Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek | Gosaikunda Lake Trek

Altitude : 4984 m
Transportation : Bus
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Best Season : Feb, Mar, Apr, May. June, Sep, Oct, Nov
Trek Hour : 6
Accommodation : Hotel and Lodge

Cost From

USD 1153 per person

Trip Highlights

Langtang Gosaikunda is known as Frozen Lake Trek and experiences true the Langtang valley and holy lakes of Gosaikunda.
The Gosaikunda Lake is holy for both Hindus and Buddhists religious, and many shaman people with all non-secular people.
Trek affords the best view of mountains including the Mt. Annapurna range, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and off-the-beaten-path.
Get Experience with a special mixture of cultures, landscapes, stunning mountains, various vegetation with flora and fauna.

Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek.

“The Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek is a popular trekking route in Nepal that offers stunning views of the Himalayas and the scenic Gosaikunda Lake. The trek takes you through traditional villages, lush forests, and high-altitude landscapes, making it a perfect adventure for nature lovers and hikers. Along the way, you will encounter diverse flora and fauna, including rare birds and animals. The trail also passes through several Buddhist monasteries and Hindu shrines, providing a glimpse into local culture and traditions.”

Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek is known as the Frozen Lake Trek an experience of the true Langtang valley in the holy lakes of Gosaikunda. It is a super-spiritual site of Hindu mythology. People also call it a frozen lake. Gosaikunda Lake is sacred to both Hindu and Buddhist religions. Many shaman people all non-secular people make the pilgrimage to bathe on the lakes during the Janai Purnima festival on August full moon day. Especially, in the Gosaikunda area, there were 108 holy lakes. Still, some of the smaller lakes have already been arid from global warming. The most important Lake is Gosaikunda and its beliefs are the home of the Hindu deities Lord Shiva.

The best trekking excursion in the Langtang region Trek follows the regular route to the end of the valley awarding incredible mountain views and where the ethnic groups inhabited the mountain lakes at Gosaikunda. Also, known as a frozen lake. The trek affords a high-quality view of mountain peaks including the Mt. Annapurna range, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal and to get off the beaten path by strolling through attractive remote and barely unpopulated areas. Gosaikunda Lake trek presents the numerous flora and fauna of the inner Langtang National Park. The trails are moderate with the unusual step of steep climbs and descents. Langtang Gosaikunda trek allows you to get mixed among them.

Thus it presents a perfect trek for those with much time. It allows you to experience Nepal’s unique mixture of cultures, landscapes, stunning mountains, and various vegetation with flora and fauna. On this trek, you can explore from lowland forests to alpine meadows. The main attractions are the abundance of flora and fauna, pristine lakes, stunning mountain views, and waterfalls. This trek will encourage you to learn and experience the unique lifestyle of the people of Tamang. I hope this trek results would be an unforgettable trek. After exploring Langtang and Gosaikunda we’ll back to Kathmandu passing through the District headquarter of Dhunche.

The tour begins with your arrival in Kathmandu - the capital city and the starting point of mostly liked trekking packages towards the north. You will be picked from Tribhuvan International Airport and transferred to the hotel from our representative. You will enjoy a warm welcome with Nepali delicious cuisine. Further details will be provided to you in the evening.

Early morning breakfast drive toward to Shyabrubesi by local bus passing through the beautiful landscape, Trisuli bazaar, and Dunche “Headquarter of Rasuwa District”. The road is good till to Betrawoti, after that, it’s bumpy, because its mountain road every year washed by the rain and landslide. After reaching Shyabrubesi overnight at trekking lodge.

The first-day hike begins interesting crossing suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi river and flows the rightwards of Langtang Khola. The trails lead you along the way Langtang Khola river bank crossing multiple time suspension bridges passing through little settlement of Domen, Paire, and Bamboo with subtropical forests. This is the Langtang National park properties; the highlight of wildlife is Ghoral, Barking deer, Red panda, Grey Langur monkey, and many more birds’ species.

Your travel begins after breakfast, the trails today is goes gradually ascend till to Ghoda Tabela but furthermore becomes more interesting because the valley going to be more open and touring the beautiful snowcapped mountain of Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,234 m.), Gangchhempo (6,388 m.). Langtang is a beautiful village and valley where you can see the mountain domestic animal “Yak” grazing over the Pasture, overnight at trekking lodge.

