The Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda Lake Trek will take you through the Langtang Valley, commonly referred to as the “Valley of Glaciers.” It is rich in wildlife and culture. The duration of your trek will be marked by breathtaking scenery and rushing mountains, along with insights into Tibetan histories and lifestyles.
Although the valley was adversely affected by the earthquake that hit the region in 2015, it is now recovering in a miraculous way, as one can see the rhododendron flowers in bloom, encounter various animals, and enjoy the colorful traditional dresses of the people. Gosaikunda Lake is a holy place for Hindus and Buddhists alike and consists of 108 other lakes. The trek also goes through Helambu.
The highlights of the trip include walking through the “Valley of Glaciers,” visiting Gosaikunda Lake, having Yak cheese at Kyanjin Gompa, experiencing the culture of Tibet, and sighting the Red Panda at Langtang National Park. The itinerary kicks off from the capital city, Kathmandu, with an 8-9 hour long bus journey to Syabru Besi, which is then trekked through the forests and the Tamang villages. Spring and Autumn seasons are the best seasons to embark on this adventure trip.
Welcome! To Kathmandu, Nepal. You will be welcomed by an Asian Heritage Travel representative with a nameplate upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, and you will then be taken to your hotel located within the busy tourist district known as Thamel in Kathmandu. You will see some of the highlights of the city while traveling to the hotel, including Pashupatinath Temple, Narayanhiti Royal Palace Museum, and the peaceful Garden of Dreams. Once you arrive at your hotel, a representative will meet you to discuss your itinerary and answer any questions you might have about it. After you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to explore the busy streets, cafés, and shops of Thamel or relax at your hotel.
Includes: Private transport and an overnight accommodation at Yatri Suites and Spa or a similar hotel in Kathmandu.
Start your sightseeing excursion by meeting your guide and climbing into your private vehicle. Your first stop will be Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you will walk among centuries-old royal palaces, intricate carvings on countless temples, and traditional courtyard-style buildings indicative of the venerable history of ancient Kathmandu.
Your next destination on your journey is Swayambhunath, commonly referred to as the Monkey Temple. Swayambhunath is a sacred stupa located atop a hill that contains both Buddhist and Hindu cultural influences, and provides fabulous views of the Kathmandu Valley and the distant peaks of the Himalayas.
The next stop on your tour is Pashupatinath Temple, one of the premier Hindu pilgrimage destinations in Southeast Asia. Pashupatinath Temple is built on the banks of the Bagmati River, where you will get a glimpse of the open-air cremation ceremonies and experience the spiritual practices surrounding the temple complex.
The last stop of the day is the incredible Boudhanath Stupa (another UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is one of the largest stupas in the world. The stupa dates back to approximately 600 A.D. and represents the center of Tibetan Buddhist culture, surrounded by local life, monasteries, and prayer wheels.
After an amazing day of cultural experiences, you will head back to your accommodation to rest and relax.
Includes: Breakfast, Private Transport, English-speaking Tour guide, and an overnight accommodation at Yatri Suites and Spa or a similar hotel in Kathmandu.
Early in the morning, our Jeep trek to Syabrubesi begins. As we move out of the valley, the landscape begins to uncurl before our eyes, so we can see how different the landscape and lifestyle are as we move ahead. As we reach the village of Ranipauwa, you will get spectacular views of the Annapurna peaks in the western part of the landscape and the Langtang peaks in the eastern part. Moving ahead, the trek takes you along the Trisuli River, and eventually, you enter the Langtang National Park, where the remoteness of the area starts hitting you.
Includes: Private Transport, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Syabru Besi.
Today, we begin the journey of trekking along the trail that encircles the valley and leads us to a beautiful point. From there, we will see the majestic Ganesh Himal, the Goljang Valley, and the Gosaikunda peaks. As we trek down towards Gatlang, we will see the peaceful lake and the apple farm. After taking some time to rest, we will also visit the villages and enjoy the Tamang culture, which dominates the region.
Leaving Gatlang, we trek down to Thangbuchet and proceed until we finally arrive at Chilime, a village by the Bhotekoshi River. At this point, you will also have the chance to view the Chilime Hydropower Dam.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking trekking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Chilime.
