Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek: Impressive Views
Get set for a mesmerizing journey to Langtang valley and Gosaikunda lake with Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek! You will be rewarded with some impressive views of mountains and mountain lakes! Nepal Intrepid Treks offers you an opportunity to dive into the glory of wild landscape, mountains and lakes in one of the most accessible trekking regions of Nepal. Take a ride from the busy streets of Kathmandu to a less travelled but charming route to Langtang region.
Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek’s Trail
A drive from Kathmandu will drop you at Syabrubensi which is the starting point of your trekking journey. As you walk through the Sherpa village, you enter Langtang National Park and pass some dense rhododendron, oak and bamboo forests on the trail. Walking amidst the national park is an opportunity to encounter some unique species of floras and faunas. As you walk through the forest, you may be a lucky one to get a glimpse of Red panda, wild boar, ghoral, langur monkey or leopard.
As you open up to the valley, you will come across the wild landscape that is pretty much similar to that of Tibetan highlands and as you enter the valley, you will find yourself amidst the snow capped vistas like Langtang Lirung, Langshisha Ri, Pemthang Ri, Kangchempo, Dorje Lakpa and Tillman’s fluted peak. The Langtang valley is mostly inhabited by Buddhist people whose resemblance can be seen in the chortens, mani stones and prayer flags on the way. You can visit – Kyangin gompa which is a popular monastery in Langtang valley. Likewise, chesses factory is another major attraction of Langtang valley that is not to be missed.
Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek further takes you to the sacred lakes of Gosaikunda. The lake holds a high religious value as per Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Many pilgrims around the globe visit to this lake yearly on the full moon day of August owning to its religious value. As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva had swallowed the poison that had been produced while the Gods were trying to make an antidote for life.
After swallowing the poison, Lord Shiva could not bear the burning sensation and hence he hit the mountain with his trident and created a spring from where he drank the water. Gosaikunda Lake is a result of the spring from the mountain. It is believed that anyone who takes a dip in to the lake will get rid of pain from life.So, are you delighted to opt for Langtang Gosaikunda lake trek? It is a beautiful combo of mountain and mountain lakes that will provide you an opportunity to walk through the dense forests, springs, valleys, wild landscape and jovial villages with views of mountains and glaciers on sight.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrived to Kathmandu
- Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
- Day 03: Drive to Syabru Besi
- Day 04: Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel
- Day 05: Lama Hotel to Lantang village
- Day 06: Langtang village to Kyangjin Ri and back to Kyangjin Gompa
- Day 07: Hike to Chokari Ri
- Day 08: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
- Day 09: Lama hotel to Thulo Syabru
- Day 10: Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa
- Day 11: Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda
- Day 12: Gosaikunda to Dhunche
- Day 13: Dhunche to Kathmandu
- Day 14: Farewell
