Langtang Gosainkunda Chisapani 16 Days

The drive from Kathmandu to our starting point at the foot of the Langtang Valley takes approx 8 hours.  The road follows with a spectacular views of village life of middle hill mountain. Climbing high over the ridges to escape the Kathmandu Valley and providing us with a superb panorama of the Himalaya, including the Annapurnas, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the peaks of the Langtang region that we will soon become better acquainted with you. First section drive to Trisuli before quite dirt road to the National park and police checkpost on the edge of the bustling trading town of Dhunche (2030m) and second section gradually down to Syabrubesi (1510m).

Overnight in SyabruBesi (1510m/4954ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail initially crosses the BhoteKosi, flowing down from Tibet, literally a few kilometers away, and then gradually climbs up throuch the sub- tropical forests, teeming with bird- life, to join the trail from Syabru. We then follow the river, climbing through uninhabited forest of oak and rhododendron and may be catching a glimpse of langur monkeys roaming through the trees. We climb along a steep trail to Lama Hotel.

Overnight in Lama Hotel (2740m/8989ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

As we continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtanglirung between the trees. At GhoraTabela (3000m), the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighbouring villages are of the flat- roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.

Overnight in Lantang (3470m/11384ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail climbs gradually through small villages and Yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding us in all directions.

Overnight in KyagjinGompa (3850m/12631ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today to explore around KinjingGompa/ Experience on high elevation climbing TsergoRi peak and explore the alpine vegetation and people. KyangjinGompa is the most important and the largest Gompa in the Langtang valley. The building is not the large, but the location is picturesque. The Gompa follows the traditions of the Nyingma-pa sects and that means Guru Rimpoche, the founder of this oldest school, holds pride of place.

There are a number of trips/day hike that can be made from Kyagjin but most trekkers do KyanjinRi (4440m/) or TsergoRi (5033m/16,512ft) or also some people do the long hike towards LangshisaKharka. Walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of LangtangLirung or ascend KyangjinRi (4350m), directly behind the village for a breath – taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Along with the great outstanding views of Himalayan peaks Sishaangma, LangshisaRi, Nayakanga, Yala peak, YubraHimal, LangtangLirung, you can see the Himalayan peasants, Himalayan deer and hundreds of many more white peaks.

Overnight in KyagjinGompa (3850m/12631ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

There are a number of trips/day hike that can be made from Kyagjin but most trekkers do Kyanjin Ri (4440m) or Tsergo Ri (5033m) or also some people do the long hike towards Langshisa Kharka. Walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m), directly behind the village for a breath – taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

From Kyangjin we terrace our route, following the LangtangKhola to Langtang village and on to GhoraTabela. After lunch we continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.

Overnight in Lama Hotel (2740m/8989ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We continue retracing our steps some of the way to SyabruBesi, but then branch left up a steep path through forest to suddenly emerge with a view of Syabrubensiand its extensive area of millet terraces. An undulating path brings us to this fascinating village where each house is set above it neighbor, in a long line up the very crest of the ridge. It’s a great place to wander about, catching glimpses of Tamang life admiring the beautifully carved wooden windows or simply relaxing in the sun.

Overnight in Syabru village (2130m/7217ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge from Syabru. It is only a short descent to Sing Gompa. There is a Buddhist monastery and a small cheese factory here.

Overnight in Sing Gompa (3584m/11758ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we climb a ridge to the main Gosainkund trail. There are good views across LangtangHimalaya range and there are dramatic views of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu to the west. Eventually, the trail descends from the ridge to the first of three lakes, SaraswatiKund. The second lake in the chain is named BhairabKund and the third, Gosainkund. This lake is particularly sacred and a place of pilgrimage in the summer. According to legend, this lake was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water, quenching his thirst after taking some poison to save the world.

Overnight in Gosainkunda (4381m/14373ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail leaves Gosainkund and climbs through rugged country, past four more small lakes to the Laurebina La (4610m), the second highest pointof this trekafter TsergoRi. Keep looking back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar LangtangLirung. We then descend steeply to camp near Gopte.

Overnight in Gopte (3430m/11253ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We continue descending along the ridge, through rhododendron and juniper forests to a stream before climbing to Tharepati, a group of herders’ huts at 3490m. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley and across to JugalHimal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu.

Overnight in ManganKharka (3200m/10498ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A short climb to cross a ridge before following a pleasant trail through forest, with superb views across to Numbur, the JugalHimal and many other snow-capped peaks. We climb to a pass at 2620m from Kutumsang, before descending to the Tamang village of GulphuBhanjyang. Having lunch inGulphuBhanjyang on a ridge with splendid views, stretching from the Annapurnas and Manaslu in the west to Numbur in the east, we gradually Patibhanjyang for the night after quite long walk.

Overnight in Patibhanjyang (1768m/5800ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we climb 2 hour to Chisopani then rest for a while we continue walk between the village and forest; our journey to Nagarkot 2210m above the sea-level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day.

Overnight in nagarkot (2210m/7250ft) in a Mountain Lodge

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Option: If you want to make this trek one day shorter, there is a good trekking trail from Chisapani to Kathmandu instead going to Nagarkot. Leaving Chisopani, the trail passes through meadows and cultivated fields and then climbs through oak and rhododendron forest to BurlangBhanjyang. From here there are magnificent views, from Annapurna in the west to Ganesh Himal and Numbur in the east. This ridge marks the northern rim of the Kathmandu valley. We now begin descending steeply through dense forest of oak, pine and rhododendron to cross a dam and then follow a large water pipe which supplies much of the water for Kathmandu, soon we are down into Sundarijal where we pick up transport back to Kathmandu and the comforts of our hotel.

We’ll awake early to watch the spectacular dawn, the first rays of the sun firing the peaks a red slowly lighting up the Himalayas from KanchenJunga and Everest in the far east of Annapurna and Dhawalagiri in the West.

We’ll awake early to watch the spectacular dawn, the first rays of the sun firing the peaks a red slowly lighting up the Himalayas from KanchenJunga and Everest in the far east of Annapurna and Dhawalagiri in the West.

Drive down to Bhaktapur on the way to Kathmandu as the city also known is a museum of medieval art and architecture with many fine examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. The city is shaped like a conch shell-one of the emblems of the god Vishnu and was founded by King Ananda Deva in A.D. 889. The city is 1,402 metres above sea level. Pottery and weaving are its major traditional industries. After sightseeing, drive to Kathmandu.

Overnight in kathmand in a batique hotel in BB basis.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with culture dance/shows.

Transfer from hotel to international airport to board onward journey flight. Or combine with other trip like white water rafting or safari tour at Chitwan Park. The cost would be extra for any additional activities.

Breakfast include with Room.