From Chilime, we leave for the climb up to Nagthali. The trail goes up through a dense forest, where one can sight Nepal Gray Langur monkeys jumping from tree to tree. After some time, the forest breaks into wide, peaceful grasslands offering magnificent views of the Ganesh Himal, Langtang Range, and the Sanjen Ranges standing tall against the horizon. Continuing along this scenic stretch, we eventually reach Nagthali serene place that was once a renowned meditation retreat for local monks and priests.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking trekking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Nagthali.
We start the day with a smooth descent of an hour’s trek to the village of Thuman, a Tamang village that is heavily tilted towards the culture of the Tibetans. The people of this region are friendly and famous for their singing and dancing skills. We trek from Thuman after enjoying the experience with the culture of the people in the village, and move forward towards the Briddim village, which has also been influenced by the culture of the Tibetans. The trek route is lined with the beauty of the rhododendron forests and the green pastures in the spring season, when the flowers bloom beautifully in the region. We can taste the local cuisine in Briddim.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, an English-speaking trekking guide, a Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Briddhim.
Our day begins quite early as we have a long trekking route to cover before reaching Lama Hotel. Our trekking journey will take us through the jungles as well as some villages. During our trek, you will experience the beauty of the surrounding hills and mountains. After a few hours of trekking, we will finally reach Lama Hotel. You will have the chance to relax there after the trekking experience.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local Lodge in Lama Hotel.
Today promises to be one of the toughest days on this trek, with us gaining almost 1,000 meters in elevation. First, we climb up a steep and forested path that takes us towards the Langtang River. As we go up, after a while, the path takes us to Ghoda Tabela, which is “Horse Stable” in English—a picturesque point where the valley expands beautifully. The path then eases up, and you can see groups of yaks grazing peacefully in meadows that lie wide and sprawling before you.
After hiking for some time, we cross a small stream and pass by some prayer wheels that are turned by water. Now and then, we get to enjoy such a special experience. We finally arrive at the Langtang Village, which is the oldest settlement in this area. At this point, the mountains that surround this location are simply breathtaking.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Langtang Village.
The trail follows on and offers the most spectacular views of Langtang Lirung rising above the valley as we ascend to Kyanjin Gompa. En route, we pass the largest mani wall in the region, built from thousands of carved stones with sacred prayers inscribed onto them. The route also goes by traditional water mills, chortens, and sacred stone piles with spiritual inscriptions that add to the cultural interest of the journey. At last, after crossing a few rivers, we will reach Kyanjin Gompa. Here, you can try some delicious cheese and curd made from the milk of yaks-a specialty in this area and truly different after the day’s trek.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Kyanjin Gompa.
Today is devoted to the sightseeing of Kyanjin Gompa and its surroundings. For those who are more adventurous, you can make a trek up to Tserko Ri, which rises to an altitude of 5,000 meters for some awe-inspiring panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Being at this high altitude, you will notice the much thinner air; take your time and walk at a leisurely pace. After taking in the stunning mountain scenery, we make our return to Kyanjin Gompa. The rest of the day can be spent in leisurely walks around the village, enjoying the serene landscapes and the tranquil atmosphere of this Himalayan setting.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Kyanjin Gompa.
As you leave from Kyanjin Gompa, you notice the Langtang Lirung Glacier towering above the village that lies amidst the Langtang Lirung, Changbu, and Langtang Yubra Peaks. Today, you will climb to witness the beautiful sight offered by this natural wonder. Following the path that leads from the monastery, you climb to ascend to the glacier after about an hour of hiking until you reach the point that leads to a plateau, after which you witness the breathtaking Langtang Valley surrounded by the glacier.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Langtang valley.
Today is a 6-7-hour downhill walk through the dense forest, and finally, we reach Lama Hotel. On the way, you will go through typical Tamang settlements that still follow religious and cultural practices relating to Tibetan origin. This section of the trek offers both natural beauty and cultural insight as you make your way down through serene woodland and charming villages.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Lama Hotel.
After having breakfast, you will start trekking down to Thulo Syabru. The total trek is downhill as you walk through a lush green forest.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Thulo Syabbru.
After having breakfast, you will start trekking down to Thulo Syabbru. The total trek is downhill as you walk through a lush green forest.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Lauri Binayak.
