Langtang and Gosaikunda peaks at Yurin danda, we make a steep descent through rhododendron forests to finally reach Gul Bhanjyang.

13. Day13 TrekkingGul Bhanjyang to Chisopani.

    

    We wander through forests to reach the ridge of Jhogin danda. A steep 200 m descend from here takes us to the village of Chipling. We go down steep switchbacks to reach the village of Pati Bhanjyang. From here, we cross meadows and fields on a leveled path to finally reach Chisopani.

14. Day14 TrekkingChisopani to Kathmandu.

    From Chisapani, we make a gentle ascent through rhododendron and oak forests to reach Borlang Bhanjyang. Then, we descend down to Mulkharka, a Tamang settlement with excellent views of Kathmandu valley. From here, we descend for a while to reach Sundarijal, then we drive to Kathmandu via bus or car.

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