Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable trekking adventure through the Langtang and Gosainkund Lakes region in Nepal. This journey offers a unique blend of spiritual and natural wonders, with fewer trekkers than other popular routes. Traverse through diverse landscapes, from rhododendron forests to glaciers, and witness the majestic Langtang Lirung peak. Experience the serene beauty of the holy Gosainkund Lake, a sacred site nestled amidst the mountains. Stay in traditional teahouses, providing a cozy retreat after days of exploration. The trek includes all breakfasts, morning bed-tea, and welcome drinks at each lodge, ensuring a comfortable and immersive experience. With expert guides and local staff, this tour promises an enriching encounter with Nepal's breathtaking scenery and vibrant culture. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Royal Singi
Meals Included: Breakfast
The adventure begins in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Free airport transfers are available for any flight, provided you have supplied your flight details in advance and requested transfers. A representative meets you at the airport and you are transferred to the hotel. Upon arrival, look out for a noticeboard in the reception area with details of where and when to meet for your welcome briefing this evening. There is an Exodus desk in the hotel lobby should you require any assistance.
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Day 2 : Drive to Syabrubesi
Location: Kathmandu Valley, Trisuli Bazaar, Dhunche, Langtang National Park, Syabrubesi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving the Kathmandu Valley, we have a long drive ahead (approximately seven to eight hours) – the road condition is poor, so we use 4x4s. We drive out of the Kathmandu Valley and head northwards to Trisuli Bazaar. Continuing, the road climbs to Dhunche and the Langtang National Park before descending to the river where we reach Syabrubesi, a small town at 4,797ft (1,462m) where we spend the night.
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 3 : Walk to Sherpagaon, a small village on terraces above the Langtang River
Location: Langtang Valley, Sherpagaon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin our trek by descending to the river, which we cross by bridge. We then have a steep climb away from the river to Kanjim, where we have lunch. Climbing further, the trail contours around into the main Langtang Valley. We have wonderful views ahead and down to the river. We end today with a short descent to Sherpagaon, a small village perched on terraces high above the Langtang Khola at 8,170ft (2,490m).
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 4 : Trek through forest to Ghora Tabela via Rimche and Chhunama
Location: Sherpagaon, Rimche, Lama Hotel, Chhunama, Ghora Tabela
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
We continue up the valley towards Langtang. The walk starts easily, following an undulating trail through Sherpagaon and into the forest, past Rimche and further to Lama Hotel, a collection of lodges in a forest clearing. The trail undulates up further through the forest with glimpses of the mountains ahead. We pass Riverside and have lunch a little further on at Chhunama. In the afternoon, we have a shorter walk, mostly uphill, to Ghora Tabela (9,960ft/3,035m), where the valley opens out. Most of the area around here was destroyed in the earthquake and lodges are just now being rebuilt.
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 5 : A poignant walk as the trail crosses the debris that engulfed Langtang village in the 2015 earthquake; continue to Kyanjin Gompa
Location: Langtang, Kyanjin Gompa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
The valley opens as we continue our climb. The trail ascends through the few teahouses at Thangshyap and we come to the moraine that was Langtang. This village was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake and was covered by rock and ice moraine. A path now leads across the moraine, a poignant and sad reminder of the power of nature. Once across the moraine, we come to a few newly built lodges and a memorial to those who lost their lives in this valley in the earthquake. Climbing out of Langtang, we pass the small settlement of Mundu. The valley opens out to reveal spectacular mountain views. To our left, the impressive Langtang Lirung towers above us, ahead is the great snow-covered bulk of Ganchempo. The trail climbs steadily past many prayer walls until we come to the teahouses at Kyanjin Gompa at 12,730ft (3,880m). Once there was only a small cheese factory here, now it is a bustling place with many lodges.
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 6 : Daywalk to a viewpoint to see impressive peaks and glaciers; option to climb Tsergo Ri
Location: Kyanjin Gompa, Kyanjin Ri, Kyimoshung Ri, Tserko Ri, Langshisha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
We spend a day at Kyanjin Gompa with a chance to explore the area. There are various optional day walks here. The most popular is up to Kyanjin Ri (14,270ft/4,350m) and Kyimoshung Ri (15,160ft/4,620m). These two viewpoints above Kyanjin Gompa offer some of the most stunning mountain views in Nepal. An impressive array of peaks surrounds us – Langtang Lirung and Kyimoshung, whose huge glaciers tumble to the valley floor. Straddling the Tibetan border are Dorje Lhakpa, Ganchempo and a whole host of peaks above 19,685ft (6,000m), while across the valley are Naya Kang and the Ganja La pass. For the very energetic, there is the chance to climb Tsergo Ri (often written Cherko Ri) at 16,350ft (4,984m). This is a full day’s walk (eight to 10 hours) but worth it for the views from the top. Another option is to walk towards the Tibetan border and Langshisha, where we get wonderful views of the mountains bordering Tibet.