The Lauri Binayak to Gosaikunda trail is just so beautiful. As we climb along, the mountains draw closer to us and a sea of clouds opens beneath us. After reaching the Buddhist Gompa, the path is easier and there are just ups and downs. After a certain period of trekking, we see our first view of Saraswati Kunda, which is just one of the 108 lakes that circle around Gosaikunda. Then we will visit either Bhairav Kunda or Naag Kunda before finally arriving at Gosaikunda Village, which is situated alongside Gosaikunda Lake. This place is very important to both Buddhists and Hindus. Every year, on a full moon night in August, hundreds of devotees flock to this place to take a dip to cleanse them spiritually and pay homage.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Gosaikunda.
On the sixteenth day of your journey for the Langtang Valley & Gosaikunda Lake Trek, you will discover the Gosaikunda Lake. The actual story behind the lakes in the Himalayas is about Lord Shiva, the greatest god in Hindu mythology. He journeyed to the Himalayas and opened many lakes using his trident on the top of the mountains covered in snow. He intended to drink from these lakes because of a serious illness and to get clean water for healing. The two largest lakes formed by the intervention of Lord Shiva are Gosaikunda and Bhairav Kunda.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Gosaikunda.
Following this trail on the northern side of Gosaikunda, we pass through glacial moraines and four small lakes to reach Laurebina La (4,610m). Taking some breaks at this point, we proceed to Phedi and then head down to reach the stream. From this point, we ascend through a bamboo forest to reach the top of the hill and descend through rocky regions with pine and rhododendron trees to reach Ghopte.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Ghopte.
Today, our destination is towards Melamchi Gaon, a very beautiful village, mostly inhabited by people of the Hyolmo and Sherpa communities. It is situated at the centre of Helambu Valley and is one of the largest settlements around. After trekking for a while, we arrive at Thadepati, a paradise for mountain observers. Gradually, from there, we descend to arrive at Melamchi.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English-speaking trekking guide, Porter, and an overnight accommodation at an available local lodge in Melamchi Gaon.
Descending from Melamchi Gaon, we reach Thimbu. From Thimbu, you’ll drive towards Kathmandu.
Includes: Private Transport, Breakfast, and an overnight accommodation at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel in Kathmandu.
Today’s journey takes you just outside Kathmandu to explore two of the valley’s most historic and culturally vibrant cities: Patan and Bhaktapur. The overall historical and cultural history of this valley includes many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As you begin your visit to Patan, you will have the opportunity to see several of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites, especially the Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square, which feature beautiful examples of Newari craftsmanship. After visiting the Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square, you will visit the Patan Museum for an in-depth look at the art, culture, and royal history of the Malla dynasty, as well as see the Golden Temple, a sacred place for Hindus and Buddhist,s and the Banglamukhi Temple, which is a well-known site for pilgrims.
Your next stop will be Bhaktapur, a living museum where you can see beautifully preserved architecture and experience the traditional way of life. Additionally, the intricate wood carvings add to the rich cultural experience of Bhaktapur. Stroll through Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see ancient palaces, stone temples, and artisan workshops on the cobblestone streets of this historic centre. Be sure to visit the Nyatapola Temple, which is one of the highest and most magnificent pagoda-style temples in Nepal, towering over Taumadhi Square.
After a day filled with cultural discovery, you will return to Kathmandu, check into your hotel, and relax for another enjoyable evening.
Includes: Breakfast, Private Transport, English-speaking Tour guide, and an overnight accommodation at Yatri Suites and Spa or a similar hotel in Kathmandu.
Today is the last day of your journey. Three hours before your scheduled departure back to your home or another location, our representative will pick you up in a private vehicle after breakfast and drop you off at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.
We hope you travel safely and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Includes: Breakfast and private Transport.
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For hikers traveling to the Nepalese Himalayas, it’s essential to have the correct trekking equipment. Depending on what elevation you’re at, the weather might change drastically, so it’s crucial to use and carry the proper clothing and equipment in order to enjoy a safe and comfortable trip.
If you don’t want to travel with your own equipment, there are plenty of places in Nepal where you can rent or purchase what you need (particularly in Thamel, Kathmandu’s main shopping district). There are also locations within the city where you can find stores that offer a variety of high-quality trekking apparel and equipment at very reasonable prices.
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