Langtang Valley with Gosainkunda Trek

Today, we begin the trip early morning and begin the drive to Syabrubensi. You will arrive at Syabrubensi after passing the towns of Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche. Syabrubensi is the starting point of many treks in the Langtang region and has many shops displaying local handicrafts. On a clear day, you can also enjoy the views of Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal ranges on the drive. 

After breakfast, you will begin the trek. We will begin by trekking along the Langtang River towards Rimche. The route is a gradual ascent as we head to the village of Bamboo. This will mean descending down the forested hills which are the prime habitat for Langurs. From here on, it's a gradual ascent to Lama Hotel.

We begin our trek after breakfast and we need to ascend most of the way. We trek alongside the Langtang River to reach Ghodatabela. Along the way are several camps which are a temporary settlement for traders, herders, and lumbers. The village of Langtang is the final stop before reaching Kyanjin.

En route to the village of Kyanjin, the trails are marked by cairns, inscribed rocks, Mani walls, and prayer flags. In fact, the Mani walls here are said to be one of the longest in Nepal. We will also notice the day-to-day activities of the villagers along the way to Kyanjin. The village gets its name from the Kyanjin Monastery that sits here. In the evening, you may also go explore the Monastery of Kyanjin and refresh your spirits.

On this day, you can take the acclimatization hike to the Tserko Ri (4984m). The climb in altitude will be very helpful for your travels further to Gosainkunda. From the top of Tserko Ri (4984m), we can observe wonderful panoramic views of the Langtang ranges. Alternatively, we can trek to Langshisha Kharka which also offers glorious views of the mountains. 

We will retrace our steps down to Lama Hotel. It is a long descent and can be tough on your knees so, take it easy. You will be viewing the scenery from a different angle this time around. It can still be a very different experience than the first time especially if on your way up the views were obstructed by clouds. You follow the Langtang River all the way to Lama Hotel.

We will branch off the main trail and now head off the other road to Thulo Syabru. The trek will first descend to Rimche and follow along a river before ascending back up to Thulo Syabru. The trek will be mostly straightforward along the river through Pine and Juniper groves. The views of the Langtang massif still graces on the trail to Thulo Syabru.

After breakfast, you will be heading to Lauribinayak. The vegetation today makes for a beautiful trail decorated with the red hue of Rhododendron, Oak, and Hemlock trees. Through the tree shades, you can also enjoy the views of the Langtang Valley and the Langtang mountains in the background. Following a relatively isolated trail, we will head along the Phulung Danda to reach Lauribinayak.

Today, we will be treading up to Gosainkunda which holds great religious significance and draws many pilgrims. The ascent from Lauribinayak will continue on all the way up to Gosainkunda. During the ascent, you will be graced by views of the Ganesh and Langtang Himal ranges while the Tibetan mountains also glisten on the horizon. The Gosainkunda area has three main lakes, namely: Saraswati Kunda, Gosainkunda, and Bhairab Kunda.

The day today will be spent exploring and relaxing around the Gosainkunda lakes. The setting is tranquil and thousands of pilgrims flock to this location from time to time, especially during Janai Purnima. You can also take a dip in the waters. This is said to absolve you of your sins. Explore around the lakes and witness the wonderful views of the mountains around the lake premise.

The day today will be a trek down to Chandanbari. We will descend from the dry landscapes around Gosainkunda to the vegetated trails along the Chyolang Pati Danda. The small village is home to the Tamang people. You can also visit the Shin Gompa and witness the influence of the monastery on the lives of the residents. Be sure to taste the authentic Yak cheese once you are here.

We will be losing more altitude today as we make our way to Dhunche. Dhunche is a populated town with a connection to the direct road. The settlements will increase in frequency from Chandanbari to Dhunche. It's a short trek before you hop on a vehicle back to Kathmandu. Soak the scenery from the comfort of your seat, although some bumps along the way may not make it too comfortable! In the evening, we will host a farewell dinner in your name

We will bid you farewell with the best of wishes. A representative will come and pick you from your hotel and make sure you reach the airport on time. Your journey ends today as you fly to your next destination.