Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

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Nepal
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
A wonderful hike that combines beautiful snow-capped peaks with wildlife spotting and local encounters.
John

This trip is led by John and the guiding team in Nepal.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Kathmandu is accessible by road and by air, and whatever mode of transportation you choose, we will come to pick you up exactly from the place you have mentioned in your email. We want to create an impression in you because we believe the first impression is the lasting impression that traces on the back of your mind forever. We have already pre-determined what kind of service to give you, but whatever we give, it will center on your satisfaction. An attached bathroom, TV, and phone are within your reach so that you can feel at home. Order tea and coffee to relax your mind and tired body. Call us at our number if we could not meet your expectation in a hotel. You can totally believe in us and in our service.

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We are on the way to pick you up by private transportation and take you to the following historical places that come under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are iconic.

Boudhanath Stupa

When it comes to visiting one of the oldest Buddhist Stupas in the world, then there is nothing better than Boudhanath Stupa because it is irreplaceable; it has a value that is immeasurable, and it exhibits traditions, artifacts, and the influence of Buddhism.

Pashupatinath

The importance of Pashupatinath cannot be underestimated because it comes under two heads: the oldest and the most important. For the Hindus, it holds the highest position, and they look upon it as the head of Lord Shiva. When the head is in Nepal, Nepal becomes the Mecca for the Hindus.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

It is a palace, and it has seen different phases of time in Nepal. Both the Shah and the Malla kings ruled Nepal from here, using their full-fledged power. The courtyard reminds you of the subsequent events, which are written in the history books of Nepal.

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Today, it is time to know the road infrastructure of Nepal. Since the past, this road has been taking the trekkers coming from different parts of the world from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, and it has been unveiling to them the natural beauties of Nepal like green hills, white river, and traditional villages. With the passage of time, what you see is an amalgamation of tradition and modernity. The road takes you to Dhunche and Syabrubesi, showcasing most of the time, parallel view of the Ganesh Himal.

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As you are heading to your desired destination, you are at an advantage because where you will walk are the insights of today’s highlights, and they are inclusive of the Langtang River and the Bhote Kosi River. Sometimes, the trekking lets you submerge the part of your leg on the bank of this river. You are at a safe hand of a guide, and on the way, you come across Bamboo and Rimche, both of these are old villages, and the trekking trail is beautified by waterfalls, descending from a massive height.

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What you see today is a classical view of Lantang Lirung, the highest peak in the Langtang Region. You feel deep gratitude in your heart as you see its dominance here. Following the century-old ongoing trekking trail, you will reach Horse Farming, which is called Ghoda Tabela in the native Nepali language. Ahead trekking trail takes you to Langtang village.

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Today, you are trekking in one of the scenic places of the Langtang Region, and this journey holds the utmost position in the life of a trekker. Water bodies are always there because you know Nepal is a source of some of the greatest rivers of India. You cross them by steel suspension bridges, and the trekking trail is penetrated by the symbols of Buddhism like man walls and Chortens.

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This place has many and varied bakeries and guesthouses. It is also an excellent viewpoint to swallow the beauties of the mountains. Visit Kyanjin Gumba, which is a monastery, and which exhibits beautiful artifacts.

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Retrace the trekking trail characterized by natural beauties that are created by God for the people whose life centers only on technology in urban areas. Soak up the beauties of rural.

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Once again retrace the trekking trail to Rimche and Bamboo, and from the latter, walk to Thulo Syabru by walking through its cross-section like river and suspension bridges, which also has villages and eye-catching waterfalls. The selection and inclusion of this itinerary are to expand normal Langtang Valley Trek’s itinerary.

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You are heading to a higher altitude, that is, 4000 m plus, that is Gosaikunda, and let us do acclimatization walking up to Shin Gumba. The trekking trails are injected with Chortens and exhibit the symbols of Buddhism. There is also a place of significance like a check post, walk further to spend a night in Shin Gumba.

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You are accompanied by the mountains like Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang, which will bind your trekking spirit. You are in one of the most coveted places of the Hindus, that is, Gosaikunda Lake, and it is circled by mountains. It is really difficult to be detached from such a magnificent scene.

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There is no denying the fact that Gosaikunda is a place of religious significance to the Hindus, nor can you deny inspiring uphill walk to the top of the Laurebinayak Pass, which has always been rewarding, in terms of view to the passionate trekkers, who want to immerse in the beauty of mountains continuously. Walk easy downhill to reach the most sought destination today, that is, Ghopte.

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We continue our trek in the early morning and traverse up and downward forest trails until reaching Thadepati village. From here we climb the ridge that leads above the village and awards us with spectacular views of the Soli Danda and the Nepalese hills. We ascend to Mangen Danda take some rest and hike-up to Mangengoth. We will pass Kyuola Bhanjyang (3280m) and head to our today destination Kutumsang. On the way we will pass through the village, enjoy the snow-capped mountains, rivers and streams. Overnight stay at Kutumsang.

After having our breakfast, today we will walk around 5-6 hours to reach Chisapani. It’s a beautiful village. Before we reach Chisapani we need to pass- Golphu Bhanjyang, Thankune Bhanjyang and Pati Bhanjyang. Overnight stay at Chisapani.

Today we are going to conclude our trek- around 1 hour of descending through the Shivapuri National Park we will reach to Sundarijal. After descending to Sundarijal, we will drive back to Kathmandu and check in to your hotel.

This day will conclude our trip. TMG’s representative will drop you by the private vehicle in the International Airport to drop you up.

FAQs

TMG does not expect previous trekking experience from you; however, all the treks that it organizes are physically demanding. It recommends starting an exercise prior to your trek date. Many of its trips are at higher altitudes, the minimum is 2,000m, and the max is 5,000m plus.

