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Langtang Gosainkund Trek with Surya Peak

Langtang Gosainkund Trek with Surya Peak expedition is closest trekking destination from Kathmandu due to access of bus & other transportation directly from city to trek start & end points, the region lies north from Kathmandu with natural beauty, great Mountain View, ethnic villages, culture, holy alpine lake, high passes, extra ordinary glaciers. The region in rich on flora &fauna so this is becoming popular destination for botanical research groups. The Langtang Valley trek stars form Syabru Besi after 8-9 hours drive from Kathmandu. The trekking trail follows upstream Bhote Kosi river through ethnic Tamang villages, lush green forests and the wide spread Kyangin valley surrounded by snowy peaks from all fours sides. Kyanjin Gompa (3800m) is the main destination in Langtang Valley trek, with the hiking excursion of Kyanjingompa to Kyangjin RI (4350m) & Glacier provides the panoramic view of Langtang Himalaya Ranges with Tibetan landscape too. This program also includes Surya Peak (5145m) which is the great view point in the Langtang region of Nepal. Sitting just above Goisaikunda lakes, view from ‘Surya peak provides great view and extra experience of Rocky Mountains, glacier lakes and high mountains.

There are different points to start & end this Langtang Gosainkund Trek with Surya Peak Expedition which depends up on the trekker’s interest. We can extend this trek to holy Gosaikunda Lake, Ganja la Pass to Helambu valley or return back to Dhunche or syabrubesi. Due to variation of altitude, the Langtang valley trek provides excellent experience of trekking in Himalaya with in short interval.

Trip Information

  • Duration
    16 Days
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Detailed Itinerary

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Airport pick up and transfers to Hotel, Program briefing by guide. O/N Kathmandu

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After breakfast full day (6-7 Hrs) world heritage city sightseeing of Kathmandu Visit:

Pashupatinath Temple – Hindu temple which 4 km east from the downtown.

Bouddhanath Stupa – The largest Buddhist stupa in South Asia which is 2km drive to north from Pashupatinath temple.

Swayambhunath Stupa – The oldest Buddhist stupa which is on the hilltop, also known as Monkey Temple is 3 Km west from Kathmandu downtown.

Kathmandu Durbar Square – The old Royal Palace was build on the reign of Mall King (15th -17th Century), Living goddess Kumari House with many more monuments). Overnight at Kathmandu.

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After an early breakfast we drive north from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

. Parts of the road are unsealed and the condition of the road often depends upon the monsoon season. We will travel via Trisuli Bazaar where the dam and hydroelectric project was completed by the Indian Technical Mission. Finally we drive on to Syabrubesi and spend a night there. Stay overnight in lodge.

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Start our trek after breakfast, the trail continues passing the village and you cross on a suspension bridge. Then the trail ascends upstream of Langtang Khola through the forests until reaching Pairo which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch, your trek continues through the deep forests till Bamboo and it takes about 1 and half hour. Then the trail ascends through deep forests and you cross by suspension bridge, then again the steep ascent brings you in Lama Hotel which takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight in lodge.

 

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The tail continues through the forests until reaching Gumnachok and it takes about 1 and half hour. Then you continue your hike to Godatabela which takes about 2 hours. Now you have a glimpse of Langtang Lirung. You have lunch break here. After lunch, the trail continues passing the yak pasture land and through the forests until reaching Thangshyap which takes about 2 hours. Then your trail keeps rising until Chyamki and it takes about 1 and half hour. You cross on a suspension bridge and continue till Langtang village which takes about 1 hour. . You have a good view of Langtang Lirung and other peaks as well as beautiful waterfall. You can visit old monastery with your guide in the evening time. Stay overnight in lodge.

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Today is only short day walking from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa. The trail continues passing the Yak pasture land until reaching Kyanjin Gompa which takes about 3 hours slowly. You have lunch. After lunch, you can visit Kyanjin Gompa and Cheese Factory with your guide and taste yak cheese. Now you have a superb view of Langtang Lirung, Gangchempu, Nayakhang and other peaks. Stay overnight in lodge.

