Langtang Gousainkunda Trek

Arrival in Kathmandu and pick up and transfer to hotel by office representative. Hang around Thamel on availability of time. Acquire and prepare necessary gear for the trip. Short briefing in evening with welcome dinner.

It will be drive through hilly area. The road goes through dense jungle, terraced farmland, and settlement by the side of roads. You will get view of the Langtang Himal on first day

We will head to Langtang Valley after registering in tourist check post. We will follow Langtang Khola (river). The trail have quite steep climb which passes through dense jungle of bamboo and rhododendron. We will cross several suspension bridge during the trip.

The trail will goes alongside the Langtang Khola. There are number of small settlements with small teashops in steep places. Good view of Mt. Langtang Lirung can be seen from the trail.

It will be short lunch Camp to Kyanjin Gompa. Gumpa means monastery. There is old monastery which can be visited in free time. Good view of mountains surrounding the area can be viewed from here. 

Kyanjin Gompa provides good view of surrounding mountains but it can be further explore by hiking nearby places. Better view is available by making hike on rest day. Hike to Kyanjing Ri, hiking to Tsergo Ri or visit to lanshisaKharka can be option to explore nearby. The rest also helps body to acclimatize to the altitude. 

We will trace back the same route to Lama Hotel from Kyanjin Gompa. 

We will trace back the same route as ascend until we reach place called Pahiro. We will take split pathway to Thulo Saybru. It is uphill walk from here. This place is big and elongated village. It have many small teahouse and lodges.

It is a gradual uphill from Thulo Syabru. It goes through terraced farmland and green grazing spaces of animals. Then, there is dense forest after lunch place. Shin Gompa is small settlement located in middle of jungle. The literal translation of Shin Gompa is Gompa made up of woods. 

It is uphill climb to Gousiankunda. As we climb up, the tree line gradually gets thinner and disappears. On the way, we can see great view of Mt. Ganesh Himal. Gousiankunda is beautiful turquoise lake in top of hill. There are number of small ponds in surrounding area. This place has special significance for Hindu. There is annual festival held which bring thousands of religious pilgrims here. It has small settlements in bank of this lake.

We will cross to another valley through Laurebina Pass. Although this pass is not technical one, it might be difficult to cross on snowy and cold day. It downhill after pass. It provides amazing view of Helambu valley from the pass.

The path goes through forest and crosses many small stream. The path goes up and down several time during the trip.

The trail goes downward to Malemchi Khola (river). After crossing the river, the trail climbs uphill to Tarke Gyang. It is one of the largest villages of the region.

It is pleasant walk to Sermathang. The trail goes through forest and farmland. It is beautiful village at top of hill and give amazing view of valley. There will be plenty of time to explore this beautiful village. 

We will descend downhill through settlements. Melamchi is a settlement in bank of River Melamchi where transportation is available. We will drive back to Kathmandu and office representative will transfer you to hotel. Stay overnight in hotel of Kathmandu. It will be free time if we reach Kathmandu early. In evening, dinner with cultural dance will be arranged to celebrate the trip. 

Journey with us end here. Office representative will take you to International airport for final departure as per schedule requirement.