The treks in Nepal are suitable for a wide spectrum of experience and physical fitness. If you can walk uphill for a few hours each day, then you can find a suitable trek in Nepal. A longer trek, crossing high passes and into remote regions demands a higher degree of endurance. 

What's included - Pickup from the airport and a hotel as well as drop off in a private vehicle - Twin sharing accommodation in a standard hotel with a Bed and Breakfast plan in Kathmandu - Guided Kathmandu valley sightseeing in a private vehicle - Kathmandu valley sightseeing entrance fees - Guesthouse/ Mountain Teahouse twin sharing accommodation during the time of trekking - Kathmandu to Syabru Besi by public vehicle and back from Sundarijal to Kathmandu in a private vehicle - Nepal Government certified English speaking local trekking guide and Porter (One Porter for each two trekkers) - Insurance of Guide, including their meals, salary, lodging, and transportation - Langtang National Park permits and Trekkers’ Information Management Systems- TIMS card for trekking - A comprehensive medical kit - Farewell dinner in a restaurant with a cultural show - Trip accomplishment certificate What's not included - International flight tickets - Travel and rescue insurance - Nepal entry visa - Meals in the trekking, it takes approx. USD$250-300 - Personal trekking equipment and expenses like water, laundry, phone, and bar bills - Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from your trip (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. Expenses due to unavoidable events, like flight cancellation, strikes, and others - Tips to your guide, porter, and driver - Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the “cost include” section

Please read up extensively on Altitude sickness. Be familiar with the symptoms and do not ignore them. Be sure to keep to a conservative ascent schedule and drink plenty of fluids. From the first realization of headaches or stomach cramps notify your guide directly and return to a lower altitude. Carry some Diamox (acetazolamide) pills, easily found in pharmacies in Nepal. But note that Diamox is not an immediate fix for acute mountain sickness; it speeds up part of the acclimatization process which in turn helps to relieve symptoms. It may take a day or two. Don’t take acute mountain sickness lightly and even on mild experiences descend to a lower altitude. Encountering serious sickness, high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) symptoms, or high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) you MUST descent with at least one other trekker (or your guide). Consulting the pharmacist where you purchase Diamox is strongly advised. One major thing to remember is that body requires large amounts of water at altitude to counteract sickness so be sure to drink more than you are used to!

 In Kathmandu, you are going to stay at the tourist standard hotel (3-star hotel) on a twin-sharing basis. A few of the common accommodation options while trekking in Nepal are Tea Houses (Lodges) which can be found at various points on the trek. They offer double or dorm room accommodation and simple basic meals reflective of what the local people in the area eat. Although many tea houses and hotels in the hills and mountains are reasonably comfortable, you can bring your sleeping bag even for teahouse treks.  

Yes. We run from solo travel to group travel.

  •   The region has all the essentials that make a good trekking spot. 
  • The forest trekking trail takes you to an open valley, where the snow-covered mountain seems looking your way. 
  • Insights of the Tamang Heritage that will open the mind of your eyes. 
  • A holy lake- Gosaikunda 
  • Mountain people lifestyle and the culture  

There is no age restriction.

  • Trek legally. Independent trekkers are by law not allowed to take any staff, for this you need a licensed Trekking Agency which is solely authorized to employ staff for foreign trekkers. Do not hire staff or "independent guides" through hotels, unless they have a Trekking Agent license or offer this service through an affiliated Trekking Agent.
  • Please make sure you take all of your trash, including bottles and cans from goods consumed in restaurants, to the nearest dustbins. Pollution and lack of trash management in the villages on the treks - including trash-clogged rivers and mounds of discarded beer bottles.
  • All of our team are local. Either they are our guides, drivers, or a porter. On this trip, we will stay overnight at a teahouse run by the local people. Most of the teahouse in mountains is run by family members. We pay them for the accommodation and the food. That supports the local people. Our team highly encourages you to buy local products and help local entrepreneurs to be sustainable.
  • Walk miles for a good cause; Travel Max Guide is a local tour operator, promotes sustainable and responsible tourism in Nepal. Care about our community and the Environment. As a part, we contribute certain income for a good cause to our communities and the people. Working on behalf of the children of Nepal. Specially support in educational assistance.

Yes, it will operate on the day it is scheduled, except if is beyond our control, such as political issues and natural disaster that will create undesirable travel conditions.

The main essentials to bring are:

  • Sturdy and comfortable hiking boots, flip-flops
  • Sleeping bag (depending on your accommodation) and -20 degree Celsius for colder regions
  • Daypack, trekking bag pack, dry sack, and camera bag
  • Few changes of clothes for the varying temperatures
  • For cold weather, hiking pants, thermals, gloves, neck warmer/scarf, beanie, a warm inner jacket and a windproof/waterproof outer jacket and down jacket are essential.
  • Water purification supplies, a reusable water bottle, and a camelback water bladder
  • Sunscreen, Hat, sunglasses, moisturizing skin cream, and lip balm
  • Few snacks, granola bars
  • A hiking stick or two
  • Waterproof case, fabric bandages such as moleskin, a headlamp, altitude sickness, and other medication
  • Camera
  • Hand sanitizers, toilet paper, band-aids, wet wipes
  • Extra batteries (solar chargers recommended)

On the popular trekking routes, everyday supplies, such as toilet paper, soap, chocolate bars, and even basic hiking supplies can be purchased along the way, though prices rise dramatically as you go higher in elevation. Try to stock up lower down and buy locally-produced products such as fruit, biscuits, etc. Maps are easy to find in Nepal.

  •  Ensure you bring a copy of your travel
    insurance, a copy of your passport, and 3 passport-sized photos. The fee for
    the Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days is the US $50. You have to pay for
    these at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
      

All our trekking guides are certified as Wilderness First-Aid Course and have years of experience in the mountains.

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