Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes

Nepal

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An easily accessible Nepal trek; quiet trails, massive mountains and a holy lake

Itinerary

Start Kathmandu

Drive to Syabrubensi

Walk to Sherpagoan (2490m), a small village perched on terraces above the Langtang River

*Trek through forest to Ghora Tabela (3035m) via Rimche and Chhunama*

A poignant walk as the trail crosses the debris which engulfed Langtang village in the 2015 earthquake; continue to Kyanjin Gompa (3880m)

Daywalk to a viewpoint to see impressive peaks and glaciers; option to climb Tsergo Ri (4984m)

Retrace our route past Ghora Tabela to Lama Hotel (2500m), a cluster of lodges in the forest

Descend to the river; cross over and continue past Bamboo and Pairo, then climb to the ridgetop village of Syabru (2250m)

Steep climb through scrub forest and rhododendron thickets to Sing Gompa

Spectacular ridge walk to Gosainkund Lake (4430m)

Cross the Laurebena Pass (4650m) to Gopte (3416m)

Descend the Helambu Valley to Kutumsang, visiting Tharepati (3,650m) en route, from where Mount Everest may be seen on a clear day

Trek to Chunauti; drive to Kathmandu

Free day in Kathmandu

*End Kathmandu*

Additional Information

The stunning Langtang Valley lies to the north of Kathmandu and sees fewer trekkers than the Annapurna or Everest regions. In Autumn it is blessed with superb views of the great peak of Langtang Lirung (7246m), while in spring it comes alive with birds and flowers. This trek takes us to the glaciers below Langtang Lirung, perhaps the summits of Kyanjin Ri or Tsergo Ri (optional) for some magnificent panoramas, and the spectacular holy lake at Gosainkund, an important place of pilgrimage. Parts of the Langtang Valley and Langtang village were devastated in the 2015 earthquake and now that the lodges have been repaired or rebuilt, the best way to show support is for trekkers and tourism to return. Our new route makes use of the best lodges and forms more of a circuit that the traditional trail.