Lantang Gosaikunda Trek

Overview

Langtang Gosaikunda trekking combines the remote and spectacular valley of Langtang, with the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists where is believed as a birthplace of Shiva so that pilgrimage vist in August each year. You will cross the Lauri Binayak pass 4610m and walk through the Helembu valley.

Passing through Nubamatang, nestled in a hidden valley, you can climb up to the point being able to view the glaciers marking the gateway into Tibet.

Tamang people, the majority who inhabit in that area, resemble Tibetans, naturally reflecting the primitive way of ancient Tibetan Buddhism. For there are beautiful and thick forests of larch & rhododendron, being abundant with wild flowers & birds, there are two best seasons to visit this area, the Spring and the end of Monsoon season. As long as you are alert to the danger of AMS at this altitude, you will enjoy the walk that is not very hard.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• AREA: Langtang Region
• DURATION: 19 Days
• TREKKING DAYS: 14 Days
• GRADE: Moderate
• MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 4380 m
• STYLE OF TREKKING: Lodge Trekking

Itinerary

Day	Events	Altitude	Walking Hours	Accommodation & Food
		1375m		Hotel Breakfast
				Hotel Breakfast
		1350m	7 - 8hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2470m	6 - 7hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3010m	4hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3420m	4hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3780m	4hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
				Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		1950m	6 - 7hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2280m	4 - 5hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3250m	5 - 6hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		4380m	5 - 6hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3430m	5 - 6hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2460m	6 - 7hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2165m	6 - 7hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2194m	3 - 4hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		1350m, 1375m	4hrs, 1hrs	Hotel Breakfast
				Hotel Breakfast
				Breakfast