Trek Langtang and Gosainkund


Trip description

Trek Langtang and Gosainkund: Why not discover a preserved and little frequented region of Nepal? This trekking in a protected and culturally very interesting environment will satisfy your desires.

During this looped circuit at a moderate altitude and accessible to all good walkers, you will discover typical mountain villages with terraced crops and numerous pastures where herds of yaks live. The highlight of your tour will be to reach the sacred lakes of Gosainkunda, places of pilgrimage for the Buddhist population where chorten and prayer walls are becoming more numerous. This trek will take you on foot to the gates of Kathmandu.

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14 days

From : €1,099*



Nepal Authentic Treks & Expéditions

Why I choose this trip

- Hiking in the protected and developed Langtang National Park

- Reaching the beautiful and sacred blue lakes of Gosaikund

- A first approach to Tibetan culture (Tamang ethnic groups)

- See herds of the famous Himalayan yaks and taste their tasty cheese.

- Panoramic view of the Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal massifs

- A region less frequented by tourists

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)

Day 2: Kathmandu (1 300 m) - Syabrubesi (1 460 m)

Day 3: Yabrubesi (1 460 m) - Hotel Lama (2 470 m)

Day 4: Lama hôtel (2 470 m) - Mundu (3 540 m)

Day 5: Mundu (3 540 m) - Kyanjin Gomba (3 870 m)

Day 6: Kyanjin Gomba (3 870 m) - Lama Hôtel (2 470 m)

Day 7: Lama Hôtel (2 470 m) - Thulo Syabru (2 250 m)

Day 8: Thulo Syabru (2 250 m) - Shin Gompa (3 300 m)

Day 9: Shin Gompa (3 300 m) - Gosainkund (4 380 m)

Day 10: Gosainkund (4 380 m) - Ghopte (3 430 m)

Day 11: Gopte (3 430 m) - Kutumsang (2 470 m)

Day 12: Kutumsang (2 470 m) - Chisopani (2 215 m)

Day 13: Chisopani (2.215 m) - Kathmandu (1.300 m)

Day 14: Departure

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)

DURBAR SQUARE ©Skouatroulio - Shutterstock.com


Arrival in Kathmandu, according to your flight schedule. Welcome by your local guide at the airport exit with a sign and transfer to your hotel. Briefing and presentation of the course of your stay. In case of arrival in the morning, rest day or possibility to visit the tourist district of Thamel, for those who wish, your hotel is located in the heart of the tourist city.




Day 2 : Kathmandu (1 300 m) - Syabrubesi (1 460 m)

La visite du quartier de Thamel se fait plus facilement à pied qu'en rickshaw. ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


Morning departure, road to Syabrubesi which is located 150 km north of Kathmandu. The road winds along the valley, we discover the terraced crops of rice and millet. Arrival in Tirsuli for lunch and then climb up to the town of Dunkel, the capital of the region and then down to Syabrubeshi, our arrival point.




Day 3 : Yabrubesi (1 460 m) - Hotel Lama (2 470 m)

Village de montagne dans le Langtang. ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


First day of walking, we walk along the Langtang Khola river and can admire the torrents then we climb stone stairs in the middle of pine and fern vegetation. We pass by several suspension bridges and admire the waterfalls including the Dovan waterfall (1,672m). Arrival at destination at Lama Hotel.




Day 4 : Lama hôtel (2 470 m) - Mundu (3 540 m)

Randonnée dans la chaîne de l'Annapurna. ©Popartic


Easy ascent through the forest of hemlock, oak, maple, white and pink rhododendrons (during the flowering season). We arrive at the entrance to the Langtang National Park, we continue the walk to the village of Ghora Tabdaela at 2,970m. After an easy lunch climb to reach the village of Langtang destroyed by the earthquake of 2015, we continue our walk to Mundu, the arrival point of our day.