 

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Today, we do excursion and hike to Tsergo-Ri, 4985m. We start in the morning after breakfast. First you walk level trail about 30 minutes and you cross small stream. Then the trail continues steep ascending with viewing the panoramic snow capped mountains which takes about 3 and half hours. You have a superb view of Langtang Lirung, Nayakhang, Gangchembu, Ganja-La range, Yala peak, Langshisha Ri and other snowy peaks. If you want to explore more and spend long time on the top, you better to take packed lunch from your Lodge. After enjoying, you climb down till to lodge which takes about 2 and half hour. Stay overnight in lodge.

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The trail descends down passing the yak pasture land until reaching Langtang which takes about 2 hours then continue walk and cross the suspension bridge and climb down till Thangshyap. It takes about 1 hour. Again you continue the trail following through the forests until reaching Godatabela which takes about 1 hour. You have lunch break here. After lunch, the trail keeps descending till Lama Hotel. Stay overnight in lodge.

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We continue walking through the forests trail until reaching Pairo which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch you skip the trail to Syabrubesi. You climb up steep trail until reaching Thulosyabru which takes about 2 hours. Now you have great view of mountains like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and other peaks. In the evening you can visit monastery with your guide. Stay overnight in lodge.

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The trail is steep uphill until reaching Phoprang Danda at the height of 3190 meter; the place has best sun set view over Ganesh Himal and after lunch break there we continue passing through pleasurable uphill and blue pine forest via government agriculture office. Sing Gompa; also known as Chandan Bari. We can visit yak cheese factory there. Stay overnight in lodge.

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The holy lake, Gosainkunda has a black rock in the middle believed to be the head of Hindu God, lord Shiva. According to the legend, Shiva created the high altitude lake when he pierced the glacier with trident to get water to quench his thirst after consuming poison gathered from the churning of the ocean. The white rock under water is said to be the remnant of an ancient Shiva shrine. It is also believed that the water from the lake disappears underground via a subterranean channel and surfaces in Kumbheswor pool, next the five-storey Shiva temple in Patan. The place famous pilgrimage site of Hindus and hundreds of people visit the site to worship during Janai Purnima festival (Full moon night, which falls in August). The place is said to have 108 lakes including Gosainkund, Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, Nag Kunda, Dudh Kunda, Chandra Kunda and Mother Kunda etc. in addition, we can hike up to Lauribina La (4610m) or explore some other view point for the day hike. Stay overnight in lodge

 

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After morning breakfast, we hike to Surya Peak (5145m) which is the great view point in the Langtang region of Nepal. Sitting just above Goisaikunda lakes, view from surya peak provides extra experience of Rocky Mountains, glacier lakes and high mountains.  The peak is most often climbed as part of a visit to these high sacred lakes, where Lord Shiva is said to have thrust his trident into the ground creating the small alpine chain of lakes. Back to Gosaikunda and trek down to Cholangpati.

 

 

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Trek to Dhunche Village is all the way down via Lauribinayak, Chandan Bari then cross Trishuli Khola to make to Dhunche. Stay overnight in lodge.

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In the morning after breakfast, drive from Dunche to Kathmandu by private vehicle. It takes about 5-6 hours to Kathmandu by jeep. We have lunch break in Trisuli. After lunch, the road is smooth till Kathmandu. Transfer to select Hotel.

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COST INCLUDES

  • National Park Fees
  • TIMS Permits
  • Food for trekking (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) in Guest House or Hotel in Trekking
  • Mountain Guide & necessary porters as per group size
  • Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport by private vehicle
  • Kathmandu – Syabru / Dhunche- Kathmandu private transportation
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis (3 star standard hotel)
  • Trekking insurance with Medical insurance for trekking staffs
  • Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking staffs
  • Land transportation for Trekking staffs
  • All Government Tax & Service charge to company

COST EXCLUDES

  • PERSONAL equipment for Trekking
  • Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Drinking water and all type of drink except Tea and coffee
  • Emergency Rescue evacuation (incase needed)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping (Tips) for staff
  • Bar bills & Beverages

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