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 7 : Retrace our route past Ghora Tabela to Lama Hotel, a cluster of lodges in the forest
Location: Kyanjin, Mundu, Langtang, Ghora Tabela, Chhunuma, Riverside, Lama Hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have a long day in terms of distance but it’s an easy walk, mainly downhill, with great views down the valley. We leave Kyanjin and retrace our route down past Mundu and across the moraine of Langtang to Ghora Tabela. Heading back into the forest, we take the trail down the valley through Chhunuma and Riverside back to Lama Hotel (8,200ft/2,500m).
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 8 : Descend to the river; cross over and continue past Bamboo and Pairo, then climb to the ridgetop village of Syabru
Location: Langtang Khola, Bamboo, Pairo, Syabru, Ganesh Himal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Below Lama Hotel, we leave the trail we walked up the valley and turn left. A rough, rocky and narrow trail takes us steeply down to the river and a bridge across the Langtang Khola. From here, the trail undulates through the forest to Bamboo and further on to Pairo (5,580ft/1,700m) for lunch. After, we leave the river and climb steeply for an hour to a small teashop. From here, the trail contours round into a side valley and drops to cross the river by bridge. We then have another steep climb up to Syabru, a village straddling a ridge (7,380ft/2,250m). There are great views looking back to the Langtang Valley and, from just behind the lodges, we can see the Ganesh Himal on a clear day.
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 9 : Steep climb through scrub forest and rhododendron thickets to Sing Gompa
Location: Syabru, Phoprang Danda, Sing Gompa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have a long, steep climb out of Syabru, walking through scrub forest and the occasional settlement among the fields, and then through magnificent rhododendron thickets until we reach the top of the ridge at Phoprang Danda (10,500ft/3,200m), where we have magnificent mountain views. After a well-deserved tea break, the trail continues up the ridge, but less steeply now, to the small settlement of Sing Gompa. There are a few lodges here, a small temple and a cheese factory. Red pandas have been spotted in the forests around here. In the afternoon, the energetic can walk up the hill behind the lodge for views on a clear day.
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 10 : Spectacular ridge walk to Gosainkund Lake
Location: Cholang Pati, Laurebeneyak, Gosainkund
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is probably the best day of the trek for amazing panoramic mountain views. Climbing a little less steeply this morning, we follow the ridge for most of the day. We have fantastic panoramic views of the Annapurnas, Himalchuli, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal to the west and Langtang Himal to the northeast. We pass through Cholang Pati, where there are a few teashops; after, we gradually leave the trees behind. Climbing further up the ridge, we enjoy even-better views as we reach Laurebeneyak. We stop for lunch at one of the lodges here with plenty of time to admire the magnificent panorama. In the afternoon, we climb further up the ridge and, finally, contour round into the next valley. A fantastic path high above the first of the holy lakes. The trail undulates now until we reach the third lake, Gosainkund, at 14,535ft (4,430m). This lake is particularly sacred and a place of pilgrimage in the summer. It is said to have been created when the god Shiva, suffering from thirst due to a poison, thrust his trident into the mountainside, whereupon three streams burst forth and ran together to form the lake. We stay close to a shrine by the lake, where there are a few pilgrim shelters. As the sun sets, the reflection on the lake is incredible as the lake becomes one shimmering mass of gold – a magnificent sight.
(Please note, there can be snow on this section in spring)
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 11 : Cross the Laurebena Pass to Gopte
Location: Laurebena Pass, Phedi, Gopte
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s a tough day as we cross the Laurebena Pass. The trail descends from the lodge past the pilgrim shelters to the lake. We then climb up though bare and rugged terrain, passing four smaller lakes before we reach the Laurebena Pass summit at 15,255ft (4,650m). It takes us approximately 2hr 30min to the top. There are magnificent views to the north and west; as we descend, there are superb panoramic vistas over the Nepal midlands. We now have a steep descent for about two hours on a rocky trail made of stone steps to Phedi, where we have lunch. After lunch, we have another 3hr 30min walk with some steep climbs. At first, we descend a little but the rest of the afternoon takes us on a rollercoaster trail up and down the valley. There are many short steep uphill sections followed by short downhill sections. We are now back in the forest and come to our lodge at Gopte (11,210ft/3,416m).
