# Kathmandu: Gosaikunda & Langtang Valley Trek

**Category:** Adventure
**Location:** Kathmandu, Nepal
**Duration:** 408 hours
**Price:** from USD 154.23 per participant

## About

Embark on a 17-day trek through the Langtang Valley to the sacred Gosaikunda Lakes. Follow river valleys deep into dense forests inhabited by Tamang and Sherpa communities. Encounter Buddhist chortens, mani walls, and fluttering prayer flags along the way.

Begin your journey with a drive to Syabrubesi, then trek through bamboo forests to Lama Hotel. Continue to Langtang Village, visiting a gompa along the way. Acclimatize with an optional hike to Kyanjin Gompa, then trek to Kyanjin Ri viewpoint for breathtaking views.

Cross the Lauribina La pass and descend to the Gosaikunda area. Rest at Gosaikunda and hike around the holy lake, a Hindu pilgrimage site said to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Trek to Tharepati and Chisapani, crossing high ridges and descending through subtropical forests in Shivapuri National Park.

Experience traditional Tamang village life and Buddhist shrines along the trail. Enjoy warm Tamang hospitality and spectacular mountain panoramas, including views of peaks like Langtang Lirung, Gaurishankar, and Dorje Lakpa.

## What's included

- All permits (Langtang National Park, Gosaikunda, TIMS)
- Transport Kathmandu–Syabrubesi–Kathmandu
- English-speaking guide
- Porter(s)
- Accommodations (tea houses/tents)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Basic climbing/trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket rentals)
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Tamang and Sherpa communities
- Trek through the Langtang Valley and enjoy views of Langtang Lirung
- Visit the sacred Gosaikunda Lakes, a Hindu pilgrimage site at 4,600 meters
- Cross high ridges and descend through subtropical forests in Shivapuri NP
- Enjoy a trek with an English-speaking guide, porter, and all permits included

## What's not included

- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Visa
- Personal gear
- Snacks
- Soda/alcohol
- Tips
- Services not mentioned above

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## Booking

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