Day 5 : Mundu (3 540 m) - Kyanjin Gomba (3 870 m)

VTT dans l'Annapurna. ©Saro17


A short day's walk that starts with a gentle and steady climb to admire the high mountains, the Ganchempo peak (6,387m) and the Langtang Lirung (7,227m). Arrival in Kyanjin, the last village of Langtang for lunch. In the afternoon climb up to the top of Kyanjin Ri at 4,773m which offers a breathtaking view of the glaciers of the upper valley and the surrounding peaks at over 7,000m. You will be in the heart of the Himalayas, at the highest point of your trek in the Langtang region. Around us stand the most beautiful and highest peaks in the north. After a few photos to engrave this memorable memory, long descent to the lodge. For those who do not wish to climb to the top, in the afternoon, visit of the village, the cheese dairy and walks in the surroundings.




Day 6 : Kyanjin Gomba (3 870 m) - Lama Hôtel (2 470 m)

Trekker approchant le sommet Pumori ©Maygutyak - Fotolia


Lunch then descent to the Lama hotel by the same path.




Day 7 : Lama Hôtel (2 470 m) - Thulo Syabru (2 250 m)

Trek sur le circuit de Manaslu. ©My Good Images - Shutterstock.com


Today we descend in the morning along the same path, we progress towards Bambu Village and then we go back up to the village of Thulo Sybru. In the afternoon we take advantage of this important village to discover the local way of life of its inhabitants. The Tamang ethnic group, originally from Tibet, live in this village.




Day 8 : Thulo Syabru (2 250 m) - Shin Gompa (3 300 m)

Stepa dans l'Annapurna. ©Saro17


From Thulo Syabru, we slowly climb up to the village of Shin Gompa, for about 6 hours of walking. We cross huge rhododendron and pine forests. Rest on arrival in Shin Gompa.




Day 9 : Shin Gompa (3 300 m) - Gosainkund (4 380 m)

La montagne Annapurna. ©v_apl


Gradual ascent to Gosaikund. On the way, magnificent views of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. We continue to a small pass before reaching Gosainkund, a place of pilgrimage famous for its beautiful sacred lakes and a summer pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist populations. Short walks around the blue lake.




Day 10 : Gosainkund (4 380 m) - Ghopte (3 430 m)

Fillette observant un sadhu. ©hadynyah


Morning departure, today we pass the Laurebina pass at 4 610m which offers a superb panorama of the Annapurna range and its peaks such as the Ganesh himal, the Langtang and the Manaslu. After passing the pass, long descent to Gopte, place of pastures and arrival point of this day.




Day 11 : Gopte (3 430 m) - Kutumsang (2 470 m)

Panorama sur les montagnes de l'Annapurna. ©soft_light - Shutterstock.com


Morning departure, today we pass the Laurebina pass at 4 610 m which offers a superb panorama of the Annapurna range and its peaks such as the Ganesh himal, the Langtang and the Manaslu. After passing the pass, long descent to Gopte, place of pastures and arrival point of this day.




Day 12 : Kutumsang (2 470 m) - Chisopani (2 215 m)

Bandipur. ©dutourdumonde


Progressive ascent to the village of Golbanjyang, descent to Chipling and then up to the village of Chisopani, from where we can enjoy a superb view of Everest, Makalu, Kanchanjunga, Dorjee Lkapa, Numbur. Very nice views of the surrounding valleys on this walking day.




Day 13 : Chisopani (2.215 m) - Kathmandu (1.300 m)

La Vallée de Kathmandou. ©Hugo Canabi - Iconotec


We start our day in the Chisopani National Park. After passing through several small villages, we arrive in Sundarijal, the end point of our trek. We take the road to Kathmandu. The journey takes about 1h30 to arrive at your hotel, installation and free time.




Day 14 : Departure

Mont Makalu. ©Daniel Prudek - Shutterstock.com


Depending on the schedule, return flight to France. Your guide will take you to Kathmandu Trivuwan International Airport for your departure. We hope that you will leave with unforgettable memories and have made your stay enjoyable. We wish you a safe return flight!




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