Langtang Valley and Gosainkund Trekking areas, located on Langtang Himal range within Central Himalaya of Nepal, the closest mountain range from the capital Kathmandu which is directly north direction.
Langtang Valley and Gosainkund Trekking leads you within Rasuwa district which also the present and old Trans Himalaya Salt and Caravan Route of Nepal to Tibet border at Rasuwagaddi and Kyirong areas.
Langtang Valley and Gosainkund Trekking covers from Langtang valley all the way to Gosainkund a holy glacial pond and beyond near to North East of Kathmandu valley rim.
One of the most enjoyable trekking destinations around Langtang Valley and Gosainkund, where one can trek for a week or more as the grade falls from moderate, adventurous to challenging, a perfect holiday destination in and around Himalaya suitable for all age-groups.
Langtang Valley and Gosainkund Trekking takes you within Langtang National Park enriched with exotic flora and fauna, covered with dense rhododendron, oaks, magnolia, pines and fir tree lines with some bamboo groves.
The area around Langtang where rare and elusive mammals are found like endangered Red Panda, snow leopard and various animals along with different species of bird-life.
A pleasant country walk that takes you to high Langtang valley at Kyanjin enclosed by array of peaks where one can enjoy stunning views of mountains in the comfort of nice and cozy lodge with rooms facing grand scenery.
Walk leads you after an interesting drive from Kathmandu to reach cooler high hills of Langtang Himal villages and town of Dhunche and Syabrubesi the starting point of the trek, route follows through beautiful woodland and into gorge past nice farm villages to reach at Kyanjin within scenic Langtang valley.
After fabulous moments where next adventure leads towards high country around scenic hills and ridges facing marvelous panorama of peaks as far towards Annapurna-Manaslu and Ganesh Himal in the west, with Langtang and Jugal Himal towards north-east.
Slowly tree lines fades for short alpine bushes of rhododendron and juniper as walk takes you to high ridge of Laurabinayak to reach at beautiful spot around Gosainkund and its crystal clear glacial pond.
The pond regarded as one of the holiest spot where once a year in the month of August as per Hindu calendar great festival held known as Janai Purnima during Full Moon.
Where thousands of Hindu worshippers and pilgrims visit for a holy dip in the icy pond belief is that purifies the sin of a hundred lifetimes, the shrine and the pond dedicated to Lord Shiva (one of three famous God after Vishnu and Brahma).
From here either walk down to Dhunche town for drive back to Kathmandu or continue walk that leads to high pass of Gosainkund and East Laurabinaya-la at 4,610 m / 15,124 ft high.
After crossing high and scenic pass heading close to Helambu area at Kutumsang village and then on the road to Kathmandu walking on high ridges with marvelous mountain views to reach at scenic point at Chisapani, rewards you with striking sunrise over Himalayan Mountain chain.
From Chisapani a pleasant downhill to reach at the suburb of Kathmandu valley at Sundarijal for short drive back into hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu to complete wonderful experience and adventure on Langtang Valley and Gosainkund Trekking.
Best Season forLangtang Valley and Gosainkund Trekking:
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Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon wet times from mid June to mid September, March to May is the best months when most of the days are clear for mountain views with pleasant scenic walks.
Around March to May can be cold in the morning and night time with chances of snow sometimes during the walk around higher areas.
Another good time for walks with excellent views will be from mid September till mid December months when most of the days are crystal clear with blue sky and grand views of mountains could be much colder with freezing temperatures during night and morning time as well in shade away from sunlight.
Extra cold will be when you will be exposed to strong wind chill where trekkers requires adequate gear to withstand the freezing cold and might get snowed during autumn / fall and winter times.
March to May when wild flowers are in season with different species of rhododendron flowers from tall trees to bush with many other flowers during spring time, where the hills and valley will be lively during flowering times.
If you are extending walks from Gosainkund towards east for longer days the best time would be from March to May and September to November months.
Culture and People:
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Langtang and Gosainkund area where the local native populated by Tamang a hill tribe of Central Himalaya interwoven with Bon (pre Buddhism) and Buddhism religions with similar culture across the border of Tibet, where Tamang originally migrated from inner Mongolia and Tibet way back thousands of years ago.
Route to Langtang Valley Trekking:
Day 01: From Kathmandu drive to Syabrubesi 1,503 m/4,931ft -06 hrs.
Day 02: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m /8,038ft - 05 hrs.
Day 03: Trek to Langtang Village 3,430 m/11,253 ft -05 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Kyanjin 3,830m/12,565 ft – 04 hrs.
Day 05: Enjoy rest day to explore around Kyanjin with scenic Langtang valley with high to scenic view point at Kyanjin-Ri 4,773 m /15,659 ft or Tshego-Ri 4,984 m /16,351ft.
Day 06: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m/ 8,038 ft - 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Syabrubesi 1,503 m/4,931ft – 05 hrs.
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu 1, 300 m/4,265 ft -06 hrs.
Route to Langtang Valley and Gosainkund Trekking:
Day 01: From Kathmandu drive to Syabrubesi 1,503 m/4,931ft -06 hrs.
Day 02: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m /8,038ft - 05 hrs.
Day 03: Trek to Langtang Village 3,430 m/11,253 ft -05 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Kyanjin 3,830m/12,565 ft – 04 hrs.
Day 05: Enjoy rest day to explore around Kyanjin with scenic Langtang valley with high to scenic view point at Kyanjin-Ri 4,773 m /15,659 ft or Tshego-Ri 4,984 m /16,351ft.
Day 06: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m/ 8,038 ft - 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Thulo Syabru2,120 m - 05 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Sing Gompa-Chandanbari 3,330m - 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Gosainkund Lake 4,200 m - 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa - 04 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Dhunche 1,950 m - 05 hrs.
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu 1, 300 m/4,265 ft -06 hrs.
Complete route around Langtang Valley and Gosainkund Trekking:
Day 01: From Kathmandu drive to Syabrubesi 1,503 m/4,931ft -06 hrs.
Day 02: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m /8,038ft - 05 hrs.
Day 03: Trek to Langtang Village 3,430 m/11,253 ft -05 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Kyanjin 3,830m/12,565 ft – 04 hrs.
Day 05: Enjoy rest day to explore around Kyanjin with scenic Langtang valley with high to scenic view pointat Kyanjin-Ri 4,773 m /15,659 ft or Tshego-Ri 4,984 m /16,351ft.
Day 06: Trek to Lama Hotel 2,450 m/ 8,038 ft - 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Thulo Syabru2,120 m - 05 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Sing Gompa-Chandanbari 3,330m - 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Gosainkund Lake 4,200 m - 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Gopte 3,430 m via Gosainkund-la pass 4,610 m - 06 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Kutumsang 2,470 m - 05 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Chisapani 2,165 m - 05 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu -04 hrs.
Besides above Langtang Gosainkund Trekking one can visit various destination within Langtang valley, Tamang Heritage Trail and much more on request. Click here for more details about Lang Himal