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 12 : Descend the Helambu Valley to Kutumsang, visiting Tharepati en route
Location: Tharepati, Helambu Valley, Mangangoth, Kutumsang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Teahouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
A long day but mostly downhill. The morning starts with a short downhill and then a climb up to Tharepati (11,975ft/3,650m). The climb is well worth the effort for the amazing views from here, looking north we can see the Jugal Himals. After a short break to admire the views, we start to descend into the Helambu valley. We continue walking on an undulating path through thick rhododendron forest with a short climb up to lunch at Mangangoth. After, it is all the way down to our last night in a teahouse at Kutumsang. There are fine views back to the Langtang and Jugal Himals.
Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 13 : Trek to Chunauti/Gul Bhanjyang (two route options available); drive to Kathmandu
Location: Kutumsang, Gul Bhanjyang, Chunauti, Melamchi, Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Royal Singi
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave early this morning and start by descending from Kutumsang down into the valley below. We can either take the main trail to Gul Bhanjyang and then walk a jeep track to the main road where we meet our transfer back to Kathmandu or take a steeper trail through farms and rice terraces to the valley bottom at 3,415ft (1,040m) and meet our transport at Chunauti. We drive through Melamchi and back to Kathmandu (approximately five hours). Depending on traffic, we should arrive to our hotel in the early evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Singi (or similar)
Day 14 : Free day in Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Thamel, Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Royal Singi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After the long day yesterday, we have a free day to explore Kathmandu. You may want to visit the Durbar Square of Kathmandu, the Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath, the Hindu temple at Pashupatinath or the monkey temple at Swayambhunath. The Thamel district is a good place to explore with its maze of shops and restaurants. There is also the opportunity to take an early morning scenic Everest flight. This can be booked and paid for locally through your leader. Please read the Optional Excursions section in the Trip Notes for information regarding flying in Nepal.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Singi (or similar)
Day 15 : End Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip ends after breakfast and we begin our return journeys home, full of tales and memories to last a lifetime. If you’d like to spend more time in Kathmandu, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.
What's Included
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All breakfasts
All breakfasts are included throughout the trip.
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Morning bed-tea on trek
Morning bed-tea is provided during the trek.
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Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
A welcome drink is provided at each overnight lodge.
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All transport and listed activities
All transport and listed activities are included in the tour.
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Tour leader throughout, plus local staff
A tour leader and local staff are provided throughout the trek with a staff to client ratio of 1:4.
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Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Free arrival and departure transfers are provided for everyone.
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Full porterage throughout trek
Full porterage is provided throughout the trek.
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Exodus kitbag
An Exodus kitbag is provided for the trek.
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Trekking permit and national park fees
Trekking permit and national park fees are included.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation
Single accommodation is available on request in Kathmandu only and is not included in the standard package.
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Visas and vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.
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Sleeping bag
A sleeping bag is not included but can be hired in advance through Exodus.
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Down jacket
A down jacket is not included but can be hired in advance through Exodus.
Food
Breakfast is included throughout the trip.
In teahouses, breakfast comprises a choice of bread (a slice of toast, chapatti or Tibetan bread), a choice of egg (boiled, fried or omelette), and a choice between either muesli or porridge each day. Hot tea/coffee is also served. On specific days, there will not be a choice for breakfast and either a trekkers breakfast (egg, hash brown, baked beans and toast) or a pancake with jam/honey is served – these options are not available in all teahouses and so we have only included them in locations where they can be guaranteed. You may also be able to supplement your included breakfast with additional items on the teahouse menu should you wish, additional items that are not included in the set menu should be ordered and paid for separately.
Please note, some more remote teahouses/lodges are unable to provide an extensive menu due to irregular delivery schedules and during periods of bad weather or a high volume of trekkers, there may be a more limited menu choice. Also, the higher altitude the more expenses the menus generally are.
Lunch is at a teahouse en route – sometimes one of your guides will go ahead with the group’s order to make it more expedient. Dinner is in the same teahouse you sleep at (this is custom in Nepal as teahouses base their room rate on it).
Although most lodges have almost identical menus, they are reasonably extensive and offer a varied selection, ranging from traditional Nepalese dhal bhat to pizza and apple pie. Dhal bhat is the staple diet in Nepal and comes in many different forms but generally comprises some curried lentils and meat or vegetables, some rice, and a pickle/chutney. Another popular snack is momos, a Nepalese dumpling, fried or steamed and filled with meat or vegetables.
Although meat is available in the teahouses, we advise against eating it on trek. The meat has often been carried in the heat from lower altitudes for several days before reaching the lodges and can cause stomach upsets or illness.
