Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

a) Best Time

Autumn and spring seasons are the best times for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek because these seasons provide the most beautiful atmosphere in this journey compared to other seasons.

Autumn is the prime time to enjoy the blue clear skies, beautiful fresh forests, and snow-capped peaks with a warm and stable temperature. You can also be able to experience the major festivals like Dashain and Tihar, which fall during this season.

As with the other trekking destinations, the spring season is the best time to go trekking in Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. The heavenly landscape full of various colors and dry cool weather make it a perfect time for trekking.

b) Elevation and distance

In this Langtang Gosainkunda Trek, you will reach the highest altitude of 4620 meters when crossing through Laurebina La Pass (Gosainkunda Pass) from Gosainkunda to go to Ghopte Village. You’ll be above 3000 meters high from sea level when you stay overnight in destinations like Langtang Village (3430 meters), Kyanjin Gompa (3860 meters), Sing Gompa (3250 meters), and Gosainkunda (4380 meters).

Your trek starts in Syabrubesi and ends in Sundarijal. You have to trek a total length of around 123. 5 kilometers from the starting to the ending trekking point. On the 3rd day, you will take a local bus from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, covering 112 kilometers. Similarly, you need to walk an average of six hours daily on this journey.

c) Difficulty and altitude sickness

The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a moderate-level challenging walk due to varied terrain and narrow ridges. You need to walk uphill as well as downhill on this journey, which can be very difficult if you are very new to the trekking world. As the average trekking hours are 6 hours regularly, you should at least be fit to complete this journey at ease; otherwise, it will be very challenging for you.

You have to trek above 3500 meters when hiking to Kyanjin Gompa, Gosainkunda, and crossing over the Laurebina La Pass. So, there may be a slight chance that you may suffer from altitude sickness; if necessary, precautions are not taken. Thus, you need to stay hydrated and be mentally strong to avoid altitude sickness.

d) Maximum and minimum walk per day

Your maximum walk per day will be six to seven hours on days 12 and 13 when trekking from Ghopte to Kutumsang and Kutumsang to Chisapani on this Langtang Gosainkunda Trek journey. Most of the days on this trip, you will walk 6 hours regularly to reach different villages where you will stay for the overnight.

Likewise, your minimum walk per day will be 3 hours on the second last day of your hiking journey when walking from Chisapani to Sundarijal. This will be the easiest day for the trekking without any physical demand for the trek. However, it is better to do training to enhance cardio and strength abilities.

e) Accommodation, Food and Drink

In this Langtang Gosaikunda Trek 15-day, you will spend overnights in teahouses and lodges. Our itinerary deal provides two nights of accommodations in Kathmandu in a fancy hotel. You will get simple accommodations in teahouses compared to Kathmandu City.

You can also get a shower and electricity facilities in most of the teahouses; however, you need to pay extra cash due to their remote location. You can find western toilets in lower regions, but there are only squat toilets in higher regions. We suggest you take toilet paper with you, as this may not be available in upper regions.

And if you’re wondering what types of food you can find in this Langtang Gosainkunda Trek, then the answer is healthy and traditional foods. Most of the teahouses serve freshly cooked Nepali dishes of Dal Bhat, lentils, and green vegetables. You’ll be eating 3-time meals in this entire trekking journey.

There is also a range of culinary alternatives available, including momos, chowmein, eggs, various Western cuisines, pancakes, and many other menus. If you wish to drink cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, or other liquid products, you must pay for them out of pocket. But, drinking such beverages while trekking is not advised for your health and well-being.

f) Can beginner join this trip?

Beginners can join this wonderful Langtang Gosainkunda Trek without any doubt. However, the most important part is that you must be physically fit and have good health to continue this trek without breaking any sweat. You need to hike for 6 hours on average per day. So, if you are not in good shape, you may get tired easily and have a high probability of suffering altitude sickness.

So, you should come prepared, especially when you are starting your first trekking journey. You can do some exercises like cycling, climbing, push-ups, pull-ups, swimming, and many more so that you can increase your stamina and strength level. If you are physically fit and mentally strong, then this trek will be easy for you to complete this journey successfully.

g) Permit

You need two cards, i.e., the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card as well as the Langtang National Park Entry Permit, for this Langtang Gosainkunda hike journey. For TIMS, you need to pay 18 dollars (or 2000 Nepalese rupees) individually.

Similarly, for the Langtang National Park Entry Permit, you need to give payment oftwenty-five dollars (or 3000 Nepalese rupees), while SAARC nationals will pay eleven dollars (or 1500 Nepalese rupees). You need to submit a photocopy of the passport of the last two passport-size photos to get permission.

h) Transportation

As for the transportation in this Langtang Gosainkunda Trek, we will pick you up on your first day in Nepal when you land in Kathmandu. On the second day, we will travel all around the major cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley via our private vehicle.

We will go to Syabrubesi, the starting point of your trekking experience, on the third day via a local bus in Kathmandu. After that, on day 14, we’ll drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu. And we will take you to the airport on the last day. Our plan includes all of these transportation costs.

i) Travel Insurance

Before embarking on the 15-day Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, it is recommended that you purchase enough travel insurance to cover any unforeseen conditions and expenses. Travel insurance will cover emergency evacuation, helicopter rescue, and medical bills to ensure the travelers’ safety throughout their adventure.

Moreover, travel insurance also covers theft and flight delay expenses, which is very essential. Having travel insurance provides a better hiking experience, especially in the hilly and remote. region of Nepal. Choose a reliable and trustworthy insurance company while planning your trip.

j) What to expect from this trip?

The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek offers an exhilarating 15-day adventure through sacred landscapes and vibrant cultures. You’ll journey from Kathmandu to the stunning Langtang Valley and the revered Gosainkunda Lake at 4,380 meters.

The Langtang Gosaikunda trek, ideal in autumn and spring, combines nature and spirituality, immersing you in the Tibetan Buddhist, Sherpa, and Tamang cultures.

Traveling through the many paths that feature gorgeous meadows and unheard-of glaciers, you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking scenery through the historic sites of Kyanjin Gompa and Sing Gompa.

The primary highlights of the walk are the crossing of the Laurebina Pass and the opportunity to see Himalayan thars and red pandas, two endangered species.