The exploration day your daylight begins with early breakfast northward to Tsergo Ri (4,984 m.). This day is your hardest day comparing the whole trip it will take around 6-7 hours hike. Along the way, there is no tea-shop so you have to carry yourself pack lunch. Tsergo Ri presents an amazing panorama view including the whole Langtang Himalayan range.

But if you are not sure about Tsergo Ri, there is another option you can hike over the Kyanjin Ri which is (4,779 m.) also presents beautiful views and back to the hotel, overnight at Kyanjin Gompa.

Today you have to descend around 1,400 meters the same way back to Lama Hotel. It can take 7-8 hours to walk while along the trails you can enjoy the last view of snow-capped mountains and yak pasture with flora and fauna.

Today also same way back descends till Pairo passing through Bamboo village and beautiful subtropical forest. From the Pairo trails goes ascend to Thulo Shyabru village. Along the trails, you can see many bird species with Flora and Fauna. Thulo Shyabru lies above the hill which is a beautiful Tamang settlement in this region that presents an amazing landscape view.

Today the trails begin gradually ascending to the Cholangpati passing through an incredible terraced field with beautiful Rhododendron and subtropical forest. These forests are the popular specified shelter for the rare animals of “Red Panda”. Early morning around there in Cholanpati is best for the Bird watching and just southwards there is small hill which is present beautiful Panorama view including the Annapurna range, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himalayan range.

Today is just a half-day walk to Gosaikunda passing through Lauribina ridge? This hill also offers scenic views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang ranges. After reaching the Lauribana top then you can have a glimpse of the first holy lake which is called Saraswati Kunda. The second lake call Bhairav Kunda and third lake call Gosaikunda it lies in (4,380 m). All lake is religious for the Hindu’s people. Each year in August Full moon time many Hindu pilgrims visit there for taking holy bath. Middle of the lake there are large rocks at the center people said to be the remains of lord Shiva shrine. The lake is surrounded by mountains which is feel peace and incredible places.

Today after breakfast (2,360 m) we descend to Dunche Bazaar. Dunche is the District headquarters of Rasuwa. Along the way, you will pass through beautiful subtropical forest and in Shingompa you can visit local community cheese factory the place which is called also “Chandanbari”? Then continue to descend to till to Trisuli Khola bank across the Dimsa village. After that trails begin gradual flat to reach your destination.

After breakfast drives back to Kathmandu through mountain road with local bus, except if you are interested in the private vehicle it’s also possible to please, communicate with your guide but the cost is extra. After reaching in Kathmandu transfer to hotel, evening farewell dinner in Nepali cultural restaurant.

After breakfast, we will prepare for our trek and collect the necessary things our checklist needed in our trek. We will wrap up the preparation until lunch. After a delicious lunch, we will set off for sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. We will cover major religious sites for example - Pashupatinath (a major holy site for Hindu), Swayambhunath (also known as monkey temple), and Boudhanath (one of the largest stupas in the world). We will also visit Basantapur Durbar square, a historical site built around medieval times by Malla and Shah Kings. The durbar square is a series of temples and palaces where you can observe the art in the form of woodwork, stonework and etc.

Every beautiful journey has its end, and this is the last day of your stay in this beautiful country Nepal and completion of the awesome Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. You will be taken to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure. There are many beautiful places to visit apart from this amazing trip we welcome you to visit us again and enthralled by wonderful experiences.

Cost Includes

Airport picks up and drops with private vehicle.
Hotel in Kathmandu accommodation with B.B plan.
All necessary permit park fees and "TIMS" card, etc.
Experience trekking guide with necessary porter during the trek.
Their trekking salary, food, accommodation and insurance to the staff.
3 times meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and tea or coffee during the trek.
All ground transportation for trek if you want private vehicle cost is extra.
Net and clean twin sharing room during the trek, in trekking lodge.
Farewell dinner in Nepali cultural restaurant in Kathmandu.
First Aid kit and all government taxes.
Office service charge, etc.

Cost Excludes

Food lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Your international airfare and Nepal Visa fee.
Any alcoholic beverages, mineral water, soft drinks and snack etc.
Your personal medical or evacuation expenses travel insurance which included rescue.
All accommodation on flight cancellation due to bad weather if incase Helicopter charter.
Any extra cost for horse riding, and nature disaster.
Extra porter cost US$18 per person per days.
Tips for trekking crews Guide and Porter.

The Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek is a popular trekking route in Nepal that takes you through stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and picturesque mountain views. Here is some useful information for planning your trek:

Trekking Route: The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek generally starts from Syabrubesi, which is accessible by a 7-8 hour drive from Kathmandu. The route passes through picturesque villages like Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, and Kyanjin Gompa before reaching Gosaikunda Lake. You can choose to extend the trek further or return via the same route.

