Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking 7 Days
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Overview
Visit Kyanjin Gompa and their famous cheese factory.
Get a chance to explore the Tamang and Tibetan cultures.
Lan scenery of the valley and mountains.
The Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking 7 days starts in the beautiful city of Kathmandu. Therefore, You board the bus to Dhunche, the starting point of this incredible trekking adventure.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking 7 Days trail gains elevation as you go along with the first through forests of oak and rhododendron. Then, bamboo forests are on the higher reaches of the trail. You will visit a traditional cheese factory where the product is hand-made.
Once in Chandan Bari (3,330m/10,925ft), having traveled through Deurali, you can relish magnificent views of the towering snow-covered Ganesh Himal (7,600m/24,934ft) and Langtang -II (7,227m/23,711ft) peaks during Gosaikunda. You might spot the shy Red Panda inhabiting the Langtang region.
Perks of Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking
You can access boiling purified drinking water in almost every village during the Trek. When trekking, you will go through terrain that can be flat, downhill, uphill, and at points with many stairs. We are always there to help and support you and your journey to Gosaikunda.
They are learning about local culture and their Sherpa people. In addition, there are monasteries, prayer flags, and prayer wells. Reaching to Laurebinayak pass 4610m. Rasuwa District.
Moving on to Gosaikunda, watch the sunrise over many glistening Lakes of this sacred pilgrimage site. It is believed that Lord Shiva created the holy lake with his trident. Therefore, you will also trek through some beautiful rice terraces and several splendid Buddhist monasteries around the delightful villages heading back to Kathmandu.
Thus, we completed the Langtang Gosaikunda 7 day Trek. Hands down, this will be one of the best experiences of your life. Moreover, These few days of Trek have been life-changing for some, and for you, it may be, too.
Trip Highlights
- ☞Gosainkunda is also a pilgrim site for people following Hinduism.
- ☞The lake has the most visitors during “Janai Purnima.”
- ☞Gosainkunda is also called “Silu.”
- ☞The highest point of Langtang Valley is Kyanjin Ri at 4,773m.
- ☞Syabrubesi is known as the gateway to the Langtang Valley trail.
- ☞You can view mountains like Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Loenpo Gang, and Changbu from the Langtang Valley.
- ☞The best time to visit Langtang is from March to May and September to November
What's Included
Included Services
- ✓Airport pickup and drop services on a private vehicle
- ✓Transportation from Kathmandu to Dhunchha and back to Kathmandu in local bus
- ✓Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- ✓Licensed English or Chinese or Korean or Hindi along with Nepali speaking trekking guide
- ✓Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- ✓Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you dont have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- ✓First Aid Medical Kit(Carried by the guide)
- ✓All the required permits and paperworks(National park permit, TIMS etc)
- ✓Welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant(complimentary)
- ✓A nation-wide operated Mobile SIM Card and a map of the trekking region
- ✓Porter
Optional Addons
Excluded Services
- ✗International Airfare
- ✗Your Visa Charges
- ✗Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu)
- ✗Your travel and medical insurance
- ✗Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- ✗Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- ✗Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- ✗Emergency expenses such as expenses on charted helicoptor
Detailed Itinerary
More Information
Permits for Trekking Gosaikunda
Gosaikunda is truly a beautiful trek that stays at the top for lake treks in Nepal. However, to trek this lake, you will be entering the Langtang National Park, and the journey continues through the Langtang valley. Moreover, you will be requiring Langtang National Park Entry Permit and the TIMS(Trekkers Information Management System) card. The trek to Gosaikunda may sometimes get a bit high and these permits are one of the contributing factors. They come with a cost of
Langtang National Park Entry Permit
SAARC Nationals- 15$
NON-SAARC Nationals-30$
TIMS(Trekkers Information Management System)
This card comes with a cost of around 20$ for individual trekkers and 10$ for group trekkers.
How difficult is Gosaikunda Trek?
Looking at the number of days, this may seem like an easy trek but is not. Gosaikunda Trek is considered a moderate-level trek. The difficulty factor also depends upon factors such as weather, season, climate, and many more. Thus you must have a certain fitness level and should be mentally prepared to trek this lake.
Compared to high-level base camp treks, it is not that strenuous trek, but not as easy as you think. However, you must be prepared the best you can.
How many days of the trek is Gosaikunda?
Gaining its popularity for being a marvelous trek of just 5 days. This is hands down the best location in such a short span of time, perfect for those who are searching for something small but don’t want to compromise on view and experience.
Settling at an altitude of about 4300m, this trek surely tests you before you can conquer it. Walking through high passes and walking for a few days will take you to Gosaikunda.
Which month is best for Gosaikunda Trekking?
The weather around Gosaikunda has always been quite unpredictable and can change at any minute. For this you must stay cautious, the trails are wet and slippery most of the time. Pack your gear and items according to this.
When it comes to trekking this lake, hands down the best season will be October-December and March-May. Around this season the climate is moderate and somewhat predictable. According to experts, they suggest not trekking this lake around the months of June to October. But it is what it is, many have successfully trekked this piece of land any time of the year. With proper guidance and information, you can as well.
Some facts about Gosaikunda you might find interesting
Treks like Gosaikunda have not been popular for these many years just because of it being a lake and having great views. There are tons of things that people miss out on about Gosaikunda, these are the contributing factor that helped Gosaikunda in succeeding as a trekking agency in such as short span of time. These are some of the main highlights:
There is a belief that the holy water of Gosaikunda washes off all the sins of an individual
Gosaikunda Lake remains frozen for almost half a year around the months of October-June
It is a holy lake for both Hindus and Buddhist
Hindus believe that The Destroyer Lord Shiva created this lake with his Trishul, for the cold water to cool off his throat after he swallowed poison
What is Gosaikunda famous for?
Gosaikunda is a good mix of adventure and spiritual values. For those who are into both, this may be the perfect trek for you. During the festival of Janai Purnima and Gangadasahara, it is filled with devotees.
Coming to the hot topic of views and sceneries, the breathtaking view has stunned thousands of people. For those, who can’t afford the money and time to trek other great treks, for those this short trek of 7 days will come to save the tour. Compared to famous base camp treks, the days may be short in number, but the views and experience will come neck and neck with those treks.
