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Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a fabulous trekking journey of Nepal. It is designed with a combination of the rural and sacred lake, Gosaikunda. This trekking trail region is highly populated by Sherpa and Tamang people. It lies inside Langtang National Park. Gosaikunda is one of the holy mountain lakes of Nepal which is believed to be created by lord Shiva himself. Gosaikunda Lake is the most important destination of this trek. This lake is holy and spiritual to both Hindus and Buddhists. Many people from different places travel to this lake during the full moon in August. Just 140km north from Kathmandu, Langtang Gosaikunda trek is one the most beautiful trek in the Langtang region which combines rural and spectacular village of Langtang valley with high mountains and glaciers. Langtang valley is full of wonders with the most fascinating local history. Langtang region is very rich in cultures and traditions, glaciers and mountains.
Clothing, craftsmanship and traditionally built stone houses of this Langtang Gosaikunda region can take you a hundred of years back. You can also witness the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Langtang Lirung (7246m), Naya Kangri (5846m), Gang Chhenpo (6388m) and Dorje Lakpa (6966m). Langtang region consists of more than 100 species of floras. Full of wild lives, Langtang includes wild lives such as tigers, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, wild goat, red panda, snow leopard, rhesus monkey and many more. Langtang Gosainkunda trek also can be perfect to witness the amazing birds. This region alone includes 250 species of birds. Short Langtang Gosaikunda trek is the best trek for people who has less time but wishes to experience all combination of local traditional cultures, surreal landscapes, stunning mountains, and diverse wildlife and vegetation. Walking from lowland forests abundant with wildlife to alpine meadows, pristine lakes and amazing mountain views, Langtang trek with Gosaikunda Lake is a perfect journey in the Himalaya to experience the unique lifestyle of local people within the shortest time.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1,800 m) 7/8 hours drive, BL, Teahouse lodge.
Day 02: Trek from Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3,330 m) 5/6 hours trek, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
Day 03: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda Lake (4,380 m) 5/6 hours trek, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
Day 04: Trek from Gosaikunda Lake to Dhunche (1,800 m) 7/8 hours trek, BL, Teahouse lodge.
Day 05: Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu (1,400 m) 7/8 hours drive, BL.
Porter service: $20/day per porter
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1,800 m) 7/8 hours drive, BL, Teahouse lodge.
Namaste. Early in the morning after breakfast we will drive towards Dhunche. We drive through foothills of Langtang region enjoying the spectacular views of the lush green valleys, the Himalayas and the Himalayan landscapes including the various cultural settlements along the way. Enjoy the magnificent sunset view from Dhunche.
Day 02: Trek from Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3,330 m) 5/6 hours trek, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
Our trail today first descend downhill, cross the river and gradually go up to Deurali. After some rest, we climb through forest arriving at Chandan Bari also known as Sing Gompa. Explore the cheese factory and enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains.
Day 03: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda Lake (4,380 m) 5/6 hours trek, BLD, Teahouse lodge.
It’s going to be the toughest day in our adventure since we pass through Laurabina and some serious steeps. But the tough trek is highly rewarding too offering you the views of Langtang Lirung, Hiunchuli, Manaslu region, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan peaks and more. Arrive in stunning Gosaikunda Lake to stop for the night. Enjoy your time in the holy lake. There are two other lakes to explore in the surrounding called as Bhairav Kunda lake and Saraswati Kunda. They can be visited either today or in the next day.
Day 04: Trek from Gosaikunda Lake to Dhunche (1,800 m) 7/8 hours trek, BL, Teahouse lodge.
Today we will start gently towards our trek starting point at Dhunche. Go via Lauribina and through the forest of rhododendron, bamboo and pine to arrive at Sing Gompa first then continue towards Dhunche. Explore the Tamang communities on the way.
Day 05: Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu (1,400 m) 7/8 hours drive, BL.
After the completion of wonderful Langtang Gosaikunda trekking journey, it’s time to drive back to Kathmandu retracing the earlier route.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations during trek
You will be staying in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek.
How much does the Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek cost?
The cost of the Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek varies depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
In Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
For Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, you will need to make 2 permits: Langtang National Park entrance fee and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal work and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide and also a porter expects around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek route has good mobile network coverage these days, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.
WiFi is available on most of the teahouses in Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek route and cost some charges. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Langtang Gosaikunda Lake?
Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Langtang Gosaikunda Lake. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
The itinerary of our Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 4610 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek demands moderate physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need some practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least 1 month prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Langtang Gosaikunda.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
Full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Langtang Gosaikunda. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 4600 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Short Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Langtang Gosaikunda Lake. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Langtang Gosaikunda Lake. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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