Duration: The duration of the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek can vary depending on your itinerary. Generally, it takes around 10 to 14 days to complete the trek. However, you can adjust the duration based on your fitness level and time availability.

Permits: To trek in the Langtang region, you will need two permits - the Langtang National Park Permit and the TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card. These permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or at the park entry point.

Accommodation: Along the trekking route, you will find teahouses and lodges that provide basic accommodation and meals. The availability of facilities may vary in different seasons, so it's recommended to book in advance during peak trekking seasons.

Best Time to Trek: The ideal time for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. During these times, the weather is generally stable, and the views of the mountains are spectacular.

Altitude Considerations: Although the maximum altitude reached on this trek is not as high as some other treks in Nepal, you will still be ascending to altitudes above 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) near Gosaikunda Lake. Proper acclimatization and a gradual ascent are essential to prevent altitude sickness.

Physical Fitness: The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is considered moderately challenging. A good level of physical fitness is recommended, as you will be walking for several hours each day on uneven terrain.

Packing List: Some essential items to pack include sturdy trekking boots, warm clothing, rain gear, a sleeping bag, a first aid kit, water purification tablets, and a good-quality backpack. You can also hire or buy some trekking gear in Kathmandu if needed.

Guides and Porters: While it's possible to trek independently, hiring a local guide and/or porter is beneficial. Guides are knowledgeable about the region, and culture, and can assist with any language barriers. Porters can carry the majority of your heavy gear, making the trek more enjoyable.

Responsible Trekking: Respect the local culture, customs, and environment. Avoid littering, use reusable water bottles, and be mindful of the impact you leave behind. Also, supporting local businesses helps the local economy thrive.

Remember that trekking in remote areas like Langtang requires careful planning and preparation. It's a good idea to consult with a reputable trekking agency or seek advice from experienced trekkers before embarking on your journey. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and the warm hospitality of the people in the Langtang region!

Certainly! Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek:

Q: What is the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek?

A: The Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek is a popular trekking route in Nepal that takes you through the stunning Langtang Valley and eventually to the sacred Gosaikunda Lake. It's a combination of cultural exploration and breathtaking mountain scenery.

Q: How long is the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek?

A: The trek duration can vary depending on the specific route and pace. Generally, the trek takes around 10 to 14 days to complete, including arrival and departure from Kathmandu.

Q: What is the best time to do the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek?

A: The best time to undertake this trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. These months offer pleasant weather, clear skies, and favourable trekking conditions.

Q: What is the level of difficulty for the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek?

A: The trek is considered moderate in terms of difficulty. While it doesn't require any technical climbing skills, it involves walking on rugged terrains and ascending to higher altitudes. Prior trekking experience is helpful, but not mandatory.

Q: What is the maximum altitude reached during the trek?

A: The highest point of the trek is the Laurebina Pass, which stands at an altitude of approximately 4,609 meters (15,121 feet).

Q: Do I need permits for the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek?

A: Yes, you will need permits to trek in the Langtang region. You'll require the Langtang National Park entry permit and the TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card. Make sure to obtain them in Kathmandu before starting the trek.

Q: What kind of accommodations are available during the trek?

A: Accommodations along the trail are mostly teahouses and guesthouses. These provide basic amenities like a bed, blanket, and sometimes shared bathrooms. In higher altitudes, the facilities might be more basic.

Q: Is it necessary to hire a guide/porter for the trek?

A: While it's not mandatory, having a guide can be beneficial, especially if you are not familiar with the region or the local culture. A guide can also help with navigation, and language barriers, and provide valuable insights. Hiring a porter can make your trek more comfortable by carrying your heavy backpack.

Q: What should I pack for the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek?

A: Some essential items to pack include trekking gear (good quality hiking boots, comfortable clothing, rain gear), a sleeping bag, a first-aid kit, water purification tablets, a headlamp, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera to capture the breathtaking scenery.

Q: Are there any risks associated with the trek?

A: Like any trek in the Himalayas, there are inherent risks, including altitude sickness, weather changes, and minor injuries. It's essential to acclimatize properly, stay hydrated, and follow safety guidelines. Hiring a guide who is familiar with the region can help minimize risks.

Always consult with a travel agency or experienced trekkers for the most up-to-date and accurate information before embarking on the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek.

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