If you have a gluten-free diet, we strongly recommend you bring extra food and snacks with you to supplement the food on trek as there will be little variety available for you, particularly for breakfast. Even many of the soups are powdered and contain gluten. Gluten-free breakfast options will be limited to vegetable fried rice and a choice of egg, and on specific days only, a trekkers breakfast (without the toast/with an extra egg) will be served. Breakfast options for vegans will be limited to a choice of muesli/porridge with water each day, and on specific days only, a trekkers breakfast (without the egg), or vegetable fried rice will be served. If you are lactose intolerant, the same will apply although you will also have a choice of egg each day.
If you buy imported food and drink on trek, you will spend more than the suggested amount.
Drinking water
Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but particularly so at altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at least 100floz-135floz (3-4 litres) per day.
However, we strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water on trek as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Nepal.
The lodge at Kyanjin has a UV water filter (donated by Exodus) and you will be provided with safe drinking water free of charge here.
The teahouses sell boiled water for approximately 150-300 (US$1.15-US$2.30) per litre (the price increases the higher you trek) which should not require treating. This is also perfect for a bedtime refill as it can double up as a hot-water bottle.
Alternatively, all teahouses provide free cold water. Although this should not be drunk untreated, we recommend you bring a reusable bottle/water bladder/Camelpak (ideally two) and use an effective form of water treatment. There are a wide range of products available including Steripens or purification tablets, which are the quickest and easiest options to use on trek – we recommend talking to an outdoor retailer for the latest advice as technologies are improving all the time. Make sure to check the product’s performance in cold/freezing conditions and consider battery life (lithium batteries are best in cold conditions).
Exodus has partnered with Water-to-Go, a filtration system that eliminates more than 99.99 percent of all microbiological contaminants from any non-saltwater source – visit Water-to-Go for more information. Exodus customers can claim 15 percent off their first order and, better still, 15 percent of the purchase value will be donated to the Exodus Travels Foundation. These bottles filter the water as you drink through the spout may not be the most efficient while on the go on a trek. Please note, if the water freezes it will clog up the filter. In this event, defrost before use by sitting the filter in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes.
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Accommodation
We stay in teahouses for most of this adventure, a classic experience for trekkers in the Himalaya. We spend the rest of our time in the Royal Singi Hotel in Kathmandu, a three-star hotel with a restaurant, bar, and complimentary wifi throughout.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes all transport and listed activities, with a long drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi using 4x4s due to poor road conditions. Free arrival and departure transfers are provided for everyone.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes tour?
During the Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes tour, accommodation is provided in teahouses for most of the trek, which are basic but offer a traditional experience for trekkers in the Himalaya. In Kathmandu, accommodation is at the Royal Singi Hotel, a three-star hotel with amenities such as a restaurant, bar, and complimentary wifi. ...more ...less
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Are meals included in the Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes tour?
Yes, all breakfasts are included throughout the trip. Breakfasts in teahouses typically include a choice of bread, eggs, and either muesli or porridge, along with hot tea or coffee. Lunch and dinner are also available at teahouses, with menus offering a variety of options including traditional Nepalese dishes. ...more ...less
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What is the water situation during the trek?
Staying hydrated is important, especially at altitude. It is recommended to drink at least 3-4 liters per day. Boiled water is available for purchase at teahouses, and free cold water is provided but should be treated before drinking. It is advised not to buy bottled water to avoid contributing to plastic pollution. ...more ...less
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What are the highlights of the Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes tour?
The tour highlights include visiting the holy Gosainkund Lake, enjoying varied scenery such as mountain panoramas and rhododendron forests, experiencing fewer trekkers compared to other regions, and seeing fantastic flora and fauna in spring. There are also views of the great peak of Langtang Lirung. ...more ...less
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What is the significance of Gosainkund Lake?
Gosainkund Lake is a sacred site and a place of pilgrimage, believed to have been created by the god Shiva. It is said that Shiva, suffering from thirst due to poison, thrust his trident into the mountainside, causing streams to burst forth and form the lake.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes
15 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu, Nepal
Visiting: Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Trisuli Bazaar, Dhunche, Langtang National Park, Syabrubesi, Langtang Valley, Sherpagaon, Rimche, Lama Hotel, Chhunama, Ghora Tabela, Langtang, Kyanjin Gompa, Kyanjin Ri, Kyimoshung Ri, Tserko Ri, Langshisha, Kyanjin, Mundu, Chhunuma, Riverside, Langtang Khola, Bamboo, Pairo, Syabru, Ganesh Himal, Phoprang Danda, Sing Gompa, Cholang Pati, Laurebeneyak, Gosainkund, Laurebena Pass, Phedi, Gopte, Tharepati, Helambu Valley, Mangangoth, Kutumsang, Gul Bhanjyang, Chunauti, Melamchi, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Thamel Kathmandu ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TNL
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 14
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
