Langtang-Gosainkunda-Chisapani Trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Embark on the Langtang-Gosainkunda-Chisapani trek, a journey that winds through a narrow valley nestled between the towering Himalayan range to the north and a lower range of snowy peaks to the south. This trek encompasses three major areas: Langtang, Gosainkunda—a sacred lake at 4300m—and Chisapani, each offering unique cultural and natural wonders. Gosainkunda holds immense religious significance for both Hindus and Buddhists, adding a spiritual dimension to the trek. The route from Tharepati to Chisapani via Sundarijal is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and favorable climate, allowing trekkers to revel in superb views of the majestic snow-covered mountains. Along the way, you'll encounter traditional highland Sherpa villages and enchanting Rhododendron forests, further enhancing the allure of this extraordinary trek.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi takes about seven hours. — Food Breakfast/lunch/dinner Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1400 After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you-up from your hotel. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi takes about seven hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 2: Trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five and half hours. — Food Breakfast/lunch/dinner Accomodation LODGE Elevation 2470 The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually ascends up to Bamboo passing through landslide. Afterwards, you trek down gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. En- route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 3: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghore Tabela takes about six hours. — Elevation 3430 As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. 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 we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 4: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours. — Food Breakfast/lunch/dinner Accomodation Hotel Elevation 3870 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 Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 5: Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around. — This is day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, 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. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 6: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) it takes about six hours. — Elevation 2470 From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 7: Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m.) takes about six and half hours. — Elevation 2130 You retrace your steps to Thulo Syabru, and then take a path passing through forests. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 8: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) takes about five hours. — Food Breakfast/lunch/dinner Accomodation LODGE Elevation 3330 From Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here it is only a short descent to Sing Gompa. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 9: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda (4460m.) via Lauribinayak La (3920m.) takes about five and half hours. — Food Breakfast/lunch/dinner Accomodation LODGE Elevation 4460 You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west lie Himal Chuli (7893m.,) Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m.) On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. You pass a few huts in the high pastures of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bharab Kunda and Gosainkunda. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 10: Trek from Gosainkunda to Lauribinayak Pass (4610m.) to Ghopte (3430m.). — Elevation 4610 The trail leaves Gosainkunda and climbs through rugged country, past four more small lakes to the Laurebina La [4610m], the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung. You then descend steeply to camp near Gopte. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 11: Trek from Ghopte to Kutumsang (2446m.) takes about five hours. — Elevation 2446 From Ghopte to till Tharepati, the trail ascends through forest of rhododendron, oak and bamboo. From Tharepati, the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forest all the way to Kutumsang. Kumtumsang is a Sherpa village and lies with Helambu Valley. You can enjoy good views of Langtang, Jugal, Gaurishankar, Numbur and many other mountain peaks. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 12: rek from Kutumsang to Chisapani takes about six hours. — From Kutumsang onwards, you climb a pass at 2620m before descending to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang. Further, your trek ascends to a ridge with splendid views, stretching from the Annapurna and Manaslu on the west to Numbur on the east. Descend the ridge down to Pati Bhanjyang, a large Tamang village with a few shops and a police checkpoint. Another 1 ½ hour climb from Pati Bhanjyang arrives at Chisapani. Chisapani is an excellent view point to see many snowcapped mountain peaks. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 13: Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal takes about three hours and drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu takes about one hour. — Elevation 1400 Leaving Chisapani, the trail passes through meadows and cultivated fields, and then climbs through the oak and rhododendron forest to Burlang Bhanjyang. From here, there are magnificent views, from Annapurna on the west to Ganesh Himal, Langatang and Numbur on the east. This ridge marks the northern rim of Kathmandu valley. You 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 you are down into Sundarijal from where you will drive back to Kathmandu.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE