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Langtang Gosaikunda Chisapani Trek

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Max. Elevation
3800 m / 12467 ft
Group size
Min 2+
Level
Moderate
Transportation
All ground transportation as per itinerary
Best Season
Sept, Oct, Nov, March, April, May
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Accomodation
3*** Hotel in Kathmandu and Tea house / Lodge during the trek
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Trip Route

Highlights

  • Visit the sacred Gosaikunda Lake, a stunning high-altitude site revered by Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims.
  • Experience the beauty of Langtang Valley, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and lush forests.
  • Explore the ancient Buddhist monastery in Kyanjin, with stunning views of Langtang Lirung and other Himalayan peaks.
  • Experience the unique cultures of Tamang and Sherpa communities, rich in tradition and hospitality.
  • End your trek in Chisapani, a charming village offering panoramic views of the Annapurna and Langtang ranges.
  • Trek through vibrant rhododendron forests, bamboo groves, and pristine pine forests, teeming with wildlife.
  • Cross the Gosaikunda Pass (4,610m), offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
  • Enjoy sightings of diverse wildlife, including red pandas, Himalayan tahr, and various bird species.
  • Enjoy incredible views of peaks like Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and the Annapurna Range.
  • Interact with local communities and learn about their traditional lifestyles, spiritual beliefs, and hospitality.

Overview

Langtang trek is one of the shorter hiking routes in Nepal. It offers fantastic scenery from the jungle with banana trees and monkeys at lower altitudes to glaciers and ice peaks at higher elevations. Short doesn’t mean easy the route is quite challenging from the beginning with many long and steep ascents which is a typical thing for Trekking in Nepal. The trek can be done as a single trek, in combination with the Tamang Heritage trek, or as an acclimatization trek before attempting one of the longer and more challenging routes like the Everest Base Camp Trek or the Annapurna Base Camp/ Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Latest Update for the Langtang trek
From the 1st of April 2023, it’s compulsory for all international trekkers to have a licensed guide for hiking most routes in Nepal including the Langtang trek.  If you’re planning to do the Langtang trek you can try to find a guide once you’re in Nepal or book the trek through a company and let them arrange a guide and plan your trip.

Langtang Trek Over view
Distance – 77 km/48 mi (including Kyanjin Ri peak)
Days required – Minimum 14 Days
Total ascent – 3925 m/12 877 ft
Total descent – 3925 m/12 877 ft (the same way up and down)
Highest point – 3800 m/12 467 ft on the Langtang trek itself and 4600 m/15 000 ft if you climb Kynajin Ri peak.
Difficulty – Moderate/Difficult 
Permits – TIMS card and National Park entrance permit required.
Cost per day – US$ 30 -35 per person including permits and transportation.
Guide – Compulsory
Accommodation – Guest house 

How Long is the Langtang Trek?
The Langtang trek is 77 km/48 mi (including Kyanjin Ri peak). It takes 5-7 days on average to complete the route. You can add some side treks to the route which will increase your total distance. If you walk to Tserko Ri peak from Kyanjin Gompa it will add around 8 km to your trek. The trek can be combined with the Tamang Heritage trek, it’ll add 3 extra days to your itinerary. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to do it but from what we’ve heard the Tamang trek is a great cultural experience.

How difficult is the Langtang Trek?
The trek is quite demanding due to elevation gain, in the first two days you go over 2000m up, and there are many steep and long ascents on the route. Still, it’s one of the easier hiking routes in Nepal and a good one for people who have never done a high-altitude trek before. The main reason I considered the Langtang trek as an easier option is the elevation. The maximum elevation on the trek is 3800 m (4600 m if you climb Kyanjing Ri peak) which is much easier than most other popular routes as Annapurna Base Camp or others.

Travel Insurance for the Trek!
The Langtang trek is a high-altitude trek through remote and difficult-to-access areas of Nepal. It’s required when applying for the TIMS card hiking permit to have insurance.  Getting injured or sick at isolated locations, especially at altitude evacuation can be very complicated and expensive. You can quickly get a quote for travel insurance. Travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers, with coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.

Do I Need a guide for the Trek?
Yes, for international trekkers it’s compulsory to have a guide for hiking in Nepal. You can hire a guide or join a small group tour. There are several advantages of joining a group tour:
You don’t have to worry about permits, transportation, accommodation, etc. everything is arranged for you.
You don’t have to plan your route.
You have better chances to communicate with locals not many of them can speak good English.
You can get more information about the region, local traditions, lifestyle, etc. 
If you’re traveling alone, it’s much more fun to meet new people.

How much does the Langtang trek Cost?
Hiking the Langtang trek cost will depend on standard of trip, Budget trip cost is around US$ 30-35 per person per day including permits, transportation, accommodation, and food.
Permits
As I already mentioned above for the Langtang trek you’ll need the TIMS card and the Park entrance permit. The TIMS card – NPR 2000/US$15.  The park entrance permit – NPR 3000 / US$ 23. Total – NPR 5000/US$38 per person. 
Guide
Since 1st April 2023 it’s compulsory to have a guide for hiking in Nepal you’ll have to add US$ 35 per day / Porter cost US$ 25 per day.  One guide can be shared between several people if you’re a group.
Transport
A public bus from Kathmandu to Syabubesi – NPR1000/US$ 8-9 one way per person. If you take a Jeep, it’ll be more expensive.
A taxi to the New Bus Station in Kathmandu from Hotel cost – NPR 500/US$4. Total 
The cost of accommodation
Accommodation on the Langtang trek is very cheap if you eat at your guesthouse. If you don’t eat there, they charge you more for rooms. In season for a double room, charge US$ 10 usually.
The cost of food
Food is the main expense on the Langtang trek. The higher up you go the more expensive it gets which is easy to explain there is no road everything is carried up by donkeys and porters. Prices vary depending on what you order. The average price for a meal is about NPR 900-1000/US$ 7-8 It might be pasta with cheese, Dal Bhat, eggs, fried rice, soup, oat porridge, moms, pizza, etc. Hot drinks (tea, coffee) are between NPR 100-200 / US$ 1-1,5. Snacks (chocolate, chips, cool drinks, etc.) from NPR 250/US$2.

What is the accommodation like on the Trek?
Langtang is a tea house trek every night trekkers stay at guest houses. The facilities can vary from place to place. Most guesthouses have.
Double rooms with two single beds each
A dining room with a stove and tables
An in-door toilet – some have rooms with an attached toilet some have shared facilities, it might be a Western sit-down toilet or an Asian hole toilet.
Electricity – some places have power outlets in the rooms or in the dining area. Some where they charge extra.
Hot shower – usually it’s a solar shower if it’s cloudy it doesn’t get hot. Sometimes it’s a bucket shower, you buy a big bucket of 
hot water, NPR 200/US$1,5 (one bucket is enough for two people).
Blankets – every place has thick blankets, but we used our sleeping bags as well.
wi-fi – you must pay extra for using it, some places charge a fixed rate for unlimited usage, but most places sell cards, 200Mb to NPR500/US$4 and 1Gb for NPR 1000/US$8. 

Important Note

Trip Itinerary

After breakfast, our guide will pick you-up from your hotel. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi by Private Jeep or Public bus , takes about seven/ eight hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. Overnight at lodge.

The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail is gradually ascends up to Bamboo passing through landslide. Afterwards, you trek down gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. En- route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Overnight at lodge. 

As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. The trail continues to climb gently, and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips, and barley. Overnight at lodge. 

The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Larpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on.

This is day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at lodge.
From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Overnight at lodge.

You retrace your steps to Thulo Syabru, and then take a path passing through forests. Overnight at lodge.

From Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here it is only a short descent to Sing Gompa. Overnight at lodge.

You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west lie Himal Chuli (7893m.,) Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m.) On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. You pass a few huts in the high pastures of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bharab Kunda and Gosainkunda. Overnight at lodge.

The trail leaves Gosainkunda and climbs through rugged country, past four more small lakes to the Laurebina La [4610m], the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung. You then descend steeply to camp near Gopte. Overnight at lodge.

From Ghopte to till Tharepati, the trail ascends through forest of rhododendron, oak and bamboo. From Tharepati, the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forest all the way to Kutumsang. Kumtumsang is a Sherpa village and lies with Helambu Valley. You can enjoy good views of Langtang, Jugal, Gaurishankar, Numbur and many other mountain peaks. Stay Overnight at lodge.

From Kutumsang onwards, you climb a pass at 2620m before descending to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang. Further, your trek ascends to a ridge with splendid views, stretching from the Annapurna and Manaslu on the west to Numbur on the east. Descend the ridge down to Pati Bhanjyang, a large Tamang village with a few shops and a police checkpoint. Another 1 ½ hour climb from Pati Bhanjyang arrives at Chisapani. Chisapani is an excellent view point to see many snowcapped mountain peaks. Overnight at lodge.

Leaving Chisapani, the trail passes through meadows and cultivated fields, and then climbs through the oak and rhododendron forest to Burlang Bhanjyang. From here, there are magnificent views, from Annapurna on the west to Ganesh Himal, Langatang and Numbur on the east. This ridge marks the northern rim of Kathmandu valley. You now begin descending steeply through dense forest of oak, pine and rhododendron to cross a dam and then follow a large water pipe which supplies much of the water for Kathmandu. Soon you are down into Sundarijal from where you will drive back to Kathmandu.Overnight in Kathmandu


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Includes

  • All land Transportation as Itinerary
  • Hotel accommodation as Itinerary
  • All Permit and paper works
  • Well English-Speaking Trekking Guide and Staff (One Porter Among two Clients)
  • Salary, Accommodation, Food, and Insurance of Trekking staffs
  • Trekking Gears for staff

Doesn't Include

  • All meals during the Trek
  • Tea, Coffee & All Drinks
  • Insurance and medication 
  • Any program extra then itinerary
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